In line with the Environmental Policy at St. Mary’s we aim to reduce our carbon footprint as much as we practically can. We try to safeguard and nurture God’s creation and increase our community and global engagement, always endeavouring to balance our activities with the needs of our church members and the wider community. We are registered with A Rocha as an “ECO Church” which follows the diocesan recommendations. The “ECO Church” scheme gives clear advice which we use to further our environmental objectives. Detailed guidance and suggestions are provided under the headings Worship and Teaching, Buildings, Land, Community and Global Engagement and Lifestyle. Registered churches can be recognized with…