A Rocha UK

Is your area operating a hosepipe ban? 💦

Whether your region is in a heatwave or not, your local water company may have implemented a hosepipe ban.

Find out here: https://www.water.org.uk/water-supply/hosepipe-bans-faqs

Season Of Creation 🌊

The theme this year is Living Water.

Our Biblical text is drawn from Ezekiel 47: 9, 12, which is all about God’s life-giving water bringing life.The wider vision is water flowing from the temple of God. The river grows deeper and deeper restoring barren land, reviving waters, and sustaining flourishing ecosystems.

The vision invites human responsibility: recognising ecological damage, embracing interconnectedness, we are called to immerse ourselves in the water, and actively safeguarding and working for the renewal of creation so that environmental healing and human well-being may flourish together.

The call is for transformation – that Christians would be immersed in the living water flowing from the throne of God- stepping in deeper and deeper, inspired by the Spirit of God, working together for the renewal of Creation.

July is one of the busiest months in nature 🌿 Bees buzzing, wildflowers blooming, birds feeding - creation is alive! Which of these have you spotted? 🔭

📸 Photo credits
Slide 1: Norman Crowson
Slide 3: St Madoc's Centre
Slide 6: Andrew Fusek Peters

Do you want to inspire others to care for God's creation? Ready to turn your passion for the environment into meaningful action?

We're excited to give you a first look at the Christian Environmental Mobilisers Course (CEMs) – a brand new initiative from A Rocha UK, launching in October 2026.

Through six interactive online evening sessions, you'll gain the biblical foundation, practical knowledge and leadership skills to help mobilise your church, workplace or community to care for creation. With expert facilitators, inspiring guest speakers, and optional in-person gatherings, this course is designed to fit around your life - wherever you are on your journey.

Be among the first to join our inaugural cohort. Register your interest today via the link in our bio and we'll let you know as soon as applications open.

https://app.donorfy.com/form/BDYQR6YGF7/NLIO3?p=yes

This is what happened when a church in Swindon hosted a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing 😊

Could your church be the next to host a screening?

The People's Emergency Briefing Church Resource Pack contains everything you need to get started.

https://arocha.org.uk/peoples-emergency-briefing/

Discover the fascinating world of dragonflies!

Join dragonfly experts David Chandler and Andrea Harrison for a guided walk at Foxearth Meadows Nature Reserve. Get up close to these incredible insects and learn about their amazing lifecycle and spectacular flying abilities.

This event is perfect for beginners and nature lovers of all ages. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early! Tickets available via the link:

https://arocha.org.uk/events/

Make sure nature is on your summer bucket list! Here’s what to look out for ✅

Right now, the General Synod are discussing ‘Protecting nature on Church Commissioners’ land in line with the scale and urgency of the climate and biodiversity crises’. Please pray for wisdom and unity around caring for God’s creation in whatever ways possible. You can watch live here: https://www.churchofengland.org/about/governance/general-synod/watch-general-synod-live