Yesterday we had our Harvest Celebration which was a lot of fun (even though I did it). I realised that being ethical can actually be a lot of fun. The church really took to what was put to them, so much so that they now want a church goat!!! Bearing in mind we are in urban Nottingham with a side allay for it to live, it didn't seem like the most appropriate idea. Other idea (slightly more realistic) included Solar Panels, energy saving light bulbs, turning down the heating, fair trade tea and coffee and even a church allotment.
However from that we have decided to buy a cow with the money we would spend at Christmas! This may not seem an awful lot or will make a huge difference but it is the beginnings of our church to "think global, act local." What we do locally has an effect on our world globally, so anything we seek to do for the common good must be worth while. There are obvious dangers that buy a cow and not fully realise the impact it can have, it could be a one off and our lifestyles don't change as a result. As a small, urban, relatively well off church we have a responsibility to look different from what our society demands from us. It's part of our mission as Gods people to care for the world and seek to restore it to the state he gave it to us in.
Matt
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