In the light of Methodist Conference last week discussing 'Empowering and equipping the Church in the face of climate change, I was thinking a bit about the increasing amounts of technical kit that my church is using.
Don't get me wrong - I am a huge fan of data projectors in churches (when used appropriately - can see another topic here!) and of using technology to enhance services and the life of the church (in fact, I have been active in introducing some of the kit) - it's just that at the same time that we're being encouraged to use less energy, we're potentially increasing our churches' 'carbon footprints' by using more electrically powered equipment. Our church now routinely uses a data projector and powered foldback speakers for the musicians, whilst the Junior Church/youth make more use of DVDs etc. Whilst this doesn't increase our power consumption hugely, compared to say leaving the church lights on for a few hours, the point is that it's more power being consumed rather than less.
I'm not at all sure what the answer is to this - maybe we'd better take a closer look at energy saving light bulbs.......answers on a postcard......
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This has almost nothing to do with being eco-friendly, but we wanted you to know about an exciting new free resource for church worship; RESOUNDworship.org. The UK based site features brand new songs, with free-to-download mp3s, lead sheets and chord charts. Each song started life in a local church context, and has been honed in peer critique to ensure strong biblical lyrics, usable themes and engaging, singable music.
It is free to sign up, and our prayer is you will find songs to deepen and broaden your worship times. If you like the site, we would love you to link it from your blog, or forward this email to worship leaders, pastors or anyone else who might be interested, and do please get back to us with any feedback.
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(Tim Hughes, Worship Pastor, HTB)
This month's featured song is 'Lord, you have searched me' by Joel Payne, a version of Psalm 139 brought right up to date - ancient lyrics with a Coldplay/Athlete feel. Check it out.
Regards,
Sam Hargreaves, Matt Osgood, Joel Payne (RESOUNDworship.org project leaders)
eco-friendly worship - very interesting concept. will have me thinking about our worship ministry and the environment! thanks!
Ian,
I am attempting to get ahold of you directly via email, relating to the gathering of United Methodist worship leaders on an international scale.
Would you be able to email me as soon as possible? I can be reached at dan@worshiptraining.com.
I look forward to hearing from you; peace and friendship to you,
Dan
Dan Wilt, M.Min.
Learning Community Director
http://members.worshiptraining.com
I really think that the Mormon church is pretty eco-friendly. They have been making solar-powered chapels and use good materials. I personally love to do my worship training there at http://lds.org
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