Welcome to Fair Doers!

We face great challenges over issues such as global justice (in trade, politics etc), climate change and our use of resources. These can seem daunting and confusing, and it may seem beyond us to make any real difference. But actually there’s a great deal we can do, and it’s not too hard, especially if we work together to help and encourage each other. And Christians should be taking a lead in these things!

So, ‘Fair Doers’ is a new group starting in West Oxfordshire:
* For all who want to be more effective in loving God and our neighbour, in a practical way...
* ...or anyone who has a nagging feeling
they should be more aware, informed, or involved in these...
* Working together for
- Balanced awareness and understanding of key issues
- Mutual encouragement, inspiration, and motivation
- Critical mass to achieve things we can’t do alone
* Accessible and non-intimidating, even for the least experienced or active
* Focused on practical applications and achievable steps
* Informal and fun!
* Supported by web resources, including (we hope) an online group forum, events calendar, and help links
* Affiliated to Christian Concern for One World, (http://www.ccow.org.uk/) an established charity helping Christians in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire
to pray and act on global issues.

We are trying to connect with all who may want to be involved, so if interested please email marcus.Simmons@talk21.com or phone 07803 753684.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Climate response resources

I’ll keep it simple and start with these. More may follow laterm, but it’s important not to drown in stuff. http://www.livingwitness.org.uk/home_files/Personal%20GHG%20calculator.pdf work out your carbon footprint http://www.livingwitness.org.uk/home_files/ecological%20footprint.pdf work out your ecological footprint (what’s this? See wikipedia) http://www.livingwitness.org.uk/home_files/wcsl.pdf friendly 27-page guide – take it a step at a time www.livingwitness.org.uk more general resources from the Quakers’ national sustainable living initiative www.climatex.org what’s going on in Oxfordshire. www.climatecare.org if you can’t avoid emitting carbon, then consider offsetting. ClimateCare have a good reputation, and I’ve met many of their staff (including the director) who impressed me with their motivation and professionalism. http://fairdoers.blogspot.com/ last but not least, don’t forget our local discussion and action groups starting in Witney and Chipping Norton!
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