Brunswick Churches Climate Action Group
‘The destruction of the planet has begun through our over-exploitation of our lands and seas. These are not times for blame and accusation. There is a task ahead of all of us to address the outcomes of our avarice and sloth.’ Patrick Dodson, Yawuru man

On Saturday 30th July, 2022 representatives of some of the churches of Brunswick met for the first time at the Brunswick Uniting Church on Sydney Road. It was agreed that our initial purpose is to inform the faith community and the wider local community about COP27 and encourage the Australian Government to commit to bold action to prevent global warming.
The Conference of Parties 27(COP27) will be held in Egypt from 6th -18th November, 2022. Representatives from all countries will work to implement the Paris Agreement i.e. to limit the increase of the global temperature to 1.5 degC and ensure global temperature does not exceed 2 degC.

In support of COP27 and in the spirit of acknowledging the need to heal and nurture our common home the Brunswick Churches Climate Action Group warmly invite you to join us at the following event.

  • Friday 28th October: Gathering at St Ambrose’s Church 287 Sydney Road Brunswick. Meet from 6pm-7pm for quiet reflection. This may be followed by a screening of The letter.Caring for our common home starts with you. Respond to The Letter by helping your community hear its message.

Contemplative Tuesdays for climate justice – today!
There is now only 1 week until November 7th, the start of COP27. A multi-faith group meets weekly at 11 – 11.30 am AEST on Tuesdays, to pray and meditate for an outcome of COP27 that brings us much closer to climate justice. See more here, including the link to join.
This is an open group and would warmly welcome anyone who would like to meditate in silence with like-minded supporters of climate justice.

Move Beyond Coal

Melbourne Move Beyond Coal is organising an event NAB – don’t be a COP out, time to dump coal!. As the world’s eyes are watching Egypt for the COP 27 conference, we will be hitting the streets, spotlighting NAB’s hypocrisy and greenwash and asking NAB’s CEO, Ross McEwan to fulfil their own climate promises and rule out funding coal- starting with Whitehaven. This is a community led, fun, peaceful event. We will be talking to NAB staff and customers, singing, contacting NAB executives and having a collective impact with other groups across the country during our #NotAnotherDollar Week of Action. November 11, 2022 at 4:00pm – 5pm outside NAB HQ, 395 Bourke St, Melbourne.

Expression of Interest for CoPower Board
The Synod is seeking expressions of interest from any interested members of the Uniting Church to represent the Synod of the board of CoPower. CoPower is a not-for-profit cooperative that has a focus on the transition away from fossil fuels and using the funds it generates to fund human rights and social justice projects. CoPower’s first service is offering retail electricity with their product partner Energy Locals.

The Synod was recently accepted as a member organisation of CoPower. The Synod has a place on the board of CoPower as part of its efforts to address its own greenhouse gas emissions.

Anyone interested in representing the Synod on the board of CoPower should send through an expression of interest by Monday 28 November to mark.zirnsak@victas.uca.org.au. Please also contact Mark if you have any questions about the role.

The expression of interest should outline why you wish to represent the Synod on the board of CoPower and any relevant experience. Previous experience on a board or as a director of a corporate entity is an advantage. You should also outline any experience they have in the electricity industry or with renewable energy generation.