A workshop for vestries, parish councils, parishioners and clergy to inspire and to provide practical advice on reducing energy costs and carbon emissions in your parish
This workshop is a unique opportunity to get some practical knowledge relevant to your parish and to become informed on an important international event
Saturday September 15, 2012
Venue: St. Marks Church, 95 Remuera Rd, Auckland.
Time: 10.00am to 2.30pm (BYO lunch, tea/coffee provided)
Speakers/facilitators Rod Oram , financial journalist and author
The UN's Rio Earth Summit
Rod is an inspiring speaker, radio and TV broadcaster, and writer. He will discuss the UN's sustainability summit in Rio de Janeiro in June and its implications for us.
Yvonne Thompson , Sustainability Field Worker How to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions in your parish
Yvonne worked as a qualified architect and also holds qualifications in sustainable buildings and operations. She is currently advising four parishes in Auckland Diocese on energy savings in buildings and operations.
Yvonne will use case studies from these parishes to show where changes can be made to improve efficiency and sustainability. She will introduce energy / operational audits that she is preparing as part of a web based resource on sustainability for ministry units. There will be plenty of opportunity to share your ideas and your local challenges.
Registration
Registration and details: richard.milne@hoa.co.nz ('ph 575-9137, a/h)
Cost: A koha would be appreciated to help defray costs.
Sponsor: Climate Change Action Group, Anglican Diocese of Auckland
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