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Groundwork London - INSS Conference Communities and Connections 10 th June 2016 Hannah Kyrke-Smith, Programme Manager hannah.kyrke-smith@groundwork.org.uk The sole responsibility for the content of this presentation lies with the authors.
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“We as Muslims are required to be very careful in how we use our resources and wastefulness is disliked and
the blessings we have.” “We need to support our family and religions. Being useful to your community is a virtue. We should encourage the community to look internally for assistance, hopefully increasing love between family and friends.” “One who encourages life is like someone who makes a whole
anything that is useful.” “Indeed, mankind is in loss, except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each
(http://quran.com/103) “In my faith we are taught not to waste - this includes energy saving. Saving energy also gives us a common link with others of different faith.”
Existing Groundwork relationship - built children’s playground and strong environmental awareness amongst Church leadership Very active in the community: ‘We want to benefit the local community and members of our congregation in whatever practical ways we can’ Enthusiastic about the project, and keen to link to other activities on climate change as well as introduce us to other local groups. Initial introductory session also supported by a speech from the Vicar on the link between the environment and Christian faith; we promoted a planned training session at a stall after the service. A smaller group than expected attended the training session, but this allowed for more in depth discussion. This was followed by: Demonstration energy advice sessions with trained Energy Champions Group energy advice sessions with local groups connected to the church or through Energy Champions’
39 people have received energy advice to date through our work here, with more sessions in the pipeline
‘I think we always believed in the value of energy saving work, but having something like Spirit makes it far more accessible to
m to help others.’ Jono Tyrrell, Assistant Curate, St John’s
Participates pro-actively in the community on spiritual, social, cultural, economic, educational and training activities, working closely with the statutory and voluntary sector. Existing interest in energy management through involvement in MADE Eco Mosques project. We established contact through MADE and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, via a member of our Spirit Local Advisory Group. Introduction meeting in December and a stall following prayers in January, to share information on a planned training session. Use of the word ‘SPIRIT’ requested to be avoided due to negative connotations in Islam. 15 Energy Champions trained in January 2016, with some interest in running sessions elsewhere with other groups. Followed by:
Demonstration visits with Energy Champions Ladies group energy advice session at the Mosque, leading to individual advice sessions and home visits Stall and group energy advice sessions at MCHC information day – well attended, 35 people received advice Training session may be repeated for those unable to attend the first session
‘Helping the community is important in
environment and not wasting or over-
information about energy saving that could benefit the whole community. We now know more ways to save energy and take more care to save the environment.’ Intlak Al-Saiegh, ladies representative and leader, MCHC
First faith community in the London Borough of Barnet to host a SPIRIT Energy Champions training session. Synagogue members sought to build on their Green Group’s interest in tackling climate change and the activist nature of the community. ‘We need to develop an energy advice programme. Ours is an activist community, for example we are involved in the London Citizens movement and supporting refugees in Barnet. Energy saving messages may be a useful addition to that support.’ Six Energy Champions trained in February 2016. A greater take-up for the session was expected following a well-attended climate change information event at the Synagogue in late 2015. The training session was followed by: Demonstration energy advice sessions with trained Energy Champions Group energy advice sessions and events with local communities, involving several of the trained Energy Champions 33 people have received energy advice to date through our work here
‘The concept of stewardship is important to us. There is a compelling connection between religious practice and caring for the environment.’ Janet Berenson, Finchley Reform Synagogue