This time the group will be discussing how we can offer care and prayer for Planet Earth, as we look at how the environmental damage inflicted on the world can be halted.The subject was suggested by a group of Christian young people who contributed to the previous ‘Hope on the Edge’ session back in October.‘Care and Prayer for Planet Earth’ will be held online for the first time due to the COVID-19 crisis and will feature a mixture of pre-recorded talks and discussion points and the chance for those taking part to reflect, pray and act on about the issues raised. It will take place on Sunday 7th June from 6pm on YouTube, and those interested can find out more on the Bradford Cathedral website and register their interest on the Facebook event.The date of the online event has been scheduled to tie in with World Environment Day, which takes place two days earlier on Friday 5th June.Those attending will look at the impact they can make in the following areas: ‘Homes and Buildings’, ‘Transport’, and ‘Trees and Nature’. There will be an introduction by John D Anderson of Baildon Methodist Church entitled “Our duty of care for creation”. This will lead into the specific areas. ‘Homes and Buildings’, will be led by a group of young Christian people from the Bradford area; ‘Transport’ by David and Mollie Somerville; and then ‘Trees and Nature’ by Mike De Villiers, who is part of the eco group at the cathedral.Finally the Rt Revd Dr Toby Howarth, Bishop of Bradford, will share his reflections on the event with those taking part, and lead them in corporate prayer. Gordon Dey, co-ordinator of WRIB who are organising the event says: ‘Suddenly the world has changed, and in the midst of loss and grief, many of us are living more simply, and finding space to listen more attentively to the Spirit of God. We hope this event will inform and inspire this process, and stimulate us to identify lifestyle changes for the longer term that will help to save Planet Earth. Do please encourage others to join us – from far and wide of course.’ You can find out more about Hope on the Edge: Care for Planet Earth – which takes place on Sunday 7th June from 6pm - by visiting https://www.bradfordcathedral.org/worship/online-hope-on-the-edge/, where a link will be made available to the stream nearer the date.
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In this video Maggie Myers, our Director for Education and Visitors, reveals the interesting story behind Rev. William Scoresby of Bradford Parish Church, now Cathedral.Click here to view.Please help us to care for Bradford Cathedral and continue our education ministry. Donate at www.bradfordcathedral.org/support-us. Thank you.
Fairtrade producershave found their livelihood threatened by the arrival of COVID19, leaving many without any income. In response, the Fairtrade Foundation and Fairtrade International have changed the criteria for use of the Fairtrade premiums paid to producer co-ops. <span style="font-size: 1rem;">With this released premium, a Kenyan rose-growing co-op has bought sewing machines so that workers can make face masks which are now compulsory in Kenya. In El Salvador two co-ops have actually provided food supplies using the premiums from coffee and sugar production.</span>‘We are very grateful to God and Fairtrade for giving the associates this food and for the sales of the Fairtrade sugar. We thank all the people who are in this because we don’t have to go out on the streets and contaminate ourselves with coronavirus,’ said Nelson Alonzo Raimundo, in charge of the San Isidro area of ATAISI, upon receiving his food supply. Such a response of gratitude shows how our support for Fairtrade makes a difference to the lives of others. At present Traidcraft are still trading and will deliver to you. A box of groceries arrived on our doorstep last week showing something of the range of fair or ethically produced goods which they stock.Mike and Elaine de Villiers
