LIVESIMPLY - ST MARY’S AND BISHOP ETON

COP27, the climate change conference in Egypt, concluded last weekend with a historic decision to establish a ‘loss and damage’ fund. This means the richer nations – including the UK – who contribute the bulk of the world’s carbon emissions, will give financial support to the poorer, more vulnerable countries ravaged by the effects of climate change. This small step towards climate justice comes as we move into Advent when we reflect on, and prepare for, the birth of Jesus at Christmas. In keeping with everyone else at that time, Jesus and his family definitely lived simply! While it is easy to focus on the self-indulgence and over-consumption which will no doubt be so evident over the next month or so, we should also look out for those opportunities for us follow the example of Jesus to live simply. Many such opportunities will be advertised each week in this newsletter and displayed on the noticeboards at the back of church!