Do not Pollute Nature Ms. Jayanthi Natarajan Without conserving Nature, nobody can live in this world, Ms.Jayanthi Natarajan former Environmental minister for central Government said during the inaugural address of the three day ecological consultation organized by CSI. By afforestation we might be able to plant thousands of trees we had cut, but we may not be able to compensate the ecological damage caused by the trees we had cut. There should be a balance between development and Environment. Once the land, water and soil have been polluted or poisoned, it cannot be brought back to the original state. Hence the government has been taking every step to check this, while the lobby working in favour of industrialists has been criticizing the ministry of environment for blocking the industrial growth in the country. Ms. Jayanthi Natarajan congratulated CSI for the farsighted vision to incorporate the ecological conservation in the constitution of CSI as a mission of the Church. Ms. Jayanthi Natarajan released the book ‘Green Church’, edited by Dr.Mathew Koshy Punnackadu, by giving the first copy to Bishop Dr.B.D. Prasad Rao. Bishop B.N. Fenn, chairman of ecological concerns committee presided over the function. Rev.Dr.Sadananda, General Secretary of CSI Synod welcomed the gathering. Dr.V.S.Vijayan (Environmentalist) and Rev Lee Ho (Korea) were present on the Dias. Dr.Mathew Koshy Punnackadu, Convener of Ecological concerns Committee proposed the vote of thanks. Moderator : The Most Rev.Dr.G. Dyvasirvadam, Deputy Moderator : The Rt.Rev.Thomas K. Oommen, General Secretary : Rev.Dr.D.R.Sadananda, Hon. Treasurer : Adv.C.Robert Bruce, Chairman SECC : The Rt.Rev. B.N Fenn, Converner : Prof.Dr. Mathew Koshy Punnackadu 1
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Do not Pollute NatureMs. Jayanthi Natarajan
Without conserving Nature, nobody can live in this world, Ms.Jayanthi Natarajan former Environmentalminister for central Government said during the inaugural address of the three day ecological consultationorganized by CSI. By afforestation we might be able to plant thousands of trees we had cut, but we may not beable to compensate the ecological damage caused by the trees we had cut. There should be a balance betweendevelopment and Environment. Once the land, water and soil have been polluted or poisoned, it cannot bebrought back to the original state. Hence the government has been taking every step to check this, while thelobby working in favour of industrialists has been criticizing the ministry of environment for blocking the industrialgrowth in the country. Ms. Jayanthi Natarajan congratulated CSI for the farsighted vision to incorporate theecological conservation in the constitution of CSI as a mission of the Church. Ms. Jayanthi Natarajan releasedthe book ‘Green Church’, edited by Dr.Mathew Koshy Punnackadu, by giving the first copy to Bishop Dr.B.D.Prasad Rao. Bishop B.N. Fenn, chairman of ecological concerns committee presided over the function.Rev.Dr.Sadananda, General Secretary of CSI Synod welcomed the gathering. Dr.V.S.Vijayan (Environmentalist)and Rev Lee Ho (Korea) were present on the Dias. Dr.Mathew Koshy Punnackadu, Convener of Ecologicalconcerns Committee proposed the vote of thanks.
Moderator : The Most Rev.Dr.G. Dyvasirvadam, Deputy Moderator : The Rt.Rev.Thomas K. Oommen,General Secretary : Rev.Dr.D.R.Sadananda, Hon. Treasurer : Adv.C.Robert Bruce,
Chairman SECC : The Rt.Rev. B.N Fenn, Converner : Prof.Dr. Mathew Koshy Punnackadu
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The EcologicalConcerns Committee of theSynod of the Church of SouthIndia envisages a very importantconcern of the Church and aninalienable concern of the entireoikumene. In view of the ever-increasing ecologicalchallenges, the Christianresponse of justice, peace and
integrity of creation needs to be disseminated. These values shouldbecome an integral part of our life of prayer and devotion, in our dailylives and in the exercise of our ministries. Due to phenomena surroundingclimate change, nature is now “the new poor,” and is as vulnerable andexpendable as poor people and communities have been. As humanbeings, we do not live our lives independently, or as the saying goes, noone is an island. Rather we are networked with our ecosystems, natureand the entire cosmos. Climate change is also an issue relating to socialjustice or even that of justice, rather than attracting just token Christianenvironmentalism.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and theAlliance for Religions and Conservation (ARC) have honoured theecological contributions and long-term commitment of the CSI inprotecting the life in this planet through an award bestowed on 3rdDecember 2009. This event marked one of the historic moments in thelife of the CSI. The CSI Synod Ecological Concerns Committee has beenpublishing books on theme relating to eco-theology in order to educateand sensitize congregations on this very serious issue. Awards such as‘Green Diocese’, ‘Green Parish’, ‘Green institution’ have been constitutedto motivate Dioceses, parishes and institutions towards this end.
This Eco News bulletin has evolved to document the ecologicalwork of the Dioceses and it is our sincere hope that it will encourageDioceses to share interactions, events, projects and work relating toecology and the environment. On behalf of the Synod of the Church ofSouth India, I appreciate the commitment and leadership of the CSI SynodEcological Committee especially that of its convenor Prof. Dr. MathewKoshy Punnackadu and commend the active involvement of the DiocesanEco-directors.
Rev. Dr. D. R. SadanandaGeneral Secretary of Church of South India
The Church of South India recognizes that God’s mission has various dimensions.The constitution of CSI clearly specifies the mission of the Church 1) Proclamationof Gospel 2) Nurturing the people of God, 3) service 4) establish justice in society 5)Stewardship of creation. Perhaps, this is the only Church in India that has specificallymentioned the ecological concerns in the constitution itself. In the constitution it iswritten “ The Church seeks to create awareness among all people about environmentaland ecological concerns and thereby to care for God’s creation. It endeavours toencourage people to refrain from excessive exploitation of nature’s resources andto strive to keep the earth a habitable place for the present as well as futuregenerations.”
We have constitutional backing and have been functioning since 1992. The SECChas published more than 10 books as resource books so far. CSI got the UNDPAward in 2009 for the eco conservation activities. But it is time for us to evaluate towhat extent we have been fruitful in our ecological activities. The ecological work isa part of our faith. As Christians we have to protect the integrity of the creation. Wewant to teach the eco-biblical concerns at the grass root level. For that we havepublished a book called Green Church. We sent around 25 books to all the Diocesesduring the month of March 2014.I request all of you to make necessary arrangementsto make use of the book at the grass root level. If you need more books, we canmake it available.
We request all the parish eco committees to start functioning within the next fourmonths. Then only our concerns will reach the grass root level. We request all thediocesan eco comittees to participate actively in eco conservation programmes andsend the news with photographs to the synod office. Next bulletin will come outduring the month of January 2014.
Rev. Dr. Royce M. VictorEMS Liaison Officer CSI Synod
One of the major issues our planet faces today is ecological crisis,more specifically, climate change, which is above all is a justice issue. Thepeople who are already suffering most from climate change/global warmingare those who have done the least to cause it, and have the least resourceto do anything about it. For example, the nomadic tribes in northern Kenya,who walk hundreds of kilometers in search of water, only to encounter dangerand conflict when they find some. The poor farming families in Bangladesh,forced by rising sea levels to leave their homes for temporary and illegalcamps on embankments, where they cannot earn a living. None of thesepeople have more than a minimal responsibility for CO2 emission that havecaused, and continue to exacerbate, the current crisis. Also, whenever thereis an ecological crisis, whether in a developed country or in a developingcountry, the poor suffer the most. Their lives are always at risk. The peoplewho have money or power or influence escape easily from it. On the onehand, the rich nations have reached a peak of development, on the other;the poor nations are still struggling to get on to the development ladder. Sothe justice issue of climate change is directly related to the developmentmodel of today’s world.
Climate change is not mentioned in the Bible directly, nor has it sofar been part of contemporary systematic theology. Very recently Christiantheologians started thinking seriously about biblical reflection on climatechange. Now increasing number of theologians and Christian believers areof the opinion that the God of the Bible is a God of justice who protects,loves and cares for the most vulnerable among God’s creations. They alsofind that the present world development model is threatening the lives andlivelihoods of many, especially among the world’s poorest people, anddestroying biodiversity. Therefore, they affirm that the Christian vision shouldbe aimed at the possibilities to overcome/dethrone the existent model ofdevelopment based on over-consumption and greed.
Recently, Pope Francis made the religious case for tackling climatechange, calling on his fellow Christians to become “Custodians of Creation”and issuing a dire warning about the potentially catastrophic effects of globalclimate change. He argues that respect for the “beauty of nature and thegrandeur of the cosmos” is a Christian value, and failure to care for theplanet risks apocalyptic consequences. He indicates, “Because if we destroyCreation, Creation will destroy us! Never forget this.”He further points out,“Creation is not a property, which we can rule over at will; or, even less, isthe property of only a few: Creation is a gift, it is a wonderful gift that Godhas given us, so that we care for it and we use it for the benefit of all, alwayswith great respect and gratitude.” Pope also says that humanity’s destructionof the planet is a sinful act, likening it to self-idolatry. “When we exploitCreation we destroy the sign of God’s love for us, in destroying Creation weare saying to God: ‘I don’t like it! This is not good!’ ‘So what do you like?’ ‘Ilike myself!’ – Here, this is sin! Do you see?”1 Throughout the speech hereiterates that environmental justice and economic justice are inextricablyconnected to each other.
As Desmond Tutu pointsout, “just as we are all part of theproblem, so we are all also partof the solution. We all need tocome to terms with the forces thathave created this crisis and theresources within our traditionsthat can motivate us to resolve thecrisis. One of those traditions isour biblical heritage.” Thesewords clearly elucidate theimperative to look at the bible forguidance, inspiration, andencouragement to resolve thecrisis.
Synod has instituted Greenawards from this biennium.The performance will beevaluated on the basis of halfyearly reports. We havealready published theguidelines on Green Diocese,Green parish and Greeninstitution awards. Applicationsfor these awards will be shortlisted during October 2015.The awards will be decidedafter continuous assessment.If necessary an expertcommittee will visit theDioceses. Regular publicationof news items, sending of thereports etc have to be donefrom the month of August 2014onwards. (For Guidelinescontact the Convener)
Green Diocese, GreenParish, Green institution
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Be a part of the agitations to protect the environment
TTTTThe Church has a prophetic role toraise the voice against the injustices taking placein their area, opined the national consultationorganised by CSI Synod.The consultation calledupon the all the believers in CSI to be a part ofthe agitations going on all over India to protectthe environment as a part of their faith.
Three day consultation was held duringthe month of March 2014 at Chennai. Dr.Alexander Jesudasan, Principal of MadrasChristian College, delivered the keynoteaddress. He explained the cause and impact ofClimate Change. Dr.V.S.Vijayan, Director ofSalim Ali foundation , Coimbatore delivered thefirst lecture on Climate Justice. As he was themember of Gadgil committee, he could explainthe scientific need to protect the Western ghats.The multinational companies and the corporatelobbies are trying to exploit the natural resourcesof the western ghats. Western ghat is the sourceof water and it is rich in biodiversity.Mr.C.E.Karunakaran, an environmentalist workingin Tamilnadu explained the current internationalnegotiations on Climate Change. He alsoexplained how justice being denied tounderdeveloped countries by developedcountries. Mr. Varghese C Thomas, Chief Subeditor of Malayala Manorama explained theenvironmental exploitation going on all overIndia. Being a journalist, he could see theenvironmental disasters occuring all over India.He called upon all environmental NGO’s raisetheir voices against the injustices going all overIndia.Three Eco-Bible studies were held duringthe three days of the consultation. Dr.
M.P.Joseph,Professor of Cheng Chung University, Taiwan took a Bible studybased on Genesis. Rev.Viji Varghese Eapen, former Director of EcologicalDepartment of Synod took a meditation based on Water.Rev.Dr.D.R.Sadandanda, Professor of New Testament, Karnataka TheologicalSeminary(Also the secretary of CSI), took a Bible study on Green God andGreen Jesus in Bible.Mr.G.Balachandran,international Eco-leadership trainer inhis seven hour training motivated each and everyone present in the hall. As theconsultation is intended to build up eco-concerns groups all over south India,Mr. Balachandran’s eco –leadership training programme helped to incite theparticipants in this direction. Challenging and inspirational training was highlyappreciated by the participants.
According to the Kerala State Action Plan for ClimateChange(SAPCC)document, the nine coastal districts in Kerala are particularlyvulnerable to the impact of climate change. It estimates that sea level rise of 3.5to 34.6 inches till year 2100 would result in salinity intrusion into groundwaterresources, endangering wetlands and inundating valuable land and coastalcommunities.The SAPCC report also notes that climate change might acceleratethe intensity of cyclones in the Arabian Sea. The probable maximum storm surgeheight in Kerala is estimated to be between 2.3 m to 3.5 m, going up to 4.2 mduring high tide. Ignoring all these bare facts the state government is diluting all
the environmental protectionlaws for corporate lobbies. Isit possible for Churches inKerala to be silent when thewhole creation is going to bein danger?. Similar caseshave been reported bydelegates from AndhraPradesh, Tamilnadu andKarnataka also.
I n f r a s t r u c t u r edevelopment, environmentalissues arising out of paddyland conversion, razing ofhills, sand and granitequarrying, groundwaterdepletion and drying up ofnatural water sources leadingto water scarcity even in riverbasins are some of the issuesthat came up for discussion.
A facebook page for CSISynod Ecologicalactivities: Ecology CSIAll the directors arerequested to send thephotos of their activitiesto [email protected] convener will pasteit on this page. Kindlygive a descriptionregarding the eachphotograph in English.
CSI Synod Ecological Concerns committee is organising an Internationaleco conference in partnership with CMS College, Kottayam from 21st to25th January 2015 at Kottayam. Three days stay will be at Kottayam andtwo days will be at Nilackal, a forest in Sabarimala mountain. There will betrip through the forests which will end up at Thekkedy. If any Diocese isinterested to arrange an exhibition of their work, space will be provided. Youwill get an opportunity to interact with the foreign groups also. For detailscontact the Convener.
International Ecological Conference
Eco Resource PersonsCSI Ecological department would like to bring up three persons
in each Diocese as Eco theological experts. Two clergy and one laymaninterested in Ecology canparticipate in this programme.
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Eco directors meetingEco Committees and Eco DirectorsThis biennium onwards all theDioceses shall have an Eco-Di-rector/Convener and a committeeat the Diocesan level.One of themissions of CSI as per constitu-tion is Eco-conservation. In someDioceses Ecological work is oneof the programmes of Social orWelfare Boards . The GeneralSecretary of CSI in his letter toBishops dated 21st March 2014requested to constitute ecologi-cal committees. “If the Diocesehas no Ecological committee /Department, I request you tokindly constitute one and appointa convener at the earliest to co-ordinate the ecological concernsof the Diocese. If you think a con-stitutional provision is needed forsuch a committee in your Dio-cese, you may kindly appoint anadhoc committee”
We have given awareness to the localchurches regarding the eco - concern in our dayto day life, such as keeping our premises clean,thechurches, houses and our work places andthere by to be the change makers in the society. We have made necessary arrangements to make use of the solar energy in the northern part of
our diocese in order to reduce /cutdown the usage of alternate currentat the diocesan level.We have giventhe awareness regarding the wastemanagement, usage of paperplates and glasses during ourchurch and house programmesand strictly implementing the nonusage of use and throwplastics.We have planted teaksaplings in our church premises, around cemetry fences/compound walls and in our unused land in order to have an eco-friendly environment.5 We havegiven awareness to our childrenthro’ vocational bible schooltraining by setting a day apar tparticularly as an eco awarenessday.we teach them the non usageof plastics,minimum usage ofwater and power resources and touse cfl bulbs for lighting where evernecessary.plant saplings to growmore trees for an healthyatmosphere,in and around theplaces where we live.We bringawareness regarding ’3' — r’ s r e d u c e , r e u s e , a n d
recycle,educating this formula to all theage groups at the church level. Ourfuture concern :is to implement all theseeco concerned programmes at thediocesan level thro’ eco committees ,andat area level,and particularly to educateall the clergy thro’ seminars and to makethe whole community the change makersand partners in creating an eco friendlysociety.
Rev.Ravindranath Joseph KKarnataka northern diocese
Karnataka Northern diocese
Regional Programmes
Kerala Regional Eco CouncilKerala Regional Eco council was held on 8th
May 2014 at CSI retreat Centre, Kottayam.Representatives from North, South, East , MadhyaKerala Dioceses particiapted in the Council.Dr.Mathew Koshy Punnackadu, Convener of CSISynod Ecological Committee presided over theCouncil. The Rt.Rev.Thomas K Oommen, DeputyModerator of CSI Church inaugurated the meeting.Joseph Mar Dionosis Metropolitan of OrthodoxChurch delivered the keynote address.
Diocese is making much effort to preserve this fragileearth.So many projects have been implemented in ourDiocese.Our Bishop Rt.Rev.Dr.Paul Vasanthakumar is verymuch interested in carryingout all the projects in ourDiocese.Awareness about saving ‘God given earth’ is givento all th pastors,Heads of Institution,wardens and thecongregations.Rain water harvest is done..CFL bulbs areused to save electricity.Waste lands are planted withthousands of saplings.Eco Sunday was observed in allchurches.Saplings are provided to the congregation
Trichirappally Tanjavur Diocese
members.Competitions are held at schools.Program on abolishing use of plastics is also conducted.Green Award isgiven to Church,institution&hostel. Future plans.
Producing manureout of kitchenwaste. To takehealthy diet and toavoid junk foodespecially tochildren. To followreduce,reuse,recyclein daily life. To plantuseful plants invacant places. Togive awareness tothe public also.
Krishna Godavari (Coastal Andhra) Diocese hada privilege of organizing A two day seminar on“Climate Justice” on 12th and 13th of May 2014, inDarshanam hall, CSITA BASS Complex, Vijayawada.Delegates from 5 Telugu speaking Dioceses attendedthe Seminar.The Seminar started with the welcomingwords of Mr.G.Sudhir,Diocesan Secretary and wasinaugurated by the Moderator Most Rev. Dr.G.Dyvasirvadam. Inaugural session was GracedbyMrs.RamaniRamyaKrupa, President, Women’sFellowship, CSI Synod, Rev.V.I.Ratnaraju, DiocesanTreasurer,Dr.MathewKoshy, Coordinator, EcologicalConcerns, CSI Synod and Rev. Dr. Chi lukuriVasanthaRao, Principal, Andhra Christian Theologicalcollege, Hyderabad. Dr G PramilaKumari, Rtd.Associate Professor in Economics, Dr.Mathew Koshy,Convener of CSI Synod Ecological ConcernsCommittee,Mr.P.Gracious, Rtd. Divisional ForestOfficer. Rev.JAMES CECIL VICTOR, Director,Pastoral Aid , department, Mr.G.Sudhir, DiocesanSecretary,K.G.Diocese addressed the gathering
Kanyakumari Diocese
Distribution of ‘Green church’ books-The books issued forKanyakumari diocese were issued to presbyters of churches,professors of colleges, school teachers and eco-concernedpersons.Awareness campaign on ‘Eradication of plastics’-Anawareness campaign on the eradication of plastics wasorganized by the Kanyakumari diocese with the help of collegestudents as well as NSS volunteers. The campaign includedthe following strategies: Creating awareness on the eradicationof plastic.Educating the public regarding the disastrous effectsof plastic. To impart the importance of plastic free nation.Theawareness programmes were conducted in the followingareas. Marthandam, Kaliyakkavilai, Malaicode.
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1. Title “Care For Creation, Date: 15:02:2014, Place: St. Mark’sCathedral M.G. Road Bangalore-1Gathering: Youths Resource Person : Senior ScientistMr . Avinash (Arocha)Christian Conservation Organisation.
2. Title “Water Crises in KGF a Faith Full Response.”Date: 16:03:2014 Place: St.Peter’s Church Kolar GoldFields Gathering : Adults Resource Person : Sister.Celestine & Team (Better Tomorrow Movement)
3. “Student awareness Program” Date: 05/04/2014 Place: Methodist Mission High School Bangalore. Gathering: School Student Resource Person : SignificantPastor, An Ecologist Rev.Prem Mithra
4. “Student Awareness Program” Date: 14/06/2014 Place: Priyadarshini School Banshankare Gowrebithanur. Gathering: School Student Resource Person: SignificantPastor, An Ecologist Rev.Prem Mithra
Diocesan Eco activitiesKarnataka Central Diocese
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One day retreat for pastors : Lentenmeditation on Eco perspective washeld on 22nd Feb2014 at Olcottmemorial Church,Veruthempet.Speaker Fr.Jerry. More then60 pastorswere attended the program . PonnaiAnaicut festival started on 11th of April 2014, half day program was onclimatic change. Rev Dr. Kadervelspoked about it. More than 65 womenparticipated in it. Dr Prem fromchennai conducted two hours programby displaying many pictures throughLCD showing the effect of climatechange on the living organisms . 350members participated in that program. To bring awareness regarding ourenvironment- we kept two differentdust bins one bio-waste and non biowaste, displayed plug cards,pamphlets regarding global warmingwere distributed,1000 plants weregiven ,Eco concern books were sold.The Zion hill festival was held on8,9&10 of May 2014.
Vellore Diocese
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Tirunelveli Diocese
In schools and institutions Eco-awarness programmes wereorganized.In churches “Cleaning and Greening” programmes havebeen initiated by church members.”Save Trees” campaigns wereorganized in Educational institutions and churches. Already plantedtree seedlings were protected from cattle or trespassers. Tree guardswere provided with saucer basin for rain water harvesting. “PlasticFree Zones” campaigns were organized in areas surroundingGandhingar church and cleanliness maintained.”The WorldEnvironment Day” celebarations were conducted in schools and
colleges in a fitting manner.In churches Environment SundayServices were conducted with special order of services. Treeseedlings, ornamental plants, Fruit seedlings, were distributedto the church members. Vegetable seeds and Flowering seedspackets were also distributed in the same churches.
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A float depicting the pictures of ECO awarenessand announcing the slogans related to the treeplantations travelled the area in and around Salem.The float was in travel for around 20 days covering200 villages. Pamphlets related to ECO awarenesswas also distributed to the public in those areas.
Apart from this environment day was celebratedon 5th June 2014 .Trees were planted and importanceof trees was explained in different angles by the staffmembers, students and the same was broadcastedin ANM TV channel.
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Coimbatore Diocese
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Madras Diocese
Dornakal DioceseCelebrated Diocesan Ecological Sundayon 27th July, 2014. Planted saplings in allthe church premises.
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On April 22, 2014 we observed EARTH DAY inour adopted village KaithariNagar , The programmewas organized by final year B.sc nursing students,Mrs.Vijaya professor in medical surgical departmentand Prof. John Sam ArunPrabu addressed thegathering. 25 saplings were planted by our studentsand awareness pamphlets were distributed to thecommunity people. We have planted more than onethousand saplings so far in and around Madurai.
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Tree plantation:Arogyavaram Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in south
India for Tuberculosis treatment. Tree plantation ceremony is organizedat Arogyavram Medical Center every year on 19th July.
This year 102 Neem saplings have been planted on the campusfrom 19th july. All staff and students actively par ticipated in thisprogramme. An olive garden is also developed at AMC Campus withOlive plants from Jesusalem on 31-8-2013. Each Staff membersplanted Olive plant on their name in this Olive Garden.
A Tree plantation programme was organized on 15th Aug, 2014, inwhich all the staff and students actively par ticipated in shrama dhanand planted 50 plants. The Climate is clean and dry at AMC and elevated2700 feet above sea level with cooler nights and suitable for the growthof any kind of tree. The Campus is also pollution free by the Act of theGovt of India (Sanatorium Local Authority Act) this act doesn’t permitconstructions of huge buildings and factories around the campus.
Eco friendly Lighting: CSI JCM Church Pastorate committeedecided to reduce the Current charges. So in order to cut the expenseswe remodeled the lighting system. we fixed all the CFL And LED lights
Water harvesting: Madanapalli is one of the biggest town in Chittordistrict , with great water scarcity. People get water once in 10 daysfrom Municipal Corporation. People used to buy water from privatetankers at the cost per tank 600 to 8 00 rupees. More than 290 borewells dried off in town area, due to decrease of the ground water levels.In this connection in our CSI Girls high School compound we dug twobig pits covered with gravel and sand etc.. for water harvesting duringthe rainy season the rain water will flow in to the pit.
Green Church campus.CSI Rayalaseema Diocese main churchessuch as CSI Central Church , Christ Church, in Kadapa, CSI JCM Churchin Madamapalli, Holy Trinity Church in Anatapur are having Green churchcampuses Recently Madanapalli CSI JCM Church garden andbeautification has been done.
And also apar t from church campus. There are some Schools alsomaintaining their garden with green fencing clean and green.
Eco friendly openair worship: CSI Madanapalli JCM Churchconducts every year early morning Good Friday service. All thecongregation members will come together to worship The Lord withNature.
Eco awareness programmes Church is the place where all thebelievers come together to worship the Lord and listen the Word ofGod. So there we can give inspiring sermons and motivational talkst onEco concerns. We are encouraging people to maintain kitchen gardensto grow vegetables. And also teaching Sunday school children not towaste food and water.
Give Cow Programme: Rayalaseema Diocese Launched a projectin Madanapalli and Aroghyavaram Divisions, called “Give a CowProgramme “ with the Help of MPI ( Mission Par tnership in India) theMain intension is the poor families will benefit by selling Milk and Dungmanure for strengthening the fields.
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Conducted “Corbon Fast Rally” in Lent season with theschool children and church members and all the CSIinstitutions in Eluru .Observed Environment Sunday in allthe Churches- Plantation of plants by the church membersand eco awareness programme was conducted on the sameday evening( Power Point presentation).The order ofservice was translated and soft copy sent to the otherdioceses in Telugu region and printed and supplied to KGdiocesan Churches. Vegetable cultivation and Greenscultivation in the church campuses is going on .EcoAwareness programmes conducted in 2 villages - photossent. Conducted an eco-awareness programme to the localpastors in Pastors fellowship –Eluru. Eco awarenessprogrammes conducted for hostel and school students.Rev.E.B.S.NADH, KG Diocese
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Karimnagar diocese
Nandyal Diocese
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The World Environmental day was celebrated in allchurches on 1st June 2014. As part of it special worship orderwas printed and circulated to all churches for Divine services.The messages in the churches were based on ClimateJustice. Our Bishop who is also the Chairman of the SECCInaugurated the eco-programs by planting Tree saplings atour Diocesan Retreat Centre premises along with the otherdepartment heads of our Diocese. The Bishop declared theDiocesan office and the Retreat Centre premises as “Plasticfree Zone”. Special awareness meetings were arranged atVaniyamkulam church under the leadership of our eco-volunteer Sri.Varghese Johnson. He took classes on rainwater harvesting.Under the leadership of Diocesan YouthDepartment, we started a project named “MARAM ORUVARAM”. Through that the members of the youth fellowshipplanted 2014 various types of tree plants in the surroundingchurches of our Diocesan Office, and took decision to takespecial care to nurture all of them.Along with the co-operationof the Forest Department we have distributed 5000 types oftree saplings in our schools in Wynad. The Forest Deptprovided that plants free of cost We have distributed 500numbers at C.S.I. Church Meppadi and 500 in the ChildDevelopment Centre Meppadi.The book published by SynodECC has been circulated to all the Clergy in the Diocese.Atpresent we are planning a special project with the co-operation of Karuna Bal Vikas to distribute 350 solar lanternsto poor families, For which it will cost rupees 2600/ each andit will come about rupees 910000. Only 10% of that will bethe church’s partnership and the rest will be from the KarunaBal Vikas.
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Diocesan Ecological Convention.The ecology convention was held on 23rd
January 2014 at the Baker Compound, Kottayam.CSI Deputy Moderator and theBishop in the Diocese of Madhya Kerala, Rt. Rev. Thomas K. Oommen presidedover the function and Dr. P. N. Suresh, the Vice-Chancellor of the KeralaKalamandalam Deemed University delivered the keynote address. Bishop EggonyPushpa Lalitha of CSI Nandyal Diocese distributed the Green Awards instituted bythe diocese under Green Church, Green House, Green Institution, Eco-friendlyConstruction categories. Hundreds of school students within the city par ticipatedin the programme.Regional Eco-Leaders Meet.A consultation programme for Eco-leaders was organized by CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese for the leaders from theMalayalam region. CSI Deputy Moderator Rt. Rev. Thomas K. Oommen inauguratedthe consultation. H. G. Joseph Mar Dionysius Metropolitan of the Kolkotta Dioceseof the Malankara Or thodox Church conducted the Bible study. CSI Synod EcologyConcerns committee Convener Dr. Mathew Koshy Punnackadu was the chiefresource person for the programme. The Regional programme calendar for oneyear was prepared during the consultation.Ecological Sunday Preparatory Seminar
This year’s Ecology Sunday was observed on 1st June 2014. A preparatoryprogramme for the preachers of Eco Sunday was arranged jointly with the DiocesanYouth Movement on 23 May2014 at the St. Andrew’s Church, Chengannur. BishopThomas K. Oommen inaugurated the function and Rev. Shibin Varghese conductedthe Bible Study on ‘Climate Justice’. Former Minister of Agriculture of the State,Sri. Mullakkara Retnakaran delivered the keynote address.Ecology SundayCelebrations
Ecology Sunday observation and celebration was conducted with a variety ofprogrammes in the diocese. Deputation preachers preached in 405 churches. ‘Raiseyour voice for climate justice’ is the main theme for this years’ meditation. As par tof the celebration planting trees and saplings, distribution of vegetable seeds,making rain water pits, environment seminars and debates, rallies and many otherawareness programmes were organized with the suppor t of other organizations of
the diocese.Environment DayCelebrations.The CSI MadhyaKerala Diocesan Ecologicalconcerns committee organized ameeting and award function on theWorld Environment day, that is on2014 June 5th . the Programmeis arranged at the Baker VidhyapithKottayam, presided over by theBishop Thomas K. Oommen. Thefunction was inaugurated by theMar Thoma Church Val iyaMetropol i tan Most Rev. Dr.Philipose Mar Chrysostom. Thefirst and foremost ecology awardof the diocesan ecologydepar tment was given to Sri. P. T.Thomas, Ex. MP of the IdukkiConstituency who took a boldstand for the Gadgil Committeerepor t.Episcopal Statement.TheChurch of South India took a firmdecision on the Gadgil committeerepor t on protecting the WesternGhats. Though the rest of themainline churches and the quarrymafias were against the repor t,Bishop Thomas K. Oommen andthe Diocesan Ecological Concernsdepar tment fought against theforces that negate environmentprotection and those who wasargue for the protection of theinterests of the maf ias andmillionaires. An Episcopal letterwas prepared and sent to all CSIchurches within the diocese to
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As part of coming month program ourdiocesan ecological committees is planningto organize a padayatra frommelukavumattom to vagamon passingthrough muttom- koovappally- elappally-kannickal-pullickanam-vagamon. Inconnection with this program we areplanning to organize corner meetings inimportant mission centers. This program isscheduled on 10th and 11th of nextmonth,soon after onam.
Rev. Josline p Chacko
East kerala Diocese
uphold all effor ts that had been taken for theprotection of the Western
Ghats,in order to sustain and preserve life
and our bio diversity, it is an inevitabletask before us to take up this genuineissue and to fight for the protection ofnature. The Episcopal statement readout in all CSI churches during theworship service made a significantimpact on the publ ic.EcologicalActivities. We propagated the idea ofbio-gas plants and it was installed inmany houses in the Diocese. Parishesare cooperating in the rain harvestingprojects.The diocese is encouraging‘Ramacham’ cultivation to harvest rainwater. The Diocese has under taken 40acres of Land for paddy f ie ldcult ivation, Duck farming, Tapioca
cultivation in many church compounds, Dairyetc. are the main innovative projects andactivities recently star ted by the diocesedirectly..
3. Mr.Rajesh P . Michael,Puthenpurackal Hailburiya POElappara. 685501, [email protected]
4. Dr.Mathew Koshy Punnacakdu(Madhya Kerala Diocese)Malayil, PunnacakduKozhencherry, Kerala 689652
Diocese Bishop Director/ConvenerCoimbatore (TN) The Rt.Rev.Timothy Ravinder Rev.Ramesh Babu, Ootty, Mob : 08940285385Dornakal (AP) The Rt.Rev.Dr.V Prasada Rao Rev.G.Solomon Raj, Khammam, Mob : 09959107883East Kerala The Rt.Rev.K.G.Daniel Rev.Josline P Chacko, Ellumpuram, Mob : 09447064438Kanyakumary(TN) The Most Rev.Dr.G.Devakadasham Dr.K.Paul Raj, Marthandam, Mob : 09443692777Karimnagar (AP) The Deputy Moderator(In charge) Rev.C.Ramulu Emmanuel, Warangal, Mob : 09441481438Karnataka Central The Most Rev.Dr.G.Dyvasirvadam(MC) Rev.Mrs.Gnana Selvi Sam, Mob : 09449668314/09535539515Karnataka Nor thern The Rt.Rev.Revikumar J Niranjan Rev.Revi Joseph K, Bellary, Mob : 09986370072Karnataka South The Rt.Rev.Dr. J.Sadananda Prof.Dr.Rabindra B, Mandya, Mob : 09343230067Madhya Kerala The Rt.Rev.Thomas K Oommen Prof.Dr.Mathew Koshy Punnacakd, Director, Mob : 09847275754
(Website : www.csimkdecological.org) Rev. Jiji Joseph, Kottayam, Convener Mob : 09495240674Madras (TN) The Moderator (In charge) Rev.J Samson, Chennai, Mob : 09443418330Madurai Ramnad(TN) The Rt.Rev. Dr.M.Joseph Rev.R.David Udayakumar, Madurai, Mob : 09894505288Medak(AP) The Moderator (in charge) Rev.S.Susheel Kumar, Mob : 09849870748Nandyal (AP) The Rt.Rev.E Pushpa lalitha Rev.M.Sham Devadanam, Mob : 09160670581Nor th Kerala The Rt.Rev. Baker Ninan Fenn Rev.N.K.Sunny, Meppady, Mob : 09447083482Rayalseema(AP) The Rt.Rev.Dr.BD Prasada Roa Rev.Thomas Kanaga, Mob : 09440063600South Kerala The Rt.Rev.A.Dharmaraj Rasalam Mr.Sathyaraj S, Mob : 08129072825Trichirappally-Thanjavoor (TN) The Rt.Rev.Dr.G. Paul Vasanthakumar Mr. Rober t Ranjith Kumar, Mob : 09486826805Tirunelvely (TN) The Rt.Rev.Dr. J.J.Christdoss Mr.T.Aaron Jeyasingh, Tirunelvely, Mob : 09894217706Thoothukudi-Nazareth (TN) Rev. Yesusagayam (Moderators Commissary) Rev.E.Livingston08903154552
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