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Greening our Finances - Training for Churches

Greening our finances flyer

The URC Mission Team would like you to encourage Treasurer's, Green Apostles and others interested, to come along to one of these sessions. If you have any questions, please email Roo Stewart

What does it mean to be good stewards in the face of the climate crisis? Join JustMoney Movement for a free online training session (via Zoom) exploring practical steps that local churches can take with their finances to care for creation.
There is still time to book for the last session on:

Monday 20 January 2025 from 7pm to 8:30pm – sign up here

Who is the training for?
For URC local church treasurers, Green Apostles and others interested in exploring the actions that churches can take with their finances to care for creation. This training is particularly relevant for churches working towards an Eco Church award.

What will the training cover?

This training will help you identify practical steps that your church can take. Topics will include:

  • comparing greener banking options
  • developing a sustainable purchasing policy
  • investing for positive environmental impact

The training will be delivered via a 90-minute online Zoom meeting, with opportunity to interact and ask questions. After attending the session, you will receive a copy of the slides, plus a list of relevant links and resources. We will also invite you to complete a short feedback survey.


Why attend the training?

Be inspired and equipped to take action locally

Gain knowledge and resources to share with others

Hear what others are doing, and share your own experiences

Contribute to shaping future training and resources on this important issue*

Who is facilitating the training?

JustMoney Movement is an ecumenical charity with a vision of a world where money shapes a fairer, greener future. Our Money Makes Change online hub provides information and resources on ethical spending, banking and investing, and we produce a regularly updated Fairer, Greener Banking Guide for churches. The development and delivery of this training is supported by a grant from the URC’s Mission Enabling Fund.