St Paul’s Net Zero Support Group
On Wednesday 29 March 2023, the Lenten reading groups held a combined meeting to consider how St Paul’s will become Net Zero by 2030, which in broad terms means cutting greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible within 7 years. Becoming Net Zero by 2030 is also a goal of the Perth Anglican Diocese, with implications for all its parishes and agencies. The meeting was well attended and featured an inspiring presentation by Peter Newman and a thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion. At the end of the meeting, six parishioners formed the St Paul’s Net Zero Support Group to guide our parish towards its goal.
The Beacon is the group that arose out of our Advent study to guide St Paul’s to a sustainable future: to reach Net Zero by 2030 and “strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth” (Anglican 5th Mark of Mission)
We are beginning projects that involve us individually, as a church, a community and globally. As part of our work, we’ll use this space to celebrate wins, share information, suggestions and business recommendations.
We have adopted the Bioregional One Planet Living Framework. Talk to Annolies Truman or any other Beacon members if you want to join us on our exciting journey. Anyone with a commitment to Net Zero and interested in attending bi-monthly 1-hour meetings is very welcome to join us.
ARRCC WA Newsletter
Click on the link below to view the latest Newsletter from the WA Branch of the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change.
EVENTS
22 April 2025, 5:30 pm – Earth Day – St Paul’s Beaconsfield.
Public meeting and launch of booklet Household Guide to NetZero Living.
Beacon Net Zero Group – Guide to Household Living
A Guide to Nat Zero Living For Kids
THE BEACON
17 August 2025 – Just One Thing – Microplastics
Plastic pollution contaminates our planet from the poles to the equator. Only 10% is recycled.
Scientists have found that synthetic plastics in blood, placenta and breast milk are contributing to placental dysfunction, ovarian atrophy, endometrial hyperplasia and fibrosis. Plastic has started turning up in brains, livers, kidneys, blood, joints and testicles
At the moment there is the sixth attempt in Geneva of creating a UN plastic pollution treaty.
What can you do:
- Avoid buying or using plastic when possible.
- Buy clothes made from natural fibres: cotton, linen.
- Install filters in drinking water eg reverse osmosis
- Install filter to washing machine
THE BEACON
19 April 2025 – Just One Thing – Heads Healing the Land
Heads Healing the Land (Kaat Koyingkeriny Boodja-k) – Community Science Conference
Be inspired! Join land care practitioners, scientists and volunteers to celebrate how community makes a difference in caring for our unique flora and fauna, learn from traditional owners and build community. This full day event will bring speakers from all walks of ecological restoration, land care, natural resource management and environmental education who will share their experiences and give you a chance to learn, connect and build community.
Wetlands Centre Cockburn, Bibra Lake
9am-4.30pm, Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Get Tickets
THE BEACON
19 April 2025 – Just One Thing – Gardening for Black Cockatoos
Gardening for Black Cockatoos – Short Talks at APACE Nursery
Sat, 26 Apr, 10:30am – 10:55am AWS
Apace WA
North Fremantle, Australia
For more Information – CLICK HERE
THE BEACON
5 March 2025 – Just One Thing – St Paul’s Beaconsfield has joined the The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change
The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) is a multi-faith network taking action on the most pressing issue of our time. We guard our independence so that we can remain uncompromising in our stand for what is right. ÀRRCC is a grassroots organisation that mobilises people of all faiths to take effective action for climate justice. Being independent of government grants and large institutions, we can fearlessly speak truth to power.
THE BEACON
18 January 2025 – Just One Thing – Green Loans
Green loans offer a cheap option to make your house more efficient. The government is offering a range of green loans through the Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF) through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). The Australian government’s green bank is a hard-to-navigate space, so the following website walks you through two kinds of green mortgages and how much they can save you.
Key Documents
St Paul’s Anglican Church Parish-Wide Solar Energy Project
Net Zero Action Plan
Beacon Corner: 13 August 2023 – Net Zero and Sustainability Websites
Have you been looking for more information about Net Zero and Sustainability?
We have a Beacon Corner page linked to the St Paul’s website that has a lot to explore. Here are some other inspiring resources:
- War on Waste is a brilliant program screening Tuesdays 8.30pm on ABC and accessible on ABC iView War on Waste
- Electrify Boroondara a broad alliance of community groups and individuals committed to accelerating our clean energy transition
- Electrify 2515 mission to create one of Australia’s first all electric communities in postcode 2515
- Totally Renewable Yackandanah goal of powering this small Victorian town with 100% renewable energy, giving resilience, savings, lower emissions and showing that it can be done
- My Efficient Electric Home Facebook group that helps householders make their home more sustainable.
- Getting off gas: why, how, and who should pay? Grattan Institute.
Net Zero Parish
Presentation by Peter Newman
