Tag: Rewild the Church

The creation accounts in the book of Genesis contain profound teachings about how human life is grounded in three fundamental and closely intertwined relationships: with God, and with our neighbour,  and also with the earth itself.

The Church of England, often viewed as a gentle symbol of English tradition and spirituality, is also one of the largest landowners in the UK, with over 105,000 acres managed by the Church Commissioners.

When you think of the Church of England you imagine quaint church yards and ivy covered church walls. However, the Church is one of the UK’s biggest institutional land owners, managing the majority of their land for profit, not nature.