Welcome to Eco Church New Zealand!
Nau mai ki Hāhi Tautaiao o Aotearoa!
Church communities across Aotearoa New Zealand actively caring for God’s earth as an integral part of their mission.
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What People Are Saying…
“I think it is great that we can be an Eco Church and that we have the Eco Church network. It is an important network to support each other and to hear ideas about how other churches do things. I feel that Eco Church is breaking down barriers between churches - it doesn't matter what denomination you are from or how you worship, we are all working together to make a difference in our communities and our world.”
— Eco Church advocate / kaihāpai
“It's a much-needed initiative and restores care for God's creation at the heart of our faith. Christians should be leaders in environmental issues. The challenges to live more sustainably are huge but unavoidable, so here's a chance to demonstrate we care for the whole ecosystem.”
— Eco Church denominational partner
"All of us—whoever and wherever we are—can play a part in changing our collective response to the unprecedented threat of climate change and environmental degradation.
Caring for God’s creation is a spiritual commission requiring a response of commitment. This is a critical moment. Our children’s future and the future of our common home depend on it."
— A Joint Message for the Protection of Creation (Season of Creation 2021)
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, Pope Francis, Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury
We work collaboratively and in partnership with local Aotearoa churches, denominations, organisations, creation care groups, individuals, and with the A Rocha worldwide family.
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
With your basket and my basket the people will thrive