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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · 3d

How do we communicate climate change effectively? Are different approaches better for different groups of people? Check out our new blog on "Britain Talks Climate and Nature 2025", a resource to help those working on environmental issues communicate more effectively. jri.org.uk/telling-a-be...

Telling a better climate story

Photo by Tobias - Unsplash How we talk about climate and nature matters. Taking the a familiar message and framing it differently can make a huge difference to how it is received. Finding ways to t...

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · 22d

Just one week to go to our webinar "Divine Windows" with Dr Dave Gregory - sign up below (you need to add a free ticket to the cart before hitting get tickets). jri.org.uk/book_events/...

Divine Windows - Webinar with Dr Dave Gregory

In recent years advances in high definition filming and photography have enabled science and nature documentaries (think of Brian Cox and David Attenborough) to bring truly stunning imagery into our h...

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · 24d

Check out our new blog from Rev Rich Clarkson. Rich is in the Solomon Islands learning about the impact of climate change and what the Anglican Church are doing in response - read on to find out about Green Disciples and the inspiring work that is happening. jri.org.uk/caring-for-c...

Caring for Creation in the Solomon Islands.

Catechist George and Freda Fataka at Red Beach I am currently in the Solomon Islands, where I have been spending a fortnight visiting the Anglican Church of Melanesia on behalf of my own Diocese of...

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · Jul 9

Our next JRI book club is on Monday 8th September looking at Abi Dare's Climate Fiction prize winner "And so I roar." That book and three more are covered in this climate fiction round up. time to start planning your summer reading. jri.org.uk/climate-fict...

Climate fiction round-up

Shelly Dennison rounds up four more climate fiction reads: As regular readers will know, this year I’ve been exploring the Climate Fiction Prize Longlist which has been introducing me to new autho...

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · Jun 17

Just over a week to go to our next webinar (June 26th). This promises to be a great talk and discussion. We already have a lot of sign-ups but it's not too late to join us. Follow this link here for your free place. jri.org.uk/book_events/...

Replacement or Renewal of creation? It’s not the end of the world!

Webinar with Dr Grace Milton Sadly, for some Christians their eschatology creates a barrier to any interest in caring for this world, but it does not have to be this way. This promises to be a fa...

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · Jun 15

Check out our latest blog post as Rev'd Rich Clarkson reflects on our place in a big and ancient world. jri.org.uk/ancient-hills/

Ancient Hills

Standing stone Clent Hills - photo credit Rich Clarkson As I write this I am sat in the woods on top of Clent Hills. Just behind me are four standing stones – whether they are ancient or not I do ...

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · Jun 8

Keep up to date with all the latest JRI and CRES course news by signing up to our newsletter: bit.ly/JRINews You can also check out the June newsletter with information on our exciting webinar with Dr Grace Milton on eschatology and environmental care here: jri.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · May 29

Now is a good time to consider registering for CRES (Christian Rural and Environmental Studies). This distance learning course is jointly run by JRI and A Rocha UK. Check out our Admissions page for details.
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CRES Admissions 2025 – CRES

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Shelly Dennison @dennisonshelly.bsky.social · May 27

My latest book review for @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social is The Cuckoo Calls The Year by Pete Stroh. It's a lovely read and a real call to get to know the nature on your doorstep.

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · May 27

Check out a new book review from @dennisonshelly.bsky.social In this immensely engaging book, professional botanist Pete Stroh introduces us to the nature and landscapes on his doorstep in rural Northamptonshire .https://jri.org.uk/book-review-the-cuckoo-calls-the-year-by-pete-stroh/

Book review – The Cuckoo Calls the Year by Pete Stroh

The Cuckoo Calls the Year front cover In this immensely engaging book, professional botanist Pete Stroh introduces us to the nature and landscapes on his doorstep. The premise is a straightforward ...

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Martin Hodson @martinjhodson.bsky.social · May 22

For 20 years, I have been Principal Tutor for CRES (Christian Rural and Environmental Studies). Now is a good time to consider registering for this distance learning course that is jointly run by JRI @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social‬ and A Rocha UK. 1/2

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · May 16

The paperback is due out 19th of June if you'd rather wait for that 📖😀

The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · May 16

Our next JRI book club read is the winner of the Climate Fiction Prize - Abi Daré's "And so I Roar." We'll meet in September to share our thoughts. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Sign up for our newsletter for updates on JRI meetings like webinars and the book club: bit.ly/4iGkklf

Wolverhampton graduate, Abi Daré, wins first Climate Fiction Prize

Author Abi Daré has been awarded the £10,000 prize for her second novel, And So I Roar.

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · May 10

There's still time to sign up - this promises to be a great day.

The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · May 7

Caring for Creation: From Passion to Action- CRES Day 24th May 2025. Our next CRES day is on Sat 24 May (10 to 4) at Ripon College Cuddesdon nr Oxford. Speakers Rev Dr Mike Perry (A Rocha UK) & Dr Elizabeth Perry (Programmes Director for the Anglican Alliance). Details:
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Caring for Creation: From Passion to Action – CRES

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · May 7

Caring for Creation: From Passion to Action- CRES Day 24th May 2025. Our next CRES day is on Sat 24 May (10 to 4) at Ripon College Cuddesdon nr Oxford. Speakers Rev Dr Mike Perry (A Rocha UK) & Dr Elizabeth Perry (Programmes Director for the Anglican Alliance). Details:
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Caring for Creation: From Passion to Action – CRES

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · May 5

It's nearly time for our next JRI newsletter with blogs, updates on our work and upcoming events including webinars and book clubs. You can sign up to receive our updates here: bit.ly/JRINews or read our April Newsletter here: jri.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · Apr 21

Just under three weeks to our next JRI book club. I started reading it yesterday and I'm already nearly a third of the way through, it's a great and easy read. Still time to get the book and join us on 12th May. jri.org.uk/book_events/...

Diary of a Young Naturalist - Dara McAnulty

JRI Book Club Evocative, raw and lyrical, this startling debut explores the natural world through the eyes of Dara McAnulty, an autistic teenager coping with the uprooting of home, school, and his...

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · Apr 3

Theological Colleges Environment Network (TCEN).
"Christian leadership in an environmentally challenging world." (interactive webinar for students, staff (teaching & non-teaching) & trustees of theological colleges). Speakers Bishop Graham Usher & Dr Martin Hodson. Booking: tinyurl.com/5e6m5za3

TCEN Online Gathering

Leadership in an Environmentally Challenging World Keynote speakers: Bishop Graham Usher, Dr Martin Hodson How do Christian leaders and communities respond to environmental challenges? This ...

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · Mar 29

Climate fiction offers a creative way to reflect on some of the issues caused by climate change. Check out this new review by @dennisonshelly.bsky.social of The Mars House - longlisted for the climate fiction prize. jri.org.uk/book-review-...

Book review – The Mars House by Natasha Pulley

The Mars House by Natasha Pulley Shelly Dennison continues her reviews of the Climate Fiction Prize longlist: One of the positives of taking on a challenge like reading through the Climate Ficti...

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · Mar 20

Can Phytolith's Save the World? An accessible talk on how "plant stones" can play a role in locking away carbon. Less than two weeks to go to our fascinating webinar with Dr Felix Tombeur and @martinjhodson.bsky.social

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · Mar 2

Can Phytolith's Save the World? Just one month to go to our fascinating webinar with Dr Felix Tombeur and Dr Martin Hodson @martinjhodson.bsky.social Hodson. Find out more and sign up for your free place here: jri.org.uk/book_events/...

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · Feb 16

Many of us find it easier to accept the reality of some feature of nature when we have a personal understanding of how it occurs. With this in mind, this paper shares a straightforward explanation of the increase in global temperature in an
accessible way. jri.org.uk/personally-u...

Personally Understanding Earth's Recent Warming

Many of us find it easier to accept the reality of some feature of nature when we have a personal understanding of how it occurs. With this in mind, this briefing paper from Geoff Fishpool seeks to sh...

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Shelly Dennison @dennisonshelly.bsky.social · Jan 31

Bringing order to chaos part I - links to the book reviews I've written for @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social - the latest of which is Samantha Harvey's Orbital.
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Book reviews for JRI

Orbital by Samantha Harvey (January 2025) Seeing Differently. Franciscans and Creation – Simon Cocksedge, Samuel Double & Nicholas Alan Worssam (October 2023) Refugia Faith. Seeking Hidde…

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · Jan 25

Passion for the environment? The Christian Rural and Environmental Studies course brings together an understanding of the environment and Christian Faith. Competitively priced, with no entry requirements, CRES is a distance learning course with optional in person days. bit.ly/CRESc

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The John Ray Initiative @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social · Jan 25

Why should Christians value nature? Is its value intrinsic, or does it depend on its usefulness to humans. In this briefing paper CRES graduate Joanna Lawrence reflects on theologically on the value of the created order. jri.org.uk/briefings/

Briefings

These Briefing Papers are available as a free download but they are not free to produce so if you would like to contribute to the work of JRI when you download please go to the Giving to JRI page on t...

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