Network of Earthkeeping Christian Communities in South Africa

PATRONS

Prof Denise Ackermann

Bishop Mvume Dandala

Prof Inus Daneel

Father Richard Menatsi

Rev Dr Molefe Tsele

GOVERNING BOARD

Vacant (Chairperson)

Bishop Geoff Davies (Deputy-Chairperson)

Prof Ernst Conradie (Executive Secretary)

Rev Andrew Warmback (Treasurer)

and regional reporters

Membership

There are three categories of membership for NECCSA:

The category of group membership is aimed at local Christian congregations, dioceses, Christian communities, Christian organisations, women's groups, youth groups and school groups. This category includes regional (or even national) denominational structures that were specifically established to address environmental concerns.
The category of family and individual membership is aimed at individuals who wish to promote the vision and aims of NECCSA in their own local Christian congregations, communities, dioceses and organisations.
Associate membership status is aimed at people or groups who do not qualify for membership, e.g. because they are living outside South Africa or because they do not necessarily share a Christian orientation. Such associate members will be informed of developments in the network and may wish to support the network in various ways.

Benefits and obligations of members

The Network of Earthkeeping Christian Communities in South Africa will expect its members to commit themselves to the following:

To celebrate Environment Sunday on an annual basis (the Sunday closest to 5 June);
To include environmental concerns in programmes for Christian education;
To cultivate an environmental sensitivity in the management of church land and church property;

Since the adequate functioning of a network is dependent on regular communication among its members, the members of the Network of Earthkeeping Christian Communities in South Africa will also be expected to report to the network on the following:

Any environmental projects that the particular Christian community, Christian organisation, denominational structure or individual initiated or participated in;
Any relevant celebrations, comments, concerns, events, news, or publications regarding the environment.

Membership of NECCSA will be considered to be a life-time commitment unless a member may wish to discontinue her or his membership or unless the functioning of the network is terminated.