Dutch Reformed Church Magalieskruin-Pretoria

 Louis Lemmer from the Dutch Reformed Church Magalieskruin-Pretoria writes about earthkeeping initiatives in their congregation: More ....

We have started an environmental group at our church called Magalieskruin Natuurgroep. The aim of the group is to motivate our congregation, community and denomination to become environmentally aware, responsible and involved.

The group achieves this through articles in our congregation’s monthly newsletter, monthly meetings and activities involving people in nature-related projects. The subject of Christian environmental responsibility is also addressed through sermons.

We are currently busy transforming our church property into an indigenous garden. We have identified and named 23 species of indigenous trees on our property.

We are also launching a recycling project. We aim to recycle paper, plastic and glass.

We aim to reach our denomination, by spreading the idea of start environmental groups in congregations and through church media.