Green Church
Green Church is an ecumenical network of Churches, Cemeteries, Christian organizations, and Schools with a Christian value base, spread across Denmark.
On this page you can find information in english about Green Church.
Green Church is an ecumenical network of Churches, Cemeteries, Christian organizations, and Schools with a Christian value base, spread across Denmark.
Green Church is anchored in the Council on Churches in Denmark and has both a secretariat and a working group that coordinate and promote the work of Green Church.
On this page you can find information about Green Church in English. You are alway more than welcome to contact us if you have any questions.
‘What’ is Green Church?
About Green Church
Green Church – An ecumenical network
Green Church is an ecumenical network of churches, cemeteries, Christian organizations, and schools with a Christian value foundation, spread throughout Denmark.
The organisation is rooted in the Council on Churches in Denmark and consist of a secretariat and a working group which coordinate and promote the work of Green Church in Denmark.
Climate in a christian perspective
Green Church works with topics as:
- Climate change
- Biodiversity
- Sustainability
- Equality
- Environmental awareness
from a christian church-based and theological point of view.
Green Church facilitates meaningful initiatives from our active network and draws inspiration from around the world. Through workshops, courses, conferences, webinars, collaborations, campaigns and much more, we aim to inspire and motivate, to connect and build networks, to challenge and push forward—and above all, to turn hope into action.
Who is Green Church?
Green Church – An ecumenical working group
In the heart of the Green Church organisation is the Green Church Working Group. It is an ecumenical working group consisting of representatives from various christian denominations and christian organizations in Denmark. The Green Church Working Group functions as a board, taking initiative on new projects, sharing experiences and drawing inspiration from other countries.
International work
In international church-related climate and environmental matters and initiatives, the Green Church Working Group serves as Council on behalf of the Churches in Denmark. This includes liaising with the World Council of Churches and the Conference of European Churches.
Our purpose
To inspire and motivate to the green transition
The purpose of Green Church is, from a church-based and theological perspective, to inspire and motivate individuals, Congregations, Churches, Cemeteries, Christian organizations, and Schools with a Christian value foundation to take shared responsibility for the climate and environmental challenges facing the world.
Main goals
The mail goals of Green Chruch is to:
- To maintain and promote green engagement and encourage changed behavior towards greater climate responsibility and sustainability among churches, cemeteries, Christian organizations, and schools with a Christian value foundation.
- To contribute to awareness of actionable opportunities related to global climate change and environmental challenges—especially in relation to theological reflections and perspectives.
- To be a relevant green actor, visible both in church- and non-church-related green networks, and to contribute perspectives on climate and environmental issues within churches.
Our theological foundation
Rooted in the christian faith
Most parts of Danish society are gradually engaging in a green transition and becoming more environmentally conscious. However, the Danish churches differ in one significant way from other organizations, institutions, and businesses: the churches are founded on faith and have a core mission to proclaim the Gospel. Green Church’s work for the green transition is therefore rooted in this foundation—both theologically and practically.
Our theological foundation reflects a perspective that already exists within the churches and in the classical confessions of faith. It should not be seen as a replacement for church theology or doctrine, but rather as a supplement.
Below you find the file ‘Green Church Teological Foundation’ – it is only avalible in Danish.
Going Green
How does Churches, Cementaries, Christian Organisations and Schools become a part of the Green Network?
The Process of becoming a Green Church
To become a Green Church/Cemetery/Organisation/School you must go through the following steps:
- Review and complete the ‘Become a Green Church’ checklist
- Register as a Green Church using the form on this page
- Wait for our review and approval of your registration
If you have any question concerning becoming a Green Church, feel free to reach out to us!