Stories

We’ve heard true stories from our fathers about our rich heritage. We will continue to tell…the great marvels of our God.

Psalm 78: 3-4a (TPT)

Alongside the stories of Net Zero work within the Scottish Episcopal Church, there are also many external case studies available:

Case Study: St Peter’s Switches to Low Carbon Infrared Heating

St Peter’s Galashiels needed a replacement for the ageing gas heating system that aligned with its environmental objectives towards lower carbon heating.
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From Vision to Reality: St Columba’s Stanley’s Journey Towards Net Zero

At St Columba’s, Stanley, caring for God’s creation is becoming an increasingly important part of our mission and ministry.
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Newsletter: Net Zero Progress Report published

A Net Zero Progress Report for 2025 was written by Paul Williams and the Net Zero Team in February and has been approved by Standing Committee.
Read more: Newsletter: Net Zero Progress Report published
Story: Dunblane ECO Fest 2026

What a full and varied programme of events at Dunblane’s ECO Fest this year!
Read more: Story: Dunblane ECO Fest 2026
Story: St John’s Green Ticket Scheme

St John’s Perth, are using the Green Ticket Scheme to encourage their congregation to strive towards sustainable living in their day-to-day lives.
Read more: Story: St John’s Green Ticket Scheme
Event: Active Travel Active Hope

Iain Johnstone recently attended the Active Travel, Active Hope event at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, taking part in a relay around the perimeter of the cathedral.
Read more: Event: Active Travel Active Hope
Event: CAREs Community Buildings Fund Webinar

Join representatives from Local Energy Scotland, who are responsible for the CAREs Community Buildings Fund programme, for a flexible, virtual drop-in session where you can ask any questions about the application process.
Read more: Event: CAREs Community Buildings Fund Webinar
Story: Reflections from a retiring Clean Energy Advisor

For the past two years Daniel Prince has worked as the Clean Energy Advisor to the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Read more: Story: Reflections from a retiring Clean Energy Advisor
Event: Active Travel, Active Hope

St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh is hosting an Active Travel, Active Hope event in conjunction with A+E (a socially engaged art project) and supported by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans).
Read more: Event: Active Travel, Active Hope
Resource: Understanding Business Energy Scotland reports

In the following video resource, Jack Nevin and Daniel Prince walk you step by step through understanding and taking forward a Business Energy Scotland Audit.
Read more: Resource: Understanding Business Energy Scotland reports
Event: Dunblane Eco Fest 2026

Dunblane ECO Fest is back for 2026 with a fortnight of events running during the first half of May, with a full festival day on Saturday 9th May.
Read more: Event: Dunblane Eco Fest 2026
Case Study: St Augustine’s Radiant Heating Pilot Project

St Augustine’s Dumbarton, faced with crippling gas costs for an ineffective ageing heating system, was looking for a different way to tackle the problem that aligned with their pursuit of Net Zero.
Read more: Case Study: St Augustine’s Radiant Heating Pilot Project
Story: Earth Day 2026 Our Power, Our Planet

Today marks Earth Day – an annual global event focused on environmental protection and sustainability.
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Case Study: Safeguarding creation at St Regulus Cromarty

St Regulus Cromarty is a beautiful church in the heart of the town that is home to a congregation of dedicated Episcopalians.
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Case Study: St Peter’s green dream becomes reality

With the recent completion of a major “greening” project at St Peter’s Musselburgh, the congregation’s dream of going green is becoming a reality.
Read more: Case Study: St Peter’s green dream becomes reality