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:

Funding: Scotland’s Places of Worship Fund Live

The new Scotland’s Places of Worship Fund has gone live as of 1 October.
Read more: Funding: Scotland’s Places of Worship Fund Live
Events: Lots of great webinars and events on offer this autumn

Have you checked out our Events page recently? There is a great line-up of online webinars and in-person events happening over the coming months.
Read more: Events: Lots of great webinars and events on offer this autumn
Story: St Magnus joins in at Shetland Climate Festival 2026

On Saturday 5th September St Magnus, Lerwick was pleased to join with other registered Eco-Congregations in Shetland to host a stall at the 4th Annual Shetland Climate Festival.
Read more: Story: St Magnus joins in at Shetland Climate Festival 2026
Events: Alastair McIntosh to speak at Hope for Creation Conference

The Net Zero Team is delighted to announce Alastair McIntosh as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Hope for Creation conference.
Read more: Events: Alastair McIntosh to speak at Hope for Creation Conference
Events: Net Zero Team Completes Summer Season of Benefact Trust Open Church Events

The Net Zero Team are pleased to have completed a summer season of Benefact Trust Open Church events which took place at St Leonard’s, Lasswade, St Mary’s, Hamilton, St Ninian’s, Dundee and Holy Trinity, Dunoon.
Read more: Events: Net Zero Team Completes Summer Season of Benefact Trust Open Church Events
Funding: Scotland’s Places of Worship Pilot Fund – VAT repayment programme, repairs and net zero works eligible!

The Net Zero team is glad to share news of the upcoming Scotland’s Places of Worship Fund, administered by Historic Environment Scotland and replacing the UK-wide Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.
Read more: Funding: Scotland’s Places of Worship Pilot Fund – VAT repayment programme, repairs and net zero works eligible!
Funding: Full funding for solar project feasibility and development work available – Limited application window!

Up to 100% of eligible costs is available for feasibility (£20,000), development (£200,000) and (up to 60% of the first £500,000 in costs) construction work for various projects from a new, limited-time Community Energy Growth Fund.
Read more: Funding: Full funding for solar project feasibility and development work available – Limited application window!
Funding: New funding available for EV charge points in rural Scotland

Churches in rural and island areas of Scotland can now apply for a grant to install electric vehicle (EV) charge points on their premises.
Read more: Funding: New funding available for EV charge points in rural Scotland
Case Study: St Luke’s Becomes a Net Zero Church to Continue Serving Glenrothes

Congratulations to St Luke’s Glenrothes, which has recently undergone a full retrofit, making it a sustainable church building that can continue to serve one of the most deprived communities in Scotland.
Read more: Case Study: St Luke’s Becomes a Net Zero Church to Continue Serving Glenrothes
Case Study: New Toilets and Net Zero Ambitions at St James Leith

St James’ Leith have worked hard to complete the first phase of an ongoing building project, aiming to create a sustainable and accessible space, where they can continue to serve their community into the future.
Read more: Case Study: New Toilets and Net Zero Ambitions at St James Leith
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.
Read more: Case Study: St Peter’s Switches to Low Carbon Infrared Heating
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.
Read more: From Vision to Reality: St Columba’s Stanley’s Journey Towards Net Zero
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