BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Net Zero Portal - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Net Zero Portal X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://netzerochurch.scot X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Net Zero Portal REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T092919 CREATED:20250901T075720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T075722Z UID:5360-1757250000-1757260800@netzerochurch.scot SUMMARY:Community Gardens Pilgrimage DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Climate Sunday\, 7th September\, we will be taking a short pilgrimage walk around some the Dundee Community Gardens. \n\n\n\nWe will gather at St Paul’s Cathedral at 1pm\, heading out from there with stops at Slessor Gardens\, Dundee Science Centre and the West End Community Fridge on Perth Road. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a chance to connect with nature\, celebrate creation and learn more about these community garden spaces. URL:https://netzerochurch.scot/event/community-gardens-pilgrimage/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://netzerochurch.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Dundee-Garden-Pilgrimage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T092919 CREATED:20250819T124859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T125332Z UID:5211-1757750400-1759942800@netzerochurch.scot SUMMARY:Highlands & Islands Climate festival DESCRIPTION:For more information on the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival\, to find events or submit an event\, visit the link below: \n\n\n\nHighlands & Islands Climate Festival | September and October 2025 URL:https://netzerochurch.scot/event/highlands-islands-climate-festival/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://netzerochurch.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/facebook_banner_transparent.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T213000 DTSTAMP:20260408T092919 CREATED:20250908T134743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T134745Z UID:5422-1758051000-1758058200@netzerochurch.scot SUMMARY:Genesis\, Big Bang and AI: Understanding God the creator in an age of science DESCRIPTION:Are science and Christian faith in opposition\, each fearing the other?  Does science become an idol\, replacing God as creator and saviour?  \n\n\n\nPs & Gs Church\, Edinburgh are hosting a talk by David Wilkinson\, both an astrophysicist and a Christian theologian. David suggests that while science and Christianity ask each other searching questions\, those questions are enriching not destructive.  \n\n\n\nThe Christian understanding of God as creator allows science to be seen as gift rather than curse\, to be welcomed with awe and a sense of responsibility to do good. \n\n\n\nMore information and registration can be found here: \n\n\n\nBible Lab – Genesis\, Big Bang and AI: Understanding God the creator in an age of science – Ps & Gs Church URL:https://netzerochurch.scot/event/genesis-big-bang-and-ai-understanding-god-the-creator-in-an-age-of-science/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://netzerochurch.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PsGs-BibleLab-Sept25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T092919 CREATED:20250901T150623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T152050Z UID:5367-1758135600-1758141000@netzerochurch.scot SUMMARY:Tearfund Film Clips and Discussion at St Johns Perth DESCRIPTION:St John’s Perth are hosting two Tearfund film and discussion evenings for the Season of Creation. \n\n\n\nYou can find the complete film series at the link below: \n\n\n\nChristianity and climate change  – Tearfund \n\n\n\nEco Group invitation-4Download URL:https://netzerochurch.scot/event/tearfund-film-clips-and-discussion-at-st-johns-perth/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://netzerochurch.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-01-160251.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T092919 CREATED:20250917T123938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T125132Z UID:5474-1758308400-1758315600@netzerochurch.scot SUMMARY:Film Screening: David Attenborough's 'Ocean' DESCRIPTION:St Serf’s Burntisland will be showing the David Attenborough narrated film ‘Ocean’ on Friday 19th September starting at 7pm.  \n\n\n\nNo admission fee but donations welcome.  URL:https://netzerochurch.scot/event/film-screening-david-attenboroughs-ocean/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://netzerochurch.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Ocean-film.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T092919 CREATED:20250819T125303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T125305Z UID:5217-1758355200-1760893200@netzerochurch.scot SUMMARY:Fife Climate Festival DESCRIPTION:Fife Climate Festival is a celebration of community climate action across Fife\, rooted in culture\, creativity and connection.  \n\n\n\nNow in its third edition\, the festival runs from 20 September to 19 October 2025 and is attended by hundreds of participants. Events across Fife inspire people to come together in action on climate emergency and make our communities fairer\, healthier and more vibrant places to live.  \n\n\n\nThe festival is led by Fife Climate Hub with support from Climate Action Fife and funded by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery Community Fund.  \n\n\n\nFor more information visit the website: Fife Climate Festival – Fife Climate Hub URL:https://netzerochurch.scot/event/fife-climate-festival-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://netzerochurch.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fife-Climate-Festival-2026-Logo-TRANS-768x762-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T161500 DTSTAMP:20260408T092919 CREATED:20250305T093022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T093024Z UID:3930-1758466800-1758471300@netzerochurch.scot SUMMARY:Christian Aid Service of Celebration for 80 years DESCRIPTION:As 2025 marks 80 years of Christian Aid\, there will be a number of events and services to celebrate this. \n\n\n\nOn 21st September there will be a Eucharist service of celebration at Inverness Cathedral\, coinciding with the Season of Creation. \n\n\n\nMore information can be found at the links below: \n\n\n\nChristian Aid Service of Celebration for 80 years (21-Sep-2025) \n\n\n\nChristian Aid – UK charity fighting global poverty – Christian Aid URL:https://netzerochurch.scot/event/christian-aid-service-of-celebration-for-80-years/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://netzerochurch.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Christian-Aid-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T092919 CREATED:20250917T131531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T102903Z UID:5480-1758798000-1758803400@netzerochurch.scot SUMMARY:Launch of the Christian Congregations Carbon Literacy Course DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the launch of the Christian Congregations Carbon Literacy course. This will be hosted by the Church of England’ Jo Chamberlain and led by Caroline Harmon\, the course creator who is also a Carbon Literacy trainer and consultant. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Caroline Harmon\, Jo Chamberlain\, Anne-Marie Soulsby \n\n\n\nThis new resource has been designed specifically for Christian communities to support congregations in understanding climate change and taking meaningful action. The course can be accessed by Christian faith groups who wish to deliver Carbon Literacy training to their members\, helping to embed climate awareness and responsibility at the heart of community life. \n\n\n\nEvent date: Thursday 25 September\, 11 am-12:30 pm \n\n\n\nLocation Zoom link: https://churchofengland-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/r8QE8AnDRuWiY_56LXfKAQ \n\n\n\nFor anyone unable to attend the event live\, please sign up as a recording will be sent to all registered participants. \n\n\n\nThe Carbon Literacy Project are very pleased to support the launch of this important initiative. URL:https://netzerochurch.scot/event/launch-of-the-christian-congregations-carbon-literacy-course/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://netzerochurch.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/StLukes-HowToClimateCafe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T092919 CREATED:20250428T152011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T113327Z UID:4317-1758963600-1758987000@netzerochurch.scot SUMMARY:Aberdeen & Orkney Net Zero Roadshow DESCRIPTION:The Net Zero Team will be hosting a Diocesan Net Zero Roadshow event for the Aberdeen & Orkney Diocese at St Marys pro Cathedral Aberdeen on Saturday 27th September 2025. \n\n\n\nThe event will run between 10am and 3.30pm\, with time for networking\, sharing stories and hearing from external contributors. Contributions will include talks\, information stands and workshops\, tackling a range of subjects e.g. funding\, climate justice and building improvements. \n\n\n\nThe day will include a plant-based catered lunch provided by Bread Maker and will end with worship\, helping to keep our environmental concerns rooted within the context of our faith. Please see a draft timetable for the day below: \n\n\n\n\n10:00 Registration and Tea & Coffee\n\n\n\n10.30 Session 1: Introduction and Meet our Contributors\n\n\n\n11.00 Session 2: Choice of workshops\n\n\n\n12:00 Session 3: Sharing Stories\n\n\n\n13:00 Lunch\n\n\n\n14:00 Session 4: Choice of workshops\n\n\n\n15:00 Closing worship\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease fill in the RSVP form below to register. We will be in touch again soon with further details. \n\n\n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nTell us the church or group you are from\, and what your role is(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nPhotos(required)\n I consent to appear in photos taken on the day I do not consent to appear in photos\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDietary requirements\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Send RSVPSubmitting form\n \n \n \nΔ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral\, Carden Place\, Aberdeen\n\n\n\nMore information can be found at https://stmaryscardenplace.org.uk/where-to-find-us/ \n\n\n\nSt Mary’s is located on Carden Place in the West End of Aberdeen and is just a short walk from the Holburn Junction end of Union Street. The church is between Carden Place and Albert Terrace. The address is 16 Carden Place\, Aberdeen\, AB10 1FX. St Mary’s is the church closest to the City Centre (Founatain Hall at the Cross\, formerly known as Queen’s Cross – with a tower – is on Carden Street\, between it and Albyn Place). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Transport \n\n\n\nSt Mary’s is well served by First Bus routes including the following: \n\n\n\n\nBus Number 23 – stops on Albert Street close to the junction with Carden Place\n\n\n\nBus Numbers 11\, 13\, 27 and 40 – stop on nearby Albyn Place\n\n\n\nOther bus services also stop at the west end of Union Street or the top of Holburn Street which are both a short walk away from the Church.\n\n\n\n\nThese buses depart from stops along Union Street\, with the diversion making some stop on Guild Street (near the station). \n\n\n\nStagecoach buses 5 and 6 (from the Union Square Bus station\, for the Train Station\, closest to the Harbour) stop at the Prince Arthur Street stop on Albyn Place. Bus 201 stops at the top of Holburn Street. \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that there are currently bus divisions in place due to Union Street’s partial closure. \n\n\n\nCar Parking \n\n\n\nMonday – Saturday pay and display parking restrictions apply for the period 8:00am to 6:00pm on Carden Place and 8:00am to 8:00pm on Albert Terrace with a maximum stay of three hours. The PayByPhone app is the one used by the City\, there are very few meters where you can pay on the street. \n\n\n\nFree street parking is available around a 10 minute walk from St Mary’s on St Swithin Street\, Gladstone Place\, Stanley Street\, Devonshire Road\, Albyn Lane (25 and upwards)\, and Union Grove (137 and upwards). More information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/roads-transport-and-parking/street-parking \n\n\n\nView of St Mary’s looking east from Carden Place. This is the door you enter by (the west door).\n\n\n\nSt Mary’s looking south-east from Carden Place\, showing areas of permit parking and paid street parking on Carden Place. URL:https://netzerochurch.scot/event/aberdeen-orkney-net-zero-roadshow/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://netzerochurch.scot/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NZ-SGWindow-image.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR