06/06/2026
Churches Count on Nature (CCoN) is a joint initiative promoted by Caring for God’s Acre, A Rocha UK, the Church in Wales and the Church of England, and is now in its 6th year!
It takes place between Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June, and so there’s just about enough time to arrange an activity or event in your churchyard or chapel yard that encourages spending time in nature. It can be small and just open to your own congregation or a larger event inviting community members.
It is open to all denominations, but if you cannot organise your own event, then why not speak to another church and hold a joint event or simply go along to one already happening near you?
Nearly 20 events are happening across Wales, and you can see more about the locations and any other information you need here: https://arocha.org.uk/what-we-do/churches-count-on-nature/
A series of free webinars will run all week, too and details can also be found on that page. Subjects include sharing stories to grow hope, making burial grounds a home for butterflies and one on lichens in churchyards as well as a more urban focus- on wildlife in towns and cities.
A Rocha UK’s Eco Church programme equips churches in England and Wales to care for creation.
