See what your strengths may be, how you could help creation, and some ideas for action. Each role gives some ideas for action, with links to some resources which we've referred to as action cards.
God doesn’t call us all to do the same thing, but he does call us all to care. Which one small step could you take over the next few weeks that fits who you are?
Your strengths: Insight, learning, clarity, discernment
You could help creation by:
Learning about climate science, biodiversity, and theology of creation
Evaluating which actions make a difference
Helping people and organisations you know to understand the issues better
Ideas for action:
Create a weekly meal plan to reduce food waste (Action Card 5)
Calculate your carbon footprint using an online calculator (Action Card 12)
Write to your local MSP ahead of the Scottish elections (Action Card 13)
Join a citizen wildlife survey or plastic count (Action Card 16)
Pray (Action Card 18)
Your strengths: Compassion, empathy, justice, relationships
You could help creation by:
Learning how climate issues and solutions affect people and communities
Encouraging ethical and fair choices
Advocating for climate justice by writing to your local MP, MSP or council
Ideas for action:
Eat more local and seasonal (Action Card 4)
Replace one single use household item with a sustainable alternative (Action Card 9)
Choose Fair Trade (Action Card 10)
Write to your local MSP ahead of the May election (Action Card 13)
Pray (Action Card 18)
Your strengths: Action, problem-solving, reliability
You could help creation by:
Making tangible changes: reducing waste, saving energy, growing food etc.
Leading by example to encourage practical action in others
Supporting local repair cafés, tool libraries or upcycling workshops
Ideas for action:
Try one Household Energy Saving Tip (Action Card 2)
Try one day a week without meat (Action Card 6)
Fix something instead of buying new (Action Card 7)
Plant a native tree or plants (Action Card 11)
Pray (Action Card 18)
Your strengths: Courage, leadership, strategic thinking
You could help creation by:
Challenging and highlighting unjust practices and harmful systems
Speaking up to decision-makers
Joining campaigns to advocate for policy change
Ideas for action:
Write to your local MSP ahead of the May election (Action Card 13)
Join a local sustainability group (Action Card 14)
Use your consumer power (Action Card 15)
Challenge your bank on climate investment (Action Card 17)
Pray (Action Card 18)
Your strengths: Openness, willingness to learn, humility, readiness for change
You could help creation by:
Acknowledging that caring for creation can feel daunting, but being willing to start somewhere
Seeking guidance, resources, and support to move from overwhelm to action
Bringing a fresh perspective and asking honest questions that help others reflect.
Ideas for action:
Switch to a renewable energy tariff (Action Card 1)
Swap one car journey for a greener option (Action Card 3)
Try one day a week without meat (Action Card 6).
Avoid next day, and choose slower, more sustainable delivery (Action Card 8)
Pray (Action Card 18)