First of all, thanks to the author(s) of the paper “Living in a time of change” and recently posted for wider distribution. I’d like to offer the thoughts below as a contribution to the mix of contributions that I’m sure will come from others.  Under item 1 of the “…big challenges…” facing us, I suggest…

Don’t be too strict on reaching net zero within the current agreed time frame if this is the sole cause of selling off existing buildings. It is an unrealistic time frame and should not become the principal reason for such a decision. There may be other reasons, of course, for wanting to do that although…

So, carbon zero is a definite priority.  The Methodist Church wants to be CO2 zero by 2030.  Now, if the Church sold off all its buildings, in terms of property it would be carbon zero.  Similarly, if we sold off all our buildings we would be too.  But there is an absurdity in that – we would…