Canon John Stott, writing on the work of A Rocha, affirms that "God has written two books, one called nature and the other called Scripture, through which he has revealed himself." International A Rocha is a Christian movement, founded by Father Peter Harris, and Anglican Vicar from Merseyside, that strives to study these two great books. Jean-Fran�ois Mouhot, Director of A Rocha France's environmental centre Les Courmettes (Tourrettes sur loup) will speak to the congregation at Saint Paul's Church this Sunday (17 January) to introduce our community to the mission of A Rocha France and its centre in Tourrettes sur loup. Les Courmettes is a base for scientific studies, as well as a centre where volunteers, students, school children and local groups are welcomed and given the opportunity to grow in their understanding and commitment to God and to better understanding and appreciating His Creation. Recently Father Walter hosted a team of A Rocha scientists preparing a marine study of the effects of pollution in the Mediterranean on the endangered giant mussel "Pinna Nobilis". It is hoped that a strong partnership between A Rocha Les Courmettes and the Anglican churches on the Riviera might develop over the years, one that is rooted in Scripture and in the love of Nature. Click here for the website for Les Courmettes.
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