EcoHub

Welcome to the EcoHub

The EcoHub is your one-stop shop for information, practical advice and theological reflection on how we can best care for God’s creation. 

We’ve entered all the resources - a collection of our own and those from other organisations and groups - into an easy-to-search database. Just enter the term you’re looking for into the search box – and you can browse materials that will be relevant to you. 

We've also identified seven categories that align with the Eco Church framework, which we thoroughly encourage churches to follow. Click on the topic headings below to see related resources - they're a great starting point for individuals too.

Worship and teaching

Resources for delivering sermons, prayers, small group courses, services and sung worship.  

Buildings

Resources to support the care and management of our buildings in a way that’s better for the environment and works towards net zero carbon. 

Churchyards

Resources to help us manage our land for the benefit of wildlife and the environment. 

Lifestyle

Resources to support individuals take action to reduce the environmental impact of our daily lives  

Advocacy

Resources to support churches, schools and individuals to speak up for local and global climate issues, particularly focusing on climate justice 

Fundraising

Resources to signpost to funders, and tips on how to fundraise effectively for environmental projects 

Understanding climate, ecology and theology

Reading matter, videos, training courses and podcasts on a wide range of topics that will help individuals to further their understanding of climate issues 

Browse for resources

Enter your own search word(s) in the search box below to find exactly what you are looking for - you might like to try things such as ‘school’, ‘churchyard’, ‘energy’, ‘pray’, ‘children’ etc.

Environmental concerns and faith through history

Description:
Church of Scotland's Theology and the Environment. Document from Eco Congregation Scotland outlining historical theological approaches to the environment and how environmental concerns fit with the Christian understanding of creation and of salvation.
Audience:
Individuals

Environmental funding sources for churches

Description:
Church of England Parish Resources collection of charitable grants for churches for many areas including biodiversity, environmental and sustainability projects
Audience:
Parishes

Environmental fundraising resources

Description:
Church of England 'Fundraising for Net Zero Carbon and the Environment' webpage with information on possible sources of funding for projects to reduce carbon emissions.
Audience:
Individuals

Environmental Fundraising Webinar Series for Churches

Description:
YouTube playlist of Church of England Environment Programme webinar recordings on Environmental Fundraising
Audience:
Parishes

Environmental resource collection from the Diocese of Southwark

Description:
Diocese of Southwark environment resource collection for individuals and churches
Audience:
Parishes

Environmental, theological and practical talk recordings

Description:
A playlist of presentations from Bradford Cathedral's 2020 Eco Extravaganza, a wonderful collection of theological and practical information.
Audience:
Parishes

Environmentally-focused sermons from A Rocha

Description:
A Rocha's collection of sermons on a variety of environmental topics, such as waste, biodiversity, clean air, clean water.
Audience:
Parishes

Everyday Faith Environment and Social Justice course

Description:
Environment and Social Justice course on the CofE Everyday Faith Portal. 6 sessions on creation, energy, travel & transport, food, stuff and advocacy.
Audience:
Parishes

Faith Action for Nature service materials

Description:
Faith Action for Nature. Free, downloadable guides containing seasonal ideas for worship, focusing on connecting to nature and the centrality of environmental stewardship to Christian mission.
Audience:
Parishes

Faithinvest - faith, finance and the environment

Description:
FaithInvest series of webinars covering the faith, environment and finance issues from this major alliance of over 70 world faiths organisations, of which the Church of England is part.
Audience:
Individuals

Field Notes A Rocha Podcast

Description:
Field Notes A podcast by A Rocha explores the themes of conservation and hope. Varied guest interviews sharing the perspectives of those caring for creation all over the world.
Audience:
Individuals

Finding the Way Through Water (book)

Description:
Finding the Way Through Water by Roland K Price. Explores how water contributes to our understanding of the created world and our Christian beliefs. Water pervades God’s story in the Bible, and an understanding of water management today helps.
Audience:
Individuals

For Creed and Creation (booklet)

Description:
For Creed and Creation - A simple guide to greening your Church by Gillian Straine and Nathan Oxley. Practical advice on how to make environmental improvements to the church building, from simple, small scale projects to major schemes.
Audience:
Parishes

Forest Church - outdoor worship

Description:
Forest Church. A Christian group exploring worship outside. (Also have a Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/forestchurch/)
Audience:
Parishes

Freecycle

Description:
Website to aid passing on or finding second hand items, to reduce waste and the demand for new products.
Audience:
Individuals

Freegle

Description:
Website to aid passing on or finding second hand items, to reduce waste and the demand for new products
Audience:
Individuals

Friends of the Earth

Description:
Friends of the Earth provide many ideas for practical action and advocacy. They campain in the areas of Climate, Nature, System change and Consumption.
Audience:
Individuals

From Energy Audit to Action guidance note

Description:
Oxford Diocese's guidance note on how to make the most of your church energy audit report.
Audience:
Parishes

Funding - Many sources

Description:
Oxfordshire County Council's webpage listing grant making bodies and funding opportunities. Many are national, some are local to Oxfordshire.
Audience:
Parishes

Funding for All directory

Description:
Funding for All points to funding sources, search for "church" etc.
Audience:
Parishes
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