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.

Covenant With Creation

Description:
St Michael and All Angels, Summertown (Oxford) have written a Covenant With Creation all in the congregation are invited to sign. Other churches might like to copy this idea.
Audience:
Parishes

Creation Care launch webinar

Description:
Creation Care Launch webinar (https://creationcare.org.uk/). Speakers: Bishop Ruth Bushyager (Bishop of Horsham), Revd Dr Dave Bookless (A Rocha), Annabelle South (St Paul’s Action on Climate and the Environment) and Helen Stephens (A Rocha UK).
Audience:
Individuals

Creation care within worship

Description:
Four Ways Your Church Can Begin to Care for God's Creation, blog post by Margot Hodson. Easy ways you can begin to incorporate care for creation into your life and your church, in both worship and lifestyle.
Audience:
Parishes

Creation Matters bible study

Description:
Creation Matters: small group notes. Seven-session study guide for small group Bible studies and reflection on caring for God's creation.
Audience:
Parishes

Creation Matters lifestyle tips

Description:
Creation Matters Encouraging Households to Care for God's World. A collection of information by the Diocese of Leeds
Audience:
Individuals

Creation Tide service materials

Description:
Worship resources for the four weeks of Creation Time, providing inspiration for environmentally-focused services and can be useful for individual contemplation from Eco Congregation Scotland.
Audience:
Parishes

Creationtide service materials

Description:
Creationtide or the Season of Creation is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1st September to 4th October, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life. CofE resources to help your church or Christian community mark it.
Audience:
Parishes

Creationtide service resources

Description:
The Church of England's Liturgical Resources for Creation and the Environment. Including songs, scripture, and prayers as part of their Season of Creation (Creationtide).
Audience:
Parishes

Crowdfunder Knowledge Hub

Description:
Guidance for each step of running a project on Crowdfunder
Audience:
Parishes

Diocese of Leeds Environment online learning community forum

Description:
Diocese of Leeds Environment online learning community forum for anyone interested in the environment and care for creation
Audience:
Individuals

Diocese of Oxford Environment Parish Resource Pack

Description:
Easy-to-follow advice on how to improve sustainability, reduce energy consumption and save money for your church, no matter your tradition or location in the Diocese of Oxford.
Audience:
Parishes

DofE sustainability suggestions for schools

Description:
Collection of top tips from the Department of Education suggesting practical ways for schools to become more sustainable, whilst at the same time saving money.
Audience:
Schools

Doughnut Economics - Seven animated summaries

Description:
Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist by Kate Raworth. Aminated summary of each of the seven ways.
Audience:
Individuals

Doughnut Economics (book)

Description:
Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist by Kate Raworth (2018) - How can we set a new economic goal to ‘meet the needs of all within the means of the planet’?
Audience:
Individuals

Dwelling in the Word Psalm 96

Description:
Psalm 96 Dwelling in the Word eco-reflection by Bishop Olivia. Let the heavens be glad and let the Earth rejoice. When we look at the world around us, we see the incredible beauty and diversity of God’s creation.
Audience:
Individuals

Eco Charter (schools' sustainability)

Description:
A specially designed and flexible programme for schools, that is linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, and allows schools to show progression in becoming sustainable
Audience:
Schools

Eco Church award for a Theological Education Institute case study

Description:
An example of a college working towards Eco College status - Rippon College, Cuddesdon
Audience:
Individuals

Eco Church Award Scheme

Description:
A Rocha's Eco Church Award scheme helps churches recognised achievements and identify further actions in the five areas of: Worship and teaching; Buildings; Land; Community and global engagement; and Lifestyle.
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church Bronze to Silver

Description:
A recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by Keith Wood-Smith, Chalfont St Giles, on moving from bronze to silver Eco Church Award
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church Buildings section resources

Description:
A Rocha UK resources to assist with the Buildings section of the Eco Church survey
Audience:
Parishes
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