EcoHub
Our EcoHub is a collection of free searchable resources to enable everyone to respond to the climate and ecological crisis. Resources are organised thematically by Eco Church categories, or you can use the search function to find anything you might need - from small group courses to guidance on heat pumps, from training videos about climate change to churchyard management plans. There are resources for schools, parishes and individuals.
Deanery Environmental Leads
Our deanery leads are here to support you on your creation care journey. They offer advice and experience on Eco Church, speak to Deanery Synods on issues that matter to you, and represent your views and concerns to the diocese.
We are looking for people with a passion and enthusiasm for environmental issues, and a heart for supporting others on this journey, to become local Deanery Environmental Leads. Watch and find out more. You can also see who is your Deanery Environmental Lead.
Learning and training
If you want to deepen or broaden your knowledge on creation care theology, climate science or communications, we have something to offer.
The diocesan learning hub currently has a number of courses available that cover creation and creation care:
- 'Called to Wonder' - a series of short videos from Christian scientists, zoologists, ecologists and more, on how they find awe and wonder in God's creation, and how this links to their journey of faith.
- 'Five Marks of Mission' - a longer course that explores each mark of mission and how we can respond.
- 'The Story of Scripture' - includes a module on the theme of creation in the Bible.
Carbon confidence in an hour (either delivered or self-guided)
A session that can be delivered online or in-person, or self-guided using our video. Visit our net zero pages for more information.
Environmental theology (full day in-person)
A full-day, held in March each year with Martin and Margot Hodson, delving into Scripture to explore Environmental theology, climate science, and our practical response. Contact us to express interest in attending.
Creation care events
Sign up to our newsletter (below) to find out forthcoming learning and training events, ranging from online net zero forums and informal networking opportunities, to full days covering net zero carbon, implementing energy audits, or celebrating Eco Church stories.
Download this poster to share with your parish or deanery, listing our training and learning opportunities.
Greenshoots network
A network for all those helping their church take environmental action, to connect with others for mutual support and information sharing.
We have monthly online get-togethers and occasional on-site gatherings - have a look at what we get up to. We share recordings of Greenshoot's Get-together talks on our EcoHub.
Care for Creation newsletter
Our monthly newsletter contains resources, stories, information, updates, news, and events on everything related to caring for creation in the Diocese of Oxford and beyond.
Subscribe to our Care for Creation newsletter
Church of England resources
The national church has a range of resources, webinars, case studies, and guidance on its website, which the Diocese of Oxford is contributing to and supporting. You can sign up to the newsletter and join the environment briefings by emailing us.
Events
A range of events, online and on site, that may be of interest (updated monthly)...
Through March and April Historic England's decarbonising heritage buildings webinars
Several options here with recordings also available.
Climate Stewards 360o Carbon drop in support sessions
Thursday 19 March midday-1pm Intro to 360o Carbon
Tuesday 24 March 8-9pm Q&A session
Climate Stewards offer drop in support sessions for practical help with, or to find out more about, their carbon footprint tool 360o Carbon. The Eco Church gold award requires a church to use it.
Wednesday 18 March midday-1pm Water-Wise: Growing for Climate Resilience Online.
This event explores climate-resilient growing through the lens of water Registration
Thursday 19 March Connect, Share, Pray - Forest Ecosystems Anglican Communion webinars.
Including a spiritual reflection on forests from the Bishop of Norwich, news of the Anglican Church of Kenya's care for forests and the Anglican Church of Brazil's advocacy for forest protection in the Amazon region. Then sharing from other parts of the Communion on care for and protection of forests, and time to pray. Two time options Register for 8am in English with French interpretation, Register for 4pm in English with Spanish and Portuguese interpretation.
Thursday 19 March midday-1pm A Rocha UK Prayer Forum Online.
Connect with the wider Eco Church community and reflect, share, and pray together Register to join online
Saturday 21 March 10-4.30pm TVERC Recorders Conference Cholsey Great Hall OX10 9GW £7-£15 including lunch.
Updates from the biological recording community in Berkshire and Oxfordshire Booking here.
Sunday 22 March 7-9pm Six Inches of Soil film showing Benson Community Hall, OX10 6FY
An inspiring film about regenerative farming and a discussion with local farmers. Booking here.
Available on demand For Peat's Sake a free Garden Organic online course
Join Garden Organic for 30 minutes online to learn everything you need to know for successful, peat-free, growing. Further details
Check for other BBOWT Community Groups network online events listings (filter with the word 'community') and Historic England's Technical Tuesday and Climate Change programme and recordings.