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.
Learning hub (self-guided)
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 also have a Facebook group to share ideas and news.
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)...
See also the BBOWT Community Groups network online events listings (filter with the word 'community').
Saturday 17 January 10am-4.30pm Hope for a cherished and thriving earth St John’s Stoke Church, Guildford £5
The Dioceses of Portsmouth, Guildford, Chichester and Winchester’s annual Net Zero Carbon Conference, hosted by the Church of England. Details and registration.
Tuesdays 27 Jan to 3 March 7.30-9pm Housewarming with Low Carbon Oxford North North Oxford Association Community Centre, OX2 7DP
Considering a warmer home upgrade? Pondering a heat pump? Investigating insulation. Searching for ways to cut your bills? An excellent course if you’re not sure where to start to future-proof your home. Details and booking
Tuesday 3 February midday-4pm Creation, Mission and Outreach Workshop from St Augustine’s College of Theology at St Andrew’s, Waterloo (£40, reductions possible if needed)
A workshop for clergy and other leaders from the College’s Discipleship for a Planet in Crisis Project. Learn how church witness concerning creation can draw people into Christian faith, and develop ideas for integrating mission and the environment in your own church setting.
Email Becky Young to book, or if you have content questions ask Prof. Charlotte Sleigh.
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