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 the year, many screenings of the People's Emergency Briefing film, check the screening map for those near you.
Hear the recording of BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship from 10 May: Faith, Science, Wonder and Worship
Andrew Roycroft reflects on Psalm 8 and explores the relationship between science and Christian faith, with John Lennox, an Oxford mathematician and Christian thinker Listen on BBC Sounds If inspired by this you might like to take the Called to Wonder bite-sized course on our Learning Hub.
Monday 11 May Churchyard tours 4pm or 7pm, plus a bat walk from 9pm St Mary's Wargrave, RG10 8EU
Visit this silver Eco Church for a tour of the churchyard to learn about the wildlife friendly management, enjoy a cuppa and, if you can stay on, an opportunity to watch and hear bats.
Thursday 21 May & Tuesday 7 July 10.30am-midday Britain Talks Climate & Nature: Workshops for individuals online
An overview of the new seven British segments and the stories and messages that work across different audiences. A deeper dive into key segments that you are engaging with or planning to engage. Content tailored to your needs drawing on published and unpublished Britain Talks Climate & Nature data and insights. £95
Saturday 23 May 10am-4pm Telling Climate Stories: Creativity, Authenticity, Ethics (CRES Day) Ripon College, Cuddesdon £30 including lunch
This CRES day will feature the Revd. Rich Clarkson, who will use his visit to the Anglican Church of Melanesia in September 2025 as a springboard to a deeply reflective day. Rich is an Anglican parish priest in the West Midlands, with a deep passion for the environment. Details and Registration
Saturday 23 May 10.30am-midday Chuchyard tour St Mary Magdalene's, Woodstock, OX20 1SJ
Join this silver Eco Church team for a tour of the churchyard, a cuppa and an opportunity to share Eco Church ideas. Registration
Monday 1 June 7-9pm From Energy Efficiency to Net Zero - a resourcing event for churches in Reading St Laurence Church, Reading, RG1 3EG
What are the energy saving quick wins for your church? What are the most effective long term options? How can you pay for it? And, how do you encourage the rest of your church to join in? Details of how to register.
Saturday 6 - Sunday 14 June Great Big Green Week and Chuches Count on Nature
Find events to support near you or add your own: GBGW events map and CCoN event map
Saturday 6 June 2-5pm Chuchyard Wildlife Day All Saints Great Bourton, OX17 1QP
Activities include, bug hunting, pond dipping, arts and crafts, talks on citizen science Details here Booking not required.
Saturday 6 June 2.30-4.30pm Chuchyard Wildlife Day All Saints Faringdon, SN7 8AD
Join the Eco Church team for a walk around the churchyard to discuss Details and registration
Sunday 7 June 2.30-4.30pm Presentation by Andy Atkins, CEO of A Rocha UK Christ the Cornerstone Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES
Hear from the Chief Executive Officer about the work of A Rocha UK including the Eco Church award scheme.
Saturday 13 June 2-4.30pm Churchyard tour and wildife survey St Mary and St John's Church Cowley, Oxford, OX4 1UH
Join a tour to learn about the churchyard management, help with a Churches Count on Nature survey of higher plants, butterflies and other species, then enjoy tea and cake. Details and registration
Wednesday 17 June 7.30-9.30pm People's Emergency Briefing St Mary's Wendover, HP22 6DU
Film screening followed by a short panel and group discussion relating it to the local community and local action.
Tuesday 23 June 7.30-9pm JRI Book Club - Just Living by Ruth Valerio Online
Registration
Wednesday 1 - Thursday 2 July Water Resilience: Everyone's Business online conference
An online conference from Waterwise Details and booking £67-£216 Delegates usually from government, regulation, utilities, business, and/or academia.
Sunday 16 – Saturday 22 August Hoping Against Hope: Theology for an Anxious Age a study week/holiday opportunity at A Rocha France. Details 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 PEB film screenings, BBOWT events listings, TVERC's Noticing Nature walks, and Historic England's Technical Tuesday and Climate Change programme and recordings.