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.
Thursday 13 April 7.30-9pm Faith-based sustainable financing: How can churches best use both their assets and influence to accelerate the green transition? JRI webinar
Shilpita Matthews is an environmental economist and a trustee of Operation Noah. She is passionate about linking faith and climate justice. Registration here
Tuesday 14 April evening Training evening for volunteer hairstreak butterfly surveyors Horton cum Studley Millennium Hall, OX33 1AD
Volunteers sought for BBOWT's Reconnecting Bernwood, Otmoor and the Ray (RBOR) project area to help with night time surveys for butterfly eggs using UV torches. Details here.
Tuesday 14 April 7-8:30pm Discussing Food insecurity in Oxford - Exhibition and Panel Discussion Fusion Arts Centre, Oxford, OX1 1HH
Join Madala Theatre Company for a panel discussion tackling a key issue in their 2025 touring show "Seed Guardians." In conversation with OX4 Food Crew (a collaborative network of local organisations and volunteers dedicated to addressing food inequality in the OX4 area of Oxford) and local community growers. Booking here.
Wednesday 22 April midday-1pm A Fair Energy Transition: What Could It Look Like Locally? Online
CAG Oxfordshire and Low Carbon Hub invite you to a lunchtime session to hear from Ruth Mayne, former Lead Researcher on the Just Transition at Oxfam, to discuss what a fair, and fast energy transition could look like in Oxfordshire. Registration
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
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.
Saturday 4 July Faith, Hope & Action for God’s world St John’s Church, Newbury, RG14 7PY
With speakers from the national Net Zero Carbon Programme team, local experts, and churches with lived experience, this inspirational, interactive and practical day will help you on your decarbonisation and creation care journey. The day will include talks, prayer, discussion time and a tasty lunch. The event will be free but we ask that you book a ticket in advance. (Parts of the day may be livestreamed, though not all.)
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 BBOWT Community Groups network online events listings (filter with the word 'community') such as thier Noticing Nature walks, and Historic England's Technical Tuesday and Climate Change programme and recordings.