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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.

Let there be… stuff?
Description:
A six-session programme for 13-18-year-olds, on the importance of being environmentally conscious and the links to faith.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://atyourservice.arocha.org/en/let-there-be-stuff/

Let's Go Zero
Description:
The 'Let's Go Zero' campaign asks schools to pledge to getting to Net Zero by 2030 - and to press government for support for schools to achieve that end. The Schools Toolbox Act section has ideas to engage pupils in climate issues.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://letsgozero.org/

Library of things
Description:
The Share Oxford library of things enables people to borrow instead of buying items which are only sometimes or occasionally needed, such as DIY tools, sports, gardening or cooking equipment, etc
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://shareoxford.org/

Lifestyle
Description:
The Creation Care website, developed by an environment group in the Diocese of Guildford, and created by Annabelle South. Designed for families or individuals in our congregations to use to look at their own lives and make changes to live sustainably.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://creationcare.org.uk/

Liturgical resources from CCOW
Description:
Christian Concern for One World shares hymns, prayers, reading/reflection & preaching materials, organised by themes - Wonder, thanksgiving and praise, Hurt, lament, confession and conversion, and Hope, love, intercession and restoration.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.ccow.org.uk/creation-gods-gifts-our-responses/

Local Authority climate declarations map
Description:
Carbon Copy. A map showing what net zero deadlines Local Authorities have stated in their climate declatations.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action

Love Food Hate Waste
Description:
Love Food Hate Waste has tips on reducing food waste which also lowers your environmental footprint
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://lovefoodhatewaste.com/

Low cost eco actions
Description:
Living Lent on a Budget. Suggestions of how you could do Living Lent on a budget, to help be eco and cost neutral – and sometimes even save money!
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://livinglent.org/resources/living-lent-on-a-budget/

Magic Little Grants
Description:
£500 grants with 20minute application process and 6 week decision. Projects with a mental health benefit via actions such as improving greenspaces, increasing biodiversity or outdoor access, and responding to the climate emergency.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://localgiving.org/magic-little-grants/

Making a World of Difference (online book)
Description:
Compiled by Dave Bookless for Renew Our World. Including biblical teaching on key environmental topics, a theology of justice and the difference the local church can make. Contains discussion questions for individual or small group use.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://learn.tearfund.org/en/resources/tools-and-guides/2023/making-a-world-of-difference

Masters course in Theology (Ecology)
Description:
This Master of Arts in Theology (Ecology) pathway is an opportunity for students to reflect critically on the concept of environmental crisis as a theologically salient theme and to develop an awareness of different modes of theological response.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://nazarene.ac.uk/course/ma-in-theology-ecology/

Measurement resources - Building area
Description:
The CofE Energy Footprint Tool asks for a building footprint area - here are instructions to a free tool to measure any building.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://d3hgrlq6yacptf.cloudfront.net/61f2fd86f0ee5/content/pages/documents/20220516-doc-environment-area-finder-tool-v01.pdf

Messy Church Does Science (book)
Description:
Messy Church Does Science edited by David Gregory 2017. Provides tools to use science to explore aspects of the Christian faith; demonstrate that science and faith are complementary.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.messychurch.org.uk/resource/messy-church-does-science-100-sizzling-science-based-ideas-messy-churches

Messy Church Goes Wild (book)
Description:
Messy Church Goes Wild edited by Lucy Moore 2022. Encourages groups to meet God outdoors, love the natural world, experience a sense of awe and wonder there.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.messychurch.org.uk/goeswild

Milton Keynes Carbon Offset Fund
Description:
Carbon offset fund offers 50% funding to support community groups and public organisation works that provide long term carbon emissions reductions in Milton Keynes
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/sustainable-milton-keynes/carbon-offset-fund

Monthly eco-tips for newsletters
Description:
Calendar of monthly eco tips from A Rocha UK for church newsletters
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://arocha.org.uk/easy-eco-tips-2024-calendar/

National Bike Week
Description:
National Bike Week - annual celebration of cycling. An opportunity to encourage more travel by bike rather than car.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.cyclinguk.org/bikeweek

National CofE Environment Bulletin
Description:
The Church of England's Environment Bulletin. Environmental news and resources from around the country.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://us2.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=50eac70851c7245ce1ce00c45&id=abf36566a1

National Lottery Community Fund
Description:
National Lottery Community Fund - Reaching Communities England offering £20,001 or more.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/reaching-communities-england

Natural Climate Solutions
Description:
#NatureNow, protect, restore, fund. A short film on natural climate solutions to share with power holders featuring Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://youtu.be/P0B6AxeVNY8
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