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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.

Partners in World Mission
Description:
Partners in World Mission. Information about how our link partners in South Africa and schools in India are tackling climate issues.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/mission/world-mission/

Pathways Magazine on the climate emergency
Description:
Diocese of Oxford's Pathways Magazine. Time to act on the climate emergency. Articles, Interviews and Opinion on environmental issues, worship, action, behaviour change and hope.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://d3hgrlq6yacptf.cloudfront.net/61f2fd86f0ee5/content/pages/documents/20211018-doc-support-services-pathways-summer-20-v01.pdf

Planet Protectors (book)
Description:
Planet Protectors: 52 Ways to look after God's world by Paul Kerensa and Ruth Valerio. Family sustainability actions in a book aimed at 7-9 year olds.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://ruthvalerio.net/publications/planet-protectors-52-ways-to-look-after-gods-world/

Planetwise (book)
Description:
Planetwise: Dare to Care for God’s World by Dave Bookless. Dave heard the voice of God, questioning thoughtless use of the planet's resources. Since then, he's been spreading the message of caring for the environment.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://ivpbooks.com/planetwise

Plenty! Course from Joy In Enough
Description:
Plenty! A new, 6-session, faith-based resource from Joy In Enough offering insight into the links between the economy and the environmental crisis.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://joyinenough.org/resources/plenty/

Practical Theology as Ecotheology
Description:
Material from the British and Irish Association of Practical Theology (BIAPT) 2021 conference, Practical Theology as Ecotheology. Exploring varied global issues from scientific, biblical, artistic, creative, theological, and practical perspectives.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1756073X.2022.2126917

Pray and Fast for the Climate resources
Description:
Pray and Fast for the Climate. Monthly prayer points relating to climate action and climate justice issues and a collection of other prayer resources.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://prayandfastfortheclimate.org.uk/

Prayer resources from Tearfund
Description:
Tearfund tips and inspiration to help us pray for people affected by crises around the world
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.tearfund.org/get-involved/pray/prayer-resources/prayer-guides/a-short-guide-to-intercessory-prayer

Preaching for God's World
Description:
A new website resource for preachers, which offers thoughts and reflections on each Sunday’s Revised Common Lectionary readings viewed through the lens of the Anglican Five Marks of Mission – in particular on caring for people and planet.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://preachingforgodsworld.org/

Reaching Communities Fund - National Lottery
Description:
Reaching Communities Fund (National lottery). Funds projects that help to improve communities and the lives of people most in need.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/reaching-communities-england

Reading Area Green Christians environmental topic leaflets
Description:
Reading Area Green Christian leaflets on Biodiversity, Climate, Food, Plastic Waste, Energy, Waste Not Want Not, God's Creation. Reflections and information for use by individuals or small groups.Reading Area Green Christian leaflets on Biodiversity,
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://greenchristian.org.uk/about/local-groups/reading-area-green-christians/reading-area-green-christians-leaflets/

Reading University Climate Education Summit
Description:
Reading University Climate Education Summit for schools keynote talks. Considering how climate and sustainability education can provide young people with relevant skills and knowledge.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.reading.ac.uk/planet/climate-education-summit/event-recordings

Readings from the Perspective of Earth (book)
Description:
Readings from the Perspective of Earth. Norman C. Habel Ed. The Earth Bible Project. Ecologically-focused Bible commentaries looking from an ecological viewpoint, with a reading from the perspective of Earth.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/readings-from-the-perspective-of-earth-9781841270845/

Reconciling a Wounded Planet (paper)
Description:
A paper by Professor Richard Bauckham prepared for the Reconciling a Wounded Planet Conference held at Coventry Cathedral in 2015.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
http://www.reconcilingawoundedplanet.com/files/Richard-Bauckham.pdf

Recycle Now directory
Description:
Recycle Now - national recycling campaign for England, managed by WRAP to help you find how and where you can recycle many items.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with

Redeeming all things (booklet)
Description:
Redeeming all things: Integral Mission & Creation Care by Rachel Mander 2022 is a booklet explaining why creation care is core to us living out the gospel and sharing this good news.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
news.lwccn.com/index.php/2022/04/06/new-from-micah-global-redeeming-all-things-integral-mission-creation-care-by-rachel-mander

Religious Statements on Climate Change
Description:
Religious Statements on Climate Change. Statements from world religions on climate change.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.interfaithpowerandlight.org/242974-2/

Renewable energy guidance from the Church of England
Description:
The Church of England's page on renewables is full of useful links and materials, including guidance on specific energy sources (heat pumps, solar PV, solar hot water, biomass), finding funding, permissions and more.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/churchcare/advice-and-guidance-church-buildings/renewable-energy

Renewable energy switching service
Description:
Green tariffs - The Diocese of Oxford is partnering with the Big Clean Switch. Use this link to make the switch easy, put "Diocese of Oxford" in the "How did you hear about us" box, then some commission goes to our fund for churches.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://bigcleanswitch.org/dioceseofoxford/

Renewing the Face of the Earth (book)
Description:
Renewing the Face of the Earth: A Theological and Pastoral Response to Climate Change by David John Atkinson. Theological framework in which to view and respond to climate change, practically exploring spiritual questions prompted by climate change.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9781853118982/renewing-the-face-of-the-earth
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