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.

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

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

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

Renewing the Life of the Earth Ecotheology

Description:
The Anglican Communion Theological Education Advisers share talks and testimonies of theologians, church leaders and projects from across the world on ecological theology. The document includes link to films on YouTube.
Audience:
Parishes, Individuals

Resourcing for the Journey

Description:
A collection of useful weblinks for churches working on environmental issues from the national CofE Environment Programme (Dec 2022)
Audience:
Parishes

Responding Faithfully to the Environmental Crisis (booklet)

Description:
Responding Faithfully to the Environmental Crisis - Christianity at the Time of the Anthropocene. Grove Booklet by Tim Howles. Explores the implications of the anthropocene, arguing that Christians have a unique role in turning understanding into action.
Audience:
Parishes

Rough Guide to Climate Change (book)

Description:
The Rough Guide to Climate Change by Robert Henson 2011 — useful introductory text.
Audience:
Individuals

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Grants Funding Scheme

Description:
Support for projects meeting priorities set out in the Council’s Corporate Plan 2021-26. The grant should enable a positive impact for the local community, acting as seed funding for projects and act as a catalyst to grow local communities.
Audience:
Parishes

Royal Meteorological Society Blog

Description:
Royal Meteorological Society Blog, scientific posts on weather & climate
Audience:
Individuals

Saving Creation toolkit for schools

Description:
Diocese of Leeds – Saving Creation Toolkit for Schools. Action sheets for schools to implement and worship materials to download
Audience:
Schools

Saving Us (book)

Description:
Saving Us - A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World by Dr Katharine Hayhoe. Shows that we can all help bring about change by talking about climate issues. See the films on the publishers page too.
Audience:
Individuals

Saying Yes to Life (book)

Description:
Saying Yes to Life by Ruth Valerio. The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2020. Bringing attention to global concerns, drawing on the days of creation in Genesis to relate natural themes to the environmental issues facing the world today.
Audience:
Individuals

Saying Yes to Life (study resources for book)

Description:
Many online resources to accompany the book by Ruth Valerio - Saying Yes to Life: The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2020. Includes interviews to go with the chapters and a youth course.
Audience:
Parishes

Season of Creation Eucharist order of service

Description:
Season of Creation (Creationtide) Eucharist example order of service from St Mary the Virgin, Witney. The service recording from 18 Sept 2022 is available on the church website, with the sermon by Brother Sam ssf from 33 minutes in (witneyparish.org.uk/ser
Audience:
Parishes

Season of Creation order of service

Description:
Season of Creation (Creationtide) example order of service from the Dorchester Team at Little Wittenham 2022
Audience:
Parishes

Season of Creation sermon example

Description:
Season of Creation (Creationtide) sermon example from the parish of Marsh and Toot Baldon with Nuneham Courtenay 2022
Audience:
Parishes

Season of Creation service materials

Description:
Downloadable Season of Creation (Creationtide) resources for various Christian denomination groups, including Anglican prayers and liturgy guides.
Audience:
Parishes

Season of Creation youth activity

Description:
Two young people's group sessions for Season of Creation 2023 on climate justice created jointly with Christian Aid
Audience:
Parishes

Selection of environmental Grove Books

Description:
A selection collated by the John Ray Initiative of 'green' Grove Books, short informative booklets on a variety of environmental topics.
Audience:
Individuals

Short film on the impacts of climate change from Tearfund

Description:
Turning the tide on climate change, a 3 minute film by Tearfund showing the harsh impacts of climate change in Afar, Northern Ethiopia and the need for urgent action.
Audience:
Individuals
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