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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.

All Seasons - Exploring Outdoors
Description:
A booklet from the Diocese of Bath and Wells of four Bible-based activity and worship outlines to use outside with children and young people or family groups - one for each season of the year.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Exploring Outdoors

An Inconvenient Truth
Description:
An Inconvenient Truth (2006) Al Gore’s early documentary film introducing climate change concerns for the global population and planet earth. This is the link to the trailer.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnjx6KETmi4

An introduction for net zero for church buildings
Description:
"A Positive Vision of a Net Zero Church" - A recording of a webinar run by Catherine Ross from the National Church. Offers an introduction to what a thriving net zero church would look like. Inspiring and clear - a star resource.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpmHCFqgcXI&feature=youtu.be

An introduction to electric vehicles
Description:
A sound recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by Hannah Mann on the practicalities of electric vehicles
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://soundcloud.com/oxforddiocese/hannah-mann-shares-her-practical-experience-of-electric-vehicles

An introduction to heat pumps
Description:
A film on the topic of heat pumps - explaining how they work and why they can be efficient
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J52mDjZzto&ab_channel=TechnologyConnections

An introduction to the new Eco Church survey
Description:
A webinar recording introducing A Rocha UK's updated Eco Church survey, presented by Hannah Mann, Environment Programme Manager. The slides are here www.oxford.anglican.org/content/pages/documents/20241022-doc-ecohub-newecochurchsurveyslides.pdf
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://vimeo.com/1022142546/7eb70b9b6a

Angels with Trumpets (book)
Description:
Paula Clifford - Angels with Trumpets: The Church in a Time of Global Warming . Arguing that Christians must find and use their prophetic voice in order to make significant progress against climate change.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/personal-life/social-issues-and-responsibility/angels-with-trumpets/

Antony Hornby Charitable Trust
Description:
Antony Hornby Charitable Trust. Makes general charitable donations to organisations including those working in: Arts and culture; Animals and environment; Community development and heritage, so can include churches.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
http://www.fundingforall.org.uk/funds/antony-hornby-charitable-trust/

Ashden Award and Funding scheme
Description:
Ashden Awards. Awards organisation that identifies and helps fund sustainable energy solutions at the local level, across the world, and through this bring social, economic and environmental benefits. They run Let's Go Zero for schools.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://ashden.org/awards/

Awards for All - National Lottery
Description:
Awards for All (National lottery). For local community projects. Can fund running costs, small refurbishment projects, equipment, events, transport utilities. Apply at least 16 weeks before you need the money. Grants of £300 - £20,000.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
National Lottery Awards for All England

Bats in Churches support
Description:
The Bats in Churches project, a partnership between Natural England, Historic England, Church of England, Bat Conservation Trust & Churches Conservation Trust, addressing issues bats can cause in churches while continuing to protect bat roosts.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://batsinchurches.org.uk/

BBC Climate Change - The Facts documentary
Description:
BBC Climate Change - The Facts, a documentary by Sir David Attenborough. Looks at the science of climate change and potential solutions to this global threat.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00049b1

BBOWT school resources
Description:
Resources from BBOWT to help make a school nature-friendly and enthuse young people to become wildlife champions. Add a school to the Team Wilder map.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/team-wilder-schools

Be the Change resources
Description:
Oxford Diocese Be The Change resources for Be Carbon Free, Be Vocal, Be Plastic Free and Be Glitter Free days for primary age children in schools or other groups
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/be-the-change.php

Benefact Trust
Description:
Benefact Trust (formerly Allchurches). Funds projects that demonstrate a focus on the impact on people and communities and promote the Christian faith: Repairs, renovations and new builds; Community outreach; Protection of heritage.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://benefacttrust.co.uk/

Berkshire Community Foundation
Description:
A variety of funding streams to support charities, volunteer groups and other non-profit organisations working to improve people’s lives in Berkshire.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.berkshirecf.org/available-funding/

Bible and Ecology: Rediscovering the Community of Creation (book)
Description:
Richard Bauckman - Bible and Ecology: Rediscovering the Community of Creation. Exploring the relationship between humans and the rest of the environment as set out by the Bible.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://greenchristian.org.uk/bible-and-ecology-rediscovering-the-community-of-creation-review/

Biblical Lament and Political Protest (book)
Description:
Biblical Lament and Political Protest by Andrew Williams. Exploring the idea of lament in the Bible and the feeling of helplessness and anxiety often encountered by those working against climate change.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.cambridgepapers.org/biblical-lament-and-political-protest/

Bicester Festival of Sustainable Living
Description:
Recorded presentations playlist including sections on sustainable living, money, homes, shopping, transport and food.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzOX5dKtyhuKoTDaFPSPerHGS5Ac2IHL6

Biffa Award - Main Grants
Description:
Biffa Award - Main Grants. Awards grants (through the Landfill Communities Fund) to projects that provide or improve Biodiversity, Community spaces, Recreation, Partnership.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.biffa-award.org/
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