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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.

Big Bike Revival
Description:
Focusing on teaching skills and leading bike rides. If you can deliver events that meet the criteria, grant of up to £3,500 are available for applications March until late-June. These can be spent on equipment to expand capacity, venue hire for learn
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.cyclinguk.org/bigbikerevival/current-programme

Biodiversity information from the Church of England
Description:
Church of England Biodiversity information including; finding out what wildlife lives in your churchyard; encouraging wildlife; grassland management; wildlife in your church building.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/churchcare/advice-and-guidance-church-buildings/biodiversity

Bishop Steven's environment themed blog posts
Description:
Bishop Steven has made several blog posts and speeches to the House of Lords on a range of environmental issues.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://blogs.oxford.anglican.org/tag/climate-change/

Breaking Boundaries - The Science of Our Planet by David Attenborough
Description:
An impactful 10 minute extract of a longer film by Sir David Attenborough explaining that humanity has pushed earth beyond the boundaries that have kept earth stable for 10,000 years.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jq23mSDh9U&t=15s

Buckinghamshire Council Community Board project funding
Description:
Funding is open to applications from community and voluntary organisations for projects that meet the fund criteria and Community Board priorities. Open year round with each budget year ending on 31 March.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/community-and-safety/improving-your-local-community/apply-community-board-funding/

Bugs Matter survey
Description:
Bugs Matter citizen science survey of invertebrate decline using bug splats counts on car number plates. 1st June - 31st Aug each year.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.buglife.org.uk/get-involved/surveys/bugs-matter/

Carbon Brief
Description:
Carbon Brief is a UK-based website covering the latest developments in climate science, climate policy and energy policy. They provide media highlights and daily briefing emails.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.carbonbrief.org/

Carbon Brief climate change impacts information
Description:
The impacts of climate change at 1 .5oC, 2oC and beyond explained in an interactive way
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://interactive.carbonbrief.org/impacts-climate-change-one-point-five-degrees-two-degrees

Care for Creation films with the Bishop of Reading
Description:
Four short films from the Rt Revd Olivia Graham, the Bishop of Reading about the environment and our relationship to the created world. Each film introduces an idea related to our faith with questions to ponder. For individual or home group studies.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLCZA51diSEsVYhseKjbGHzq-yqeQZAqMy

Caring for Creation
Description:
Caring for Creation: A resource pack for Christian Youth. Five Marks of Mission. Mission five: Treasure - To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Activities for worship, bible study, prayer & action.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.tearfund.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Climate-Packs.pdf

Caring for Creation York Course
Description:
Caring for Creation York Course 5 sessions on the environment, climate change, the anthropocene, facing crisis, and faith, hope and love. Suitable for small group or indivudual study.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://spckpublishing.co.uk/caring-for-creation

Caring for God's Acre churchyard advice charity
Description:
Caring for God's Acre. Works nationally to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy burial grounds and graveyards. Detailed Action and Education packs available. Webinar series' provided.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/

Case studies of church building renewable energy projects
Description:
A suite of renewables case studies from the Church of England includng: Net zero carbon projects; underpew heating; solar panels; heated pew cushions; far infra-red radiant panels; switching from oil to electric heating.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/policy-and-thinking/our-views/environment-and-climate-change/towards-net-zero-carbon-case

Centre for Alternative Technology webinar recordings
Description:
Webinar recordings catalogue covering various topics including energy, buildings, water and sanitation, nature and ecology, food and growing, behaviour change, climate justice, zero carbon solutions.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://cat.org.uk/past-webinars/

Changing the Climate (book)
Description:
Changing the Climate - Applying the Bible in a climate emergency by Debbie, David & Jamie Hawker. Bible passages relevant to playing our part in limiting the negative effects of climate change. Practical Bible-based material to use in families & ch
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.brf.org.uk/changing-the-climate/

Cherishing the Earth (book)
Description:
Cherishing the Earth by Martin and Margot Hodson. Arguing that Christians have a specific value to add to the discourse surrounding, so often anxiety-inducing, environmental issues - the message of hope.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://http://www.hodsons.org/cherishingtheearth/

Children's worship film on the G7
Description:
A Year 5 and 6 led primary school collective worship film on G7, the climate and the environment from St Uni CofE Academy, Truro Diocese to spark ideas for your school.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://youtu.be/ajunDhPQvX0

Choose Life
Description:
To help churches celebrate God’s beautiful world on any Sunday of the year. Written and compiled by Diane Craven and the Revd Johannes Nobel, Diocese of York.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://sites.google.com/view/chooselifecreation

Christ Church Abingdon Environmental Policy
Description:
Christ Church Abingdon's Environmental Policy to embed consideration of environmental issues in church life. Shared as an example for churches to adapt.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Christ Church Abingdon Environmental Policy

Christian Aid
Description:
Christian Aid offers materials for churches that want to work for climate justice and to stand alongside communities in other countries affected by climate change and environmental issues.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns
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