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.

Church Newsletter Eco Tips 1

Description:
Eco Tips for Church Newsletters from St John's and St Stephen's Reading from 2023-24
Audience:
Parishes

Church Newsletter Eco Tips 2

Description:
Eco Tips for Church Newsletters from All Saints Faringdon with bible verses prompting each one.
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Parishes

Church of England 2030 Net Zero background

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GS Misc 1262: "Rising to the Challenge: reaching Net Zero by 2030. A Background Paper from the Environment Working Group" Update for General Synod in June 2020. Explains the national Net Zero target and work to estimate the national footprint.
Audience:
Individuals

Church of England 2030 net zero target background

Description:
Church of England General Synod Motion press release on the motion that established the 2030 Net Zero target - includes background discussion.
Audience:
Parishes

Church of England Case Studies

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Renewables - Case studies on net zero carbon and the use of renewable technology from the Church of England
Audience:
Parishes

Church of England net zero carbon webinar series

Description:
Fantastic suite of CofE webinars on getting to net zero carbon. Recordings of past webinars on topics to help your church on the journey to net zero carbon. Do not miss this resource!
Audience:
Parishes

Church of England Statement on Sustainability and the Environment

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Joint statement by the Church buildings resources Council and Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England on how the Net Zero 2030 target informs their work. General principles.
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Parishes

Church Times Green Church Showcase 2021

Description:
Church Times Green Church Showcase Live recording from Nov 2021 case studies of church & school environmental action
Audience:
Individuals

Church underfloor heating guidance

Description:
Introdutory guidance note on underfloor heating from Church Care. This method of heating can suit if a church is used regularly through the week. Underfloor heating
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Parishes

Churches Count on Nature

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Churches Count on Nature joint initiative by Caring for God’s Acre, the Church of England, the Church in Wales and A Rocha UK. Church wildlife surveys bring people together to discover & record the wildlife in local churchyards (Sat 3-Sun 11 June 2023)
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Parishes

Churches generating renewable energy and or using low carbon heating solutions

Description:
Renewables - Online map showing location of renewable installations in Church of England buildings. See which are near you.
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Parishes

Churchyard butterfly surveys

Description:
A recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by Chris Woodrow of Upper Thames Butterfly Conservation on churchyard butterfly surveys
Audience:
Individuals

Churchyard Management Plan Examples

Description:
Notes from a talk to our Greenshoots Network. Following the 2024 CofE Land and Nature Motion asking for all churches to have a land management plan for land they have influence over, we gathered a selection of examples and links to resources to help write
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Parishes

Churchyards, The Oldest Meadow and an Important Carbon Store?

Description:
In a blog shared by the John Ray Initiative, Harriet Carty of Caring for God’s Acre explores the history and rich biodiversity of our churchyards, along with their role in sequestering carbon.
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Parishes

Citizens UK Community Organising

Description:
Community Organising began 80 years ago when community leaders in got together with the Churches and began to build broad based local democracy. Citizens UK are building a regional and national campaign for climate justice and YOU are invited!
Audience:
Individuals

Climate Action Fund - National Lottery

Description:
Climate Action Fund (National lottery). Enables people and communities to deliver high impact, community-led climate action in: Sustainable energy; Transport; Consumption; Food; Protecting/generating space and habitats.
Audience:
Parishes

Climate Action Tracker

Description:
Climate Action Tracker's Climate Target Update Tracker. Records annual nationally determined contributions (NDCs) made in response to the 2015 Paris Agreement which are needed to keep global warming to 1.5oC
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Climate Assembly UK resource collection

Description:
A library of resources put together by the Climate Assembly UK on a range of topics including climate science, energy, travel, science, transport, home, shopping, food, farming, land use, elecricity and greenhouse gas removal.
Audience:
Individuals

Climate Change - A Very Short Introduction (book)

Description:
Climate Change - A very short introduction by Mark Maslin (OUP, 2014) Useful introductory text
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Individuals

Climate Change evidence from NASA

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NASA - Climate Change: How do we know? Evidence, facts, causes, effects, scientific consensus, vital signs.
Audience:
Individuals
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