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.

Doughnut Economics - Seven animated summaries

Description:
Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist by Kate Raworth. Aminated summary of each of the seven ways.
Audience:
Individuals

Doughnut Economics (book)

Description:
Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist by Kate Raworth (2018) - How can we set a new economic goal to ‘meet the needs of all within the means of the planet’?
Audience:
Individuals

Dwelling in the Word Psalm 96

Description:
Psalm 96 Dwelling in the Word eco-reflection by Bishop Olivia. Let the heavens be glad and let the Earth rejoice. When we look at the world around us, we see the incredible beauty and diversity of God’s creation.
Audience:
Individuals

Eco Charter (schools' sustainability)

Description:
A specially designed and flexible programme for schools, that is linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, and allows schools to show progression in becoming sustainable
Audience:
Schools

Eco Church award for a Theological Education Institute case study

Description:
An example of a college working towards Eco College status - Rippon College, Cuddesdon
Audience:
Individuals

Eco Church Award Scheme

Description:
A Rocha's Eco Church Award scheme helps churches recognised achievements and identify further actions in the five areas of: Worship and teaching; Buildings; Land; Community and global engagement; and Lifestyle.
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church Bronze to Silver

Description:
A recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by Keith Wood-Smith, Chalfont St Giles, on moving from bronze to silver Eco Church Award
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church Buildings section resources

Description:
A Rocha UK resources to assist with the Buildings section of the Eco Church survey
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church Community and Global resources

Description:
A Rocha UK resources to assist with the Community and Global section of the Eco Church survey
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church evidence template

Description:
Eco Church survey questions as a spreadsheet allows users to plan actions by grouping the questions into done, could do, or can’t do now. Shared by St Marys, Burghfield
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church Group Chair role description

Description:
Example role description for Parish Eco Church Group Chair from Alton
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church Land section resources

Description:
A Rocha UK resources to assist with the Land section of the Eco Church survey
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church Lifestyle section resources

Description:
A Rocha UK resources to assist with the Lifestyle section of the Eco Church survey
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church resources for kids

Description:
A Rocha UK resources for activities children age 4-7
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church resources for young people

Description:
A Rocha UK resources for activities with young people age 11-14
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church speakers resources

Description:
Speaking resources to promote Eco Church
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church support from the CofE

Description:
The Church of England Environment Team have a page of resources on Eco Church with webinars to help churches get started and to move on through the scheme.
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church survey spreadsheet

Description:
Eco Church survey questions as a spreadsheet allows users to record and plan actions. Shared by Christ Church Abingdon.
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church tips and ideas

Description:
A recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by the Revd. Joan Hicks sharing findings from her conversations with several Eco Churches
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church Webinar Series from the Church of England

Description:
YouTube playlist of really helpful Church of England Environment Programme webinar recordings on Eco Church, for beginners and those progressing
Audience:
Parishes
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