EcoHub
Our EcoHub is a collection of free searchable resources to enable everyone to respond to the climate and ecological crisis. Resources are organised thematically by Eco Church categories, or you can use the search function to find anything you might need – from small group courses to guidance on heat pumps, from training videos about climate change to churchyard management plans. There are resources for schools, parishes and individuals.
Deanery Environmental Leads
Our deanery leads are here to support you on your creation care journey. They offer advice and experience on Eco Church, speak to Deanery Synods on issues that matter to you, and represent your views and concerns to the diocese.
We are looking for people with a passion and enthusiasm for environmental issues, and a heart for supporting others on this journey, to become local Deanery Environmental Leads. Watch and find out more. You can also see who is your Deanery Environmental Lead.
Learning and training
If you want to deepen or broaden your knowledge on creation care theology, climate science or communications, we have something to offer.
The diocesan learning hub currently has a number of courses available that cover creation and creation care, they can be undertaken by individuals or by a small group:
- ‘Called to Wonder’ – a series of short videos from Christian scientists, zoologists, ecologists and more, on how they find awe and wonder in God’s creation, and how this links to their journey of faith.
- ‘Five Marks of Mission’ – a longer course that explores each mark of mission and how we can respond.
- ‘The Story of Scripture’ – includes a module on the theme of creation in the Bible.
- ‘Who Cares About Creation?’ – six sessions looking at God’s plans and purposes for creation and what that might say to us in our lives as Christians and churches.
Carbon confidence in an hour (either delivered or self-guided)
A session that can be delivered online or in-person, or self-guided using our video. Visit our net zero pages for more information.
Environmental theology (full day in-person)
A full-day, held in March each year with Dr Martin and Revd Margot Hodson, delving into Scripture to explore Environmental theology, climate science, and our practical response. Contact us to express interest in attending. In 2027 this day will be slightly different, with Bishop Mary and the Hodsons leading a day on 4th March unpacking the new Hope for All Creation teaching document from the House of Bishops. Details and registration.
Creation care events
Sign up to our newsletter (below) to learn of forthcoming learning and training events, ranging from online net zero forums and informal networking opportunities, to full days covering net zero carbon, implementing energy audits, or celebrating Eco Church stories.
Download this poster to share with your parish or deanery, listing our training and learning opportunities.
Greenshoots network
A network for all those helping their church take environmental action, to connect with others for mutual support and information sharing.
We have monthly online get-togethers and occasional on-site gatherings – have a look at what we get up to. We share recordings of Greenshoot’s Get-together talks on our EcoHub.
Care for Creation newsletter
Our monthly newsletter contains resources, stories, information, funding opportunities, events, news and updates on everything related to caring for creation in the Diocese of Oxford and beyond.
Church of England resources
The national church has a range of resources, webinars, case studies, and guidance on its website, which the Diocese of Oxford is contributing to and supporting. You can sign up to this newsletter and join the environment briefings by emailing us.
Events
A range of events, online and on site, that may be of interest (updated monthly)…
Through the year, many screenings of the People’s Emergency Briefing film, check the screening map for those near you.
Introduction to Domestic Renewable Low Carbon Technologies
5 & 6 November mornings or 16 & 17 November afternoons. National Energy Action training on domestic renewable and low-carbon technologies. Funded places available for those working to support people experiencing, or at risk of, fuel poverty. Details and registration.
Christian Eco-Spirituality
Saturday 7 November 10am-4pm CRES Day with Dr Robin Parry at Rippon College Cuddesdon Details and booking
Local Environment Groups Conference – Wildlife Gardening For All
Saturday 7 November 9.30am-4.30pm at Asthall Manor, OX18 4HW. Details and booking.
Witney Eco Forum – A climate emergency brake, Dr Pete Sudbury
Thursday 12 November 7pm for 7.30pm St Mary’s Church, Witney, OX28 4AW No need to book.
Science Religion and the Environment in the Scottish Enlightenment
Wednesday 18 November 7.30-9pm JRI webinar by Dr Adrian Shaw Details and registration
Reconnecting Bernwood, Otmoor and the Ray online project update
Tuesday 24 November 7pm Registration Join if your church is in the project area and see how your churchyard could be part of the project.
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Hope for All Creation – unpacking creation care theology
Thursday 4 March 2027, 10am-4pm St Mary’s Church, Thame, OX9 3AJ
Further details and registration
Available on demand…
Common Ground podcast Bishop Mary in conversation with leading lights in their fields from our Diocese exploring the connection between faith, the environment and the world we share.
Plantlife free online species ID courses including fungi, fern and lichen courses of relevance to churchyards.
For Peat’s Sake a free 30 minute Garden Organic online course to learn everything you need to know for successful, peat-free, growing. Further details.
Ongoing options Check for other PEB film screenings, BBOWT events listings and volunteering community events, and Historic England’s Technical Tuesday and Climate Change programme and recordings.