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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.

Justice in Action
Description:
We are Tearfund's Justice in Action programme is an an interactive part-time programme for 17-23 year olds, to help equip and engage hearts for justice.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://wearetearfund.org/justice-in-action/

Justice X Together
Description:
Justice X Together - a four-part series from We Are Tearfund to help youth groups explore injustice and become equipped to be part of the solution. Provides opportunities to practically take action and discuss what it means to live a just life.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Justice X Together

KidsCan resources
Description:
KidsCan: Empowering children to take action on climate change. Lesson plan, fact buster and climate challenges.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.lowcarbonhub.org/p/projects/kids-can/

Kingfishers Fire (book)
Description:
Kingfisher’s Fire by Peter Harris. The Founder of A Rocha describes the story of the remarkable growth of A Rocha over 10 years; from one field study centre in Portugal to a family of wonderfully varied community conservation projects around the world.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://arocha.org/product/kingfishers-fire-a-story-of-hope-for-gods-earth/

L is for Lifestyle (book)
Description:
L is for Lifestyle by Ruth Valerio. A-Z highlighting the main threats to people and our planet, God’s beloved creation. Suggests small but significant lifestyle changes. See also Ruth's articles here: https://ruthvalerio.net/green-living/
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://ruthvalerio.net/publications/l-is-for-lifestyle/

Land and Nature Webinar Series from the Church of England
Description:
YouTube playlist of Church of England Environment Programme Land and Nature webinar series recordings.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcc_HT5TeqjpwXmnMDjMyC1-dbeZPCJOK

Landscape, Soul and Spirit
Description:
The Revd. Andy Lord, Priest-in-Charge of All Saints, Didcot & Area Dean of Wallingford talks to our Greenshoots Network on contemplative approaches to environmental care, from his sabbatical and inspired by the books of Robert Macfarlane.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://vimeo.com/1010892547/ededc7d04a

Landscape, Soul and Spirit
Description:
The Revd. Andy Lord, Priest-in-Charge of All Saints, Didcot & Area Dean of Wallingford talks to our Greenshoots Network on contemplative approaches to environmental care, from his sabbatical and inspired by the books of Robert Macfarlane.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://vimeo.com/1010892547/ededc7d04a

Laudato Si' Integral Ecology Collection
Description:
Laudato Si' Integral Ecology Collection an online theological library on integral ecology.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://lsri.campion.ox.ac.uk/integral-ecology-library

Lausanne Global Classroom
Description:
A searchable collection of international, faith resources (written, video and audio) on topics of creation care, climate, justice, and many more
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://lausanne.org/global-classroom

Lausanne Global Classroom - Creation Care films series
Description:
12 short films on creation care to use as an individual or small group, downloadable facilitation guide
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://lausanne.org/global-classroom/creation-care-episode

Leadership in Global Change Summer School
Description:
Leadership in Global Change Summer School course on climate science and innovation or sustainability and the circular economy.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://oxfordearthacademy.org/summer-school

Less CO2 schools programme
Description:
The excellent 'Less CO2' programme on energy and carbon savings, making schools more sustainable. Links schools into geographical clusters, bringing together teachers, bursars and school managers for a year-long energy saving programme.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
http://www.lessco2.org.uk/schools

Let Peace and Justice Flow Down Like a River
Description:
Anglican Church of Southern Africa Season of Creation 2023 service materials resource. We are linked with the Diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman, South Africa.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.greenanglicans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Final-Manual-2023_compressed.pdf

Let there be… stuff?
Description:
A six-session programme for 13-18-year-olds, on the importance of being environmentally conscious and the links to faith.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://atyourservice.arocha.org/en/let-there-be-stuff/

Let's Go Zero
Description:
The 'Let's Go Zero' campaign asks schools to pledge to getting to Net Zero by 2030 - and to press government for support for schools to achieve that end. The Schools Toolbox Act section has ideas to engage pupils in climate issues.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://letsgozero.org/

Library of things
Description:
The Share Oxford library of things enables people to borrow instead of buying items which are only sometimes or occasionally needed, such as DIY tools, sports, gardening or cooking equipment, etc
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://shareoxford.org/

Lifestyle
Description:
The Creation Care website, developed by an environment group in the Diocese of Guildford, and created by Annabelle South. Designed for families or individuals in our congregations to use to look at their own lives and make changes to live sustainably.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://creationcare.org.uk/

Liturgical resources from CCOW
Description:
Christian Concern for One World shares hymns, prayers, reading/reflection & preaching materials, organised by themes - Wonder, thanksgiving and praise, Hurt, lament, confession and conversion, and Hope, love, intercession and restoration.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.ccow.org.uk/creation-gods-gifts-our-responses/

Local Authority climate declarations map
Description:
Carbon Copy. A map showing what net zero deadlines Local Authorities have stated in their climate declatations.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action
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