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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.

Description:
The Time is Now' A climate song from onemoresong.co.uk that groups could learn and share.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3yL_1L85Mk
Description:
The Uninhabitable Earth: A Story of the Future by David Wallace Wells 2019 (also available free in its original article format) - A forthright, occasionally controversial, US journalist has helped to raise awareness of the climate emergency.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/309/309727/the-uninhabitable-earth/9780141988870.html
Description:
The World We Made by Jonathon Porritt. Told through the words of Alex McKay, a teacher looking back from 2050, sharing the story of how we got from where we are today (in a pretty bad way, environmentally) to a much better place in the future.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
http://www.jonathonporritt.com/the-world-we-made/
Description:
Theological and environmental book list. Creation Care reading list from Winchester Diocese with additions.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
Book list pdf
Description:
Anglican Communion Environmental Network resources on the environment and the theology of creation care for children, young people and adults.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://acen.anglicancommunion.org/resources.aspx
Description:
Operation Noah. Environmental theological resources collection.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
http://operationnoah.org/category/resources/theology/
Description:
Putting Net Zero in its Place. A talk by Revd. Dr Dave Bookless, A Rocha from the 2021 Oxford Diocese Environment Consultation. A clear explanation of the current situation and the theology of care for the environment.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://vimeo.com/513445249/ddb2a08de3
Description:
There is no Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years by Mike Berners-Lee 2019 - Takes big issues, presents the scientific/economic/social questions and suggests radical and inspiring ideas for what we can actually do to help humanity thrive.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://theresnoplanetb.net/
Description:
A resource hub for educators who want to introduce environmental education and practical environmental action into their schools.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.transform-our-world.org/programmes
Description:
A unique tree planting campaign across the United Kingdom known as The Queen’s Green Canopy. The planting season for this project runs Jan-March and Oct-Dec 2022. If you can't plant a tree you can still gift one for a deprived area.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://queensgreencanopy.org/
Description:
The Woodland Trust give free trees to schools and communities, applications open in autumn for delivery the following spring.
Audience:
Schools Churches
Link:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/schools-and-communities/
Description:
Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment (TOE) Local Environment Fund. For community groups and other charitable or non-profit organisations throughout Oxfordshire.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.trustforoxfordshire.org.uk/
Description:
Under The Bright Wings by Peter Harris. The story of how A Rocha was founded in the Algarve, Portugal in 1983.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://arocha.org/product/under-the-bright-wings/
Description:
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Paris Agreement. The 2015 legally binding international treaty on climate change. Includes a short video - What is the Paris Agreement?
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement
Description:
Veolia Environmental Trust. Supporting community and environmental projects across England through the Landfill Communities Fund, using money provided by Veolia.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.veoliatrust.org/funding/
Description:
Walk the Talk Toolkit to Accompany the "Roadmap for Congregations, Communities and Churches for an Economy of Life and Ecological Justice" 2021 Ed. Athena Peralta. International resources & case studies, aiming for a more just, sustainable & caring world.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.oikoumene.org/resources/publications/walk-the-talk
Description:
What is Climate Change? Australian animation for children explaining climate change problems and solutions.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko6GNA58YOA
Description:
Met Office - What is climate change? Evidence from the data.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/climate-change/what-is-climate-change
Description:
What is Climate Change? Start Here presentation. Cuts through the detailed science and the politics, to get you what you need to know about what is at stake for our planet.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
What is Climate Change? film
Description:
Brief overview of the concept of Net Zero Carbon from the Energy Saving Trust.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/path-net-zero-overview/
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