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.

Pray and Fast for the Climate resources

Description:
Pray and Fast for the Climate. Monthly prayer points relating to climate action and climate justice issues and a collection of other prayer resources.
Audience:
Individuals

Prayer resources from Tearfund

Description:
Tearfund tips and inspiration to help us pray for people affected by crises around the world
Audience:
Individuals

Preaching for God's World

Description:
A new website resource for preachers, which offers thoughts and reflections on each Sunday’s Revised Common Lectionary readings viewed through the lens of the Anglican Five Marks of Mission – in particular on caring for people and planet.
Audience:
Parishes

Reaching Communities Fund - National Lottery

Description:
Reaching Communities Fund (National lottery). Funds projects that help to improve communities and the lives of people most in need.
Audience:
Parishes

Reading Area Green Christians environmental topic leaflets

Description:
Reading Area Green Christian leaflets on Biodiversity, Climate, Food, Plastic Waste, Energy, Waste Not Want Not, God's Creation. Reflections and information for use by individuals or small groups.Reading Area Green Christian leaflets on Biodiversity,
Audience:
Individuals

Reading University Climate Education Summit

Description:
Reading University Climate Education Summit for schools keynote talks. Considering how climate and sustainability education can provide young people with relevant skills and knowledge.
Audience:
Schools

Readings from the Perspective of Earth (book)

Description:
Readings from the Perspective of Earth. Norman C. Habel Ed. The Earth Bible Project. Ecologically-focused Bible commentaries looking from an ecological viewpoint, with a reading from the perspective of Earth.
Audience:
Individuals

Reconciling a Wounded Planet (paper)

Description:
A paper by Professor Richard Bauckham prepared for the Reconciling a Wounded Planet Conference held at Coventry Cathedral in 2015.
Audience:
Individuals

Recycle Now directory

Description:
Recycle Now - national recycling campaign for England, managed by WRAP to help you find how and where you can recycle many items.
Audience:
Individuals

Redeeming all things (booklet)

Description:
Redeeming all things: Integral Mission & Creation Care by Rachel Mander 2022 is a booklet explaining why creation care is core to us living out the gospel and sharing this good news.
Audience:
Individuals

Religious Statements on Climate Change

Description:
Religious Statements on Climate Change. Statements from world religions on climate change.
Audience:
Individuals

Renewable energy guidance from the Church of England

Description:
The Church of England's page on renewables is full of useful links and materials, including guidance on specific energy sources (heat pumps, solar PV, solar hot water, biomass), finding funding, permissions and more.
Audience:
Parishes

Renewable energy switching service

Description:
Green tariffs - The Diocese of Oxford is partnering with the Big Clean Switch. Use this link to make the switch easy, put "Diocese of Oxford" in the "How did you hear about us" box, then some commission goes to our fund for churches.
Audience:
Individuals

Renewing the Face of the Earth (book)

Description:
Renewing the Face of the Earth: A Theological and Pastoral Response to Climate Change by David John Atkinson. Theological framework in which to view and respond to climate change, practically exploring spiritual questions prompted by climate change.
Audience:
Individuals

Renewing the Life of the Earth Ecotheology

Description:
The Anglican Communion Theological Education Advisers share talks and testimonies of theologians, church leaders and projects from across the world on ecological theology. The document includes link to films on YouTube.
Audience:
Parishes, Individuals

Resourcing for the Journey

Description:
A collection of useful weblinks for churches working on environmental issues from the national CofE Environment Programme (Dec 2022)
Audience:
Parishes

Responding Faithfully to the Environmental Crisis (booklet)

Description:
Responding Faithfully to the Environmental Crisis - Christianity at the Time of the Anthropocene. Grove Booklet by Tim Howles. Explores the implications of the anthropocene, arguing that Christians have a unique role in turning understanding into action.
Audience:
Individuals

Rough Guide to Climate Change (book)

Description:
The Rough Guide to Climate Change by Robert Henson 2011 — useful introductory text.
Audience:
Individuals

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Grants Funding Scheme

Description:
Support for projects meeting priorities set out in the Council’s Corporate Plan 2021-26. The grant should enable a positive impact for the local community, acting as seed funding for projects and act as a catalyst to grow local communities.
Audience:
Parishes

Royal Meteorological Society Blog

Description:
Royal Meteorological Society Blog, scientific posts on weather & climate
Audience:
Individuals
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