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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:
Which? Magazine 'Making Sustainable Choices' guide with many tips to reduce your carbon footprint, including purchasing options, repairing, reducing waste, recycling & food.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://guides.which.co.uk/making-sustainable-choices-m89rn4x9rlrt
Description:
Why Care for Creation? Three bible studies by David Gould OMF International. Creation glorifies God. God entrusts us with the care of creation. Good News for Creation. On the motivation and power of the gospel to bring hope and transformation.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://omf.org/uk/resources/why-care-for-creation/
Description:
Film in which Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Fr. John Chryssavgis from the Greek Orthodox Church explore Why Christians Care for the Environment. Part of the Be the Bee series on finding God in everything, everyday.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.goarch.org/-/why-christians-care-for-the-environment-w-ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-
Description:
Why Faith Matters to the Climate - a presentation from Green Christian to be used as required
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://greenchristian.org.uk/why-faith-matters/
Description:
Don’t Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change by George Marshall (Bloomsbury, 2015) - When climate change is a threat, why are we so slow to act? Explores why climate change is so hard to process and suggests ways forward.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dont-even-think-about-it-9781632861023/
Description:
Youth Minstry Resource from the Diocese of Gloucester. Session plan on climate change including some science, a bible study, discussion questions and an action challenge.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Why should you care Resource
Description:
Church of England. Why you should act - becoming an environmentally aware church. Including: What is climate change? The effects of rising temperatures and The Five Marks of Mission.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/policy-and-thinking/our-views/environment-and-climate-change/why-you-should-act
Description:
Wild & Wonderful - environmental teaching resources for children's group and schools for age 4-12 by Petra Crofton.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.wildandwonderful.uk/
Description:
Wild Christian - an online community of Christians appreciating and caring for God’s creation (part of the A Rocha family). Full of helpful tips for a more sustainable lifestyle.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://arocha.org.uk/wildchristian/
Description:
Wilder Churches is a project in partnership with the Berks Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust to support action for wildlife in churchyards and church gardens.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Wilder Churches
Description:
World Environment Day 2022 Practucal Guide including eco tips for governments, councils, businesses and sustainable choices for individuals based on the www.anatomyofaction.org
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/get-involved/practical-guide
Description:
PDFs of liturgies and prayers from the Anglican Communion Environmental Network.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://acen.anglicancommunion.org/resources/liturgical-resources.aspx
Description:
A Rocha's At Your Service selection of resources for church services
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://atyourservice.arocha.org/en/
Description:
Diocese of Leeds resources to enable you & your church to incorporate worshipping our Creator God more effectively into your worship. Includes Creation Care through the Church Year, Outdoor Worship, Teaching, Intersessions, Bible Study, & Forest Ch
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.leeds.anglican.org/our-faith/environment/resources-for-my-church/our-worship/
Description:
Worship songs, a study guide for individuals or small groups & 3 service plans from Resound Worship's Doxecology project.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.resoundworship.org/projects/doxecology
Description:
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) an easy to use carbon footprint calculator for individuals. Follows up with suggestions to reduce emissions in each category.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/#/
Description:
Young Christian Climate Network is an action-focused community of young Christians in the UK aged 18-30, choosing to follow Jesus in the pursuit of climate justice.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.yccn.uk/
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