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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.

The Climate Emergency Toolkit
Description:
??The Climate Emergency Toolkit guides your church or Christian organisation step by step through simple but powerful actions that have an impact far beyond your own walls or community.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.climateemergencytoolkit.com/

The Creation Care Bible Challenge (book)
Description:
The Creation Care Bible Challenge edited by Marek P. Zabriskie 2022 is a book with 50 bible passages, each with a reflection, discussion questions and a prayer contributed by authors around the world.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
http://news.lwccn.com/index.php/2022/04/06/new-book-the-creation-care-bible-challenge/

The Environment and Christian Ethics (book)
Description:
The Environment and Christian Ethics by Micheal Northcott. Arguing that Christianity has lost its interconnectedness with nature and the environment, and it should look to the Old Testament.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/religion/religious-ethics/environment-and-christian-ethics

The Environment in UK Theological Education Institutions
Description:
The Environment in UK Theological Education Institutions: Report on the Environmental Consultation for Theological Educators (Dec 2020). Conclusions of an online consultation on integrating environmental issues into minsterial training.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://jri.org.uk/resources/the-environment-in-uk-theological-education-institutions/

The Environmental Crisis & Christian Hope
Description:
The Environmental Crisis & Christian Hope a lecture by Prof Bob White (University of Cambridge). A talk given at St Ebbe's Church, Oxford in April 2023.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO3subKZ420

The Future We Choose (book)
Description:
The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis by Cristiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac (Bonnier, 2020) - The former head of the UN climate talks and her chief political strategist look at the world we’re creating and the world we need to survive.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://globaloptimism.com/the-future-we-choose/

The Heritage Lottery Fund
Description:
The Heritage Lottery Fund (National lottery). Information on grants for heritage projects with a lasting impact on people and places.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/national-lottery-grants-heritage

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Description:
The IPCC's executive summaries of the reports are short and clear; there is more detail in the full documents. Keep up to date by signing up for the Carbon Brief daily or weekly emails — full of useful information and analysis.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.ipcc.ch/

The Journey to 2030
Description:
Explore many resources from the Catholic Church for churches, schools and faith communities on caring for creation.
Audience:
Parishes Schools Individuals
Link:
The Journey to 2030

The National Federation of Cemetery Friends
Description:
The National Federation of Cemetery Friends represents and supports groups of volunteers conserving cemeteries large and small.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.cemeteryfriends.com/

The Oil Machine
Description:
A 2022 film about the detrimental effects of oil on the climate. Public showings can be organised as awareness raising events. The film considers how the oil machine can be tamed, dismantled, or repurposed.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.theoilmachine.org/

The Oxford School of Climate Change
Description:
Oxford Climate Society - The Oxford School of Climate Change science study course. Usually annually, look out for the next run. If online it is open to all, for a minimal fee.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.oxfordclimatesociety.com/the-oxford-school-of-climate-change.html

The Pope's Laudato Si' encyclical - Care for our common home
Description:
Pope Francis - Laudato Si’. The Pope's encyclical spreads the message that we have a duty of care to all creatures and shouldn't steal resources from future generations. There are also study guide and prayer resources
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://cafod.org.uk/Pray/Laudato-Si-encyclical

The Practical Path to Net Zero
Description:
The Practical Path to Net Zero is the CofE's summary guidance on how churches can reduce energy use and associated carbon emissions. Sets out where most churches should start, and more advanced projects for churches who use more energy. Download the P
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/churchcare/net-zero-carbon-church/practical-path-net-zero-carbon-churches

The Practical Path to Net Zero checklist
Description:
The Practical Path to Net Zero Checklist is the Church of England's Practical Path to Net Zero guidance note turned into a checklist for a self assessment of your church. Helps you think about the steps in your church's pathway to net zero carbon.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/PP2NZC_SelfGuidedChecklist_print_version.pdf

The Prophetic Voice of the Church in India - Green Schools
Description:
A film sharing the Green Schools Programme in India (made as part of the USPG’s 2019 Lent course). We are linked with the Diocese of Nandyal, India.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAiqTQh82hk

The Recycled Candle Company
Description:
An option to recycle candles from church or home, plus tea light cases. Also sells recycled candles.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://therecycledcandlecompany.co.uk/pages/recycle-your-candles

The Royal Society's information on energy, environment and climate
Description:
The Royal Society information on energy, environment and climate. Includng: Reversing biodiversity loss; Sustainable synthetic carbon based fuels for transport; Royal Society climate change briefings; Net-zero carbon infographic.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/energy-environment-climate/

The State of Play a Christian Response
Description:
Bishop Olivia's speech at an Interfaith Eco Conference in January 2023. On the impacts of climate change, some pointers for action and how faith, hope and love are vital.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
The State of Play speech text

The Sustainable Floristry Network
Description:
The Sustainable Floristry Network, advice on avoiding the problems of air freighted flowers, plastic floral foam and exessive packaging. Helpful for church flower arrangers.
Audience:
Link:
https://www.sustainablefloristry.org
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