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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:
Antony Hornby Charitable Trust. Makes general charitable donations to organisations including those working in: Arts and culture; Animals and environment; Community development and heritage, so can include churches.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
http://www.fundingforall.org.uk/funds/antony-hornby-charitable-trust/
Description:
Ashden Awards. Awards organisation that identifies and helps fund sustainable energy solutions at the local level, across the world, and through this bring social, economic and environmental benefits. They run Let's Go Zero for schools.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://ashden.org
Description:
Awards for All (National lottery). Aimed at local communities. Can fund running costs, small refurbishment projects, equipment, events, transport utilities.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
National Lottery Awards for All England | The National Lottery Community Fund (tnlcommunityfund.org.uk)
Description:
The Bats in Churches project, a partnership between Natural England, Historic England, Church of England, Bat Conservation Trust & Churches Conservation Trust, addressing issues bats can cause in churches while continuing to protect bat roosts.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://batsinchurches.org.uk/
Description:
BBC Climate Change - The Facts, a documentary by Sir David Attenborough. Looks at the science of climate change and potential solutions to this global threat.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00049b1
Description:
Resources from BBOWT to help make a school nature-friendly and enthuse young people to become wildlife champions. Add a school to the Team Wilder map.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/team-wilder-schools
Description:
Oxford Diocese Be The Change resources for Be Carbon Free, Be Vocal, Be Plastic Free and Be Glitter Free days for primary age children in schools or other groups
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/be-the-change.php
Description:
Benefact Trust (formerly Allchurches). Funds projects that demonstrate a focus on the impact on people and communities and promote the Christian faith: Repairs, renovations and new builds; Community outreach; Protection of heritage.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://benefacttrust.co.uk/
Description:
Richard Bauckman - Bible and Ecology: Rediscovering the Community of Creation. Exploring the relationship between humans and the rest of the environment as set out by the Bible.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://greenchristian.org.uk/bible-and-ecology-rediscovering-the-community-of-creation-review/
Description:
Biblical Lament and Political Protest by Andrew Williams. Exploring the idea of lament in the Bible and the feeling of helplessness and anxiety often encountered by those working against climate change.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.cambridgepapers.org/biblical-lament-and-political-protest/
Description:
Biffa Award - Main Grants. Awards grants (through the Landfill Communities Fund) to projects that provide or improve Biodiversity, Community spaces, Recreation, Partnership.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.biffa-award.org/
Description:
Church of England Biodiversity information including; finding out what wildlife lives in your churchyard; encouraging wildlife; grassland management; wildlife in your church building.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/churchcare/advice-and-guidance-church-buildings/biodiversity
Description:
Bishop Steven has made several blog posts and speeches to the House of Lords on a range of environmental issues.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://blogs.oxford.anglican.org/tag/climate-change/
Description:
Bugs Matter citizen science survey of invertebrate decline using bug splats counts on car number plates. 1st June - 31st Aug each year.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.buglife.org.uk/get-involved/surveys/bugs-matter/
Description:
Carbon Brief is a UK-based website covering the latest developments in climate science, climate policy and energy policy. They provide media highlights and daily briefing emails.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.carbonbrief.org/
Description:
The impacts of climate change at 1 .5oC, 2oC and beyond explained in an interactive way
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://interactive.carbonbrief.org/impacts-climate-change-one-point-five-degrees-two-degrees
Description:
Four short films from the Rt Revd Olivia Graham, the Bishop of Reading about the environment and our relationship to the created world. Each film introduces an idea related to our faith with questions to ponder. For individual or home group studies.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLCZA51diSEsVYhseKjbGHzq-yqeQZAqMy
Description:
Caring for Creation: A resource pack for Christian Youth. Five Marks of Mission. Mission five: Treasure - To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Activities for worship, bible study, prayer & action.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.tearfund.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Climate-Packs.pdf
Description:
Caring for Creation York Course 5 sessions on the environment, climate change, the anthropocene, facing crisis, and faith, hope and love. Suitable for small group or indivudual study.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://spckpublishing.co.uk/caring-for-creation
Description:
Caring for God's Acre. Works nationally to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy burial grounds and graveyards. Detailed Action and Education packs available. Webinar series' provided.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/
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