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.

Eco Charter (schools' sustainability)

Description:
A specially designed and flexible programme for schools, that is linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, and allows schools to show progression in becoming sustainable
Audience:
Schools

Eco Church award for a Theological Education Institute case study

Description:
An example of a college working towards Eco College status - Rippon College, Cuddesdon
Audience:
Individuals

Eco Church Award Scheme

Description:
A Rocha's Eco Church Award scheme helps churches recognised achievements and identify further actions in the five areas of: Worship and teaching; Buildings; Land; Community and global engagement; and Lifestyle.
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church Buildings section resources

Description:
A Rocha UK resources to assist with the Buildings section of the Eco Church survey
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church evidence template

Description:
Eco Church survey questions as a spreadsheet allows users to plan actions by grouping the questions into done, could do, or can’t do now. Shared by St Marys, Burghfield
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church Group Chair role description

Description:
Example role description for Parish Eco Church Group Chair from Alton
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church support from the CofE

Description:
The Church of England Environment Team have a page of resources on Eco Church with webinars to help churches get started and to move on through the scheme.
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church survey spreadsheet

Description:
Eco Church survey questions as a spreadsheet allows users to record and plan actions. Shared by Christ Church Abingdon.
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church Webinar Series from the Church of England

Description:
YouTube playlist of really helpful Church of England Environment Programme webinar recordings on Eco Church, for beginners and those progressing
Audience:
Parishes

Energy Audit case study

Description:
A short film telling the story of how one church in Wokingham has benefited from the Eco Church and Energy Audit approach enabled by the Diocese of Oxford.
Audience:
Parishes

Energy efficiency advice leaflets

Description:
Centre for Sustainable Energy advice leaflets on many topics relevant to our homes
Audience:
Individuals

Energy Footprint Report 2019

Description:
2019 Energy Footprint Report from the CofE's Research & Statistics Team which sets out the national 'church building' footprint, explains the methodology behind it, & divides the data by different building types to aid comparison wit
Audience:
Parishes

Energy Footprint Report 2020

Description:
2020 Energy Footprint Report from the CofE's Research & Statistics Team which sets out the national 'church building' footprint, explains the methodology behind it, & divides the data by different building types to aid comparison wit
Audience:
Parishes

Energy Footprint Report 2021

Description:
2021 Energy Footprint Report from the CofE's Research & Statistics Team which sets out the national 'church building' footprint, explains the methodology behind it, & divides the data by different building types to aid comparison wit
Audience:
Parishes

Environmental Fundraising Webinar Series for Churches

Description:
YouTube playlist of Church of England Environment Programme webinar recordings on Environmental Fundraising
Audience:
Parishes

For Creed and Creation (booklet)

Description:
For Creed and Creation - A simple guide to greening your Church by Gillian Straine and Nathan Oxley. Practical advice on how to make environmental improvements to the church building, from simple, small scale projects to major schemes.
Audience:
Parishes

From Energy Audit to Action guidance note

Description:
Oxford Diocese's guidance note on how to make the most of your church energy audit report.
Audience:
Parishes

Guidance for churches on energy efficiency

Description:
"Energy: Economic, Environmental and Efficiency Improvements" A short guidance note that covers ways of reducing energy bills, 'soft changes' in behaviour that can save energy and money, and 'hard changes' to heating and lighting systems.
Audience:
Parishes

Historic England Webinars

Description:
Historic England Webinar recordings including technical Tuesdays and Climate Wednesdays. Various topics including many relevant to churches, retrofit or energy saving measures, decarbonisation, climate resilience etc.
Audience:
Parishes
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