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.

Green Reflections (book)

Description:
Green Reflections: Biblical inspiration for sustainable living by Martin and Margot Hodson. Biblical reflections on the environment and our relationship with it.
Audience:
Individuals

Greening the Lectionary

Description:
Theological response to the ecological crisis, featuring prayers, liturgy and other useful resources. Greening the Lectionary
Audience:
Parishes

Harvest Festival

Description:
A liturgy and order of service for an environmentally focused Harvest Festival.
Audience:
Parishes

Heal Our Land worship set

Description:
Live acoustic worship set "Heal Our Land" recorded by Phil Smith. A chance to worship God for the beauty of His creation, reflect and repent for our poor stewardship and ask God to intervene with His power and wisdom.
Audience:
Individuals

Hope for the Planet environmental theological talks

Description:
Series of 6 talks entitled Hope for the Planet - A Christian response to climate change. Dave Bookless A Rocha, Martin Hodson JRI, Alisa Sanvicens Tearfund & Andy Frost SJI. Small group?
Audience:
Parishes

Jesus Died to Save the Planet (booklet from LICC)

Description:
A powerful essay by Paul Kunert reclaims the foundational truth that the gospel is good news for the whole of creation. Discover how you and others in your church you can make kingdom-like decisions everyday that will help the earth flourish.
Audience:
Individuals

John Ray Initiative speakers

Description:
Invite a speaker from John Ray Initiative to your service or event
Audience:
Parishes

John Ray Initiative study group resource collection

Description:
A collection of study materials from the John Ray Initiative including 'Mission and Creation Care for Christian Disciples' and 'A Christian Look at the Environment', both are sets of 5 group studies.
Audience:
Parishes

Landscape, Soul and Spirit

Description:
The Revd. Andy Lord, Priest-in-Charge of All Saints, Didcot & Area Dean of Wallingford talks to our Greenshoots Network on contemplative approaches to environmental care, from his sabbatical and inspired by the books of Robert Macfarlane.
Audience:
Individuals

Landscape, Soul and Spirit

Description:
The Revd. Andy Lord, Priest-in-Charge of All Saints, Didcot & Area Dean of Wallingford talks to our Greenshoots Network on contemplative approaches to environmental care, from his sabbatical and inspired by the books of Robert Macfarlane.
Audience:
Individuals

Lausanne Global Classroom

Description:
A searchable collection of international, faith resources (written, video and audio) on topics of creation care, climate, justice, and many more
Audience:
Parishes

Lausanne Global Classroom - Creation Care films series

Description:
12 short films on creation care to use as an individual or small group, downloadable facilitation guide
Audience:
Parishes

Let there be… stuff?

Description:
A six-session programme for 13-18-year-olds, on the importance of being environmentally conscious and the links to faith.
Audience:
Parishes

Liturgical resources from CCOW

Description:
Christian Concern for One World shares hymns, prayers, reading/reflection & preaching materials, organised by themes - Wonder, thanksgiving and praise, Hurt, lament, confession and conversion, and Hope, love, intercession and restoration.
Audience:
Parishes

Messy Church Does Science (book)

Description:
Messy Church Does Science edited by David Gregory 2017. Provides tools to use science to explore aspects of the Christian faith; demonstrate that science and faith are complementary.
Audience:
Parishes

Messy Church Goes Wild (book)

Description:
Messy Church Goes Wild edited by Lucy Moore 2022. Encourages groups to meet God outdoors, love the natural world, experience a sense of awe and wonder there.
Audience:
Parishes

Our School: Our World resources from the Diocese of Norwich

Description:
Our School: Our World - How can we help to care for the planet? Diocese of Norwich. Outlines practical ideas from Christian and other perspectives to develop stewardship of God’s world in schools. Introduction here: https://youtu.be/wAxnENokXU0
Audience:
Schools

Outdoor Worship resources

Description:
The Church of England's advice on outdoor worship and using your outdoor space for church activities.
Audience:
Parishes

Plenty! Course from Joy In Enough

Description:
Plenty! A new, 6-session, faith-based resource from Joy In Enough offering insight into the links between the economy and the environmental crisis.
Audience:
Parishes

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
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