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.

Prayer resources from Tearfund

Description:
Tearfund tips and inspiration to help us pray for people affected by crises around the world
Audience:
Individuals

Preaching for God's World

Description:
A new website resource for preachers, which offers thoughts and reflections on each Sunday’s Revised Common Lectionary readings viewed through the lens of the Anglican Five Marks of Mission – in particular on caring for people and planet.
Audience:
Parishes

Reading University Climate Education Summit

Description:
Reading University Climate Education Summit for schools keynote talks. Considering how climate and sustainability education can provide young people with relevant skills and knowledge.
Audience:
Schools

Renewing the Life of the Earth Ecotheology

Description:
The Anglican Communion Theological Education Advisers share talks and testimonies of theologians, church leaders and projects from across the world on ecological theology. The document includes link to films on YouTube.
Audience:
Parishes, Individuals

Resourcing for the Journey

Description:
A collection of useful weblinks for churches working on environmental issues from the national CofE Environment Programme (Dec 2022)
Audience:
Parishes

Saving Creation toolkit for schools

Description:
Diocese of Leeds – Saving Creation Toolkit for Schools. Action sheets for schools to implement and worship materials to download
Audience:
Schools

Season of Creation discussion materials from the CofE

Description:
Discussion materials for five weeks of Creationtide that can be used individually or in groups. The week topics are - The goodness of creation, Creation's worship of God, The environmental challenge, Renewal of creation, Nature and humanity
Audience:
Parishes

Season of Creation Eucharist order of service

Description:
Season of Creation (Creationtide) Eucharist example order of service from St Mary the Virgin, Witney. The service recording from 18 Sept 2022 is available on the church website, with the sermon by Brother Sam ssf from 33 minutes in (witneyparish.org.uk/ser
Audience:
Parishes

Season of Creation order of service

Description:
Season of Creation (Creationtide) example order of service from the Dorchester Team at Little Wittenham 2022
Audience:
Parishes

Season of Creation resources from Eco Congregation Scotland

Description:
Collated Season of Creation / Creationtide resources including prayers, hymns, video reflections, bible studies and nature photos.
Audience:
Parishes

Season of Creation sermon example

Description:
Season of Creation (Creationtide) sermon example from the parish of Marsh and Toot Baldon with Nuneham Courtenay 2022
Audience:
Parishes

Season of Creation sermon outlines from Green Anglicans

Description:
Season of Creation / Creationtide 2024 resouces provided by Green Anglicans, based in South Africa. Liturgy and sermon outlines written by six women bishops, in recognition of the importance of the role of women in environmental leadership.
Audience:
Parishes

Season of Creation service materials

Description:
Downloadable Season of Creation (Creationtide) resources for various Christian denomination groups, including Anglican prayers and liturgy guides.
Audience:
Parishes

Sleepers Wake (book)

Description:
Sleepers Wake - Getting Serious About Climate Change by Nicholas Holtam, The Archbishop of York's Advent Book 2022. Explores climate change and how Advent is an opportunity for us to wake up, sense the urgency and begin to make radical change.
Audience:
Individuals

SPCK small group resources

Description:
SPCK Home Groups resources include three courses in their Creation Care topic, Climate Justice with Christian Aid, Creation Care with A Rocha & an all age course with the Planet Protectors book.
Audience:
Parishes

Study guide for A Christian Guide to Environmental Issues

Description:
The Big Church Read small group study resources for A Christian Guide to Environmental Issues by Martin and Margot Hodson
Audience:
Parishes

Sun Hats and Wellie Boots

Description:
A useful selection of ideas for children's activities, trails and crafts, arranged in different themes around the church calendar and nature
Audience:
Parishes

Sustainable Preaching resources

Description:
Sustainable Preaching Website. Collection of sermons and links to websites with more information for exploration and the opportunity to search by Bible passage.
Audience:
Parishes

Tearfund climate justice materials

Description:
Tearfund offers materials for churches that want to work for climate justice and to stand alongside communities in other countries affected by climate change and environmental issues.
Audience:
Parishes

Tearfund speakers

Description:
Invite speakers from Tearfund to your service or event
Audience:
Parishes
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