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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.

Readings from the Perspective of Earth (book)
Description:
Readings from the Perspective of Earth. Norman C. Habel Ed. The Earth Bible Project. Ecologically-focused Bible commentaries looking from an ecological viewpoint, with a reading from the perspective of Earth.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/readings-from-the-perspective-of-earth-9781841270845/

Reconciling a Wounded Planet (paper)
Description:
A paper by Professor Richard Bauckham prepared for the Reconciling a Wounded Planet Conference held at Coventry Cathedral in 2015.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
http://www.reconcilingawoundedplanet.com/files/Richard-Bauckham.pdf

Redeeming all things (booklet)
Description:
Redeeming all things: Integral Mission & Creation Care by Rachel Mander 2022 is a booklet explaining why creation care is core to us living out the gospel and sharing this good news.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
news.lwccn.com/index.php/2022/04/06/new-from-micah-global-redeeming-all-things-integral-mission-creation-care-by-rachel-mander

Religious Statements on Climate Change
Description:
Religious Statements on Climate Change. Statements from world religions on climate change.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.interfaithpowerandlight.org/242974-2/

Renewing the Face of the Earth (book)
Description:
Renewing the Face of the Earth: A Theological and Pastoral Response to Climate Change by David John Atkinson. Theological framework in which to view and respond to climate change, practically exploring spiritual questions prompted by climate change.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9781853118982/renewing-the-face-of-the-earth

Responding Faithfully to the Environmental Crisis (booklet)
Description:
Responding Faithfully to the Environmental Crisis - Christianity at the Time of the Anthropocene. Grove Booklet by Tim Howles. Explores the implications of the anthropocene, arguing that Christians have a unique role in turning understanding into action.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://grovebooks.co.uk/products/e-192-responding-faithfully-to-the-environmental-crisis-christianity-at-the-time-of-the-anthropocene

Rough Guide to Climate Change (book)
Description:
The Rough Guide to Climate Change by Robert Henson 2011 — useful introductory text.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.worldcat.org/title/rough-guide-to-climate-change/oclc/747571515

Royal Meteorological Society Blog
Description:
Royal Meteorological Society Blog, scientific posts on weather & climate
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.rmets.org/metmatters

Saving Us (book)
Description:
Saving Us - A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World by Dr Katharine Hayhoe. Shows that we can all help bring about change by talking about climate issues. See the films on the publishers page too.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Saving-Us/Katharine-Hayhoe/9781982143831

Saying Yes to Life (book)
Description:
Saying Yes to Life by Ruth Valerio. The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2020. Bringing attention to global concerns, drawing on the days of creation in Genesis to relate natural themes to the environmental issues facing the world today.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://ruthvalerio.net/publications/saying-yes-to-life-the-archbishop-of-canterburys-lent-book-2020/

Saying Yes to Life (study resources for book)
Description:
Many online resources to accompany the book by Ruth Valerio - Saying Yes to Life: The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2020. Includes interviews to go with the chapters and a youth course.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://spckpublishing.co.uk/saying-yes-resources

Selection of environmental Grove Books
Description:
A selection collated by the John Ray Initiative of 'green' Grove Books, short informative booklets on a variety of environmental topics.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://jri.org.uk/resources/green-grove/

Short film on the impacts of climate change from Tearfund
Description:
Turning the tide on climate change, a 3 minute film by Tearfund showing the harsh impacts of climate change in Afar, Northern Ethiopia and the need for urgent action.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://youtu.be/jXuEkAtZLi8

Six Degrees (book)
Description:
Six Degrees: Our Future on a Hotter Planet by Mark Lynas 2008 — What does the earth look like with one degree of global warming? With two? With more? A journalist sets out the scenarios based on scientific research and the need for urgent action.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Six-Degrees-by-Mark-Lynas/9780007209057

Songs with environmental topic
Description:
Songs on topics such as climate change, plastic and litter that groups can learn and sing to others as advocacy.
Audience:
schools
Link:
https://onemoresong.co.uk/song-packs/

Summary of COP26
Description:
COP26 Explainer infographic, useful summary of the 26th Conference of the Parties on climate change in 2021. What it is, who attends and why it matters.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://eciu.net/analysis/infographics/cop26-climate-infographic

Summary of COP27
Description:
COP27 Explainer infographic, useful summary of the 27th Conference of the Parties on climate change in 2022. What it is, who attends and why it matters.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://eciu.net/analysis/infographics/cop27-explainer-infographic

TED Countdown climate talks
Description:
TED Countdown a selection of online international TED talks on the climate and environment.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.ted.com/series/countdown

Thank You for the Rain (film)
Description:
Thank You for the Rain. A Christian Aid film which tells the story of Kisilu, a smallholder farmer in Kenya who has used his camera to capture the life of his family, and the human costs of climate change.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://thankyoufortherain.com/

The Church of England's Environment Programme
Description:
The Church of England's Environment Programme exists to enable the whole church to address - in faith, practice and mission - the issue of climate change.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/environment-and-climate-change
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