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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:
Field Notes A podcast by A Rocha explores the themes of conservation and hope. Varied guest interviews sharing the perspectives of those caring for creation all over the world.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://fieldnotes_arocha.buzzsprout.com/1742834
Description:
Finding the Way Through Water by Roland K Price. Explores how water contributes to our understanding of the created world and our Christian beliefs. Water pervades God’s story in the Bible, and an understanding of water management today helps.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.austinmacauley.com/book/finding-way-through-water
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
Link:
https://d3hgrlq6yacptf.cloudfront.net/5f3ecfb22c3ee/content/pages/documents/d59a7aed58e8e43819553c6a78bfafbbd06212dc.pdf
Description:
Forest Church. A Christian group exploring worship outside. (Also have a Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/forestchurch/)
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
http://www.mysticchrist.co.uk/forest_church
Description:
Friends of the Earth provide many ideas for practical action and advocacy. They campain in the areas of Climate, Nature, System change and Consumption.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://friendsoftheearth.uk/
Description:
Oxfordshire County Council's webpage listing grant making bodies and funding opportunities. Many are national, some are local to Oxfordshire.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/community-and-living/funding-and-grants
Description:
Funding for All points to funding sources, search for "church" etc.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.fundingforall.org.uk
Description:
Community Energy England's collection of a wide range of funding opportunities relevant to community energy organisations. Many can be relevant to other groups.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://communityenergyengland.org/pages/funding-opportunities-2
Description:
Church of England Parish Resources 12 guides to take you through the various stages of developing and delivering a large fundraising project for capital appeals
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.parishresources.org.uk/resources-for-treasurers/funding/funding-guides-capital-fundraising/
Description:
Church of England fundraising information and advice on grant applications
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/churchcare/making-changes-your-building-and-churchyard/raise-funds
Description:
Individual modules of longer courses are offered including 'Sustaining the World: Christian Faith and the Environment'
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.lutherking.ac.uk/useful-information/course-options
Description:
Generation Carbon, a carbon almanac for kids - children can learn (and teach) about climate change from this free book. For use by familes and schools. Associated lesson plans available.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
Generation Carbon
Description:
Global Weirding with Katharine Hayhoe YouTube channel. Excellent short videos covering climate science and theology.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6RkdaEqgRVKi3AzidF4ow
Description:
God and Climate Change - Creation and Re-Creation 8 week bible study course created and shared by the Church of the Epiphany, Euclid, Ohio and the Benefice of Tilehurst St George and St Mary Magdalen, England.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
God and Climate Change bible study
Description:
God and the Big Bang runs interactive workshop days for students from years 5-13 providing the opportunity to discover, discuss and debate the compatibility of science and faith. Applicable to schools or church youth groups.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://gatbb.co.uk/
Description:
God Doesn’t do Waste by Dave Bookless. Personal account of Dave Bookless and his family's attempts to transform their lifestyle in order to take better care of the planet.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://ivpbooks.com/god-doesn-t-do-waste
Description:
God saw that it was Good' 4 reflections from the Baptist Union Environment Network on Sky, Coasts, Trees & Life
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.baptist.org.uk/Groups/377482/God_saw_that.aspx
Description:
The Climate Coalition Great Big Green Week - a national week of events celebrating action on climate change (in 2023 10-18 June).
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://greatbiggreenweek.com/
Description:
Great Big Green Week resources on running events, gaining media coverage, conversations on climate change, engaging your MP, film showing ideas etc.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://greatbiggreenweek.com/resources/
Description:
Green Christian Zoom workshops exploring the climate crisis and how this relates to life as a Christian. Recordings of past workshops are also available and reports on past events, book reviews, worship and art materials.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://greenchristian.org.uk/green-christian-workshops/
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