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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:
Green Reflections: Biblical inspiration for sustainable living by Martin and Margot Hodson. Biblical reflections on the environment and our relationship with it.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.brfonline.org.uk/products/green-reflections-biblical-inspiration-for-sustainable-living
Description:
Theological response to the ecological crisis, featuring prayers, liturgy and other useful resources. Greening the Lectionary
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Greening the Lectionary
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
Link:
https://tinyurl.com/m426469f
Description:
A liturgy and order of service for an environmentally focused Harvest Festival.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://greenchristian.org.uk/harvest-festival-order-of-service/
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
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz180TOotqw
Description:
Hope for the Future is a climate charity which works to equip communities, groups and individuals across the country to communicate the urgency of climate change with their local politicians.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.hftf.org.uk/
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
Link:
https://vimeo.com/showcase/3139192
Description:
Hope in Hell by Jonathon Porritt. It is not too late to act on climate "But it won’t stay ‘not too late’ much longer. Which is what makes this the decisive decade"
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
http://www.jonathonporritt.com/hope-in-hell/
Description:
How Bad are Bananas? The Carbon Footprint of Everything by Mike Berners-Lee. Explores the carbon footprint of a wide range of items and activities - e.g. a holiday flight, an internet search, or eating a banana. Light in touch, but thought provoking.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://profilebooks.com/work/how-bad-are-bananas/
Description:
How do greenhouse gasses actually work? A short (3 minute) science animation by Minute Earth.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTvqIijqvTg
Description:
John Ray Initiative. Environmental and theological resource library. Briefing papers on a variety of subjects, an informative blog, bible studies and group resources, reports from conferences and other events. Donation requested for their use.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://http://www.jri.org.uk
Description:
Invite a speaker from John Ray Initiative to your service or event
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.jri.org.uk/request-a-speaker/
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
Link:
https://jri.org.uk/resources-studies/
Description:
COP27 follow up webinar from the John Ray Invitiative
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://jri.org.uk/events-2/webinars/
Description:
Just Living: Faith and Community in an Age of Consumerism by Ruth Valerio. Arguing that in the modern world, Christians must consider their discipleship in the context of a globalised and consumerist world.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://ruthvalerio.net/publications/just-living/
Description:
Justice X Together - a four-part series from We Are Tearfund to help youth groups explore injustice and become equipped to be part of the solution. Provides opportunities to practically take action and discuss what it means to live a just life.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Justice X Together
Description:
KidsCan: Empowering children to take action on climate change. Lesson plan, fact buster and climate challenges.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.lowcarbonhub.org/p/projects/kids-can/
Description:
Kingfisher’s Fire by Peter Harris. The Founder of A Rocha describes the story of the remarkable growth of A Rocha over 10 years; from one field study centre in Portugal to a family of wonderfully varied community conservation projects around the world.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://arocha.org/product/kingfishers-fire-a-story-of-hope-for-gods-earth/
Description:
L is for Lifestyle by Ruth Valerio. A-Z highlighting the main threats to people and our planet, God’s beloved creation. Suggests small but significant lifestyle changes. See also Ruth's articles here: https://ruthvalerio.net/green-living/
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://ruthvalerio.net/publications/l-is-for-lifestyle/
Description:
YouTube playlist of Church of England Environment Programme Land and Nature webinar series recordings.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcc_HT5TeqjpwXmnMDjMyC1-dbeZPCJOK
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