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.

How do greenhouse gasses actually work?

Description:
How do greenhouse gasses actually work? A short (3 minute) science animation by Minute Earth.
Audience:
Individuals

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

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

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

John Ray Invitiative COP27

Description:
COP27 follow up webinar from the John Ray Invitiative
Audience:
Individuals

Just Living (book)

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

Justice in Action

Description:
We are Tearfund's Justice in Action programme is an an interactive part-time programme for 17-23 year olds, to help equip and engage hearts for justice.
Audience:
Individuals

Justice X Together

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

KidsCan resources

Description:
KidsCan: Empowering children to take action on climate change. Lesson plan, fact buster and climate challenges.
Audience:
Individuals

Kingfishers Fire (book)

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

L is for Lifestyle (book)

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

Land and Nature Webinar Series from the Church of England

Description:
YouTube playlist of Church of England Environment Programme Land and Nature webinar series recordings.
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

Laudato Si' Integral Ecology Collection

Description:
Laudato Si' Integral Ecology Collection an online theological library on integral ecology.
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

Leadership in Global Change Summer School

Description:
Leadership in Global Change Summer School course on climate science and innovation or sustainability and the circular economy.
Audience:
Individuals

Less CO2 schools programme

Description:
The excellent 'Less CO2' programme on energy and carbon savings, making schools more sustainable. Links schools into geographical clusters, bringing together teachers, bursars and school managers for a year-long energy saving programme.
Audience:
Schools
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