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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.

The Practical Path to Net Zero
Description:
The Practical Path to Net Zero is the CofE's summary guidance on how churches can reduce energy use and associated carbon emissions. Sets out where most churches should start, and more advanced projects for churches who use more energy. Download the P
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/churchcare/net-zero-carbon-church/practical-path-net-zero-carbon-churches

The Practical Path to Net Zero checklist
Description:
The Practical Path to Net Zero Checklist is the Church of England's Practical Path to Net Zero guidance note turned into a checklist for a self assessment of your church. Helps you think about the steps in your church's pathway to net zero carbon.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/PP2NZC_SelfGuidedChecklist_print_version.pdf

The Prophetic Voice of the Church in India - Green Schools
Description:
A film sharing the Green Schools Programme in India (made as part of the USPG’s 2019 Lent course). We are linked with the Diocese of Nandyal, India.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAiqTQh82hk

The Recycled Candle Company
Description:
An option to recycle candles from church or home, plus tea light cases. Also sells recycled candles.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://therecycledcandlecompany.co.uk/pages/recycle-your-candles

The Royal Society's information on energy, environment and climate
Description:
The Royal Society information on energy, environment and climate. Includng: Reversing biodiversity loss; Sustainable synthetic carbon based fuels for transport; Royal Society climate change briefings; Net-zero carbon infographic.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/energy-environment-climate/

The State of Play a Christian Response
Description:
Bishop Olivia's speech at an Interfaith Eco Conference in January 2023. On the impacts of climate change, some pointers for action and how faith, hope and love are vital.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
The State of Play speech text

The Sustainable Floristry Network
Description:
The Sustainable Floristry Network, advice on avoiding the problems of air freighted flowers, plastic floral foam and exessive packaging. Helpful for church flower arrangers.
Audience:
Link:
https://www.sustainablefloristry.org

The Time is Now' climate song
Description:
The Time is Now' A climate song from onemoresong.co.uk that groups could learn and share.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3yL_1L85Mk

The Uninhabitable Earth (book)
Description:
The Uninhabitable Earth - A Story of the Future by David Wallace Wells 2019 (also available free in its original article format) - A forthright, occasionally controversial, US journalist has helped to raise awareness of the climate emergency.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/309727/the-uninhabitable-earth-by-wallace-wells-david/9780241399569

The World We Made (book)
Description:
The World We Made by Jonathon Porritt. Told through the words of Alex McKay, a teacher looking back from 2050, sharing the story of how we got from where we are today (in a pretty bad way, environmentally) to a much better place in the future.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
http://www.jonathonporritt.com/the-world-we-made/

Theological and environmental book list
Description:
Theological and environmental book list. Creation Care reading list from Winchester Diocese with additions.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
Book list pdf

Theological resource collection from ACEN
Description:
Anglican Communion Environmental Network resources on the environment and the theology of creation care for children, young people and adults.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.anglicancommunion.org/resources.aspx

Theological resources from Operation Noah
Description:
Operation Noah. Environmental theological resources collection.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
http://operationnoah.org/category/resources/theology/

Theology of environmental care
Description:
Putting Net Zero in its Place. A talk by Revd. Dr Dave Bookless, A Rocha from the 2021 Oxford Diocese Environment Consultation. A clear explanation of the current situation and the theology of care for the environment.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://vimeo.com/513445249/ddb2a08de3

There is no Planet B (book)
Description:
There is no Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years by Mike Berners-Lee 2019 - Takes big issues, presents the scientific/economic/social questions and suggests radical and inspiring ideas for what we can actually do to help humanity thrive.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://theresnoplanetb.net/

Tips on connecting a local church, community and school
Description:
A recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by Revd. Christine Allsopp from Lambourne on increasing links between a local church, community and school
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://vimeo.com/790039814/2cbf27af69

Transform Our World Programmes for Schools
Description:
A resource hub for educators who want to introduce environmental education and practical environmental action into their schools.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.transform-our-world.org/programmes

Trash Nothing
Description:
Website to aid passing on or finding second hand items, to reduce waste and the demand for new products
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://trashnothing.com/

Tree planting help for schools,and churches
Description:
The Woodland Trust give free trees to schools and communities, applications open in autumn for delivery the following spring.
Audience:
SchoolsChurches
Link:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/schools-and-communities/

Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment
Description:
Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment (TOE) Local Environment Fund. For community groups and other charitable or non-profit organisations throughout Oxfordshire.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.trustforoxfordshire.org.uk/
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