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.

Wild & Wonderful teaching materials

Description:
Wild & Wonderful - environmental teaching resources for children's group and schools for age 4-12 by Petra Crofton.
Audience:
Schools

Wild Christian

Description:
Wild Christian - an online community of Christians appreciating and caring for God’s creation (part of the A Rocha family). Full of helpful tips for a more sustainable lifestyle.
Audience:
Individuals

Wild Worship

Description:
A recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by Revd. Rosie Webb, Rector of St Andrew’s Clewer, inspiring with her Wild Worship activities at church and the local primary school.
Audience:
Parishes

Wilder Churches

Description:
Wilder Churches is a project in partnership with the Berks Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust to support action for wildlife in churchyards and church gardens.
Audience:
Parishes

Wilder Churches editable poster

Description:
An editable poster to highlight your churchyard wildlife actions and that you're part of Wilder Churches. Please also add a church pin to BBOWT's #teamWILDER map to share wildlife friendly churchyards www.bbowt.org.uk/be-part-of-team-wilder
Audience:
Parishes

Wildlife action sheets

Description:
Practical tips from The Wildlife Trusts on what you can do for wildlife as an individual or family
Audience:
Individuals

World Environment Day Resources

Description:
World Environment Day Resources including the 2022 Practucal Guide including eco tips for governments, councils, businesses and sustainable choices for individuals based on the www.anatomyofaction.org
Audience:
Individuals

Worship liturgies and prayers from ACEN

Description:
PDFs of liturgies and prayers from the Anglican Communion Environmental Network.
Audience:
Parishes

Worship materials from A Rocha

Description:
A Rocha's At Your Service selection of resources for church services
Audience:
Parishes

Worship resources on the environment from the Diocese of Leeds

Description:
Diocese of Leeds resources to enable you & your church to incorporate worshipping our Creator God more effectively into your worship. Includes Creation Care through the Church Year, Outdoor Worship, Teaching, Intersessions, Bible Study, & Forest Ch
Audience:
Parishes

Worship songs with an environmental theme

Description:
Worship songs, a study guide for individuals or small groups & 3 service plans from Resound Worship's Doxecology project.
Audience:
Individuals

Wren FCC Community Action Fund Grants

Description:
Wren - FCC Community Action Fund Grants range from £2,000 and £100,000. Your church must be within 10 miles of an eligible FCC Environment waste facility. 2024-3 Round 19 June to 5pm 4 Sept, 2024-4 Round opens 18 Sept to 5pm 20 Nov 2024.
Audience:
Parishes

WWF carbon footprint calculator

Description:
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) an easy to use carbon footprint calculator for individuals. Follows up with suggestions to reduce emissions in each category.
Audience:
Individuals

Young Christian Climate Network

Description:
Young Christian Climate Network is an action-focused community of young Christians in the UK aged 18-30, choosing to follow Jesus in the pursuit of climate justice.
Audience:
Parishes
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