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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.

Eco Charter (schools' sustainability)
Description:
A specially designed and flexible programme for schools, that is linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, and allows schools to show progression in becoming sustainable
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.pect.org.uk/projects/eco-charter/

Eco Church award for a Theological Education Institute case study
Description:
An example of a college working towards Eco College status - Rippon College, Cuddesdon
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/theological-college-works-towards-eco-college-status/

Eco Church Award Scheme
Description:
A Rocha's Eco Church Award scheme helps churches recognised achievements and identify further actions in the five areas of: Worship and teaching; Buildings; Land; Community and global engagement; and Lifestyle.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk/

Eco Church Community and Global resources
Description:
A Rocha UK resources to assist with the Community and Global section of the Eco Church survey
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk/resources/community-and-global/

Eco Church evidence template
Description:
Eco Church survey questions as a spreadsheet allows users to plan actions by grouping the questions into done, could do, or can’t do now. Shared by St Marys, Burghfield
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Eco Church evidence template

Eco Church Group Chair role description
Description:
Example role description for Parish Eco Church Group Chair from Alton
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Eco Church Group Chair role description

Eco Church support from the CofE
Description:
The Church of England Environment Team have a page of resources on Eco Church with webinars to help churches get started and to move on through the scheme.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/environment-and-climate-change/eco-church

Eco Church survey spreadsheet
Description:
Eco Church survey questions as a spreadsheet allows users to record and plan actions. Shared by Christ Church Abingdon.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Eco Church survey spreadsheet

Eco Church Webinar Series from the Church of England
Description:
YouTube playlist of really helpful Church of England Environment Programme webinar recordings on Eco Church, for beginners and those progressing
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcc_HT5Teqjo5uiMJIFAj0vpIUFFaYznT

Environment and the General Election
Description:
A CofE guide to help those in churches talk about the environment in the context of the General Election. There are 5 key policy asks, some ideas on how to take things further, and links to other organisations' resources about the election more genera
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
CofE guide to environment and the general election

Everyday Faith Environment and Social Justice course
Description:
Environment and Social Justice course on the CofE Everyday Faith Portal. 6 sessions on creation, energy, travel & transport, food, stuff and advocacy.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://everydayfaith.churchofengland.org/

Faithinvest - faith, finance and the environment
Description:
FaithInvest series of webinars covering the faith, environment and finance issues from this major alliance of over 70 world faiths organisations, of which the Church of England is part.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.faithinvest.org/webinar-catch-up

Friends of the Earth
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/

Generation Carbon
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

Great Big Green Week
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/

Great Big Green Week resources
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/

Holding an Eco / Green Hustings (presentation)
Description:
Recording of a presentation to the Greenshoots Network in Feb2024 by Richard Foster sharing his experience of holding a Green (Eco) Hustings with election candidates prior to the 2019 general election.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://vimeo.com/913754112

Holding an Eco Hustings
Description:
Notes from a presentation to the Greenshoots Network in Feb2024 by Richard Foster sharing his experience of holding an Green (Eco) Hustings with election candidates.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Holding an Eco Hustings pdf notes

Hope for the Future
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/

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
Link:
https://wearetearfund.org/justice-in-action/
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