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.

Laudato Si' Integral Ecology Collection

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

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

Local Authority climate declarations map

Description:
Carbon Copy. A map showing what net zero deadlines Local Authorities have stated in their climate declatations.
Audience:
Individuals

Masters course in Theology (Ecology)

Description:
This Master of Arts in Theology (Ecology) pathway is an opportunity for students to reflect critically on the concept of environmental crisis as a theologically salient theme and to develop an awareness of different modes of theological response.
Audience:
Individuals

National CofE Environment Bulletin

Description:
The Church of England's Environment Bulletin. Environmental news and resources from around the country.
Audience:
Individuals

Nature (booklet)

Description:
An informative and beautiful booklet by Susanna Gunner from Diocese of Norwich exploring the environment crisis.
Audience:
Individuals

Net Zero report by the Committee on Climate Change

Description:
Net Zero: The UK's contribution to stopping global warming' The Committee on Climate Change's groundbreaking report on what it would take to reach net zero - and why it matters
Audience:
Individuals

No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference (book)

Description:
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference by Greta Thunberg. This book collects together Greta's speeches that have made history across Europe.
Audience:
Individuals

Our Blue Planet Toolkit

Description:
A toolkit for exploring the oceans through science and faith, by David Curry, Diocese of Exeter. To enable churches, or schools and colleges, to consider our oceans and coast to raise awareness of 'blue' (i.e. marine) issues as well as 'gree
Audience:
Parishes

Outgrow the System

Description:
A film exploring how we can return to the essence of the term "ecomomy" and design an economic system that genuinely manages our scarce resources.
Audience:
Individuals

Oxford Climate Society YouTube channel

Description:
Oxford Climate Society YouTube Channel, recordings of lectures, talks, workshops and discussions about climate and environmental issues.
Audience:
Individuals

Oxford Martin School resources

Description:
Oxford Martin School information on many environmental and climate issues. Many recordings on their YouTube channel also: https://www.youtube.com/user/21school
Audience:
Individuals

Oxford University Environmental Change Instute

Description:
The latest research and projects from Oxford University Environmental Change Instute
Audience:
Individuals

Partners in World Mission

Description:
Partners in World Mission. Information about how our link partners in South Africa and schools in India are tackling climate issues.
Audience:
Individuals

Pathways Magazine on the climate emergency

Description:
Diocese of Oxford's Pathways Magazine. Time to act on the climate emergency. Articles, Interviews and Opinion on environmental issues, worship, action, behaviour change and hope.
Audience:
Individuals

Planet Protectors (book)

Description:
Planet Protectors: 52 Ways to look after God's world by Paul Kerensa and Ruth Valerio. Family sustainability actions in a book aimed at 7-9 year olds.
Audience:
Individuals

Planetwise (book)

Description:
Planetwise: Dare to Care for God’s World by Dave Bookless. Dave heard the voice of God, questioning thoughtless use of the planet's resources. Since then, he's been spreading the message of caring for the environment.
Audience:
Individuals

Practical Theology as Ecotheology

Description:
Material from the British and Irish Association of Practical Theology (BIAPT) 2021 conference, Practical Theology as Ecotheology. Exploring varied global issues from scientific, biblical, artistic, creative, theological, and practical perspectives.
Audience:
Individuals

Readings from the Perspective of Earth (book)

Description:
Readings from the Perspective of Earth. Norman C. Habel Ed. The Earth Bible Project. Ecologically-focused Bible commentaries looking from an ecological viewpoint, with a reading from the perspective of Earth.
Audience:
Individuals

Reconciling a Wounded Planet (paper)

Description:
A paper by Professor Richard Bauckham prepared for the Reconciling a Wounded Planet Conference held at Coventry Cathedral in 2015.
Audience:
Individuals
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