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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.

John Ray Initiative speakers
Description:
Invite a speaker from John Ray Initiative to your service or event
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.jri.org.uk/request-a-speaker/

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
Link:
https://jri.org.uk/resources-studies/

Let there be… stuff?
Description:
A six-session programme for 13-18-year-olds, on the importance of being environmentally conscious and the links to faith.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://atyourservice.arocha.org/en/let-there-be-stuff/

Messy Church Does Science (book)
Description:
Messy Church Does Science edited by David Gregory 2017. Provides tools to use science to explore aspects of the Christian faith; demonstrate that science and faith are complementary.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.messychurch.org.uk/resource/messy-church-does-science-100-sizzling-science-based-ideas-messy-churches

Messy Church Goes Wild (book)
Description:
Messy Church Goes Wild edited by Lucy Moore 2022. Encourages groups to meet God outdoors, love the natural world, experience a sense of awe and wonder there.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.messychurch.org.uk/goeswild

Our School: Our World resources from the Diocese of Norwich
Description:
Our School: Our World - How can we help to care for the planet? Diocese of Norwich. Outlines practical ideas from Christian and other perspectives to develop stewardship of God’s world in schools. Introduction here: https://youtu.be/wAxnENokXU0
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/schools/our-planet/

Outdoor Worship resources
Description:
The Church of England's advice on outdoor worship and using your outdoor space for church activities.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/churchcare/advice-and-guidance-church-buildings/outdoor-worship

Plenty! Course from Joy In Enough
Description:
Plenty! A new, 6-session, faith-based resource from Joy In Enough offering insight into the links between the economy and the environmental crisis.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://joyinenough.org/resources/plenty/

Pray and Fast for the Climate resources
Description:
Pray and Fast for the Climate. Monthly prayer points relating to climate action and climate justice issues and a collection of other prayer resources.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://prayandfastfortheclimate.org.uk/

Prayer resources from Tearfund
Description:
Tearfund tips and inspiration to help us pray for people affected by crises around the world
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.tearfund.org/get-involved/pray/prayer-resources/prayer-guides/a-short-guide-to-intercessory-prayer

Preaching for God's World
Description:
A new website resource for preachers, which offers thoughts and reflections on each Sunday’s Revised Common Lectionary readings viewed through the lens of the Anglican Five Marks of Mission – in particular on caring for people and planet.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://preachingforgodsworld.org/

Reading University Climate Education Summit
Description:
Reading University Climate Education Summit for schools keynote talks. Considering how climate and sustainability education can provide young people with relevant skills and knowledge.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.reading.ac.uk/planet/climate-education-summit/event-recordings

Renewing the Life of the Earth Ecotheology
Description:
The Anglican Communion Theological Education Advisers share talks and testimonies of theologians, church leaders and projects from across the world on ecological theology. The document includes link to films on YouTube.
Audience:
Parishes, Individuals
Link:
Ecotheology Guide

Resourcing for the Journey
Description:
A collection of useful weblinks for churches working on environmental issues from the national CofE Environment Programme (Dec 2022)
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Resourcing for the Journey collection

Responding Faithfully to the Environmental Crisis (booklet)
Description:
Responding Faithfully to the Environmental Crisis - Christianity at the Time of the Anthropocene. Grove Booklet by Tim Howles. Explores the implications of the anthropocene, arguing that Christians have a unique role in turning understanding into action.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://grovebooks.co.uk/products/e-192-responding-faithfully-to-the-environmental-crisis-christianity-at-the-time-of-the-anthropocene

Saving Creation toolkit for schools
Description:
Diocese of Leeds – Saving Creation Toolkit for Schools. Action sheets for schools to implement and worship materials to download
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://learning.leeds.anglican.org/about/education/education-saving-creation/

Season of Creation Eucharist order of service
Description:
Season of Creation (Creationtide) Eucharist example order of service from St Mary the Virgin, Witney. The service recording from 18 Sept 2022 is available on the church website, with the sermon by Brother Sam ssf from 33 minutes in (witneyparish.org.uk/ser
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Eucharist order of service

Season of Creation order of service
Description:
Season of Creation (Creationtide) example order of service from the Dorchester Team at Little Wittenham 2022
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Order of service

Season of Creation sermon example
Description:
Season of Creation (Creationtide) sermon example from the parish of Marsh and Toot Baldon with Nuneham Courtenay 2022
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Sermon example

Season of Creation service materials
Description:
Downloadable Season of Creation (Creationtide) resources for various Christian denomination groups, including Anglican prayers and liturgy guides.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://seasonofcreation.org/resources/
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