EcoHub
Our EcoHub is a collection of free searchable resources to enable everyone to respond to the climate and ecological crisis. Resources are organised thematically by Eco Church categories, or you can use the search function to find anything you might need - from small group courses to guidance on heat pumps, from training videos about climate change to churchyard management plans. There are resources for schools, parishes and individuals.
Deanery Environmental Leads
Our deanery leads are here to support you on your creation care journey. They offer advice and experience on Eco Church, speak to Deanery Synods on issues that matter to you, and represent your views and concerns to the diocese.
We are looking for people with a passion and enthusiasm for environmental issues, and a heart for supporting others on this journey, to become local Deanery Environmental Leads. Watch and find out more. You can also see who is your Deanery Environmental Lead.
Learning and training
If you want to deepen or broaden your knowledge on creation care theology, climate science or communications, we have something to offer.
The diocesan learning hub currently has a number of courses available that cover creation and creation care:
- 'Called to Wonder' - a series of short videos from Christian scientists, zoologists, ecologists and more, on how they find awe and wonder in God's creation, and how this links to their journey of faith.
- 'Five Marks of Mission' - a longer course that explores each mark of mission and how we can respond.
- 'The Story of Scripture' - includes a module on the theme of creation in the Bible.
Carbon confidence in an hour (either delivered or self-guided)
A session that can be delivered online or in-person, or self-guided using our video. Visit our net zero pages for more information.
Environmental theology (full day in-person)
A full-day, held in March each year with Martin and Margot Hodson, delving into Scripture to explore Environmental theology, climate science, and our practical response. Contact us to express interest in attending.
Creation care events
Sign up to our newsletter (below) to find out forthcoming learning and training events, ranging from online net zero forums and informal networking opportunities, to full days covering net zero carbon, implementing energy audits, or celebrating Eco Church stories.
Download this poster to share with your parish or deanery, listing our training and learning opportunities.
Greenshoots network
A network for all those helping their church take environmental action, to connect with others for mutual support and information sharing.
We have monthly online get-togethers and occasional on-site gatherings - have a look at what we get up to. We share recordings of Greenshoot's Get-together talks on our EcoHub.
Care for Creation newsletter
Our monthly newsletter contains resources, stories, information, updates, news, and events on everything related to caring for creation in the Diocese of Oxford and beyond.
Subscribe to our Care for Creation newsletter
Church of England resources
The national church has a range of resources, webinars, case studies, and guidance on its website, which the Diocese of Oxford is contributing to and supporting. You can sign up to the newsletter and join the environment briefings by emailing us.
Events
A range of events, online and on site, that may be of interest (updated monthly)...
Through the year, many screenings of the People's Emergency Briefing film, check the screening map for those near you. Some examples are below...
Tuesday 08 September 5.30-6.30pm. Webinar To Tend and to Till
On the Hope for All Creation document. Registration here
Tuesday 15 September 5.30-6.30pm. Webinar The Five Marks of Mission
On the Hope for All Creation document. Registration here
Wednesday 16 September 1-2pm. Webinar on the CofE Grants Portal
Helping parishes through applying for a grant Registration here
Wednesday 16 September 4pm People's Emergency Briefing film screening St Michael's Tilehurst
Film screening for local Christians and discussion hosted by St Michael's Eco Church Group.
Thursday 17 September midday. Webinar from Low Carbon Hub - Introduction to Smart Energy
Register here
Saturday 19 September 11am-3pm. Headington Churches - Eco Fest: Celebrate
At Collinwood Road URC, Oxford, OX3 8HW Details here
Sunday 20 September 4pm People's Emergency Briefing film screening St Leonard's Eynsham
Film screening for local Christians and discussion hosted by St Leonard’s Church Creation Care Group
Tuesday 22 September 5.30-6.30pm. Webinar A New Heaven and A New Earth
On the Hope for All Creation document. Registration here
Tuesday 22 September 7pm People's Emergency Briefing film screening All Saints Middleton Cheney
Film screening for local Christians and discussion Register here
Sunday 27 September 7pm People's Emergency Briefing film screening St Mary Magdalene Woodstock
Film screening and discussion Register here
Sunday 27 September 7pm People's Emergency Briefing film screening St Andrew's High Wycombe
Film screening and discussionh hosted by Wycombe Community and Climate Cafe Register here
Monday 5 October 7pm People's Emergency Briefing film screening St Mary's Charlbury
Film screening and discussion hosted by Churches Together in Charlbury Register here
Tuesday 6 October 7pm Community Gardens and Allotments
BBOWT Volunteering Community online meetup. Register here
Available on demand...
Creationtide Prayer Calendar with prayer prompts for each day of the Season of Creation.
Common Ground podcast Bishop Mary in conversation with leading lights in their fields from our Diocese exploring the connection between faith, the environment and the world we share.
Plantlife free online species ID courses.
For Peat's Sake a free Garden Organic online course.
Join Garden Organic for 30 minutes online to learn everything you need to know for successful, peat-free, growing. Further details.
Ongoing options Check for other PEB film screenings, BBOWT events listings and volunteering community events, TVERC's Noticing Nature walks, and Historic England's Technical Tuesday and Climate Change programme and recordings.