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.
Wednesday 1 - Thursday 2 July Water Resilience: Everyone's Business online conference
An online conference from Waterwise Details and booking £67-£216 Delegates usually from government, regulation, utilities, business, and/or academia.
Thursday 2 July Give to Go Green match funding toolkit introductory webinar for parishes Registration
Friday 3 July 6.30pm-7.45pm The Chiltern's unique and disappearing wildlife St Andrew's Chinnor, OX39 4QU
An illustrated lecture by Ian Gamble. Donations invited for Chinnor Churches Go Wild. Just turn up.
Tuesday 7 July 10.30am-midday Britain Talks Climate & Nature: Workshops for individuals online
An overview of the new seven British segments and the stories and messages that work across different audiences. A deeper dive into key segments that you are engaging with or planning to engage. Content tailored to your needs drawing on published and unpublished Britain Talks Climate & Nature data and insights. £95 Booking.
Thursday 9 July Give to Go Green match funding toolkit introductory webinar for parishes Registration
Thursday 30 July 7.30pm People's Emergency Briefing film screening Brimpton Village Hall
Film screening and discussion Register here
Sunday 16 – Saturday 22 August Hoping Against Hope: Theology for an Anxious Age a study week/holiday opportunity at A Rocha France. Details here.
Available on demand...
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.
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 community network events, TVERC's Noticing Nature walks, and Historic England's Technical Tuesday and Climate Change programme and recordings.