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.

Energy Footprint Report 2020
Description:
2020 Energy Footprint Report from the CofE's Research & Statistics Team which sets out the national 'church building' footprint, explains the methodology behind it, & divides the data by different building types to aid comparison wit
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Energy Footprint Report 2020

Energy Footprint Report 2021
Description:
2021 Energy Footprint Report from the CofE's Research & Statistics Team which sets out the national 'church building' footprint, explains the methodology behind it, & divides the data by different building types to aid comparison wit
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Energy Footprint Report 2021

Environment and faith training materials from the Diocese of Leeds
Description:
Diocese of Leeds Environment 'What on earth are we doing?' webinar recordings under Past Events: 'The purpose of the natural world'; 'Are God’s covenants only with people?'; 'Our role in creation'. Plus talks from an environmental mission training day.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.leeds.anglican.org/environment/training-opportunities

Environmental concerns and faith through history
Description:
Church of Scotland's Theology and the Environment. Document from Eco Congregation Scotland outlining historical theological approaches to the environment and how environmental concerns fit with the Christian understanding of creation and of salvation.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
http://www.ecocongregationscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Theology-and-the-environment.pdf

Environmental films database
Description:
List complied by CAG Oxfordshire useful for discussions. The content and views expressed in these flims do not represent the views of CAG or the Diocese of Oxford as organisations, nor do we endorse any particular views expressed in the films listed.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1izKyfRed_n7bb10WqrbNAu4XiibY1zfRoGKAzfvBfFY/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Environmental funding sources for churches
Description:
CofE Parish Resources guides to help parishes raise funds for capital works or the on-going mission of the church. Includes lists of charitable grants for churches and a separate list of environmental and sustainability project funders.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://parishresources.org.uk/giving/funding/

Environmental Fundraisers Network database
Description:
A living spreadsheet of funding opportunities for environmental fundraisers, maintained by the team at EFN.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.greenfunders.org/resources/funding-opportunities-database/

Environmental fundraising resources
Description:
Church of England 'Fundraising for Net Zero Carbon and the Environment' webpage with information on possible sources of funding for projects to reduce carbon emissions.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/environment-and-climate-change/fundraising-for-net-zero-carbon

Environmental Fundraising Webinar Series for Churches
Description:
YouTube playlist of Church of England Environment Programme webinar recordings on Environmental Fundraising
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcc_HT5TeqjqWpAe5J1Peexc2WoV5UxL6

Environmental resource collection from the Diocese of Southwark
Description:
Diocese of Southwark environment resource collection for individuals and churches
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://southwark.anglican.org/mission-ministry/faith-in-action/justice-peace-and-integrity-of-creation/environment/

Environmental, theological and practical talk recordings
Description:
A playlist of presentations from Bradford Cathedral's 2020 Eco Extravaganza, a wonderful collection of theological and practical information.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmhVGsMQSAQ&list=PLpNLKc2i3eDisffmoNIcafqNhbAaxgExC

Environmentalism and evangelism, essential companions in Christian creation care
Description:
Steve Hollinghurst explores how a gospel message without a call to creation care is incomplete and an attempt to address environmental issues without the evangelistic call is weakened in its effectiveness.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1756073X.2022.2102711

Environmentally-focused sermons from A Rocha
Description:
A Rocha's collection of sermons on a variety of environmental topics, such as waste, biodiversity, clean air, clean water.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://atyourservice.arocha.org/en/category/sermons/

Ethical Buying Guide for churches
Description:
To help explore ethical purchasing in your church, connecting faith and finances for a fairer, more sustainable world.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://justmoney.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ethical-Purchasing-Policy.pdf

Everyday Earthkeeping resources from LICC
Description:
Four blogs and an event recording on creation care looking at how Jesus would have us keep and cultivate his planet, in an age caught between mindless over consumption and eco-anxiety. By Bethany Kunert, Jo Herbert-James, Paul Kunert and Laura Young.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://licc.org.uk/resources/wisdom-lab-everyday-earthkeeping-listen-to-our-planet-groan-1-4/

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/

Fairtrade Fortnight
Description:
A helpful resource from Christian Concern for One World (CCOW) on ways to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight in your church, including information about linking Fairtrade with climate justice.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.ccow.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CCOW-FT-Fortnight-2024-Church-Guide-web-version.pdf

Faith Action for Nature service materials
Description:
Faith Action for Nature. Free, downloadable guides containing seasonal ideas for worship, focusing on connecting to nature and the centrality of environmental stewardship to Christian mission.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://faithactionfornature.org/

Faith and Nature Hub WWF
Description:
A learning platform curated by WWF to share the collaborative work of conservationists and faith communities around the world. Guidance, resources, inspiration and connection, to facilitate faith and conservation collaborations.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.faithnaturehub.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
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