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.

Christianity and climate change Tearfund course

Description:
Christianity and climate change - a nine-part film series from Tearfund featuring Katharine Hayhoe, the internationally renowned Christian climate scientist. Suitable for small groups
Audience:
Parishes

Church buildings

Description:
A short presentation from Canterbury Diocese on environmental actions chuches can take.
Audience:
Parishes

Church buildings - Carbon Footprint

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Church of England information to help you get underway on your journey to becoming a more environmentally sustainable church.
Audience:
Parishes

Church buildings - Energy Efficiency

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Renewables - Case study of PV collaboration between Power Up North London and St Anne's Church, Highgate
Audience:
Parishes

Church buildings and solar power case study

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"Let there be light – churches installing solar panels on roofs to combat climate crisis" Church of England press release giving examples of church solar projects (2020)
Audience:
Parishes

Church buildings and Solar PV Panels

Description:
"Solar PV Panels for Churches" - Church of England webinar introducing solar PV panel technology, applications, usage and on-going benefits. Includes steps from installation to on-going maintenance, and funding through the Smart Export Guarantee Scheme.
Audience:
Parishes

Church buildings and sustainability

Description:
Sustainable Buildings - Church of England webpage with a step by step list to making your building more sustainable. A good starting place.
Audience:
Parishes

Church buildings energy efficiency quick wins

Description:
"Energy Saving Quick Wins" - A recording of a Church of England webinar with Matt Fulford, who carries out many of our energy audits. A really useful run through some quick wins. A key resource.
Audience:
Parishes

Church buildings frost protection

Description:
"Managing the Frost Protection of Your Church if Closed due to COVID" Useful not only during the pandemic. How does frost protection in heating systems work? And when is it needed? The right boiler frost settings can save considerable energy and money.
Audience:
Parishes

Church heating guidance

Description:
Church of England church heating guidance resource collection including efficiency and decarbonisation
Audience:
Parishes

Church heating guidance note flow chart to choose a decarbonised heating system

Description:
One of the Oxford Diocese's collection of guidance notes on church heating types written with Inspired Efficiency
Audience:
Parishes

Church heating guidance note on air-to-air heat pumps

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One of the Oxford Diocese's collection of guidance notes on church heating types written with Inspired Efficiency
Audience:
Parishes

Church heating guidance note on air-to-water heat pumps

Description:
One of the Oxford Diocese's collection of guidance notes on church heating types written with Inspired Efficiency
Audience:
Parishes

Church heating guidance note on heated seat cushions

Description:
One of the Oxford Diocese's collection of guidance notes on church heating types written with Inspired Efficiency
Audience:
Parishes

Church heating guidance note on infrared (IR) panel heaters

Description:
One of the Oxford Diocese's collection of guidance notes on church heating types written with Inspired Efficiency
Audience:
Parishes

Church heating guidance note on overhead infrared (IR) heating

Description:
One of the Oxford Diocese's collection of guidance notes on church heating types written with Inspired Efficiency
Audience:
Parishes

Church heating guidance note on temporary heating solutions

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One of the Oxford Diocese's collection of guidance notes on church heating types written with Inspired Efficiency, advice to help if a boiler breaks
Audience:
Parishes

Church heating guidance note on under pew heating

Description:
One of the Oxford Diocese's collection of guidance notes on church heating types written with Inspired Efficiency
Audience:
Parishes

Church Net Zero technology procurement

Description:
Parish Buying - Save money and energy on supplies from LED lightbulbs to boilers.
Audience:
Parishes
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