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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.

Renewable energy switching service
Description:
Green tariffs - The Diocese of Oxford is partnering with the Big Clean Switch. Use this link to make the switch easy, put "Diocese of Oxford" in the "How did you hear about us" box, then some commission goes to our fund for churches.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://bigcleanswitch.org/dioceseofoxford/

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

SPAB - Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings
Description:
Resources for conserving, caring and campaigning for old buildings
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.spab.org.uk/advice/knowledge-base

St George's Wash Common case study website
Description:
Renewables - 'George goes green' - A helpful website detailing the process by which St George's, Wash Common (Oxford Diocese), became one of the first carbon neutral churches in the Church of England
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://georgegoesgreen.org/site/

Steps to Solar on a Church
Description:
Notes from the treasurer of St Mary's church, Woodstock on the process they went through to install solar PV panels
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/content/pages/documents/20250623_doc_ecohub-stepstosolaronachurchbystmaryswoodstock.pdf

The Church of England's Environment Programme
Description:
The Church of England's Environment Programme exists to enable the whole church to address - in faith, practice and mission - the issue of climate change.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/environment-and-climate-change

The Journey to 2030
Description:
Explore many resources from the Catholic Church for churches, schools and faith communities on caring for creation.
Audience:
Parishes Schools Individuals
Link:
The Journey to 2030

The Practical Path to Net Zero
Description:
The Practical Path to Net Zero is the CofE's summary guidance on how churches can reduce energy use and associated carbon emissions. Sets out where most churches should start, and more advanced projects for churches who use more energy. Download the P
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/churchcare/net-zero-carbon-church/practical-path-net-zero-carbon-churches

The Practical Path to Net Zero checklist
Description:
The Practical Path to Net Zero Checklist is the Church of England's Practical Path to Net Zero guidance note turned into a checklist for a self assessment of your church. Helps you think about the steps in your church's pathway to net zero carbon.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/PP2NZC_SelfGuidedChecklist_print_version.pdf

Transform Our World Programmes for Schools
Description:
A resource hub for educators who want to introduce environmental education and practical environmental action into their schools.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.transform-our-world.org/programmes

Visit a Heat Pump
Description:
Links you with a local heat pump owner so you can see one in action and have your questions answered.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.visitaheatpump.com/
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