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.

The Pope's Laudato Si' encyclical - Care for our common home

Description:
Pope Francis - Laudato Si’. The Pope's encyclical spreads the message that we have a duty of care to all creatures and shouldn't steal resources from future generations. There are also study guide and prayer resources
Audience:
Parishes

The State of Play a Christian Response

Description:
Bishop Olivia's speech at an Interfaith Eco Conference in January 2023. On the impacts of climate change, some pointers for action and how faith, hope and love are vital.
Audience:
Parishes

The Whole Easter Story (book)

Description:
The Whole Easter Story, Why the Cross is Good News for All Creation, a 40-day Lent Devotional by Jo Swinney of A Rocha. There is also an online Lent book club from 5 Mar to 9 Apr see www.tickettailor.com/events/arochainternational/1480132
Audience:
Individuals

Tips on connecting a local church, community and school

Description:
A recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by Revd. Christine Allsopp from Lambourne on increasing links between a local church, community and school
Audience:
Parishes

What does Peace with Creation look like?

Description:
Rocha UK has a webinar, What does Peace with Creation Look Like? On 2nd September, 2.00pm to 3.00pm, with stories, reflective prayer, ideas for individuals and church services to use throughout the season
Audience:
Individuals

Where your treasure is

Description:
A five week course on how to use our money for creation and climate care from Operation Noah suitable for Lent, Advent, Season of Creation etc.
Audience:
Individuals

Why Care for Creation bible study course

Description:
Why Care for Creation? Three bible studies by David Gould OMF International. Creation glorifies God. God entrusts us with the care of creation. Good News for Creation. On the motivation and power of the gospel to bring hope and transformation.
Audience:
Parishes

Why Faith Matters to the Climate presentation

Description:
Why Faith Matters to the Climate - a presentation from Green Christian to be used as required
Audience:
Parishes

Why should you care about climate change?

Description:
Youth Minstry Resource from the Diocese of Gloucester. Session plan on climate change including some science, a bible study, discussion questions and an action challenge.
Audience:
Parishes

Wild & Wonderful teaching materials

Description:
Wild & Wonderful - environmental teaching resources for children's group and schools for age 4-12 by Petra Crofton.
Audience:
Schools

Wild Lent (book)

Description:
Activity suggestions by Rachel Summers. Many people find that they experience spiritual connection more readily when outdoors, and the Bible is full of imagery drawn from the natural world. It's time to get out close to Creation and have a Wild Lent!
Audience:
Individuals

Wild Worship

Description:
A recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by Revd. Rosie Webb, Rector of St Andrew’s Clewer, inspiring with her Wild Worship activities at church and the local primary school.
Audience:
Parishes

Worship liturgies and prayers from ACEN

Description:
PDFs of liturgies and prayers from the Anglican Communion Environmental Network.
Audience:
Parishes

Worship materials from A Rocha

Description:
A Rocha's At Your Service selection of resources for church services
Audience:
Parishes

Worship resources on the environment from the Diocese of Leeds

Description:
Diocese of Leeds resources to enable you & your church to incorporate worshipping our Creator God more effectively into your worship. Includes Creation Care through the Church Year, Outdoor Worship, Teaching, Intersessions, Bible Study, & Forest Ch
Audience:
Parishes

Worship songs with an environmental theme

Description:
Worship songs, a study guide for individuals or small groups & 3 service plans from Resound Worship's Doxecology project.
Audience:
Individuals
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