Home > Environment & social justice > Environmental action > EcoHub

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.

A short guide to the UN COP conferences 2024
Description:
A short CofE guide to the 2024 United Nations COP conferences including what you and your church can do. The UN Biodiversity Conference, COP16 is in Colombia 21 Oct - 1 Nov and the Climate Change Conference, COP29, is in Baku, Azerbaijan 11 - 22 Nov.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2024-10/short-guide-to-un-conferences-2024.pdf

Act on Poverty Lent Course
Description:
A course developed for Lent from Christian Aid and partners to help you and your church gain a deeper understanding of poverty and enable you to talk to political representatives about it
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/act-on-poverty

Advocacy case study from Bicester
Description:
An example of how St Edburg’s, Bicester is working to Make COP Count
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/make-cop-count-st-edburgs-bicester/

Advocacy case study from Witney
Description:
An example of one benefice's climate advocacy action - Witney 2020
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/climate-action-in-witney/

Advocacy examples from young people
Description:
A virtual exhibition exploring young people’s visions of the world they want for farmers and workers worldwide, and the planet.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/choose-the-world-you-want/exhibition-hall/

An introduction to the new Eco Church survey
Description:
A webinar recording introducing A Rocha UK's updated Eco Church survey, presented by Hannah Mann, Environment Programme Manager. The slides are here www.oxford.anglican.org/content/pages/documents/20241022-doc-ecohub-newecochurchsurveyslides.pdf
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://vimeo.com/1022142546/7eb70b9b6a

Angels with Trumpets (book)
Description:
Paula Clifford - Angels with Trumpets: The Church in a Time of Global Warming . Arguing that Christians must find and use their prophetic voice in order to make significant progress against climate change.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/personal-life/social-issues-and-responsibility/angels-with-trumpets/

Be the Change resources
Description:
Oxford Diocese Be The Change resources for Be Carbon Free, Be Vocal, Be Plastic Free and Be Glitter Free days for primary age children in schools or other groups
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/be-the-change.php

Biblical Lament and Political Protest (book)
Description:
Biblical Lament and Political Protest by Andrew Williams. Exploring the idea of lament in the Bible and the feeling of helplessness and anxiety often encountered by those working against climate change.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.cambridgepapers.org/biblical-lament-and-political-protest/

CAN Bill support by constituency
Description:
Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill support by constituencies in the Diocese of Oxford, information from ZeroHour UK. Encourage your MP to support the bill if they haven't yet.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/content/pages/documents/20250211-doc-ecohub-can_bill_mp_support.pdf

Christ Church Abingdon Environmental Policy
Description:
Christ Church Abingdon's Environmental Policy to embed consideration of environmental issues in church life. Shared as an example for churches to adapt.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Christ Church Abingdon Environmental Policy

Christian Aid
Description:
Christian Aid offers materials for churches that want to work for climate justice and to stand alongside communities in other countries affected by climate change and environmental issues.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns

Christian Aid school assembly materials

Description:
Christian Aid Lent and Easter resources for assemblies. Pupils will explore the importance of community, living well together, and climate action on the theme of climate justice and global citizenship.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/schools/lent-easter-schools-resources

Christian Aid's Prophetic Activist Scheme
Description:
Christian Aid's Prophetic Activist Scheme inspires, engages, and equips young adult (18-30 year old) Christians in campaigning and activism.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/propheticactivist

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
Link:
https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/christianity-and-climate-change-film-series

Citizens UK Community Organising
Description:
Community Organising began 80 years ago when community leaders in got together with the Churches and began to build broad based local democracy. Citizens UK are building a regional and national campaign for climate justice and YOU are invited!
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
Citizens UK Thames Valley

Climate Confidence in an Hour
Description:
A short course covering climate science basics, the missional aspects of climate change action, carbon footprints, and a chance to reflect on your ability to address climate change within your sphere of influence.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://vimeo.com/1051206483

Climate Emergency UK
Description:
Climate Emergency UK supports Local Authorities to declare climate emergencies & create action plans. Information on best practice & a network for organisation & groups to work together. Searchable database & map of climate emergency declarations.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.climateemergency.uk/

Climate Justice teaching series
Description:
The Revd John Swales with Alice Brencher leads a series of six in-depth studies into climate justice, explaining and exploring how we should respond as Christians. Recommended as a follow on to Tenants of the King.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://operationnoah.org/news-events/comment/new-climate-justice-teaching-series/

Climate Sunday
Description:
Climate Sunday. Resources to help you plan, register and run a Climate Sunday service, commit to further action and speak up for the environment.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.climatesunday.org/
Powered by Church Edit