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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.

Climate Feelings
Description:
An all-age resource from Christian Aid to promote emotional understanding and resilience in the face of climate change.
Audience:
SchoolsChurches
Link:
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/schools/climate-feelings

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://archive.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/

COP28 guide
Description:
A guide to COP28, how the Church is involved, what we want to happen and how we can get involved as individuals.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
COP28 guide PDF

Creative for Climate Justice
Description:
A Christian Aid campaign inviting young people to use their amazing creativity and send a loud and clear climate justice message to MPs and Government Ministers.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/schools/creative-climate

Diocesan Link Summit 2025
Description:
Slides shown to Greenshoots Network as an update after the Kimberley & Kuruman with Oxford Link Summit 2025 Being Human
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/content/pages/documents/20251117-doc-ecohub_greenshootskksummitslides.pdf

DofE sustainability suggestions for schools
Description:
Collection of top tips from the Department of Education suggesting practical ways for schools to become more sustainable, whilst at the same time saving money.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/top-tips-for-sustainability-in-schools

Eco Charter (schools' sustainability)
Description:
A specially designed and flexible programme for schools, that is linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, and allows schools to show progression in becoming sustainable
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.pect.org.uk/projects/eco-charter/

Eco Church award for a Theological Education Institute case study
Description:
An example of a college working towards Eco College status - Rippon College, Cuddesdon
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/theological-college-works-towards-eco-college-status/

Eco Church Award Scheme
Description:
A Rocha's Eco Church Award scheme helps churches recognised achievements and identify further actions in the five areas of: Worship and teaching; Buildings; Land; Community and global engagement; and Lifestyle.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk/

Eco Church Community and Global resources
Description:
A Rocha UK resources to assist with the Community and Global section of the Eco Church survey
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk/resources/community-and-global/

Eco Church evidence template
Description:
Eco Church survey questions as a spreadsheet allows users to plan actions by grouping the questions into done, could do, or can’t do now. Shared by St Marys, Burghfield
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Eco Church evidence template

Eco Church Group Chair role description
Description:
Example role description for Parish Eco Church Group Chair from Alton
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Eco Church Group Chair role description

Eco Church support from the CofE
Description:
The Church of England Environment Team have a page of resources on Eco Church with webinars to help churches get started and to move on through the scheme.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/environment-and-climate-change/eco-church

Eco Church survey spreadsheet
Description:
Eco Church survey questions as a spreadsheet allows users to record and plan actions. Shared by Christ Church Abingdon.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Eco Church survey spreadsheet

Eco Church Webinar Series from the Church of England
Description:
YouTube playlist of really helpful Church of England Environment Programme webinar recordings on Eco Church, for beginners and those progressing
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcc_HT5Teqjo5uiMJIFAj0vpIUFFaYznT

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/

Exploring Christian Aid at school
Description:
A lesson plan and corresponding film providing information on how charities work, exploring themes of hope and climate justice
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/schools/exploring-christian-aid-school

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

Friends of the Earth
Description:
Friends of the Earth provide many ideas for practical action and advocacy. They campain in the areas of Climate, Nature, System change and Consumption.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://friendsoftheearth.uk/
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