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.

360 Carbon Calculator

Description:
360 Carbon Calculator. This tool developed by Climate Stewards (part of the A Rocha family) calculates a footprint beyond just energy used for heating and lighting. Includes transport, food, and more. Can sync with the Energy Footprint Tool.
Audience:
Parishes

52 Climate Actions

Description:
52 lifestyle tips to reduce your climate impact with broad categories such as travel, home, waste, shopping, power, food, nature & campaigning.
Audience:
Individuals

A Rocha Lifestyle Audit

Description:
A Rocha Lifestyle Audit - a really simple guide to reflecting on how you can make your lifestyle more environmentally friendly. Carrying out such an audit is recommended in the Eco Church survey.
Audience:
Parishes

A Rocha UK Education Plans

Description:
Education plans from A Rocha UK for ages 3-14, exploring nature and caring for our planet, both indoors and outdoors. Suitable for schools, community groups and churches. Some plans have faith-based content and all are linked to the national curriculum.
Audience:
SchoolsChurches

Abingdon Carbon Cutters webinar recordings

Description:
Abingdon Carbon Cutters recorded presentations on various changes to make our houses and lifestyles produce less carbon
Audience:
Individuals

An introduction to electric vehicles

Description:
A sound recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by Hannah Mann on the practicalities of electric vehicles
Audience:
Individuals

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

Bicester Festival of Sustainable Living

Description:
Recorded presentations playlist including sections on sustainable living, money, homes, shopping, transport and food.
Audience:
Individuals

Centre for Alternative Technology webinar recordings

Description:
Webinar recordings catalogue covering various topics including energy, buildings, water and sanitation, nature and ecology, food and growing, behaviour change, climate justice, zero carbon solutions.
Audience:
Individuals

Choose the World You Want Online Festival

Description:
Fairtrade Fortnight Choose the World You Want Online Festival events on demand. Includes interviews with growers about the climate effects they are facing.
Audience:
Individuals

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

Climate Stewards carbon fast resource

Description:
Climate Stewards Carbon Fast for Lent
Audience:
Individuals

Climate Stewards Carbon Footprint Tool

Description:
Climate Stewards' carbon footprint calculator for an individual or a household. Easy to use and lets you experiment - tweak your choices and see the difference it makes.
Audience:
Individuals

Community litter picks

Description:
Collection of links to Local Authority support for community litter picks
Audience:
Parishes Schools

Consumer Detox Lent course

Description:
A challenging Lent Consumer Detox small group resource from 2012 by Mark Powley, St George’s, Leeds. Based on his book 'Consumer Detox: Less Stuff, More Life', Zondervan, 2010.
Audience:
Individuals

Count Us In

Description:
Count Us In is a community of people protecting what they love from climate change before it is too late. The Church of England is encouraging people to sign up to add to the weight of opinion about climate issues to encourage political action.
Audience:
Individuals

Covenant With Creation

Description:
St Michael and All Angels, Summertown (Oxford) have written a Covenant With Creation all in the congregation are invited to sign. Other churches might like to copy this idea.
Audience:
Parishes

Creation Care launch webinar

Description:
Creation Care Launch webinar (https://creationcare.org.uk/). Speakers: Bishop Ruth Bushyager (Bishop of Horsham), Revd Dr Dave Bookless (A Rocha), Annabelle South (St Paul’s Action on Climate and the Environment) and Helen Stephens (A Rocha UK).
Audience:
Individuals

Creation care within worship

Description:
Four Ways Your Church Can Begin to Care for God's Creation, blog post by Margot Hodson. Easy ways you can begin to incorporate care for creation into your life and your church, in both worship and lifestyle.
Audience:
Parishes

Creation Matters lifestyle tips

Description:
Creation Matters Encouraging Households to Care for God's World. A collection of information by the Diocese of Leeds
Audience:
Individuals
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