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.

Sustainable lifestyle advice from the Church of England

Description:
Church of England's sustainable lifestyle advice including: How to start (carbon footprint calculators), The food you eat, Plastic, Transport, Waste & Recycling, Energy.
Audience:
Individuals

Take the Jump

Description:
Six lifestyle shifts to protect our earth and live with joy. Where to start to take effective action.
Audience:
Individuals

The Big Green Money Show Podcast

Description:
BBC Radio 5 The Big Green Money Show Podcast. Informative episodes such as "How to Recycle: With Biffa CEO", "For Peat's Sake", "Packaging and Palm Oil" & "Is it OK to offset my carbon?"
Audience:
Individuals

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

The Climate Emergency Toolkit

Description:
??The Climate Emergency Toolkit guides your church or Christian organisation step by step through simple but powerful actions that have an impact far beyond your own walls or community.
Audience:
Parishes

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

The Recycled Candle Company

Description:
An option to recycle candles from church or home, plus tea light cases. Also sells recycled candles.
Audience:
Parishes

The Sustainable Floristry Network

Description:
The Sustainable Floristry Network, advice on avoiding the problems of air freighted flowers, plastic floral foam and exessive packaging. Helpful for church flower arrangers.
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There is no Planet B (book)

Description:
There is no Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years by Mike Berners-Lee 2019 - Takes big issues, presents the scientific/economic/social questions and suggests radical and inspiring ideas for what we can actually do to help humanity thrive.
Audience:
Individuals

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

Trash Nothing

Description:
Website to aid passing on or finding second hand items, to reduce waste and the demand for new products
Audience:
Individuals

Walk the Talk Toolkit

Description:
Walk the Talk Toolkit to Accompany the "Roadmap for Congregations, Communities and Churches for an Economy of Life and Ecological Justice" 2021 Ed. Athena Peralta. International resources & case studies, aiming for a more just, sustainable & caring world.
Audience:
Parishes

Which? Magazine sustainable choices guide

Description:
Which? Magazine 'Making Sustainable Choices' guide with many tips to reduce your carbon footprint, including purchasing options, repairing, reducing waste, recycling & food.
Audience:
Individuals

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 Christian

Description:
Wild Christian - an online community of Christians appreciating and caring for God’s creation (part of the A Rocha family). Full of helpful tips for a more sustainable lifestyle.
Audience:
Individuals

World Environment Day Resources

Description:
World Environment Day Resources including the 2022 Practucal Guide including eco tips for governments, councils, businesses and sustainable choices for individuals based on the www.anatomyofaction.org
Audience:
Individuals

WWF carbon footprint calculator

Description:
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) an easy to use carbon footprint calculator for individuals. Follows up with suggestions to reduce emissions in each category.
Audience:
Individuals
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