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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.

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
Link:
https://360carbon.org/
Description:
39 Ways to Save the Planet (2021) BBC Radio 4, in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society, presents 39 ideas to relieve the stress that climate change is exerting on the planet. Each idea runs for about 15 minutes.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000qwt3
Description:
A Christian Guide to Environmental Issues by Martin and Margot Hodson. Eight key current environmental issues, offering a biblical lens through which Christians can understand the problems and their role in solving them.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.brfonline.org.uk/collections/ministry/products/a-christian-guide-to-environmental-issues
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
Link:
https://arocha.org.uk/education-plans/
Description:
The YouTube Channel of A Rocha UK, with talks, films and Eco Chuch information
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQM1rfOoPThgV3dQbVGoSw/videos
Description:
Abingdon Carbon Cutters recorded presentations on various changes to make our houses and lifestyles produce less carbon
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLCR7PvRniTiWKOhPPnO-xw/videos
Description:
An Inconvenient Truth (2006) Al Gore’s early documentary film introducing climate change concerns for the global population and planet earth. This is the link to the trailer.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnjx6KETmi4
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/
Description:
BBC Climate Change - The Facts, a documentary by Sir David Attenborough. Looks at the science of climate change and potential solutions to this global threat.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00049b1
Description:
Richard Bauckman - Bible and Ecology: Rediscovering the Community of Creation. Exploring the relationship between humans and the rest of the environment as set out by the Bible.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://greenchristian.org.uk/bible-and-ecology-rediscovering-the-community-of-creation-review/
Description:
Bishop Steven has made several blog posts and speeches to the House of Lords on a range of environmental issues.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://blogs.oxford.anglican.org/tag/climate-change/
Description:
Carbon Brief is a UK-based website covering the latest developments in climate science, climate policy and energy policy. They provide media highlights and daily briefing emails.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.carbonbrief.org/
Description:
The impacts of climate change at 1 .5oC, 2oC and beyond explained in an interactive way
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://interactive.carbonbrief.org/impacts-climate-change-one-point-five-degrees-two-degrees
Description:
Four short films from the Rt Revd Olivia Graham, the Bishop of Reading about the environment and our relationship to the created world. Each film introduces an idea related to our faith with questions to ponder. For individual or home group studies.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLCZA51diSEsVYhseKjbGHzq-yqeQZAqMy
Description:
Changing the Climate: Applying the Bible in a climate emergency by Debbie, David & Jamie Hawker. Bible passages relevant to playing our part in limiting the negative effects of climate change. Practical Bible-based material to use in families & churches.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
www.brfonline.org.uk/collections/caring-for-creation/products/changing-the-climate-applying-the-bible-in-a-climate-emergency
Description:
Cherishing the Earth by Martin and Margot Hodson. Arguing that Christians have a specific value to add to the discourse surrounding, so often anxiety-inducing, environmental issues - the message of hope.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://http://www.hodsons.org/cherishingtheearth/
Description:
Christian Rural and Environmental Studies (CRES). Two-year part time certificate, an opportunity to learn about rural & environmental issues from a Christian standpoint. No entry-requirements. Diploma course also available, usually after the Certificate.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://cres.org.uk/cres-certificate/
Description:
Church of England General Synod Motion press release on the motion that established the 2030 Net Zero target - includes background discussion.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/news-and-media/news-and-statements/general-synod-sets-2030-net-zero-carbon-target
Description:
Church Times Green Church Showcase Live recording from Nov 2021 case studies of church & school environmental action
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UDpZ-u7Iwg
Description:
Climate Action Tracker's Climate Target Update Tracker. Records annual nationally determined contributions (NDCs) made in response to the 2015 Paris Agreement which are needed to keep global warming to 1.5oC
Audience:
Link:
https://climateactiontracker.org/climate-target-update-tracker-2022/
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