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.

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

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

Eco Church Group Chair role description

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

Eco Church resources for kids

Description:
A Rocha UK resources for activities children age 4-7
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church resources for young people

Description:
A Rocha UK resources for activities with young people age 11-14
Audience:
Parishes

Eco Church speakers resources

Description:
Speaking resources to promote Eco Church
Audience:
Parishes

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

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

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

Eco Church Worship and Teaching section resources

Description:
A Rocha UK resources to assist with the Worship and Teaching section of the Eco Church survey
Audience:
Parishes

Environmentally-focused sermons from A Rocha

Description:
A Rocha's collection of sermons on a variety of environmental topics, such as waste, biodiversity, clean air, clean water.
Audience:
Parishes

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

Faith Action for Nature service materials

Description:
Faith Action for Nature. Free, downloadable guides containing seasonal ideas for worship, focusing on connecting to nature and the centrality of environmental stewardship to Christian mission.
Audience:
Parishes

Forest Church - outdoor worship

Description:
Forest Church. A Christian group exploring worship outside. (Also have a Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/forestchurch/)
Audience:
Parishes

God and the Big Bang science and faith days

Description:
God and the Big Bang runs interactive workshop days for students from years 5-13 providing the opportunity to discover, discuss and debate the compatibility of science and faith. Applicable to schools or church youth groups.
Audience:
Schools

Green Reflections (book)

Description:
Green Reflections: Biblical inspiration for sustainable living by Martin and Margot Hodson. Biblical reflections on the environment and our relationship with it.
Audience:
Individuals

Greening the Lectionary

Description:
Theological response to the ecological crisis, featuring prayers, liturgy and other useful resources. Greening the Lectionary
Audience:
Parishes

Harvest Festival

Description:
A liturgy and order of service for an environmentally focused Harvest Festival.
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Parishes

Heal Our Land worship set

Description:
Live acoustic worship set "Heal Our Land" recorded by Phil Smith. A chance to worship God for the beauty of His creation, reflect and repent for our poor stewardship and ask God to intervene with His power and wisdom.
Audience:
Individuals

Hope for the Planet environmental theological talks

Description:
Series of 6 talks entitled Hope for the Planet - A Christian response to climate change. Dave Bookless A Rocha, Martin Hodson JRI, Alisa Sanvicens Tearfund & Andy Frost SJI. Small group?
Audience:
Parishes
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