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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:
Invite speakers from A Rocha UK to your church
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://arocha.org.uk/speaker-programme/
Description:
A selection of Climate Sunday (climatesunday.org) services to inspire.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOBSfV8aM9ZMUwH3gu20gkCDtbw0a17Pw
Description:
Order of service from an all night vigil for COP26 from St James' Piccadilly
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
All Night Vigil for COP26
Description:
A booklet from the Diocese of Bath and Wells of four Bible-based activity and worship outlines to use outside with children and young people or family groups - one for each season of the year.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Exploring Outdoors
Description:
Caring for Creation: A resource pack for Christian Youth. Five Marks of Mission. Mission five: Treasure - To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. Activities for worship, bible study, prayer & action.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.tearfund.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Climate-Packs.pdf
Description:
Caring for Creation York Course 5 sessions on the environment, climate change, the anthropocene, facing crisis, and faith, hope and love. Suitable for small group or indivudual study.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://spckpublishing.co.uk/caring-for-creation
Description:
A Year 5 and 6 led primary school collective worship film on G7, the climate and the environment from St Uni CofE Academy, Truro Diocese to spark ideas for your school.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://youtu.be/ajunDhPQvX0
Description:
Christian Aid Lent and Easter resources for assemblies. Pupils will explore the importance of community, living well together, and climate action on the theme of climate justice and global citizenship.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/schools/lent-easter-schools-resources
Description:
Christianity and climate change - a nine-part film series from Tearfund featuring Katharine Hayhoe, the internationally renowned Christian climate scientist. Suitable for small groups
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/christianity-and-climate-change-film-series
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/
Description:
Climate crisis preaching resources assembled in Sept '21 by Rev. Dr. Jim Antal & Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, USA
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://revivingcreation.org/climate-crisis-preaching-selected-resources
Description:
Richard Bauckman - Community of Creation. A sermon exploring our place in creation and draws on various scriptural passages, such as Genesis, Hosea, the Psalter, and writings of St Paul.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
http://therhino.org.uk/other/bauckhamwp/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Community-of-creation.pdf
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
Link:
https://www.jri.org.uk/blog/4-ways-your-church-can-begin-to-care-for-gods-creation/
Description:
Creation Matters: small group notes. Seven-session study guide for small group Bible studies and reflection on caring for God's creation.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.stpaulsdorking.org.uk/Publisher/File.aspx?ID=236621
Description:
Worship resources for the four weeks of Creation Time, providing inspiration for environmentally-focused services and can be useful for individual contemplation from Eco Congregation Scotland.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.ecocongregationscotland.org/creation-time/
Description:
Creationtide or the Season of Creation is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1st September to 4th October, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life. CofE resources to help your church or Christian community mark it.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/environment-and-climate-change/creationtide/creationtide-resources
Description:
The Church of England's Liturgical Resources for Creation and the Environment. Including songs, scripture, and prayers as part of their Season of Creation (Creationtide).
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/time-creation
Description:
Psalm 96 Dwelling in the Word eco-reflection by Bishop Olivia. Let the heavens be glad and let the Earth rejoice. When we look at the world around us, we see the incredible beauty and diversity of God’s creation.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
Dwelling in the Word Psalm 96
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/
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/
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