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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.

Churchyards, The Oldest Meadow and an Important Carbon Store?
Description:
In a blog shared by the John Ray Initiative, Harriet Carty of Caring for God’s Acre explores the history and rich biodiversity of our churchyards, along with their role in sequestering carbon.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Churchyards, The Oldest Meadow and an Important Carbon Store?

Community garden at St Peter's, Aylesbury case study
Description:
An example of a church with a community garden - St Peter’s, Quarrendon.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/quarrendon-garden/

Countryside Classroom wildlife spotting sheets
Description:
Resources for churchyard family activities, Churches Count on Nature etc.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/705

Coventry Diocese Churchyard Biodiversity and Heritage Project
Description:
A recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by Alison Wilkes, Project Manager of Coventry Diocese's Churchyard Biodiversity and Heritage Project.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://vimeo.com/oxforddiocese/greenshootsjune2026

Design your own Wildlife Wander
Description:
Wild Oxfordshire share ideas on how to design your own Wildlife Wander, a walk to notice nature, could be adapted into a prayer or reflective walk, or a Churches Count on Nature activity.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.wildoxfordshire.org.uk/news-blogs/how-to-create-your-own-wildlife-wander

Diocese of Oxford Environment Parish Resource Pack
Description:
Easy-to-follow advice on how to improve sustainability, reduce energy consumption and save money for your church, no matter your tradition or location in the Diocese of Oxford.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Resource Pack

Eco Charter (schools' sustainability)
Description:
A specially designed and flexible programme for schools, that is linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, and allows schools to show progression in becoming sustainable
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://www.pect.org.uk/projects/eco-charter/

Eco Church award for a Theological Education Institute case study
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/

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
Link:
https://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk/

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
Link:
Eco Church evidence template

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

Eco Church Land section resources
Description:
A Rocha UK resources to assist with the Land section of the Eco Church survey
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk/resources/land/

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
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/environment-and-climate-change/eco-church

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
Link:
Eco Church survey spreadsheet

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
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcc_HT5Teqjo5uiMJIFAj0vpIUFFaYznT

Faith and Nature Hub WWF
Description:
A learning platform curated by WWF to share the collaborative work of conservationists and faith communities around the world. Guidance, resources, inspiration and connection, to facilitate faith and conservation collaborations.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.faithnaturehub.org

Land and Nature Webinar Series from the Church of England
Description:
YouTube playlist of Church of England Environment Programme Land and Nature webinar series recordings.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcc_HT5TeqjpwXmnMDjMyC1-dbeZPCJOK

National Church of England Environment Programme
Description:
Home page linking to many resources on worship, buildings, net zero carbon, biodiversity, case studies, practical pathway, fundraising, climate resilience, Eco Church, Creationtide etc.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/church-england-environment-programme

Natural Climate Solutions
Description:
#NatureNow, protect, restore, fund. A short film on natural climate solutions to share with power holders featuring Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://youtu.be/P0B6AxeVNY8

NBN churchyard species records
Description:
A guide to viewing species records for your churchyard on the National Biodiversity Network (NBN) created by Dr Mark Ritchie of All Saints Faringdon
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/content/pages/documents/20250115-doc-environment-nbnchurchyardrecords.pdf
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