Stewardship of Creation is a deeply Biblical principle that calls Christians to care for the Earth as a sacred trust from God.
In Genesis 2:15, God places humanity in the garden “to work it and take care of it,” establishing Christians' role not as owners, but as stewards of creation. This responsibility is echoed throughout Scripture, reminding Christians that “The Earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1). Christians are invited to reflect God’s love and justice in how we treat the natural world — protecting biodiversity, reducing waste, and living sustainably as an act of worship and discipleship.
Banner image: Prayers for the environment. Birch C of E Primary School.
In schools, this stewardship becomes a powerful way to connect faith with action. By engaging pupils in environmental care — from installing swift boxes to joining initiatives like Eco-Schools or Let’s Go Zero — we nurture a theology of hope and responsibility.
Stewardship of Creation encourages children to see the world as a gift to be cherished, not exploited, and helps embed values of compassion, justice, and reverence across the curriculum.
This page offers resources, inspiration, and practical ideas to support schools in living out their Christian vision through climate action and care for our common home.
Image: Recycled Cross. Tolleshunt D'Arcy St. Nicholas' C of E Primary Academy.
Below are a selection of helpful resources for you to use.
17th December 2025
The climate and nature emergency affects us all, but local action can make a real difference. We fund community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live.
We fund projects that meet one of the following priorities:
You can use the funding to:
To apply, you'll need to answer a few questions and you'll get a response in around 16 weeks. Follow the link to apply:
20th November 2025
Let's Go Zero is the campaign for all schools, colleges and nurseries to be zero carbon by 2030. They bring support, guidance and opportunities to thousands of schools - representing more than two million young people.
Join the free online workshop where you will gain a deeper understanding of the key pillars of an effective Climate Action Plan and begin developing a version tailored to your school's unique context.
By the end of this workshop, you will have a first draft of your Climate Action Plan tailored to your school and be equipped with the tools and knowledge to start taking meaningful climate action in your school.
14th November 2025
Join colleagues from across Essex for a practical day of learning focused on biodiversity, sustainability, and climate action.
By the end of the day, you will have developed a working draft for your school’s required Climate Action Plan, supporting the DfE’s sustainability strategy.
You’ll also leave with resources and support to help turn it into a reality.
www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com/education/opportunities-to-learn/CPD
Church schools demonstrate social justice and responsibility by rooting their culture in a theologically grounded Christian vision.
The Collective Worship in our schools should strive to be the ‘heartbeat’ of a school, beating away beneath everything that goes on in school.
These eleven weekly suggestions for class based Collective Worship explore the Lord’s Prayer.
See our The Lord’s Prayer - class based Collective Worship page
