JOIN THE VIGIL OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT: Members of CCA are taking part in a multi-faith vigil outside the Houses of Parliament each Friday from 11 - 3pm, when Parliament is sitting in October and November. We are part of XR’s weekday presence and protest outside of Parliament, keeping up the pressure as we move towards COP26 … Continue reading Weekly vigil outside parliament for the CEE Bill
We are we really proud of the part Christian Climate Action has played in the fight against the climate crisis. Since we began as a group of less than 10 people around 6 years ago, the interest and impact of our little group has boomed. It has been overwhelming seeing the passion of Christians around … Continue reading We Need Your Support
As much as Boris Johnson tries to dismiss Extinction Rebellion protestors and uncooperative crusties. it is becoming ever clear that standing up for the future of people and planet is the right thing to do. This September Rebellion, we were joined on the ground by a whole host of clergy, who each shared why they … Continue reading Bishops & Clergy explain why they are involved in the rebellion – Why aren’t you?
Christian Climate Action is a group of people coming together in order to take non-violent direct action against the climate emergency. We each endeavour to prayerfully discern what action we feel called to take in each moment. Being part of Christian Climate Action is not about always agreeing with each other, but deciding to disagree … Continue reading Rebelling in covid-times
The next 6 months are critical if we are to stand any chance of tackling this climate crisis. It is imperative that Christians take a stand. Below is a letter which you can send to your local Church on behalf of Christians Climate Action... 'Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The world is now facing … Continue reading Letter to your local Church
On the 7th July, Christian Climate Action, alongside HeartEdge and Young Christian Climate Network hosted an event called Climate and Colour. The event reflected on white privilege, a history of institutionalised racism in the church and the racial lens through which we view climate change, feel grief and plan action. It invited people to journey … Continue reading Climate and Colour event recording
Monthly Vigil at Horse Hill Shale Oil Extraction Site Horse Hill is a site approximately 3 miles away from my house where shale oil extraction by acidification is taking place, yet the majority of people in this part of leafy Surrey either don’t know or don’t care that this is happening on their doorsteps. Along … Continue reading Faith at the Gate
Yesterday Donald Trump co-opted the Bible and a Christian church in what was a clear attempt to portray himself as the upholder of Christian values in his dealings with the protests for racial justice that have followed the killing of George Floyd . We wish to affirm that the teachings of Jesus Christ are rooted … Continue reading #BlackLivesMatter
Sacrifice is a strong Christian principle. All the way back to our saviour Jesus Christ, there has been a long history of Christians being arrested for standing up for justice. Below we are starting to put together a Rebel Rogue Gallery. Each one of these Christians was arrested at an Extinction Rebellion protest, pushing to … Continue reading Rebel Rogue Gallery
We may be in lockdown but we can still take action and we can do it together, albeit from a distance. CCA members have been taking part in #NoGoingBackSundays in order to let our government know that we cannot go back to business as usual - a better world is possible. We would love for … Continue reading #NoGoingBackSundays – Take Action!
