Three Christians have been arrested today for taking part in slow marches in London, as part of a Just Stop Oil protest. The protest is aimed to bring attention to the International Energy Agency announcement, that we can't build new oil and gas projects, if we are to stay within safe limits of global heating. … Continue reading Christians arrested during slow march protests
When? 20th to 26th November What? During the week of 20th November, in the lead up to COP28, CCA is encouraging people to hold vigils outside their local MP’s office and ask their MP to meet them. Why? We are urging the UK government to pay the Loss and Damage funds that it owes to … Continue reading Vigils at MP Offices Ahead of COP28
Last month, the infamous "Oil and Money" conference (formally known as the Energy Intelligence Forum) was successfully brought to a temporary halt as a result of action undertaken by a collaboration of groups that included CCA, Extinction Rebellion (XR) and Fossil Fuel London (FFL). On the first day of the Forum, activists glued themselves to … Continue reading Telling Truth to Power – Oily Money Out
We are excited to be hosting a talk from Jonathan Cox from Citizens UK. You're invited to join us as Jonathan shares his wisdom on organising effective actions. WHEN AND WHERE? Join us on zoom, 11am, 11th November. We will be holding a moment's silence at the start to mark remembrance day Here’s a bit … Continue reading Jonathan Cox from Citizen UK – organising effective actions
For over a year and a half, CCA's Judith has been carrying out a lone protest vigil outside of Shell HQ in Waterloo London. Every Wednesday morning she sits outside the entrance to the building, with a sign and prays. The employees that work in the building have come to know her and the protest … Continue reading Protest of One outside Shell HQ
On the 12th October 2022, two members of Christian Climate Action, Rev Sue Parfitt and Ruth Jarman, took part in an Insulate Britain protest. The protest was outside of the Houses of Parliament and the pair refused to stop protesting when asked to by police. They were at Stratford Magistrates Court this week and were … Continue reading Christians acquitted for climate action outside Parliament
50 years ago last month my dad, the local vicar, stood in front of a bulldozer on the edge of Durham city to stop it clearing a site on Flass Vale a bit of urban wilderness. This sparked a local campaign to stop the development and included a mass picnic which hundreds attended. Flass Vale … Continue reading Actions not Words, the Sacramental Signs of Civil Disobedience
CCA are helping to create Unite to Survive South West - Sat 28th Oct in Bath XR South West are organising a family-friendly gathering in Victoria Park, Bath, with workshops, speakers, performers and activities for all. They have invited all nature, climate and social justice groups to join in. CCA Bristol and CCA members from … Continue reading South West Unite To Survive
Throughout history, pilgrimage has been an important component alongside non-violent direct action protest in creating change. And it is a practice we often draw along in Christian Climate Action. This weekend (9th and 10th September) we are holding 13 climate pilgrimages across the UK. The pilgrimage locations are Brighton, Bristol, Durham, Epsom, Glasgow, Newbury, Merseyside, … Continue reading Climate Pilgrimages
Barclays is the biggest funder of fossil fuels in Europe. If we donate to a charity that banks with Barclay’s, our money is channelled into fossil fuel expansion. When a charity chooses Barclays, this also gives Barclay’s social licence and political influence, as it is presenting itself as a bank associated with positive causes – … Continue reading Barclays letter writing evening
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