Eight members of Christian Climate Action caused traffic disruption, and five were later arrested for marching to demand that the British Government halt all licences and consents for new oil, gas and coal projects. At 8:00 am this morning, the supporters marched slowly in the road near West Kensington Station, carrying placards saying “For God’s … Continue reading Christians arrested urging government to Just Stop Oil
TWO CHRISTIANS, INCLUDING CATHOLIC PRIEST AMONG, AMONG 9 ON TRIAL FOR INSULATE BRITAIN PROTEST “We need to move rapidly. What we do in the next 3-4 years, I believe, will determine the future of humanity.” ― Sir David King, ex-Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government Two Christians, including Passionist priest Fr Martin Newell (55), … Continue reading Christians in court for climate protests
For immediate release Video and photos available: attached and through link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lfom56e-1BJFBUdUJXqHz_wMWP_aeb7l Photo credit Fossil Free London Contact: christianclimateaction@gmail.com Today, Tuesday 23rd May, around thirty Christians were amongst the crowds protesting at the Shell AGM, which took place at Excel London. Members of Christian Climate Action gathered outside for a prayer vigil and held banners reading ‘No Faith In … Continue reading Shut down Shell
AGM season is upon us - and a huge well done to all those who have taken this opportunity to take a stand against climate breakdown. Business as usual means continued expansion of fossil fuels and it cannot be allowed to continue. Here is a taster of some of the AGM’s we have been at… … Continue reading Actions at AGMs
17 May 2023: Judge Silas “Silencing” Reid defeated by show of solidarity for retired social worker arrested for holding up a sign In a historic victory for solidarity and people power, Judge Silas Reid, who has sent people to prison just for uttering the words “climate change” and “fuel poverty” in his courtroom [6][7], has … Continue reading Judge Silas “Silencing” Reid defeated
15th May 2023 9:45AM Press conference: 11am, Newington Gardens with Matt Hutchings KC For immediate release Live images and video available here:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_gKCO-7Jt6OiTfYEibwIQHdKHTytkm4M?usp=sharingHigh quality stills available here:https://show.pics.io/xr-global-media-breaking-news/search?tagId=6460eb51206fd1000d1da161 An 81-year-old Anglican priest is among 24 people today who are displaying signs at Inner London Crown Court in a show of solidarity with defendants being banned from talking … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: BREAKING: 81 year-old priest, defies judge who jailed defendants for speaking about climate motivations
We will be holding a prayer vigil outside of the Shell AGM this month. You are invited to join Christian Climate Action in prayer outside the SHELL AGM When? May 23 When: We will start praying from 8am Where? ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL The AGM itself starts at … Continue reading Join us at the Shell AGM
This blog was written by Rev Mark Coleman, who is currently in Thameside prison. He was arrested for his part in a climate protest. The blog was written for Green Christian. “God is good” says my cell mate in Thameside prison. “All the time” I respond, remembering that this was how we began the children’s … Continue reading Rev Mark Coleman writes from Prison
This week, some Christians have got involved in Just Stop Oil protests in London, which have involved doing slow marches across the capital. https://youtu.be/T_Z2EQjmRQc Above, Mike explains what has caused him to take action. He describes "a deep anxiety and fear about what is happening in the world and the inaction of governments around the … Continue reading Christians involved in Just Stop Oil
What a weekend. Over 1400 Christians marched together to Parliament to demand climate justice from our leaders A whole range of different organisations, denominations and groups came together, including The Salvation Army, Young Christian Climate Network, World Vision and many, many more. We got lots of press coverage, including in The Times, The Guardian, The … Continue reading The Big One went with a bang
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