On Thursday 15th June, Christian Climate Action joined with XR Bristol, the Bristol Climate Choir, Bristol Cathedral, and artist Luke Jerram, to stage a launch ceremony for Luke’s latest artwork entitled “Oil Fountain” currently on display in the Cathedral. The installation highlights contemporary society’s reliance on oil and the need to move away from this … Continue reading Oil Fountain at Bristol Cathedral
As we push to tackle the climate crisis, there's a value in persistence, even if the road ahead looks bleak. Today we celebrate a great example of this as Loughborough Climate Vigil hits its two year anniversary. Loughborough climate vigil meets every Friday morning from 8:15 to 9:30 in front of the MP's office. The … Continue reading 2 years of the Loughborough climate vigil
Are you considering arrestable actions?Would you appreciate the opportunity to discern the call to do this with others? This autumn, CCA is running a Sacrament of Civil Disobedience (SofCD) book club for those who are considering taking arrestable or imprisonable action. Sacrament of Civil Disobedience was originally published in 1994. It’s author, Rev. John Dear, … Continue reading Sacrament of Civil Disobedience Book Club
“For you created my inmost being,you knit me together in my mother’s womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made”. Psalm 139:13–14 God created us just the way we are with a great love. We aren’t a mistake. We are fearfully and wonderfully made by a loving God. You might find that truth … Continue reading Re-discovering Your Best Self
We are taking action in York this weekend: Saturday 8th July 2023, 9:30am, University of York, Central Hall Sunday 9th July 2023, 10:30am, York Minster Sunday 9th July, 2pm, University of York, Central Hall We would love for you to join us. More details below... Where can I find Central Hall in York University? Saturday … Continue reading Join us at Church of England Synod in York
Today, members of CCA Scotland held a vigil outside of Scottish Episcopal Church Synod in Edinburgh, as they voted on whether to adopt a Net Zero Plan. We were there to support the motion and to pray for the clergy and laity of the Synod and engaged with most Synod members over the day’s proceedings. … Continue reading The Scottish Episcopal Church votes to go net zero
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
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