Today Mary Smail protested at Derby Cathedral in a plea to the Church of England to divest from fossil fuels. After communion, Mary knelt down at the front of the Church, wearing sackcloth in an act of repentance for the Church. At the end of the service Mary took to the lectern and explained to … Continue reading Protest at Cathedral pleads with Church of England to Divest from Fossil Fuels
Five Church of England priests were amongst 15 people from CCA who protested outside BAE Systems headquarters in London and Church House in London over both organisations’ links to the fossil fuel industry. They are calling on both organisations to “cut the ties” with fossil fuels. Rev Jonathan Herbert, Rev Helen Burnett, Rev Hilary Bond … Continue reading Church of England clergy join call to cut the ties with fossil fuels
We just want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated to Christian Climate Action. We know that these are difficult times for many financially and so deciding what our money should be used for is a big decision. Christian Climate Action has a vision of the Church being a prayerful force … Continue reading Thank you for your donation
When CCA member Drew James heard that the National Trust was banking with Barclays bank he was shocked and saddened - so much so that he started a coordinated campaign urging them to switch banks. He explains all below. Nature has been under attack from fossil fuels for decades, financed by global banks and private … Continue reading CCA Member urges National Trust to Drop Barclays
Every week, Rev Vanessa Elson and some other members of Christian Climate Action hold a vigil outside of parliament in Westminster. Some people may ask why... Vigils are often held at times of transitions or crisis, and this is indeed a time of deep crisis that we face. Vanessa is praying for a spiritual awakening … Continue reading A spiritual awakening to tackle the climate crisis
On Monday 14th November, members of the activist group Catholics for Christian Climate Action were joined by a number of Bishops as they kept vigil outside on the first day of the Bishops of England and Wales Autumn Plenary Meeting at Hinsley Hall, Headingly, Leeds. The group sat down in front of the conference venue … Continue reading Catholics highlight issue of climate finance outside Bishops Conference
Today Christians and members of the clergy across the UK took a stand against Barclays bank, by protesting outside their local high street branch. This was part of a national day of action against Barclays alongside groups such as Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil, with thousands of protestors gathering at over 100 Barclays banks … Continue reading Taking a stand against Barclays
On Saturday the 12th November, members of Christian Climate Action joined in with the Global Day of Action - taking a stand against climate breakdown, as leaders and delegates gather in Egypt for the UN climate conference COP27. There were around 40 different protests happening across the world that day, demanding action on warmer homes, … Continue reading The Global Day of Climate Action
This month Christian Climate Action was on the front of the Church Times. There was a full-page image of our protest where we held eucharist outside Downing Street. This was an important protest, taking a stand against both the climate crisis and the cost of living crisis. If you want more climate action, more press … Continue reading Your donation can help CCA thrive
Update If you aren’t able to take part in an action on the ground, here is the pack for the digital action - https://drive.google.com/file/d/19sUh1L25oqDZ2q-VZXvrGjSVQZ0YMAoy/view Barclays has a long history of funding environmental destruction and the fossil fuel projects that are worsening the climate crisis. In CCA, we are determined not to be bystanders.. So now … Continue reading Take action to highlight Barclays continuing funding of climate crisis
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