We're aware that nonviolent direct action from a Christian perspective might be quite niche or new to some. So we have put together below some suggested reading so that we can all get a bit wiser on understanding the theory and theology that underpins what we do. We have purposely kept this reading list short … Continue reading Suggested reading
Where and when: Saturday 23rd April PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF MEETING POINT Meet Lyric Square, Hammersmith, London at 12.30pm, at 1pm march to Shepherd's Bush Green for the main event: maps.app.goo.gl/4sYGcKX8Ha6nJQyq6 What: XR Unify is a BIPOC led group who are taking action to put a stop to the fossil fuel industry. Join them on … Continue reading Climate Justice : our Rebellion continues this weekend
Why have I committed to Just Stop Oil ? Why would you not support the demand that the UK government immediately halts all future licensing and consents for the exploration, development and production of fossil fuels in the UK ? It’s slapping us in the face: oil is killing people now, fuelling war and genocide. … Continue reading Revd Mark Coleman writes on why he has committed to Just Stop Oil
Join us: Meeting point: Hyde Park, London, 12noon, 9th April 2022 Come from 10am to help us set up Millions of young people have woken up to the environmental crisis and are looking for a framework in which to make sense of what is happening. At Christian Climate Action we believe that the Church has … Continue reading 9th April
CCA vigil at Parliament Square As our planet faces floods, fire and food shortages, the UK government is continuing to subsidise and protect a major cause of the climate crisis - the fossil fuel industry. CCA MEMBERS ARE GETTING INVOLVED IN BEYOND FOSSIL FUELS TOGETHER CCA is supporting an initiative set up by 'Beyond Fossil … Continue reading Beyond Fossil Fuels Together vigil and fast
In March 2021, Ruth Jarman was arrested for photographing and live-streaming in court. Ruth is an anglican, an administrator and mother of three from Hampshire. When arrested she was live-streaming Rev Sue Parfitt, who had glued herself to the dock inside court as a protest that environmental defenders were being arrested. On 7th Feb 2022, … Continue reading Ruth’s moving court mitigation statement
Wednesday vigil outside Parliament VIGIL OUTSIDE YOUR LOCAL BARCLAYS ON 12th FEB On 12th February we are asking people to hold vigil for an hour outside their local branch of Barclays bank to mark Racial Justice Sunday, which is on 13th February. Why? Funding ongoing fossil fuel extraction is manifestly unjust and racist. The emissions … Continue reading JOIN OUR UPCOMING VIGILS
On the 17th October 2019, two people, James Mee and Mark Ovland, climbed on top of a DLR train at Canning Town, which was headed for Canary Wharf as a way of protesting the financing of fossil fuels by the financial district. This action took place under the banner of Extinction Rebellion. The two men … Continue reading Statement of solidarity with James and Mark
On the 17th Jan 2022 the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill was voted on in the House of Lords and many of the most vile additions from this government were voted out. As we take some time for celebration, we would like to appreciate this powerful and prophetic letter from the Bishop of Coventry … Continue reading Bishop of Coventry’s letter on the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Bill
*TRIGGER WARNING - THIS PAGE CONTAINS IMAGES SOME MAY FIND DISTRESSING* Tim Hewes was on trial last Friday in the City of London Magistrates' Court for criminal damage. Tim glued himself to The News Building, base of the Murdoch press in London, in October last year, obstructing the entrance to the building in protest against … Continue reading Vicar who sewed his mouth shut gives statement in court
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