On the 15th December, retired vicar Rev Sue Parfitt, 79, Anglican mother of three Ruth Jarman, 58, and Dr Ben Buse, a Christian university lecturer from Bristol, were in High Court, facing a two month prison sentence for their part in Insulate Britain protests. Both Rev Sue and Ruth received a sentence of suspended imprisonment, … Continue reading Statement of solidarity with those facing prison for defending creation
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The Victorian Society blocking eco-churches
In November of this year, a piece in Christianity Today outlined a story of a vicar in north London who has had his application for solar panels on the roof of his Church blocked by the Victorian Society. There has been shock and frustration about this from the congregation and the wider public, leading to … Continue reading The Victorian Society blocking eco-churches
Three Christians face up to two years in prison
Three members of Christian Climate Action are in court for taking part in climate protests. This includes a retired vicar Rev Sue Parfitt, who is 79 years old. Their cases are being heard by a judge, and if found guilty, they face up to two years in prison. Holly Petersen from London says 'they are … Continue reading Three Christians face up to two years in prison
Jury acquits Christians who carried out Canary Wharf train protest
In April 2019, five Christians and Dr Diana Warner stopped a Docklands Light Railway train at Canary Wharf in protest of the financial district funding of the climate emergency. Today the six were acquitted after convincing a jury their behaviour was a lawful response to imminent climate breakdown and ecological collapse. The six – 85 … Continue reading Jury acquits Christians who carried out Canary Wharf train protest
Imprisoned CCA member Ben on hunger strike
Dr Ben Buse is a CCA member who was recently sentenced to four months in prison for his role in climate change protests. Now in prison, Ben has been on indefinite hunger strike and has currently been refusing food for sixteen days at HMP Thameside. Ben is asking the government to take the first meaningful … Continue reading Imprisoned CCA member Ben on hunger strike
Weekly vigil outside parliament for the CEE Bill
JOIN THE VIGIL OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT: Members of CCA are taking part in a multi-faith vigil outside the Houses of Parliament each Friday from 11 - 3pm, when Parliament is sitting in October and November. We are part of XR’s weekday presence and protest outside of Parliament, keeping up the pressure as we move towards COP26 … Continue reading Weekly vigil outside parliament for the CEE Bill
We Need Your Support
We are we really proud of the part Christian Climate Action has played in the fight against the climate crisis. Since we began as a group of less than 10 people around 6 years ago, the interest and impact of our little group has boomed. It has been overwhelming seeing the passion of Christians around … Continue reading We Need Your Support
Bishops & Clergy explain why they are involved in the rebellion – Why aren’t you?
As much as Boris Johnson tries to dismiss Extinction Rebellion protestors and uncooperative crusties. it is becoming ever clear that standing up for the future of people and planet is the right thing to do. This September Rebellion, we were joined on the ground by a whole host of clergy, who each shared why they … Continue reading Bishops & Clergy explain why they are involved in the rebellion – Why aren’t you?
Rebelling in covid-times
Christian Climate Action is a group of people coming together in order to take non-violent direct action against the climate emergency. We each endeavour to prayerfully discern what action we feel called to take in each moment. Being part of Christian Climate Action is not about always agreeing with each other, but deciding to disagree … Continue reading Rebelling in covid-times
Letter to your local Church
The next 6 months are critical if we are to stand any chance of tackling this climate crisis. It is imperative that Christians take a stand. Below is a letter which you can send to your local Church on behalf of Christians Climate Action... 'Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The world is now facing … Continue reading Letter to your local Church
