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
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
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
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 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
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?
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
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
On the 7th July, Christian Climate Action, alongside HeartEdge and Young Christian Climate Network hosted an event called Climate and Colour. The event reflected on white privilege, a history of institutionalised racism in the church and the racial lens through which we view climate change, feel grief and plan action. It invited people to journey … Continue reading Climate and Colour event recording
Monthly Vigil at Horse Hill Shale Oil Extraction Site Horse Hill is a site approximately 3 miles away from my house where shale oil extraction by acidification is taking place, yet the majority of people in this part of leafy Surrey either don’t know or don’t care that this is happening on their doorsteps. Along … Continue reading Faith at the Gate
Christian Climate Action 