Christian Climate Action is currently working on a book. If all goes to plan, it will be published by SPCK in February under the title Time to Act: A Resource Book from the Christians in Extinction Rebellion. We're taking a similar approach to XR's book This is Not A Drill, with lots of contributions from … Continue reading The Christian Climate Action resource book
Yesterday, Angela Ditchfield, 41, from Cambridge, was acquitted of causing criminal damage for spray-painting graffiti onto the headquarters of the Cambridgeshire County Council headquarters as part of an Extinction Rebellion protest last December. The Christian Climate Action member admitted that she had used the spray-paint but plead not guilty on the grounds of having a … Continue reading Christian found ‘not guilty’ of criminal damage during Extinction Rebellion protest
As part of the October Rebellion, Christian Climate Action coordinated one of several protest sites in London – the Faith Bridge. This was planned as an occupation of Lambeth Bridge, creating a multi-faith oasis of peace, prayer and worship over the Thames, together with XR Muslims, XR Jews and XR Buddhists. Like all the protest … Continue reading The story of the faith bridge ark
Judith Russenberger reflects on XR and the early church: Recently I have been studying 1 Corinthians writing notes and questions for a local discussion group. I have been struck by the similarities between XR and the early church that was forming in Corinth. The people who joined the faith in Corinth were a mixed bunch. … Continue reading A reflection on XR and the nascent church in Corinth
Today (Tuesday 22nd), mother-of-two Angela Ditchfield stood trial for gluing herself to the entrance doors of an international coal company AGM in London. Angela is part of the activist group Christian Climate Action and took part in the action alongside Bangladeshi protesters and transnational campaigners Phulbari Solidarity. The action, which took place on Friday 28th … Continue reading Christian Activist who glued herself to entrance of coal company AGM walks free
Holly-Anna Petersen writes as a member of CCA who was not part of the Extinction Rebellion train action, reflecting on her thoughts and feelings about a divisive action: Extinction Rebellion has got a lot of coverage over the year - which has driven the issue of climate breakdown up the agenda. However, I think it’s … Continue reading Reflecting on the train action: moving forwards together
Ruth Jarman writes as a member of CCA who was part of the Extinction Rebellion train action, reflecting on her thoughts and feelings about a divisive action: This is not the first time that we have carried out actions on railways. A similar action in April seemed to contribute well to the movement. However, this … Continue reading Reflecting on the train action: listening and learning
