Melanie Nazareth talks us through a busy, sunny weekend at the G7 in Cornwall. On Saturday, a few members of Christian Climate Action (CCA) were in Carbis Bay to watch the motorcade of world leaders pass by. Revd Sue Parfitt wore a sign saying: 'praying, grieving, acting for God's beautiful creation’. The majority of us … Continue reading G7: We Need Deeds not Words
Melanie arrived in Polmanter on Thursday along with several other CCA members, and joined our pilgrims for the final leg of their journey to St Unys at Lelant. Here's her account of the final day, Friday. The Polmanter contingent met the pilgrims at St Phillack and walked with them to St Uny’s at Lelant where … Continue reading G7 Pigrimage Ends with Service
Our pilgrims are continuing their walk from Newquay to Carbis Bay ahead of the G7 meeting this weekend. When asked how they felt on day three, their answers included: 'encouraged', 'determined', 'hopeful', 'blessed', 'inspired', 'focused' and 'thankful'. Meanwhile, six Christians arrived in Polmanter yesterday: 'We shared food and then had a moving compline in the … Continue reading Softening the Hearts of the G7 Leaders
Made it up the hill from Sidmouth - those who know it, would probably say Peak Hill is not ideally tackled after 75 already-gruelling miles... Fast forward through yesterday - 115 miles from Exmouth to Truro. Steep ascents coming out of Exeter - never good when the satnav says 'continue on six mile hill ' … Continue reading Solo Cycle for the Climate Crisis – Day 4
Paul Kunert is cycling from London to Carbis Bay ahead of the G7 summit. On the way he’s providing updates on his pilgrimage on two wheels. 85 miles yesterday, mostly followed national cycle route 4 along the Avon / Kennet canal, steep hills on the final leg into Frome. But all good, slightly saddle sore. Part … Continue reading Solo Cycle for the Climate Crisis – Day 3
Paul Kunert is cycling from London to Carbis Bay ahead of the G7 summit. On the way he's providing updates on his pilgrimage on two wheels. Left London yesterday on National Cycle Route 4, through Richmond Park, along the Thames and through an almost deserted Windsor Great Park before dropping down to Wokingham. Approx 55 miles. Legs … Continue reading Solo cycle for the climate crisis – Day 2
A group of Christians have begun a four-day walking pilgrimage from Newquay to Carbis Bay today, ahead of the G7 summit taking place this weekend. They aim to draw attention to the vital need for more urgent action from the developed nations on climate change to protect creation. The walkers welcome anyone of any faith … Continue reading Christian Climate Pilgrimage from Newquay Begins Ahead of G7 Summit
Paul Kunert left South East London on his bicycle yesterday, headed for Carbis Bay, Cornwall ahead of the G7 summit. When he's not riding, he's writing short blogs for Christian Climate Action about his pilgrimage on two wheels. I'm joining Christian Climate Action in calling on the G7 Governments to Act Now on climate change. As a … Continue reading Solo cycle for the climate crisis
Jeremy Williams, editor of Christian Climate Action’s resource book, Time to Act, is publishing a new book, Climate Change is Racist. Here he reflects on race, privilege and climate justice. The Old Testament prophet Habakkuk lived in a world facing disaster at the hands of unjust power. “Wealth is treacherous, and the arrogant are never … Continue reading Gathering up many nations – race, privilege and climate justice
Two members of the clergy glued themselves to furniture in the reception of Church House in London on Wednesday in protest at the Church of England continuing to invest in Exxon Mobil despite their extraction of fossil fuels. Rev Sue Parffit, 79, from Bristol was subsequently arrested but Rev Tim Hewes, a retired vicar from … Continue reading Clergy glue themselves to Church House furniture to tell the Church of England to ‘Exit Exxon’
