Christians Interrupt Chichester Cathedral BBC Broadcast Service In Protest of Fossil Fuel Investments

November 29, 2023March 17, 2024

Christians Interrupt Chichester Cathedral BBC Broadcast Service In Protest of Fossil Fuel Investments For immediate release Photos available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oZVPQgpTgIJI2eQ61PrK9dPl9iA27jZe?usp=sharing Spokes people available on request: christianclimateaction@gmail.com Today, 29th November, a dozen Christians, including members of the clergy, interrupted the 4pm Evensong service at Chichester Cathedral, which was being broadcast live on BBC radio 3. The Christians, who are … Continue reading Christians Interrupt Chichester Cathedral BBC Broadcast Service In Protest of Fossil Fuel Investments

Vigil at Chichester Synod – Praying for Divestment

September 3, 2023March 17, 2024

When? Saturday 18th November, meeting at 9:20am Where? Eastbourne, St Johns (Meads) Church, St Johns Road, Eastbourne, BN21 7ND The 18th November is Chichester Diocese Synod, where they will be debating fossil fuel divestment. They are one of the few CofE diocese still investing in fossil fuels - with the vast majority of CofE diocese … Continue reading Vigil at Chichester Synod – Praying for Divestment

Urging Synod to Speak Out

July 9, 2023March 17, 2024

This weekend members of Christian Climate Action have been at Church of England Synod. There were three key reasons why we were there: Celebrating the recent announcement from the C of E that they are divesting from fossil fuel companies. Urging them to make the most of the shackles being off, and to speak out … Continue reading Urging Synod to Speak Out

Church of England divests from fossil fuels

June 23, 2023March 17, 2024

An important announcement was made yesterday, that the Church of England Pensions Board and Church Commissioners are divesting from fossil fuel companies. This comes off the back of years of campaigning by Christian Climate Action and other campaigning groups, such as charity Operation Noah. Earlier this year Christian Climate Action held a series of prayerful … Continue reading Church of England divests from fossil fuels

Oil Fountain at Bristol Cathedral

June 18, 2023July 9, 2024

On Thursday 15th June, Christian Climate Action joined with XR Bristol, the Bristol Climate Choir, Bristol Cathedral, and artist Luke Jerram, to stage a launch ceremony for Luke’s latest artwork entitled “Oil Fountain” currently on display in the Cathedral. The installation highlights contemporary society’s reliance on oil and the need to move away from this … Continue reading Oil Fountain at Bristol Cathedral

Join us at Church of England Synod in York

June 8, 2023March 17, 2024

We are taking action in York this weekend: Saturday 8th July 2023, 9:30am, University of York, Central Hall Sunday 9th July 2023, 10:30am, York Minster Sunday 9th July, 2pm, University of York, Central Hall We would love for you to join us. More details below... Where can I find Central Hall in York University? Saturday … Continue reading Join us at Church of England Synod in York

Calling on York Diocese to divest

April 2, 2023March 17, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Christians call on York Minster and the York Diocese to divest from fossil fuels immediately. Sunday 2nd April 2022 For immediate release Photos available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Vv5wqQQiX7R2FwAMedljN6DT6by9VvOB?usp=share_link/ Interviews available Contact: scotlandcca@gmail.com /christianclimateaction@gmail.com A group from Christian Climate Action held a vigil outside the 10.30 Palm Sunday service at York Minster today. They are calling on York Minster and … Continue reading Calling on York Diocese to divest

Divestment day of action in photos

March 6, 2023March 17, 2024

On Sunday 5th March dozens of Christians around the country visited their local cathedral (Church of England and Catholic) to either thank their diocese for making a fossil fuel divestment commitment or ask them to do so as a matter of urgency. We had many fruitful conversations with clergy and members of the congregation about … Continue reading Divestment day of action in photos

Christians protest at Cathedrals across England & Wales over fossil fuel investments

March 5, 2023January 16, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Christians protest at Cathedrals across England & Wales over fossil fuel investments Immediate release Sunday 5th March 2023 Photos and videos available here christianclimateaction@gmail.com Christians have staged protests at Cathedrals across England and Wales today over investments in fossil fuels held by sections of the Church of England and the Catholic Church. These … Continue reading Christians protest at Cathedrals across England & Wales over fossil fuel investments

Church Divestment Day of Action: Sunday 5th March 2023

January 14, 2023March 17, 2024

On Sunday 5th March 2023, people around England and Wales will be taking action at Cathedrals around England and Wales to demand that the Church of England and the Catholic Church disinvest from fossil fuels. There are a range of actions you can take, from holding a vigil outside a Cathedral to praying inside. We’ve … Continue reading Church Divestment Day of Action: Sunday 5th March 2023

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