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
Category: Church Divestment
Church Divestment Day of Action: Sunday 5th March 2023
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
Church of England clergy join call to cut the ties with fossil fuels
Five Church of England priests were amongst 15 people from CCA who protested outside BAE Systems headquarters in London and Church House in London over both organisations’ links to the fossil fuel industry. They are calling on both organisations to “cut the ties” with fossil fuels. Rev Jonathan Herbert, Rev Helen Burnett, Rev Hilary Bond … Continue reading Church of England clergy join call to cut the ties with fossil fuels
Bishops at Lambeth Conference join protestors calling for climate action from the Anglican church
Bishops at Lambeth Conference, joined Christian Climate Action protestors outside the conference to urge the Anglican Church to take a stand against the climate crisis. Today was designated as environment day at Lambeth Conference and bishops from across the globe met at Lambeth Palace to carry out a symbolic act to mark a collective commitment to act on climate change. However, … Continue reading Bishops at Lambeth Conference join protestors calling for climate action from the Anglican church
What we would have said in Synod
Seven Christians, including a retired vicar, interrupted proceedings at the Church of England’s General Synod on Friday 8th July, urging the Church to end its financial backing of the fossil fuel industry. Security guards prevented Revd Sue Parfitt from reaching a microphone and Synod was adjourned for 10 minutes. Here are video recordings of the … Continue reading What we would have said in Synod
Protestors disrupt General Synod with demand Church of England divests from fossil fuels
Seven Christians, including a retired vicar, interrupted proceedings at the Church of England’s General Synod on Friday 8th July, urging the Church to end its financial backing of the fossil fuel industry. They called on all dioceses still investing in fossil fuels, plus the Church Commissioners and the Pensions Board, to commit to divest and … Continue reading Protestors disrupt General Synod with demand Church of England divests from fossil fuels
Divestment letter sent to CofE Synod members
A letter asking Church of England Synod members to endorse the Church's Routemap to Net Zero and urge all areas of the Church of England to divest from fossil fuels before COP27 has been sent to all Synod members ahead of Synod in York this Friday. The letter, which was emailed to all 467 members … Continue reading Divestment letter sent to CofE Synod members
CCA is Going to York
Climate VigilFriday 8th July, 12:45pm-5pm Venue: Central Hall Bridge, University of York Join us for a vigil in York, taking the opportunity to encourage the Church of England to divest from fossil fuels and tackle the climate crisis at its York Synod. We will be encouraging those entering a Synod session (which will include a vote on … Continue reading CCA is Going to York
24-hour Vigil Outside Shell’s AGM
Join CCA in a 24-hour Vigil in advance of the Shell AGM at Methodist Central Hall Westminster from 1pm on Monday 23rd May until 1pm on Tuesday 24th May. This month, Shell announced a record $9 billion quarterly profit, aided by the surge in oil and gas prices that followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This was … Continue reading 24-hour Vigil Outside Shell’s AGM
PRESS RELEASE: Christians protest climate threat to children’s future in front of St Paul’s Cathedral
Saturday 13th November 2021 For immediate release Photos available here / Interviews available Contact: 07954 377569 /christianclimateaction@gmail.com Four Christians were arrested today after blocking a road across the Lord Mayor’s Show and pouring fake oil over themselves in front of St Paul’s Cathedral. They were protesting the Church of England and the City of London … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Christians protest climate threat to children’s future in front of St Paul’s Cathedral