Today Christians stood up at the end of a service at Lichfield Cathedral holding a sign asking the Church of England to remove it's investments in fossil fuel companies. This follows a similar prayerful protest which took place at Derby Cathedral on 4th December. The Christians held up a banner reading “C of E: DIVEST … Continue reading Christians urge Lichfield Diocese to Divest from Fossil Fuels

Today Mary Smail protested at Derby Cathedral in a plea to the Church of England to divest from fossil fuels. After communion, Mary knelt down at the front of the Church, wearing sackcloth in an act of repentance for the Church. At the end of the service Mary took to the lectern and explained to … Continue reading Protest at Cathedral pleads with Church of England to Divest from 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

On Monday 14th November, members of the activist group Catholics for Christian Climate Action were joined by a number of Bishops as they kept vigil outside on the first day of the Bishops of England and Wales Autumn Plenary Meeting at Hinsley Hall, Headingly, Leeds. The group sat down in front of the conference venue … Continue reading Catholics highlight issue of climate finance outside Bishops Conference

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

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

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

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