Three Christians have been arrested today for taking part in slow marches in London, as part of a Just Stop Oil protest. The protest is aimed to bring attention to the International Energy Agency announcement, that we can't build new oil and gas projects, if we are to stay within safe limits of global heating. … Continue reading Christians arrested during slow march protests
Anglican vicar Rev Bill White has been arrested three times across three days this week. He has been taking part in the 'slow marches', organised by Just Stop Oil in recent months, which involve clusters of people walking slowly down the road in London. Yesterday was the hottest day since records began, and yet our … Continue reading Anglican vicar arrested 3 times in 3 days
Eight members of Christian Climate Action caused traffic disruption, and five were later arrested for marching to demand that the British Government halt all licences and consents for new oil, gas and coal projects. At 8:00 am this morning, the supporters marched slowly in the road near West Kensington Station, carrying placards saying “For God’s … Continue reading Christians arrested urging government to Just Stop Oil
This week, some Christians have got involved in Just Stop Oil protests in London, which have involved doing slow marches across the capital. https://youtu.be/T_Z2EQjmRQc Above, Mike explains what has caused him to take action. He describes "a deep anxiety and fear about what is happening in the world and the inaction of governments around the … Continue reading Christians involved in Just Stop Oil
Ruth Jarman, mother of three, was in court this week as she was arrested for blocking Kingsbury Oil Terminal. Below is her court mitigation statement... It has been a privilege to meet some of the women at Foston Hall. But it has made me sad and angry at the dysfunctionality of our society that puts … Continue reading Ruth’s court mitigation statement
The last couple of weeks have been intense for members of Christian Climate Action. Some of our members have been in court, taking the stand for previous actions in which they were arrested. Some of our members have been on the streets taking action. And some of our members have been in prison. Wherever we've … Continue reading Prison, court and on the streets
Ruth Jarman, mother of three, has been remanded in prison this week to await a further hearing. She is there because she is determined to take a stand for her children's future and so she blocked Kingsbury Oil Depot. Our government is determined to take a stand for the profits of fossil fuel companies and … Continue reading Ruth is in prison – the only place
A retired Anglican priest who was held on remand in HMP Birmingham after taking part in a protest outside the Kingsbury Oil Depot has been released having spent a week in prison. Revd Bill White, 67, took part in the protest, which was asking the government to halt new licenses for gas and oil exploration, … Continue reading Anglican Vicar Spends a Week in Jail After Climate Protest
Retired Anglican Priest, Rev Bill White is being held on remand at HMP Birmingham after protesting outside the Kingsbury Oil Depot, despite a High Court Injunction banning protestors from the site. The protest was part of the Just Stop Oil campaign, which is calling on Government to stop granting new licenses for gas and oil exploration. In … Continue reading Priest Jailed for Climate Protest
On Wednesday 27th of April, Rev Mark Coleman was one of 10 people who broke a North Warwickshire Borough Council injunction. The 10 Just Stop Oil supporters stood peacefully outside the Kingsbury Oil Terminal holding placards. Mark’s placard read: ‘Jesus Wept’. Before he took this action Mark (pictured far right above) wrote the following statement. … Continue reading Rev Mark Coleman: The law must serve life
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