Category: Mass Protests

CCA’s Rev Helen spoke to thousands at the Make Them Pay rally – read what she said

Rev’d Helen Burnett addressed the rally at the end of the Make Them Pay demonstration. The demonstration, on which CCA joined the Faith Bloc, was organised to create pressure ahead of the Autumn budget, pushing the government to tax the vast wealth of the super-rich and of the polluting corporations to fund climate action and … Continue reading CCA’s Rev Helen spoke to thousands at the Make Them Pay rally – read what she said

Hundreds of Christians take part in 240 hour climate vigil

Former Archbishop calls for urgent climate action, as hundreds of Christians occupy parliament entrance in 240 hour vigil Immediate release This Lent, hundreds of Christians, including Bishops, are occupying the entrance of parliament, in a round-the-clock prayer vigil, set to last 240 hours. The vigil started today, Wednesday 14th February, with a church service at St … Continue reading Hundreds of Christians take part in 240 hour climate vigil

John Sentamu and church leaders call on UK Christians to demand an end to all new fossil fuel licences

Numerous bishops are among the church leaders calling on Christians across the country to join them outside Parliament, demanding an end to the fossil fuel era. The call comes ahead of The Big One [1]– a climate protest, which is taking place from 21 to 24 April. The Big One is set to be the … Continue reading John Sentamu and church leaders call on UK Christians to demand an end to all new fossil fuel licences