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
Christian Climate Action member Sue Hampton was in court this week, for an an action she took against Barclays. Sue is a Quaker and below she explains why she took action... On Thursday and Friday, Nigel, Phil and I faced trial at St Albans Magistrates' Court for criminal damage at Barclays St Albans in March. … Continue reading Sue Hampton in Court for Taking a Stand against Barclays
“Even though we are up against powerful forces that profit from the destruction of communities and the planet, there are multitudes of people taking steps towards a different future all around the world.” Peter Kallang, Kenyah Community Leader We have been busy supporting people from the front line of climate crisis who have been visiting … Continue reading Climate Justice: Supporting Sarawak Indigenous activists and South Carolina community campaigners
Sometimes things are moving so fast and there is so much we are desperate to change, that we miss the opportunity to step back, take a breath and appreciate what we have achieved. As we approach the end of the year, lets do that together... First of all, we want to thank everyone who has … Continue reading Celebrating climate victories
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 pleas 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
We just want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated to Christian Climate Action. We know that these are difficult times for many financially and so deciding what our money should be used for is a big decision. Christian Climate Action has a vision of the Church being a prayerful force … Continue reading Thank you for your donation
When CCA member Drew James heard that the National Trust was banking with Barclays bank he was shocked and saddened - so much so that he started a coordinated campaign urging them to switch banks. He explains all below. Nature has been under attack from fossil fuels for decades, financed by global banks and private … Continue reading CCA Member urges National Trust to Drop Barclays
Every week, Rev Vanessa Elson and some other members of Christian Climate Action hold a vigil outside of parliament in Westminster. Some people may ask why... Vigils are often held at times of transitions or crisis, and this is indeed a time of deep crisis that we face. Vanessa is praying for a spiritual awakening … Continue reading A spiritual awakening to tackle the climate crisis
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
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