28th-29th January, London (or in your own location at your own time) CCA are joining XR Walkers who are organising a pilgrimage walk to support the 16 climate protesters who are appealing against their disproportionate sentences of a combined 41 years for peaceful protest (the Whole Truth Five, M25 gantry protesters, HS2 tunnellers and the … Continue reading Walking for the 16 Climate Prisoners
Category: Pilgrimage
Restore Nature Now March in Edinburgh
On Saturday 31st August, just ahead of the Season of Creation, Christian Climate Action Scotland held a pilgrimage through the heart of Edinburgh with Restore Nature Now as the theme. Over 35 adults and children were involved and we made stops and reflected at some of the capital’s landmark buildings. On the way we must … Continue reading Restore Nature Now March in Edinburgh
Beyond Commemoration
Deborah Colvin, Warden and member of the Eco Team at St James Piccadilly, wrote the refelection below following her participation in a CCA pilgrimage around London. Deborah focuses on themes of justice, ecological activism and the legacy of Quobna Ottobha Cugoano, in the context of the church's role in addressing issues of power, corruption and … Continue reading Beyond Commemoration
Climate Pilgrimages
Throughout history, pilgrimage has been an important component alongside non-violent direct action protest in creating change. And it is a practice we often draw along in Christian Climate Action. This weekend (9th and 10th September) we are holding 13 climate pilgrimages across the UK. The pilgrimage locations are Brighton, Bristol, Durham, Epsom, Glasgow, Newbury, Merseyside, … Continue reading Climate Pilgrimages
Pilgrimage for the Planet Merseyside
Join a meditative walk for the Season of Creation with spectacular views on Saturday 9th September, 10.30am at Port Sunlight River Park. Port Sunlight River Park Dock Road North New Ferry Birkenhead CH62 4TQ More information available on the Eventbrite HERE Or you can register your interest by contacting nwchristianclimateactionnw@gmail.com What will the pilgrimage involve? On … Continue reading Pilgrimage for the Planet Merseyside
Pilgrimage for the Planet: London CCA
You are invited to join in a Pilgrimage for the Planet in London this September WHEN? There are 3 different pilgrimages happening across Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September WHY A PILGRIMAGE? The ancient practice of pilgrimage, honoured by many of the world’s great faiths, has a renewed focus in this age of climate and … Continue reading Pilgrimage for the Planet: London CCA
Battersea Churches Climate Pilgrimage
You are invited to a Climate Pilgrimage by: St Michael’s Wandsworth CommonSt Barnabas BatterseaFresh Ground Battersea RiseNorthcote Road Baptist ChurchSt Mark’s Battersea Rise Creation Care GroupSt Luke’s Battersea WHEN? 2pm, Sunday 10 September 2023WHERE? Battersea Park to Parliament Square "The issues which face us are deeply spiritual ones. They have to do with us facing into … Continue reading Battersea Churches Climate Pilgrimage
Climate pilgrimages across the UK
Throughout history pilgrimage has been a tool that groups pushing for change have used alongside nonviolent direct action protest. For example, The Great Pilgrimage of 1913 was a march in Britain by suffragists campaigning non-violently for women's suffrage, organised by the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies. This year we are inviting you to join … Continue reading Climate pilgrimages across the UK
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