PRESS RELEASE: Reverend, 71, returns to News Corp offices where he sewed his lips shut in further protest over the climate crisis

October 26, 2021Leave a comment

Tuesday 26th October 2021 For immediate release Photos available here / Interviews available Contact: 07954 377569 /christianclimateaction@gmail.com Police have been called after a retired member of the clergy today returned to the media offices where he sewed his lips shut in August, to highlight again that Rupert Murdoch and News Core is applying the brakes … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Reverend, 71, returns to News Corp offices where he sewed his lips shut in further protest over the climate crisis

Camino Pilgrims Make it to Scotland

October 20, 2021March 18, 20221 Comment

CCA members are amongst a group of pilgrims walking the 500 miles from London to Glasgow in time for the COP26 Summit. On the way, they are seeking to engage people with the reality and urgency of the Climate Emergency. Melanie Nazareth, who worked tirelessly to help organise the pilgrimage reflects on their journey. Left … Continue reading Camino Pilgrims Make it to Scotland

PRESS RELEASE: Christian climate activists at Lambeth Palace demand CofE divests from fossil fuels

October 17, 2021November 9, 2021Leave a comment

Sunday 17th October 2021 For immediate release Photos available here / Interviews available / Livestream recording Contact: 07954 377569 / christianclimateaction@gmail.com Five Christians dressed as penitents whilst a member of the clergy poured fake oil over them outside Lambeth Palace today in protest at the Church of England’s continued investments in fossil fuel industries. Three … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Christian climate activists at Lambeth Palace demand CofE divests from fossil fuels

Letter handed to Justin Welby at Lambeth Palace, 17th October 2021

October 17, 2021November 9, 2021Leave a comment

The following letter was hand delivered to Archbishop Justin Welby on 17th October as part of an action to encourage the Church of England to divest from fossil fuels. The Most Revd Justin Welby Lambeth Palace London SE1 7JU 17th October 2021 Dear Reverend Welby, SUBJECT: CODE RED FOR HUMANITY – We have run out of … Continue reading Letter handed to Justin Welby at Lambeth Palace, 17th October 2021

Statement Read out at Lambeth Palace Divestment Action

October 17, 2021November 9, 2021Leave a comment

The following statement was read out at an action designed to encourage the Church of England to divest from fossil fuels. The action took place at Lambeth Palace on Sunday 17th October. As part of this earthly body of Christ, and in light of the recent IPCC report that says we must act now if … Continue reading Statement Read out at Lambeth Palace Divestment Action

March with us in Glasgow

October 11, 2021October 14, 20211 Comment

On Saturday 6th November the COP26 Coalition is organising a march in Glasgow whilst world leaders are meeting in the city to discuss the climate crisis. Marchers will be demanding serious action on the climate crisis as well as bringing together movements to building power for system change - from indigenous struggles to trade unions, … Continue reading March with us in Glasgow

Coming to COP26?

October 6, 2021December 11, 2021Leave a comment

This November world leaders are meeting in Glasgow to talk about the climate emergency. We will be there to make sure they know it’s an emergency and that we need them to talk the strongest action possible to tackle the problem. If you’re planning to join us, here’s some useful information. If we’ve missed something … Continue reading Coming to COP26?

Does your diocese invest in fossil fuels?

September 3, 2021November 9, 2021Leave a comment

Since we took action at St Paul's Cathedral on Sunday, people have been asking us which Church of England dioceses still have investments in fossil fuels. Here's a summary. For practical information on asking your church or diocese to divest visit the Bright Now website. Three dioceses have announced their complete divestment from fossil fuels: … Continue reading Does your diocese invest in fossil fuels?

Christians arrested over demand the Church of England divests from fossil fuels

September 2, 2021November 9, 20211 Comment

13 Christians, including two members of the clergy, were arrested at St Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday 29th August, after staging a protest to ask the Church of England to divest from fossil fuels during 2021 to help tackle the climate crisis. Immediately after Communion at a Eucharist service they processed to the altar and faced … Continue reading Christians arrested over demand the Church of England divests from fossil fuels

Why we took action at St Paul’s

September 2, 2021November 9, 2021Leave a comment

On Sunday 30th August 2021, 13 Christian were arrested at St Pauls Cathedral whilst demanding that the Church of England divests from fossil fuels in order to tackle the climate emergency. Around 50 more people demonstrated outside of the building with banners and interested with the public to explain why we were there. Ahead of … Continue reading Why we took action at St Paul’s

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PRESS RELEASE: Reverend, 71, returns to News Corp offices where he sewed his lips shut in further protest over the climate crisis

Camino Pilgrims Make it to Scotland

PRESS RELEASE: Christian climate activists at Lambeth Palace demand CofE divests from fossil fuels

Letter handed to Justin Welby at Lambeth Palace, 17th October 2021

Statement Read out at Lambeth Palace Divestment Action

March with us in Glasgow

Coming to COP26?

Does your diocese invest in fossil fuels?

Christians arrested over demand the Church of England divests from fossil fuels

Why we took action at St Paul’s