Rev’d Sue Parfitt, a retired member of the clergy, was on trial yesterday, charged with Obstruction of the Highway. She was arrested in December as part of an Extinction Rebellion protest outside a Ministry Of Defence facility. The protest, held at Abbey Wood near Bristol, highlighted the greenhouse gas emissions caused by the military just days … Continue reading What kind of a mad world is it that has a priest standing in a dock for telling the truth ? Rev’d Sue Parfitt’s Court Statement

Sheila Collins, a grandmother and a Christian, was in court earlier this month charged with wilful obstruction of the highway in London in 2019 during a Rebellion. The magistrates were very impressed with her eloquence and the depth of her convictions. Nonetheless, they found her guilty. Here is the powerful statement she read in court. … Continue reading I’ve vowed to do all I can to wake us up to reality: Sheila Collin’s court statement

‘The G7 has failed to address the climate and ecological crisis. We need non-violent direct action to challenge our leaders.’ – Ben, CCA and XR rebel. Ben was arrested on Sunday after he was one of a number of activists who blocked the G7 exit road in protest at G7 inaction on the climate crisis. … Continue reading G7: CCA Rebel Arrested After G7 Fails to Address the Climate Emergency

Melanie Nazareth talks us through a busy, sunny weekend at the G7 in Cornwall. On Saturday, a few members of Christian Climate Action (CCA) were in Carbis Bay to watch the motorcade of world leaders pass by. Revd Sue Parfitt wore a sign saying: 'praying, grieving, acting for God's beautiful creation’. The majority of us … Continue reading G7: We Need Deeds not Words

Melanie arrived in Polmanter on Thursday along with several other CCA members, and joined our pilgrims for the final leg of their journey to St Unys at Lelant. Here's her account of the final day, Friday. The Polmanter contingent met the pilgrims at St Phillack and walked with them to St Uny’s at Lelant where … Continue reading G7 Pigrimage Ends with Service

Our pilgrims are continuing their walk from Newquay to Carbis Bay ahead of the G7 meeting this weekend. When asked how they felt on day three, their answers included: 'encouraged', 'determined', 'hopeful', 'blessed', 'inspired', 'focused' and 'thankful'. Meanwhile, six Christians arrived in Polmanter yesterday: 'We shared food and then had a moving compline in the … Continue reading Softening the Hearts of the G7 Leaders

Made it up the hill from Sidmouth - those who know it, would probably say Peak Hill is not ideally tackled after 75 already-gruelling miles... Fast forward through yesterday - 115 miles from Exmouth to Truro. Steep ascents coming out of Exeter - never good when the satnav says 'continue on six mile hill ' … Continue reading Solo Cycle for the Climate Crisis – Day 4

Paul Kunert is cycling from London to Carbis Bay ahead of the G7 summit. On the way he’s providing updates on his pilgrimage on two wheels. 85 miles yesterday, mostly followed national cycle route 4 along the Avon / Kennet canal, steep hills on the final leg into Frome. But all good, slightly saddle sore.  Part … Continue reading Solo Cycle for the Climate Crisis – Day 3

Paul Kunert is cycling from London to Carbis Bay ahead of the G7 summit. On the way he's providing updates on his pilgrimage on two wheels. Left London yesterday on National Cycle Route 4, through Richmond Park,  along the Thames and through an almost deserted Windsor Great Park before dropping down to Wokingham. Approx 55 miles. Legs … Continue reading Solo cycle for the climate crisis – Day 2