Sacrifice is a strong Christian principle. All the way back to our saviour Jesus Christ, there has been a long history of Christians being arrested for standing up for justice. Below we are starting to put together a Rebel Rogue Gallery. Each one of these Christians was arrested at an Extinction Rebellion protest, pushing to … Continue reading Rebel Rogue Gallery
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Ash Wednesday Actions for Climate Crisis Across the UK
Two Arrested at Big Ben The Christians of Extinction Rebellion, known as Christian Climate Action (CCA), have organised actions and prayers across the country on Ash Wednesday to tackle the climate crisis. Vigils took places outside Westminster Cathedral at 12pm and Westminster Abbey at 2pm, with a call for all churches to divest from fossil … Continue reading Ash Wednesday Actions for Climate Crisis Across the UK
Vigil for the victims of climate change
Vigil for action for the victims of climate change, filmed on February 12th, 2020. A Christian Climate Action vigil outside Church House, London, calling for radical action by the Church of England in the face of the climate catastrophe that's killing children in their tens of thousands around the world. Later that day the synod … Continue reading Vigil for the victims of climate change
Christians to hold memorial service outside Church of England Synod
Next week, Church of England clergy will be gathering at Church House in London for General Synod. On Wednesday 12th, members will be debating whether the Church of England should bring forward its zero-carbon emissions target to 2045. Members of Christian Climate Action, the Christians of Extinction Rebellion, are holding a memorial service outside of … Continue reading Christians to hold memorial service outside Church of England Synod
Reverend Sue Parfitt found guilty for failure to comply with Section 14
Reverend Sue Parfitt, 77, found guilty for failure to comply with Section 14 (Oxford Circus, Maundy Thursday, April 2019) - pictured outside City of London Magistrates Court earlier today. She says: “I am not a lawyer and I am not a climate scientist but I am also not a criminal. I lay on the highway … Continue reading Reverend Sue Parfitt found guilty for failure to comply with Section 14
Greta Thunberg takes to Extinction Rebellion Stage with Pensioner Arrestee Phil Kingston
Today Greta Thunberg’s European tour took her to London where she delivered an impassioned and empowering speech to the Extinction Rebellion Protestors at the Marble Arch site. Sixteen-year-old Greta entered the solar powered stage with 83-year-old Phil Kingston – an ex-parole officer from Bristol who has been arrested multiple times for the Extinction Rebellion protest. … Continue reading Greta Thunberg takes to Extinction Rebellion Stage with Pensioner Arrestee Phil Kingston
Rowan Williams declares support for Christian climate activists
As the Global Rebellion begins, Rowan Williams declares his support for Christian climate activists On Monday, April 15th the Extinction Rebellion’s week of global climate protest begins, with members of the public taking non-violent direct action in capital cities around the world. London will see mass blocking of roads, dramatic art installations, public protest performances … Continue reading Rowan Williams declares support for Christian climate activists
