Christian Climate Action has launched a document calling for radical change within the Church of England to protect creation in the face of climate breakdown. The document is being sent to hundreds of people within the Church of England and can also be downloaded here. Stop Crucifying Creation calls on the church to: Find its … Continue reading Christian Climate Action Asks Church of England to Stop Crucifying Creation
Category: Press
Christian Groups Urge Prime Minister to Stop Rosebank
Today CCA stood alongside 18 groups including overseas aid agencies and denominations, in asking the Prime Minister to stop Rosebank Oil Field. We took a huge letter to the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to grab his attention. Click here to see the letter Click here to see our press release Tell … Continue reading Christian Groups Urge Prime Minister to Stop Rosebank
St Albans Cathedral Calls the Police on Our Prayerful Protest
On Saturday 21st June, members of Christian Climate Action stood in prayer outside St Alban's Cathedral, outside their St Alban's Day Eucharist Service. We stood with two banners, which urged the cathedral to drop Barclays bank, due to it being the biggest funder of fossil fuels in Europe. This was done due to the cathedral … Continue reading St Albans Cathedral Calls the Police on Our Prayerful Protest
Prayerful Protests Across the UK During Barclays AGM
On Wednesday 7th May, Barclays bank held it's AGM at the QEII Conference Centre, near Parliament Square. And we joined a host of protest groups outside - bringing prayerful protest to the mix of ways people were getting their message of climate justice heard. Banks have such as huge impact on the future we create, … Continue reading Prayerful Protests Across the UK During Barclays AGM
Church of England vicar in group carrying out citizens arrests against oil executives
Church of England vicar in group carrying out citizens arrests against oil executives Church of England vicar Revd Helen Burnett, along with a small group of women, have carried out citizens arrests on fossil fuel and water company executives for their part in driving major environmental pollution. On Monday 26th March, members of the Citizens Arrest … Continue reading Church of England vicar in group carrying out citizens arrests against oil executives
Responding to the police raid of Westminster Quaker Meeting House
Responding to the police raid of Westminster Quaker Meeting House β Quaker Prayer protest outside Scotland Yard Today Immediate release. Photos taken outside New Scotland Yard here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ibL7I6iE-NRnOl5iZgbQn7frYxu01SOh?usp=sharing Following the raid and arrest of 6 young peaceful activists at Westminster Quaker Meeting House on Thurs 27th March, Quakers and their supporters met at New Scotland Yard today, 3rd … Continue reading Responding to the police raid of Westminster Quaker Meeting House
Stop the A38 expansion campaign.
It's inspiring seeing members of CCA getting involved in campaigns in their local areas and making a difference. Sarah Frost from Derby explains below how she is involved in the Stop the A38 expansion campaign. I have been involved in this campaign against a massive road expansion around Derby since it started about 5 years … Continue reading Stop the A38 expansion campaign.
Victory – Rosebank has been ruled unlawful & its approval overturned
π WOOHOO - WE DID IT π Rosebank oil field has been ruled unlawful and its approval has been overturned. This is incredible news and a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all. We want to say a huge well done to all those involved in making this happen. Every banner … Continue reading Victory – Rosebank has been ruled unlawful & its approval overturned
Let’s Get the Church Banking Fossil Free
One of Christian Climate Actions central campaigning areas is our ethical banking campaign. We are targeting all of the big 5 high street banks - Barclays, HSBC, Santander, NatWest and Lloyds. As the Banking On Climate Chaos Report outlines, these banks provided $55bn to fossil fuel companies in 2023. We are urging organisations currently banking … Continue reading Let’s Get the Church Banking Fossil Free
Writing to Climate Activists In Prison
βWhen Lord did we see you in prison and visit you?β (Matthew 25) There are many who are now in prison due to climate protests they have carried out or taken part in. These people have chosen to sacrifice their liberty and time with loved ones, in order to stand up against the evils underpinning … Continue reading Writing to Climate Activists In Prison
