Former Archbishop calls for urgent climate action, as hundreds of Christians occupy parliament entrance in 240 hour vigil Immediate release This Lent, hundreds of Christians, including Bishops, are occupying the entrance of parliament, in a round-the-clock prayer vigil, set to last 240 hours. The vigil started today, Wednesday 14th February, with a church service at St … Continue reading Hundreds of Christians take part in 240 hour climate vigil
Friday 15th December 2023 For immediate release Photos here (high resolution photos available) / Interviews available Contact: christianclimateaction@gmail.com Five women today held a nativity-themed climate change protest inside the National Gallery in London. The members of Christian Climate Action stood in front of a 15th-century Filippino Lippi painting of the Virgin and Child which depicts Mary seated in a landscape … Continue reading Christian women protest climate change inaction at virgin and child painting in National Gallery
Christians Interrupt Chichester Cathedral BBC Broadcast Service In Protest of Fossil Fuel Investments For immediate release Photos available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oZVPQgpTgIJI2eQ61PrK9dPl9iA27jZe?usp=sharing Spokes people available on request: christianclimateaction@gmail.com Today, 29th November, a dozen Christians, including members of the clergy, interrupted the 4pm Evensong service at Chichester Cathedral, which was being broadcast live on BBC radio 3. The Christians, who are … Continue reading Christians Interrupt Chichester Cathedral BBC Broadcast Service In Protest of Fossil Fuel Investments
This is a message asking for volunteers - not for Christian Climate Action, but for the London Catholic Worker House. The LCWH has helped CCA out extensively in the past and so we really want to help them out too if we can. It is SUCH a great charity which is a community house in … Continue reading Volunteer request for London Catholic Worker House
Today Christian Aid, one of the UK’s largest development charities, has ended its relationship with Barclays, Europe’s biggest funder of the fossil fuel sector, after eight years. With an income of £78.4 million last year, a strong reputation among faith communities and good brand recognition among the broader public, Christian Aid’s decision to dump Barclays … Continue reading Christian Aid drops Barclays over fossil fuel funding
CCA and The Iona Community share a common belief that work for justice, peace and an equitable society is a matter of urgency and that we have a responsibility to live in a right relationship with the whole of God’s creation. One of the Community’s concerns is the environment, acting in solidarity with victims of … Continue reading Our visit to the Iona Community
Eight members of Christian Climate Action caused traffic disruption, and five were later arrested for marching to demand that the British Government halt all licences and consents for new oil, gas and coal projects. At 8:00 am this morning, the supporters marched slowly in the road near West Kensington Station, carrying placards saying “For God’s … Continue reading Christians arrested urging government to Just Stop Oil
TWO CHRISTIANS, INCLUDING CATHOLIC PRIEST AMONG, AMONG 9 ON TRIAL FOR INSULATE BRITAIN PROTEST “We need to move rapidly. What we do in the next 3-4 years, I believe, will determine the future of humanity.” ― Sir David King, ex-Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government Two Christians, including Passionist priest Fr Martin Newell (55), … Continue reading Christians in court for climate protests
For immediate release Video and photos available: attached and through link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lfom56e-1BJFBUdUJXqHz_wMWP_aeb7l Photo credit Fossil Free London Contact: christianclimateaction@gmail.com Today, Tuesday 23rd May, around thirty Christians were amongst the crowds protesting at the Shell AGM, which took place at Excel London. Members of Christian Climate Action gathered outside for a prayer vigil and held banners reading ‘No Faith In … Continue reading Shut down Shell
17 May 2023: Judge Silas “Silencing” Reid defeated by show of solidarity for retired social worker arrested for holding up a sign In a historic victory for solidarity and people power, Judge Silas Reid, who has sent people to prison just for uttering the words “climate change” and “fuel poverty” in his courtroom [6][7], has … Continue reading Judge Silas “Silencing” Reid defeated
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