Category: Press

Christian women protest climate change inaction at virgin and child painting in National Gallery

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

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

Christian Aid drops Barclays over fossil fuel funding

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

Christians arrested urging government to Just Stop Oil

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

Shut down Shell

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

PRESS RELEASE: BREAKING: 81 year-old priest, defies judge who jailed defendants for speaking about climate motivations

15th May 2023 9:45AM Press conference: 11am, Newington Gardens with Matt Hutchings KC For immediate release Live images and video available here:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_gKCO-7Jt6OiTfYEibwIQHdKHTytkm4M?usp=sharingHigh quality stills available here:https://show.pics.io/xr-global-media-breaking-news/search?tagId=6460eb51206fd1000d1da161 An 81-year-old Anglican priest is among 24 people today who are displaying signs at Inner London Crown Court in a show of solidarity with defendants being banned from talking … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: BREAKING: 81 year-old priest, defies judge who jailed defendants for speaking about climate motivations