John Sentamu and church leaders call on UK Christians to demand an end to all new fossil fuel licences

Numerous bishops are among the church leaders calling on Christians across the country to join them outside Parliament, demanding an end to the fossil fuel era. The call comes ahead of The Big One [1]– a climate protest, which is taking place from 21 to 24 April. The Big One is set to be the … Continue reading John Sentamu and church leaders call on UK Christians to demand an end to all new fossil fuel licences

Calling on York Diocese to divest

PRESS RELEASE Christians call on York Minster and the York Diocese to divest from fossil fuels immediately. Sunday 2nd April 2022 For immediate release Photos available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Vv5wqQQiX7R2FwAMedljN6DT6by9VvOB?usp=share_link/ Interviews available Contact: scotlandcca@gmail.com /christianclimateaction@gmail.com A group from Christian Climate Action held a vigil outside the 10.30 Palm Sunday service at York Minster today. They are calling on York Minster and … Continue reading Calling on York Diocese to divest

Christians protest at Cathedrals across England & Wales over fossil fuel investments

PRESS RELEASE Christians protest at Cathedrals across England & Wales over fossil fuel investments Immediate release  Sunday 5th March 2023 Photos and videos available here christianclimateaction@gmail.com Christians have staged protests at Cathedrals across England and Wales today over investments in fossil fuels held by sections of the Church of England and the Catholic Church. These … Continue reading Christians protest at Cathedrals across England & Wales over fossil fuel investments

Christians protest West Cumbria coal mine

Today vicars and other Christians protested outside the Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle offices of Ward Hadaway, lawyers for West Cumbria Mining Limited, and the London headquarters of Javelin Global Commodities, which has an exclusive marketing and offtake agreement with West Cumbria Mining. They are calling on both companies to “cut the ties” with the proposed new coal mine … Continue reading Christians protest West Cumbria coal mine

BREAKING: DURING A COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS, THREE CHRISTIANS FOUND NOT GUILTY FOR INSULATE BRITAIN PROTEST

BREAKING: DURING A COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS, THREE CHRISTIANS FOUND NOT GUILTY FOR INSULATE BRITAIN PROTEST Three members of Christian Climate Action were found not guilty of causing a public nuisance by a Crown Court jury today in a jury trial relating to Insulate Britain’s campaign of nonviolent civil resistance last year. The campaign was undertaken to … Continue reading BREAKING: DURING A COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS, THREE CHRISTIANS FOUND NOT GUILTY FOR INSULATE BRITAIN PROTEST

Christians urge Lichfield Diocese to Divest from Fossil Fuels

Today Christians stood up at the end of a service at Lichfield Cathedral holding a sign asking the Church of England to remove it's investments in fossil fuel companies. This follows a similar prayerful protest which took place at Derby Cathedral on 4th December. The Christians held up a banner reading “C of E: DIVEST … Continue reading Christians urge Lichfield Diocese to Divest from Fossil Fuels

Climate Justice: Supporting Sarawak Indigenous activists and South Carolina community campaigners

“Even though we are up against powerful forces that profit from the destruction of communities and the planet, there are multitudes of people taking steps towards a different future all around the world.” Peter Kallang, Kenyah Community Leader  We have been busy supporting people from the front line of climate crisis who have been visiting … Continue reading Climate Justice: Supporting Sarawak Indigenous activists and South Carolina community campaigners

Protest at Cathedral pleads with Church of England to Divest from Fossil Fuels

Today Mary Smail protested at Derby Cathedral in a plea to the Church of England to divest from fossil fuels. After communion, Mary knelt down at the front of the Church, wearing sackcloth in an act of repentance for the Church. At the end of the service Mary took to the lectern and explained to … Continue reading Protest at Cathedral pleads with Church of England to Divest from Fossil Fuels