Ruth Jarman, mother of three, was in court this week as she was arrested for blocking Kingsbury Oil Terminal. Below is her court mitigation statement... It has been a privilege to meet some of the women at Foston Hall. But it has made me sad and angry at the dysfunctionality of our society that puts … Continue reading Ruth’s court mitigation statement
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Prison, court and on the streets
The last couple of weeks have been intense for members of Christian Climate Action. Some of our members have been in court, taking the stand for previous actions in which they were arrested. Some of our members have been on the streets taking action. And some of our members have been in prison. Wherever we've … Continue reading Prison, court and on the streets
Catholics for CCA
Are you a Catholic? Catholics For CCA is a the group within CCA that focuses on engaging other Catholics and the Church, with a focus on Pope Francis’ call to action in Laudato Si. Email catholicscca@gmail.com if you would like to be involved. Dates of upcoming stuff: 22nd September we will be joining the London Walk of … Continue reading Catholics for CCA
Ruth is in prison – the only place
Ruth Jarman, mother of three, has been remanded in prison this week to await a further hearing. She is there because she is determined to take a stand for her children's future and so she blocked Kingsbury Oil Depot. Our government is determined to take a stand for the profits of fossil fuel companies and … Continue reading Ruth is in prison – the only place
The Queue
By Thalia Carr (Thalia is a member of Christian Climate Action who has also decided to get involved in Just Stop Oil) If there’s one thing which the British can do it is queue, we are internationally famous for it. So itseems fitting then that our collective community response to the death of the Queen … Continue reading The Queue
Shane Claiborne urges us to act now
New to non-violent protest on climate change?Not sure if it's okay for Christians to break the law?Were you looking forward to the Festival of Resistance and gutted that it had to be cancelled? Well we have some good news... https://youtu.be/KXnC9QtR0EM The inspiring Shane Claiborne of Red Letter Christians recorded a talk for us for the … Continue reading Shane Claiborne urges us to act now
Three vicars block Kingsbury Oil Terminal
Three Anglican vicars are amongst a group of 50 people risking their liberty to sit peacefully outside the Kingsbury Oil Terminal holding banners today, in breach of a private injunction designed to protect the profits of the oil industry. This is the first of a series of nonviolent actions in support of Just Stop Oil’s … Continue reading Three vicars block Kingsbury Oil Terminal
Vicar stumps council by paying fine double
PRESS RELEASE Vicar stumps council by doing a ‘sermon on the mount’ – and paying double his fine for climate protest Retired vicar Rev Bill White, 67 from Macclesfield, cites Jesus’ sermon on the mount as reasoning for paying double for the fine given to him by North Warwickshire Borough Council. Rev White was fined … Continue reading Vicar stumps council by paying fine double
Bishops at Lambeth Conference join protestors calling for climate action from the Anglican church
Bishops at Lambeth Conference, joined Christian Climate Action protestors outside the conference to urge the Anglican Church to take a stand against the climate crisis. Today was designated as environment day at Lambeth Conference and bishops from across the globe met at Lambeth Palace to carry out a symbolic act to mark a collective commitment to act on climate change. However, … Continue reading Bishops at Lambeth Conference join protestors calling for climate action from the Anglican church
Join us on Lambeth Conference Environment Day
Lambeth Conference starts on 26th July this year. The Lambeth Conference is a gathering of bishops from across the Anglican Communion for prayer and reflection, fellowship and dialogue on church and world affairs. Wednesday 3rd August has been designated as Environment Day at the conference. On this day, CCA will be there outside Lambeth Palace … Continue reading Join us on Lambeth Conference Environment Day
