Today Christians and members of the clergy across the UK took a stand against Barclays bank, by protesting outside their local high street branch. This was part of a national day of action against Barclays alongside groups such as Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil, with thousands of protestors gathering at over 100 Barclays banks … Continue reading Taking a stand against Barclays
On Saturday the 12th November, members of Christian Climate Action joined in with the Global Day of Action - taking a stand against climate breakdown, as leaders and delegates gather in Egypt for the UN climate conference COP27. There were around 40 different protests happening across the world that day, demanding action on warmer homes, … Continue reading The Global Day of Climate Action
How can I find Christian Climate Action at The Big One? We will be located at the Faith Hub: The location of the Faith Hub has been changed today. We are currently located on the corner of Parliament Square, outside the Supreme Court. We have set up a chat on a mobile app called Telegram … Continue reading The Big One – This April
A huge thank you to everyone who came to London over the weekend to resist, share, protest, debate, create, pray and make connections! Now it’s time for rest, debriefing and sharing feedback together - but not for long. Actions are planned for next month, so get connected with your local or regional group - and … Continue reading WEEKEND OF RESISTANCE 14th – 16th OCTOBER
Christians were amongst dozens of climate justice activists who disrupted the Energy Intelligence Forum, a high profile summit of fossil fuel companies, which was due to kick off at the Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane this morning. The road outside the hotel was blocked with a banner reading “Your greed is killing humanity” and a choir … Continue reading Christian climate protesters derail major oil & gas conference
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
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
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 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
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
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