Not everyone can engage in protest in the way we did on Waterloo Bridge but I believe those of us who can are being called to a deeper, more radical and more sacrificial way of life at this moment in history. God is calling the followers of Jesus and of other faith traditions to step up to the plate

CCA’s 84 year old Rev Sue Parfitt - one of seven acquitted today by a jury of interfering with key national infrastructure by marching slowly on Waterloo Bridge. We are grateful to Sue, her co-defendants, and all those who risk their liberty to try to get meaningful action on the climate crisis.

The heatwave has given us a glimpse of the very real, very serious consequences of rapid climate change. This is why we give up our time, money, comfort and sometimes our liberty, to get business and government to do the right thing. Maybe it’s time to join us.

In the heat we’ve been outside the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference because it claims to be building responsible citizenship, but irresponsibly promotes speakers who advocate rolling back on the limited progress that we have made on lowering emissions and addressing climate change.

Our vigilers were careful today taking all the necessary precautions, and it was important for them to stand in solidarity with all those who are unable to protect themselves, all those that are suffering from this heat. The frequency and intensity of heatwaves has increased worldwide.

Oxford CCA joined with WildCard and Oxford Climate Choir last weekend to draw attention to the motion being brought to July’s Church of England General Synod calling on the Church to support the restoration of nature on 30% of Church land by 2030. (1/3 cont. ⤵️)

We went to hand in 100 of our origami roses, each rose representing 10,000 people who signed the petition against the Rosebank oil field, and read out a letter to Rachel Reeves.

This morning we spread paper roses across the steps of HM Treasury to remind Rachel Reeves that one million people recently signed a petition asking the government to refuse approval for a new oilfield in UK waters.

CCA Ethical Banking vigil today at St Albans Cathedral (who bank with Barclays). Prayed and gave flyers to many interested visitors and Cathedral volunteers. Further dialogue was agreed. In 2024 Barclay’s fossil fuel investment rose by a shocking $11.2bn to $35.4bn. (no figures for 2025 available).

Oil and gas companies spend millions of ££ on lobbying. The Government met fossil fuel lobbyists 500 times in their first year in power. We pray for an end to this lobbying which undermines our democracy behind closed doors, erodes trust, and makes good decisions more difficult.

We were there as Barclays opened their new branch on Queen Street Cardiff. We will keep praying and witnessing for banks to cut ties with destructive oil companies. #nofaithinfossilfuels

One of our lovely CCA vicars was involved in organising a stall at a local carnival. People were concerned about the environment, but also felt unable to do something meaningful about it. If you are feeling disempowered check out our website, christianclimateaction.org, and come and talk to us.

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We need to build a fairer world, a world where nature is protected, a world that future generations can enjoy. Everyone can do something to make it happen. What will you do?

Back outside Parliament today, faithfully reminding MPs that saying yes to the Rosebank oilfield is not in the interests of ordinary people. #stoprosebank

The new Banking On Climate Chaos 2026 report has it in a nutshell. “Affordable energy, environmental justice, respect for human rights, and a livable climate are all critical pillars of society, and all profoundly influenced by choices made by the world’s largest banks.”

We don’t just do protests. We also sit down to talk and listen. That’s why we went along to a Church Commissioners event last week to ask questions about how they are using their assets to safeguard climate and nature, and to continue to urge upon them the need to act with commitment and urgency.

Climate solutions are taking root in every corner of the planet. Spread the word. Action to protect the planet is happening everywhere, it and we can all be a part of it. But we need to make sure it happens faster! For the sake of the planet, for the sake of its people.

Vigil @rochestercathedral.bsky.social Praying for its leadership and community, and their practical application of the 5th mark of mission. Refusing the evil of funding further global overheating by choosing a bank that does not fund fossil fuel projects is a key step in that mission. #creationcare

You can make a difference. One way is to support us. Have a look at our website and join us to demand action. christianclimateaction.org

Our Oxford group turned out today, as part of the 89% of the world’s population who want their governments to be doing more to address climate change. #ClimateActionNow

Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the U.N.’s climate body reminds us “the solutions are just as clear: a faster shift to clean power, which is now cheaper than fossil fuels, and faster to produce, and hence is mission-critical for energy affordability and nations economic security.”

CCA Scotland outside the Scottish Parliament with a new banner, resulting in some fruitful conversations with newly elected MSPs. Email us at [email protected] if you want to be linked up with them.

Sharing a video clip of our reminder yesterday to the Church that it must act and speak up more powerfully on climate change. We were at Westminster Abbey, but our Pentecost message is for the whole Church. The lives of all humanity and all Creation should be a matter of our deepest concern.

We interrupted a Westminster Abbey service this morning with a hymn to call on the Church to do more on climate change. Singing immediately before the sermon and then walking calmly down the long aisle, singing as we left, so the service could continue as planned. #PentecostSunday #climatecrisis

We don’t just take action in London. This is one of our local groups who hold a regular vigil outside Barclays in Cardiff. We can ALL do something. #ActNow

On the steps of HM Treasury today to urge the Government to reject the deadly Rosebank oilfield. We cannot keep sacrificing people and communities to protect the profits of oil giants.

Our Christian faith demands that we stand in solidarity with those in the front line of climate change and environmental degradation, driven by Shell putting its pursuit of profits before life itself. With communities in the Philippines and Niger Delta seeking justice from Shell in London courts.

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We will be there to support this. Shell is continuing to drive climate change, putting profit before people and planet. Come and join us outside the Shell Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7NA at 8am on Tuesday. #shell #climatejustice

We saw this today. We couldn’t agree more - and love shows us the way.

Barclays left the UN-sponsored Net Zero Banking Alliance in the summer of 2025, and has continued to pour billions of pounds into companies that are building new oil and gas projects. When will this stop? @barclaysuk.bsky.social #stopfundingtheclimatecrisis

Telling the Barclays Bank board at their AGM that they have to stop destroying God‘s Earth (with a little help from the Supremes).

The UK did attend the conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels in Santa Marta at the end of April. UK Climate Envoy Rachel Kyte went, not Ed Milliband, but at least we were there. A start to a complex but urgently necessary process we must push along with our own energy transition.

CCA artist and activist Ruth Urbanowicz is showing her Ecological Stations of the Cross as part of the Artists Open Houses festival in Brighton this month. See them at The Church of the Annunciation, 89. Washington St, Brighton. #ArtandActivism

We went to the Drax AGM to tell them to stop! Their wood pellet mills cause cancer and respiratory disease and devastate poor, black communities. The UK subsidises this. And those tax subsidies mean that Drax’s power station will remains the largest UK carbon emitter until at least 2030.

Driving the message home outside NatWest’s AGM on Tuesday, alongside truth telling inside (watch our video of that). Without banks lending money to finance projects that cause global overheating, they would not go ahead. It’s time for financial institutions to stop funding death and destruction.

NatWest has backtracked on its oil and gas policy, opening the door to financing more fossil fuel expansion. No responsible bank should be backtracking in this way, because we have such a short window to avoid the worst possible outcomes of the climate crisis.

We can help you think about how to take action on the things that you care about - like Gill and her nephew who care a lot about the appalling state of our watery ecosystems.

Looking to get involved in environmental action that seeks to address root causes? Our local groups do lots of things from holding prayer protests against the funding of climate destruction, to running stalls at local events like this one in Bristol. Email us at [email protected]

This St George’s Day we want to say that that loving your country is not about waving flags. It’s about doing what you can to protect its future for the good of all.

We took to the streets yesterday. Our message was straightforward. We need to act now to stop destroying our life support system. Let’s start by saying no to the Rosebank oil and gas field. #earthday #stoprosebank

Art has power to move and inspire us and CCA artists Helen and Martin combine their art with activism, and today a talk, to encourage us all to take action to protect Creation. Their exhibition Paintings of Prayer and Protest Inspired by Laudato Si’ is at the London Jesuit Centre until 28th April.

We want Ed Milliband to go to Santa Marta (no, not on holiday!).The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, is taking place from 24 to 29 April 2026, in Santa Marta, Colombia. We are urging him to attend and to commit to the UK playing its part in a fair and funded transition.

Tonight’s screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing at St Albans Cathedral - 250 people including the local MP learnt about the national implications of climate and nature breakdown - along with credible, positive responses. Everyone needs to see this. #climatecrisis #ClimateAction

Today CCA North West were outside Barclays bank in Liverpool reminding customers that Barclays continues to fund large scale climate emissions and deforestation.  If you want to know more about our local groups or our vigils, check out our website christianclimateaction.org

Earth Day, 22 April. Meet us at 10:30am outside 55 Whitehall, London SW1A 2HP (DESNZ) We will come together to celebrate our connection to the earth and each other. Join faith and environmental groups for a short march to Parliament, walking meditation, ceremony, rally and plant-based lunch.

Just a quick reminder …

This 86 year old priest, along with librarians, writers, medics, scientists, politicians and hundreds of other ordinary people, was today arrested as a terrorist for sitting peacefully and holding a placard. We are grateful for their courage, and we hold continue to hold them in our prayers.