Ever wondered why people spend time and energy campaigning and protesting on the climate? We asked people to say something about why they do this. Here’s what Magda said.

We’ve called our campaign ‘A Summer of Picnics’ because we’d love for you to have a picnic when you go with your sign, it’s a representation of the generosity, connection and care that we want institutions like the National Trust to embody. And there is love and magic in the act of sharing food.

Christian Climate Action@cclimateaction.bsky.social · 3d ago

The National Trust is still banking with an institution that seems committed to unethical and destructive investment, and whose organisational values seem so at odds with the NT we love. We have launched a new campaign to remind them that they really should move their finances away from Barclays.

The National Trust is still banking with an institution that seems committed to unethical and destructive investment, and whose organisational values seem so at odds with the NT we love. We have launched a new campaign to remind them that they really should move their finances away from Barclays.

While wildfires burn and we swelter through heatwaves, Shell announced a £7.4 billion last quarter profit. It’s utterly irresponsible and morally reprehensible, and each week we hold a vigil to lament this brokenness. This week we joined a bigger protest, because this wrong should be a big story.

Over 18,000 people and 180 organisations signed the open letter to the new Energy Secretary telling her to reject Rosebank. Oil & gas fields like Rosebank will mean communities pay the price of global warming while Big Oil cashes in. Thank you to #stoprosebank and all of you who signed the letter.

It’s over to you now. Last week we delivered a letter urging the new Energy Secretary not to approve the Rosebank oil field. You can add your voice by signing the open letter to her - it lakes less than a minute. Sign here actionnetwork.org/petitions/op... #stoprosebank #climatevandalism

When we were @elycathedral.bsky.social last week we were joined by the lovely @Lara4stneots who explained why she thought the cathedral should stop banking with @barclaysuk.bsky.social #ethicalbanking

Some good conversations at our table at the Top Church Sunshine Fayre in Dudley. Thank you to the people who turn out across the country to talk climate. Having those conversations and planting those seeds is so important.

Yesterday we delivered a letter to the new prime minister and the energy secretary from over 60 Catholic organisations and leaders urging the prime minister and the energy secretary to #StopRosebank, and to lead the UK towards a future marked by justice, responsibility and hope. #catholic

Banking with Barclays is not aligned with a commitment to safeguard the integrity of creation. Barclays is increasing the amount of financing it provides to fossil fuels projects that are harming the world, and all who live in it.

At DESNEZ today to welcome our newly appointed Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Miatta Fahnbulleh. With her previous strong commitments to a just transition and climate justice and she knows that any new oil & gas is completely incompatible with a liveable climate. #StopRosebank

In position early to greet Andy Burnham with #stoprosebank banners on his route this morning. And in case he didn’t see them as he passed, he can see them in the news (photo). Get our newsletter - out tomorrow morning - to find out how you can help. christianclimateaction.org/newsletter/

URGENT- We need your help. Andy Burnham is considering announcing new plans for drilling oil and gas in the North Sea on Monday. Email your MP (again if you have already done so). Post on social media, tag Andy Burnham, use hashtags #StopRosebank #AndyBurnham and #climatecrisis

A retired vicar and three others from CCA were convicted today after dropping a banner saying "Don't Crucify Creation” from Bath Abbey as part of a national day of action last year, calling on the Church of England to speak out more about the existential threat of the Climate and Nature Emergency.

Saddened by the outcome of the debate yesterday. The Church Commissioners chose to oppose the motion, the Church’s Lead Bishop for the Environment brought an amendment that effectively blocked it. The depleted state of our nature is critical and urgent - we need much greater leadership and action.

Christian Climate Action@cclimateaction.bsky.social · 3w ago

Why must the Church of England Synod pass the motion to use 30% of Church Commissioners vast landholdings to protect nature? Today’s Government report on delivering the vital 30% by 2030 to protect nature says only 7% of land in England meets the 30by30 criteria. Shockingly bad news for nature.

Why must the Church of England Synod pass the motion to use 30% of Church Commissioners vast landholdings to protect nature? Today’s Government report on delivering the vital 30% by 2030 to protect nature says only 7% of land in England meets the 30by30 criteria. Shockingly bad news for nature.

We are praying that the Church of England’s General Synod passes the motion to protect nature on Church Commissioners' land in line with the scale and urgency of the climate and biodiversity crises. The Commissioners hold the responsibility and the opportunity to lead in restoring God’s creation.

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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.