A timely, empowering and energizing resource book for Christian climate activists, as well as for those who support and encourage greater responsibility for the environment through their churches
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‘The climate crisis is the biggest issue facing humanity today. . . It is only together that we can make a difference.’Amanda Khozi Mukwashi, Christian Aid Written by members and friends of Christian Climate Action, this stimulating resource book sets out the moral and religious case for joining the struggle against climate change. It reflects on the Christian tradition of non-violent direct action, and offers deeply moving testimonies by those engaged in such protests today, along with powerful sermons, prayers, liturgies and other spiritual resources. Now is the time to act! Don’t let it pass you by!‘This is a landmark book. It is nothing short of an invitation to join the holy uprising of people sweeping the globe who will not be silent in the face of the destruction of God’s earth.’Shane Claiborne, Red Letter Christians Christian climate Action speaks for the many Christians who are being inspired to act on the climate crisis, in support of XR or the youth strikes Contributions from leading Christian thinkers and activists such as Ruth Valerio, Bill McKibben, Ruth Jarman, Phil Kingston, Anthony Reddie, Hannah Malcolm and Jeremy Williams. Diverse content includes theology and personal stories, interviews, poetry, liturgy and prayers to inform and inspire faith-based direct action for the climate. Extinction Rebellion are inspiring a whole generation to take action on climate breakdown Features the stories and perspectives of dozens of activists, from children and school strikers to veterans in their 80s. Inspired in part by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) handbook This is Not a Drill – published in June 2019 and currently selling at a rate of 10,000 a month
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