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Faiths applaud "unprecedented global consensus" on climate change action at COP22

Last year’s Paris agreement on climate change is “irreversible and unstoppable”, the world’s political leaders said as this years climate change conference (COP22).

21 November 2016

Nature's dome is Church of the Wood's only chapel

The Revd Stephen Blackmer leads a service in the Church of the Wood – an outdoor service which seeks to connect worshippers with nature.

09 November 2016

Evolving Standing Rock protests expand Episcopal Church's ministry

The US-based Episcopal Church’s ministry in response to North Dakota Access Pipline protests are evolving as attitutes change and winter draws near.

25 October 2016

Standing Rock oil pipe protest may become "the new Selma"

The Presiding Bishop of the US-based Episcopal Church has delivered an impassioned speech in support of the Standing Rock Sioux community.

26 September 2016

Bishops begin journey towards Eco Diocese status

The UK-based Christian environmental charity A Rocha is expanded its already-successful Eco Church award scheme and is now looking to recognise Eco Dioceses.

22 September 2016

Presiding Bishop steps up support for Sioux over pipeline protest

A temporary injunction to prevent construction of a controversial pipeline through indigenous burial grounds has been imposed by a US federal appeals court.

20 September 2016

Further welcome for movement on climate change

More Church leaders have added their voice to the chorus of welcome for last weekend’s announcement that both China and the US have ratified the Paris Agreement on climate change.

07 September 2016

Church leaders welcome US-Sino action on climate change

Church leaders from around the world have welcomed the announcement that the US and China have ratified the UN’s climate change agreement.

05 September 2016

Pan-European church groups endorse Season of Creation

A trio of pan-European church bodies have endorsed the upcoming World Day of Prayer for Creation and the Season of Creation that follows it.

30 August 2016

Canadians lend support to Standing Rock Sioux protestors

Canadian Anglican leaders have given their support to the Sioux people of Standing Rock as they protest against a major oil pipeline through ancient burial grounds and the Missouri River.

26 August 2016