Day of Action unites faith communities in response to climate change

Rev John Hughes, Philippa Rowland and Uncle John Lochowiak.In Adelaide, a passionate crowd gathered beneath a banner strung up outside of Pilgrim Uniting Church on Flinders Street. The words ‘Solidarity with Pacific neighbours: Fossil fuel treaty now’ sent a loud, clear message. Kaurna Elder Uncle John Lochowiak, head of the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry in Adelaide, launched proceedings with a moving Welcome to Country, followed by a blessing and speech by Pilgrim Uniting Church Minister Reverend John Hughes.

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Faith Communities Call For Historic Investment In Clean Energy And Phase Out Of Fossil Fuels

Australian Religious Response to Climate Change logoThe Australian Religious Response to Climate Change will conduct a national day of action next Tuesday, 17th September, part of a Multi-Faith Faiths 4 Climate Justice Week of Action 14 – 24 September. Religious leaders and people from Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Anglican, Uniting Church and other faith communities will be participating.

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Australian Religious Response to Climate Change: Conference 2024

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The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) warmly invites you to participate in their second national Conference, from 4-6 October, 2024, Strathfield, NSW.

The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change has a unique role in Australia in bringing together diverse people of faith as witnesses to both our common humanity and respect for the earth.

Groups and communities in many different parts of the country have supported ARRCC’s work on Faiths 4 Climate Justice, ethical investment, solidarity with First Nations people and challenging new coal and gas projects.


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Australian Religious Response to Climate Change: Conference 2024

Australian Religious Response to Climate Change logo

The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) warmly invites you to participate in our second national Conference.

The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change has a unique role in Australia in bringing together diverse people of faith as witnesses to both our common humanity and respect for the earth.

Groups and communities in many different parts of the country have supported ARRCC’s work on Faiths 4 Climate Justice, ethical investment, solidarity with First Nations people and challenging new coal and gas projects.

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7 Point List to Reduce your Carbon Footprint

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The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change is providing two FREE sessions on Reducing your Carbon Footprint and aligning with your faith. Do you want to know more about aligning your carbon footprint with your faith to protect the planet? The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change is presenting an information session via zoom on on June 5 (daytime) and June 6 (evening).

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People of faith say ‘no’ to fossil fuels in global Week of Action

Divestment Week of Action initiated by the global Catholic Laudato Si’ Movement

During a world-wide Divestment Week of Action initiated by the global Catholic Laudato Si’ Movement, Australian people of faith and their organisations were encouraged to consider divesting from fossil fuels as part of their broader responsibility to care for the earth.

A multi-faith prayer service was held at St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Parramatta on Thursday 9 March, as part of the Week of Action, organised by the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC).

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Protect our planet with your superannuation

Australian Religious Response to Climate Change logoIs your Superannuation fuelling global warming by funding coal, oil & gas projects? Come and share, learn and discuss what actions we can take. You are invited to attend our free multifaith groups by registering for one of these free 90-minute online Australian Religious Response to Climate Change workshops about SUPERANNUATION on Thursday March 16th 2023.

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Perth religious leaders take public stance against new coal and gas projects

Religious leaders of multiple faiths in Perth

A multi-faith church service was held in Perth is part of a wider call across Australia for an end to new coal and gas projects.

The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change group has organised the event.

About 100 religious leaders have urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to make a stronger commitment to climate change at the upcoming United Nations conference in November

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Protect our planet with your superannuation

Australian Religious Response to Climate Change logoIs your Superannuation fuelling global warming by funding coal, oil & gas projects? Come and share, learn and discuss what actions we can take. You are invited to attend our free multifaith groups by registering for one of these free 90-minute online Australian Religious Response to Climate Change workshops about SUPERANNUATION on Thursday 11th August 2022.

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Religious Australians are pushing for climate action, and want church leaders and politicians to get on board

Bushfires at Mallacoota, Vic


Most religions believe the universe and everything in it is a creation of God or gods, and most demand that we nurture God’s creation. So for many religious people in Australia today — particularly among younger generations — it makes sense for religious leaders to encourage care for the environment.

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