On Saturday afternoon, a number of protestors locked themselves in at the top of Bath Abbey tower to protest against climate change and to seek a meeting with Bishop Michael, the Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Bishop Michael says, “While we cannot condone the actions they have taken in order to share their message, which has put them at risk and added pressure on our already overstretched emergency services, we do nonetheless have sympathy for the message they have shared, ‘Don’t crucify creation’, and recognise the seriousness of the climate crisis.
“All Anglicans are called, in line with the fifth mark of mission, to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. As a diocese, Bath and Wells is committed to Net Zero by 2030 and churches across the diocese, including Bath Abbey, are doing a great deal in order to reach that goal.”
Bishop Michael also stated that he has always been willing to meet with Christian Climate Action to share what we as a diocese are already doing and to hear their thoughts as to other steps they think we can take.