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Tearfund supporters David and Karen Burnett-Hall discussing climate change with MP Elizabeth Truss during Tea Time For Change.
countries respond. Although this figure is about half what is needed, it’s a start. Developed countries must also commit to tougher action to reduce emissions. Current pledges mean temperature rises of up to four degrees – catastrophic for poor communities, and for the whole planet. Climate change may seem like a distant threat but it’s happening now and pushing
Bearing Witness
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On Saturday 1 October Tearfund is joining with CAFOD and Christian Aid for a service and candlelit vigil in Manchester. On the eve of the Conservative Party Conference, poor communities need us to stand up for people hit hardest by climate change by reminding the government about its ‘greenest government ever’ pledge and urging them to do more. 1.30pm Tearfund Climate Justice afternoon at Friends Meeting House, Manchester 6 Mount Street, M2 5NS: Learn, act and pray about climate change, and other issues of injustice – with tea and cake! 5pm Manchester Cathedral: Joint ecumenical service followed by a procession and candlelit vigil outside the Conservative Party conference venue. 7.30pm Finish Find out more at www.tearfund.org/bearingwitness
teartimes autumn 2011
our global neighbours further into poverty. The world cannot afford for our leaders to stand back and fail to respond with rising emissions and no clear action plan to reduce them. A global movement of Christians will be getting down on its knees this autumn, praying and speaking up for the UK and other governments to act. Will you join us?
Hope for Creation A global day of prayer and action on climate change. Sunday 6 November.
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Join with tens of thousands of Christians around the world to pray and speak up for justice for our global neighbours and for action to protect God’s creation. Take part at home, with a group of friends or with your whole church. Your prayers will play a vital role as we speak with one voice for action on climate change. Visit www.hopeforcreation.org to sign up and to download resources to help you and your church join in. Please email campaigning@tearfund.org or call 0845 355 8355 for more information about either of these events.
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