FAITH leaders took part in a walk of witness for 'climate justice' in Worcester.
Members from the Methodist Church, Green Christians in Worcester and climate change supporters walked through the city to raise awareness of the climate crisis.
The group hoped to encourage Worcester councils to 'think globally and act locally' in order to combat the impact climate change is having on the planet.
The walk was held on November 12 to coincide with a Global Day of Action for COP27, with rallies taking place around the world.
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The walk started at St George’s Catholic Church in Sansome Walk at 10.30am and proceeded to Hope Church at The Granary, St Andrew’s Methodist Church on Pump Street and St Helen’s on the High Street, before finishing at 11.30am in front of Worcester Cathedral.
At each site, faith leaders such as Corinne Brown, led prayers, chanting and reflection.
People taking part in the walk were holding signs which read 'the time is now for climate justice' and another that said 'net zero.'
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Members of the group were chanting in the city in a bid to raise awareness of the dangers of climate change.
During the walk, an open letter from faith leaders was delivered to the Mayor, Cllr Adrian Gregson, thanking Worcester City Council for its ongoing commitment to climate change action and pledging support from faith communities.
"We often feel dispirited when it comes to taking action locally on climate change. What can we do in our little corner of the world here in Worcester? We can do a lot.
"The gathering on last Saturday and sharing stories with fellow participants of the Walk of Witness has confirmed it.
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Tom Piotrowski, who took part in the walk, said: "Many churches have eco groups and very detailed action plans in place to improve environmental standards in their communities.
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"Christians and other faith members are also active citizens; they vote and lobby local and national politicians on the need to reduce fossil fuels and become more environmentally conscious.
"Many churches and faith groups provide much needed humanitarian relief in far-flung places around the globe where Climate Crisis is affecting millions directly today, now."
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