Explanation

Whereas, we acknowledge the important economic contribution many people have made by working in the fossil fuel industry, while we also recognize that there is an important shift toward renewable energy which will protect God’s good creation. Supporting this shift is part of the Church’s call to being part of the Jesus Movement in the world and; Whereas, climate change is recognized as a human made threat to all God’s creation, including people, creatures and the entire created order, while particularly placing unjust and inequitable burdens and stresses on Native Peoples, poor communities and people of color.