As long as I can remember, I have connected most profoundly with God in creation. For I cannot be in the world without seeing God’s fingerprint and being reminded that our first commandment was to be stewards of the earth. Over the last 40 years, I have seen our world transform in both positive and negative ways regarding ecological care. Yet, unfortunately, our harm far surpasses our good and we are at a critical juncture in which we, as Christians, cannot remain silent. Profound change must happen now. Thus, I am walking with my brothers and sisters to encourage the PC(USA) to divest from fossil fuels and invest in renewable resources. Along the way, I look forward to educational opportunities both to teach and to learn. I know not all can walk but I hope all will join me in spirit and witness.

It’s time for the denomination to put its money where its faith is. The PC(USA) must join the divestment movement that has already taken trillions of dollars out of the fossil fuel industry. By doing so, the denomination will no longer  profit from an industry that has contributed to climate change. Hurricanes in Puerto Rico, drought in California, rising sea levels along the global coasts — natural disasters exacerbated by climate change which affect Presbyterians and all creation.

Our faith calls us to love God, creation, and neighbor with our whole selves, and June 1-16, 2018 we will love creation with each step we take. The PCUSA Walk for a Fossil Free World will take us from Louisville, Kentucky (the headquarters of the Presbyterian Church [USA]) to St. Louis, Missouri, in time for the PC(USA)’s 223rd General Assembly. Our goals are to: 

1. Call upon the PC(USA) 223rd General Assembly do divest from fossil fuels
2. Center the voices and experiences of people already affected by climate change
3. Reduce our own carbon footprint as we travel to GA

You're invited to join! More details about the Walk can be found at PCUSAwalk.org