Protect God's Oceans

During his first year in office, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. Citing concern for community health, environmental protection and economic concerns, this action was met with opposition from state leaders and businesses on both coasts.

As stewards of God's creation, we are asked to not only protect God's oceans but the people in nearby communities that rely on God's marine gifts. Offshore drilling would have negative impacts not only on marine life but on the health and economic wellbeing of coastal communities.

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Events: God's Oceans & Coastal Communities

Charleston, SC: August 25, 2019 and Atlantic Beach, NC: October 4, 2019 
These worship and roundtable events featured Christian and Jewish religious leaders discussing ocean health and how to maintain vibrant coastal communities. The diverse group of religious leaders joined with Rep. Greg Murphy in North Carolina to discuss how stewardship calls us to responsibly protect creation. The events highlighted the dangers posed by climate change, pollution, and offshore drilling to God’s oceans and coastal communities. 

Religious Leaders Speak Out

State religious leaders across the country are urging President Trump and Dept. of Interior Ryan Zinke to invest in renewable energy and not open up our coasts to oil drilling and exploration for fossil fuels.