 Climate change is a spiritually urgent matter to me because God's creation, of which we are all apart, is precious. There is a loss of balance. I see the ways in which the changes in the climate are causing extreme and unpredictable weather events, affecting those near and far. On this Earth Day, I grieve that the places I enjoyed as a child may not be there for future generations, that Indigenous peoples' connection with the land is being harmed. That those who most depend on this connection to sustain life will be among the first to lose their homes to rising sea levels. I hope that we continue our tradition of care for one another and for the Earth, to support one another to reduce our use of carbon, and work toward a future that provides good jobs for all based on clean, renewable energy. We commit to making decisions about climate change in a way that respects the human rights of all peoples, particularly Indigenous peoples and all those affected by climate change and the factors that contribute to it. For the love of all creation.