Green Sanctuary (environmental justice)
We are sponsoring:
Event: Voluntary
Simplicity (PDF download)
When: February 8, 2011 7pm until 8:30pm
Every Tuesday for 5 weeks
This group is dedicated to supporting our denomination’s seventh principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Our members consist of individuals with an interest in environmental issues and environmental justice. We are an official “Green Sanctuary” church through the Green Sanctuary program of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, Congregational Stewardship Services and are focused on continued education and outreach in our congregation and the wider community.
Our goals are to:
- Build awareness of the significance and complexity of environmental issues.
- Encourage personal lifestyle changes.
- Engage in community action on environmental issues.
- Strengthen the connection between spiritual practice and Earth consciousness.
- Work to heal environmental injustices.
We are focused on:
- Worship and spiritual practice
- Religious education
- Environmental justice
- Sustainable living
Our accomplishments to date include:
- Sponsoring educational forums on environmental topics
- Conducting an energy audit of our buildings
- Leading worship services on Earth Day
- And more
We meet one Sunday per month. New members and new ideas are always welcome.