Mission:
The Green UUs seek to inspire action and spiritual renewal as we work to bring our lives in alignment with the UU seventh principle of respecting the interdependent web of existence on our planet. We work to encourage sustainable practices in our personal lives, in the life of our church, in our community, and beyond.
Description:
The Green UUs form a subcommittee of the Social Action Committee. At our meetings we plan activities and events ranging from community rallies to worship services.
Meeting time:
New schedule for 2010 - 2011. The Green UUs Steering Committee will meet on the following Thursdays at 7:30 pm
September 9th, November 11th, January 13th, March 10th and May 12th. Additional project-oriented meetings will be scheduled as needed.
Meeting place: YRUU classroom
Chair: Emily Laugesen
Green Sanctuary Activities and Projects:
- Seven Principles Certified Monarch Waystation: help our RE program create a butterfly habitat garden on the church grounds .
- Stewardship Gardens with Faith in Place (growing season 2010). Support the development of an ecological garden and landscaping at the
Center for Women in Transition.
- Walnut Tree Recycling. Although the black walnut tree is no longer growing on the church grounds, the wood from the tree will continue to be with us in the form of a new welcome table, and other items. Stay tuned for updates!
- Ethical Eating Together - Download the UUA Ethical Eating Guide here: http://www.uua.org/documents/washingtonoffice/ethicaleating/studyguide.pdf.
Links:
- Unitarian-Universalist Ministry for Earth is a great starting point for eco-minded UUs. Their
monthly newsletter is accessible through the main website at:
www.uuministryforearth.org
- To keep in touch with local events and resources, and connect with
like-minded folks in our community, see Transition Champaign County:
http://transitionchampaigncounty.ning.com