Environmental Action Committee
"When we deny there is
consciousness in nature, we also deny consciousness to the worlds we find
by going through nature; and we end with only one world, the world of MacDonald's,
and that one is exploitable."
- Robert Bly, News of the Universe
1980 Sierra Club Books
May 24 and 31 are Sustainable Travel Days - Along with spring comes National Bicycle Month and the celebration of sustainable travel. Reduce your carbon footprint by using a bicycle, walking, car pooling, riding transit or coming via some other means.Then stop and sign the tally sheet at the entrance to the Atrium. We are part of a statewide competition among congregations for the highest proportion of attenders who travel in a sustainable manner.
You can help FUS live the
UU Seventh Principle of Respect for the nterdependent web of all existence
of which we are a part. We enthusiastically welcome new members.
We are a Green Sanctuary
with the UU Ministry for
Earth. Beginning in November of 2008, we meet every first Thursday
of the month at 6:30 p.m. (except Jan. 1, 2009) September
through May.
In 1994 the UUA passed a Resolution on Environmental Justice. A major highlight of General Assembly 2008 was Van Jones' speech at the Ware Lecture in which he encouraged more development of green jobs. UUA.org has a webcast of the lecture.
In 2006, the UUA passed a Statement of Conscience on Global Warming. Join UUA President Rev. William Sinkford in a cyber march to stop global warming. Sign up at http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_marcher.asp?18763.
Our five broad goals are to:
• Build a connection between spiritual practice and environmental consciousness;•Challenge and work to heal environmental injustices.
•Build awareness of environmental issues;
•Encourage personal lifestyle changes;
•Motivate community action on environmental issues;
Major concerns include:
Green Living and Spiritual Practice
Global Warming
Balanced Transportation
Our Committee Leadership
Cindy Rose - Co-Chair
845-6002, crose5@tds.net
Martin David - Co-Chair 238-2181, martindavid2603@yahoo.com
Last updated 5/17/09
