-Get a home energy efficiency audit Ellie and Nadia will co-lead guest speakers and other environmentally oriented Community and First Forums. Wear clothes you dont mind getting dirty. As Unitarian Universalists, we are part of a long tradition of religious freedom, theological inclusiveness, and radical acceptance. -Spend time outdoors go on a hike, have a picnic in your local park, go camping in a national park, participate in a clean-up Latest Intercom Weekly | Latest Wednesday Programming Email programming will resume this autumn, Fabulously Fun Food Fair Fundraiser (FFFFF), https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82514296408?pwd=U2F1UnRkMHF2eGZUUDVjd1o3K3pLQT09.
That easily works out to more than 500 plastic bags a year that will never be recycled! The lotus blossom, a Hindu and Buddhist symbol, represents the flowering of the human spirit. A star represents the ancient tradition of worshiping the heavens. Without substantive collaboration with communities impacted by abusive policing or adequate time for input, Mayor de Blasio released draft versions of a New York City Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative plan. We must advocate for those who have been marginalized in the humane effort to right the tyranny of injustice.. Kroger recycles not only plastic grocery bags, but also other plastic bags, dry cleaner bags, and case wrap such as comes on packs of bottled water. Sign-up Today! Cash in on your good deed.
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The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Episcopal Church are among several Christian denominations that are speaking out in support of a Unitarian churchs decision to offer sanctuary to demonstrators in the Breonna Taylor case. Christianity unitarian church, Copyright 2020 PC(USA). If approved and implemented, the Citys plans would expand the power and funding of the NYPD. All the color is original to the wood as found. Visit:iowagivesgreen.org, We Recommend: Consider joining Create Climate Justice, a UU clearing house for environmental groups and events. New York, NY 10012, Main: 212-614-6464 As a recognized Green Sanctuary, we live with a deep awareness of our climate crisis and the deep environmental injustices of our time. Reduce the use of packaging that must be land-filled by buying in bulk, avoiding individual packets such as sugar and creamer, and storing food in reusable containers; Use reusable spoons for coffee and tea rather than plastic stirrers; Avoid Styrofoam products, and ask outside groups that use our church to avoid using Styrofoam in our building; Increase the recycled content of paper products; Purchase Fair-Trade coffee, and encourage thepurchase of healthier food (organic, preservative/chemical free); Increase the number of totally vegetarian meals served, offering vegetarian options at all meals; and. As a faith community, we cannot remain passive. Our goal is to: As we make plans for use of our grounds, we can be sensitive to the environment if we: We will reduce the amount of paper that we use. Exploring the centuries-long interdependence of Heaven and Hell for spiritual and/or social control. As responsible stewards of our environment, we will reduce the use of non-renewable energy sources. Directions. Provide a bicycle rack for the convenience of those who choose to bike to church. Crux immissa quadrata, the equilateral cross, is also known as the patriarchal cross or the Greek cross. Our meetings are open, and we would welcome new members. Keep some in your car at all times. The First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City joined a lawsuit, brought by four sanctuary leaders and immigrant rights advocacy groups, suing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and various officials for targeting the women with retaliatory and excessive civil fines. All Rights Reserved. Reusable Grocery BagsYou have them, so why arent you using them? Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron said that, based on the evidence in the case, Taylors boyfriend had fired the first shots at police when they entered her apartment, and that they were within their legal rights to return fire. And dont give up on your resolution if it doesnt come easily. Cans and bottles = 5 cents each! If youre walking along waterways, wear water shoes to protect your feet from sharp rocks and broken glass. Hinduism Join us on the front lines for social justice! -Go carless one day a month Reduce the use of nonrenewable energy resources; Increase the use of recycled products,supporting recycling markets; Strengthen our commitment to reduce, reuse andrecycle, and so reduce our contribution to landfills; Make environmental considerations an integral part of purchasing decisions in all aspects of church life; Reduce the use of toxic substances and increase the use of biodegradable products; Practice safe disposal, particularly of items that are toxic, carcinogenic, flammable, or will not break down in the environment (paint, cleaning chemicals, batteries, electronic equipment etc.). Download the free app Litterati to document and map all the litter you find. 515-244-8603, In-Person Worship: 9:30 am, Auditorium -When you take action, put it on Facebook to share ideas with others Holy Trinity (The lead person is Ellen Larue, with Dan Bader also significantly involved.). The lawsuit alleges that ICE targeted the sanctuary leaders with hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines in an attempt to stop the women from speaking out and participating in the sanctuary movement. Terms of Use Privacy Policy PC(USA) Donor Privacy Policy GDPR Privacy Notice Contact, First Unitarian Church provides sanctuary for those calling for justice in the Breonna Taylorcase, Contact Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program, Racial Equity & Women's Intercultural Ministries. Place items in marked bin in East entryway. Best Buy locations have bins to take the following: Wires, cords and cables; CDs, DVD;s and Cases; Remotes and controllers; Ink and toner cartridges; Rechargeable batteries. We will: To locate a recycling place near you, go to earth911.com, enter the item you would like to recycle and your location. A star and crescent symbolize the teachings of Islam. Church leaders provided food, water, medical treatment if needed, and a place to rest for participants. Our purpose is to educate, inspire, organize, and support congregational and personal practices that honor and sustain our planet Earth. As we work toward becoming a recognized Green Sanctuary, we live with a deep awareness of our climate crisis and the deep environmental injustices of our time.
First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City joins lawsuit against ICE. Download the groups current brochure, wtih Green Sanctuary Action Plan for 2018-2019. The First Unitarian from Edmund and Woodward in 2007. Its a good idea to call the place and confirm that they are still taking the item, since things can change quickly in recycling. A vase of fire symbolizes the Creators energy in Zoroastrian tradition. Your impact on the environment will be great if you switch to reusable bags. Some have said the church should not engage in this debate and focus solely on sharing the gospel. Light a Candle. Production of recycled paper uses less water,less energy and produces less air and water pollution than paper made from raw materials. Office Hours: Mon: 10am - 4pm, Tues - Fri: 10am - 6pm, Sat: 9am - 12pm Nadia will follow up on the survey that Arianna Lambie organized a couple years ago, then build on that base. Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM)strategies that emphasize control of pests and their damage through preventive practices, mechanical and biological controls, and pest-resistant planting. Plastic bucket, preferably without holes (to keep small pieces of litter from falling through). (Nadia will lead this effort. Unitarianism and Universalism The Woodward Avenue facade of First Unitarian Church, A curving staircase inside First Unitarian, Alanna St Laurent for HistoricDetroit.org. Chicago, IL 60637 -Change your light bulbs to CFL or LED Decriminalize Sex Work - Freedom Dreams of Black Trans Liberation. Encourage and support environmentally themed RE classes for adults and children; Collaborate with other organizations to further green awareness. On Wednesday, a grand jury returned only three counts of wanton endangerment against one of three officers, but the charges were not connected to the shooting at Taylors apartment. Print and copy double-sided unless there is a significant reason not to; When single-sided print paper is generated,repurpose it to childrens RE for drawing; use for note-writing and other office purposes; or offer it to church members for home use before recycling; Move toward using 100% recycled paper with a high Post-consumer Waste (PCW) content; and. We condemn New York City's inadequate "Police Reform and Reinvention" plan, The latest on our blog is our response to the Citys NYPD reform plan, a policy that would expand police funding and reach through programs with no track record of fixing the problem of racially discriminatory policing and in all likelihood would make the issue worse. Photo by Randy Hobson. You wont leave the house without noticing them next time! We commit to four practices, grounded in Unitarian Universalist principles: We invite all who share these values to join us on this journey of connection, sustainability, and hope. They should be reviewed periodically by the Green Sanctuary Committee, or another committee so charged by the Board to specifically look at compliance, and to suggest revisions. The city has implemented a 9 p.m. curfew and the demonstrators arrived at the church just before the curfew was set to begin. Click below to Join our Sunday Service Online at Youtube: Rev. Religious Education at the adult and youth level incorporates environmental themes each year. If you go to your towns website, there is often a link under the Sanitation department that lists the items that are accepted in your area. Organize Sundays that will encourage alternate forms of transportation to church, such as biking and carpooling.. Support a comprehensive recycling program for paper, cardboard, glass, metals, plastic, Styrofoam, and household batteries with bins in all appropriate areas of the church, including childrens RE classrooms for recycling paper; Donate or recycle used electronic equipment; Recycle compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs); Recycle packing peanuts at shipping stores; Safely dispose of cleaning products, paint,fuels and oils, drain cleaners, antifreeze, and other toxins not placing them in the trash; and. Promote recycling at all events involving church members. Shinto RESOLVE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Egyptian -Get a quote for installing solar on your rooftop Rather than buy books all the time, you can borrow them. You could break it down for yourself over a yearhow many plastic bags do you bring home a week? All rights reserved. By buying paper with recycled content,processed chlorine free, we can make a real environmental difference. (Richard Pardo will lead, with Kennie James to assist. We will renew our church membership with that organization before initiating that. Avoid the use of chemicals and pesticides on lawn and garden areas; Compost yard and kitchen waste to make natural fertilizer for the garden, and use only organic fertilizers; Consider planting native plants, which require less water and encourage native pollinators; Continue to develop our organic community garden; and. Curry added that First Unitarian Churchs actions can help to broker peace and change that can move a community forward in the direction of genuine justice and eventual reconciliation. An om is the symbol of oneness in the Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Rev. The First Unitarian Church in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, opened its doors on Thursday night for a number of people that had been demanding justice for Taylor. Marian became First UUs settled Senior Minister in 2017; the fifth Senior Minister, and the first woman, to serve the congregation in this role. They take such items as: Plastic cups, cereal bag liners, energy bar wrappers, juice drink pouches, potato chip bags, Brita/Pur products, inkjet/laser printer cartridges, oral care items, plastic tape dispensers, writing instruments. "What the Hell" with Don Hymel The decision has reignited demonstrators who have been actively calling for justice in the city since the shooting occurred. Confront CIA Torture, The Gaza Freedom Flotilla Attack: Five Years Later, U.N. Should Not Be Immune from Accountability for Cholera Epidemic in Haiti, Under-The-Radar Extradition Case Could Lead to Further Normalization of Torture, The Spy-or-No-Fly List: Five Things You Need to Know. Rev. ), Offer environmentally oriented curriculum for children and youth on a periodic basis. 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave. Early Christianity 93 W Weisheimer Rd Taylor was shot and killed by Louisville police officers on March 13 during the serving of a warrant at her apartment. Use herbicides and pesticides only as a last resort and with the least amount necessary. Ellen (along with perhaps others) will research environmental justice projects that we might work with on the broader/global level. Allan will take the lead on movies. Iowa Environmental Councils A Day Of Giving To Benefit Iowas Environment: Wednesday, August 3, 2022.Iowa Gives Green is a day for Iowans to unite in their support for Iowas environment. Hold three environmentally oriented worship services during this church year. Sun Worship As a recognized Green Sanctuary, we will live with a deep awareness of our climate crisis and the deep environmental injustices of our time. 1 Benevolent Street Masks are no longer required in the Sanctuary or other buildings, but are still recommended. We will continue to make energy conserving changes to our building as needs are identified and funds become available. But this is what many denominations, including the PC(USA) and the Episcopal Church, are called to do. Buddhism Lastly, may we all commit ourselves anew to living the words of the prophet Micah who said, what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God., Author: Rick Jones | Office of the General Assembly, Tags: Those not comfortable with these arrangements for in-person gatherings on campus are welcome to continue attending our Sunday YouTube online Services. The policies do not assume that we require the purchase or use of services or products that do not perform adequately or are not available at a reasonable price and in a reasonable time frame. And join our broad and growing movement for climate justice with Commit2Respond. In addition to affecting the quality of our indoor air, many of these are poured down drains every year,polluting water supplies and soil. Elizabeth Lerner Maclay came to First Unitarian Providence in 2017 after more than 20 years in the Unitarian ministry. Continue to rely primarily on email for church communications, reducing the use of paper mailings, and using post cards when feasible. (Allan Lindrup will lead. Change the way you consume products Instead of buying, why not borrow or rent items? Provide Zip Code information to help connect members who would like to carpool; and. Liz lives in Lincoln with her husband Tim and their very friendly flat-coated retrievers Blue and Rannoch. -Use rags instead of paper products (and for our after-service Sunday snacks and potlucks, bring your own table service instead of using paper products!) First Unitarian Church of Chicago We publicize the local Clean Your Streams event each year, encouraging church members to participate. Please also remember that household batteries and styrofoam are both recycled by our Green Sanctuary Committee. Nelson said that while the PC(USA) does not condone violence, it does believe in the rights of all individuals to express their views about the case. Continue reading on our blog, and read our statement. The fish was an early symbol for Christ, the fisher of men. This is already being accomplished this church year, as Childrens RE used the environmental curriculum Creepy Crawlies for the summer 2017. Safety first: wear puncture resistant or cut resistant gloves and dress for the weather (sunscreen, sunglasses, cold gear/heat gear). Astro-Worship We also would like to create one or more rain gardens on the property when finances are available. Or, put a kid in charge of remembering the bags.Young children have amazing memories and when you give them a job, they take great pride in doing it well. ecumenical, The Ten Commandments ), Encourage clothes recycling. God calls us to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, to champion the wrongs of our society, and to seek justice when justice has not been served, he said. Hinduism We condemn this plan and demand that the New York City Council pass a resolution that fosters real change.. Marian preaches from the head and the heart, and leads through listening and collaboration. Our Food Pantry