This Month
- May 30, 2023
Movement Chaplaincy for End the Era of Fossil Fuels action
May 30, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join in this time with other UUs for spiritual grounding to prepare for the national action to End the Era of Fossil Fuels which takes place June 8-11.
Register https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApdeiqrTIvGNL_Y10i9GCgFZPbE9z0tmnD
Chalice lighting
Accessible and embodied practice of grounding and stress release
Contemplative practice to silently name the systems of oppression and privilege that may show up in you and/or at the action
Commitment to following the communities impacted most by the issue
Small group sharing: What do you cherish most about this world? Why are you doing this? What prevents you from acting as courageously as needed?
Decide on a UU spiritual phrase to carry into the action
Agree on an embodied practice to use during the action itself
Choose a “spiritual anchor” - a person who can lead the practices and remind you of the phrase
Receive a blessing for the group and the action
More about the action itself - People vs. Fossil Fuels Call to Action:
Biden promised to be a climate president – yet under his watch, the U.S. continues to be the biggest producer of oil and gas in the world. In the first few years of his term, he approved more lease sales for new oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters than Trump. And his administration has approved new oil and gas projects, like the Willow oil drilling project in Alaska and multiple oil and gas export terminals in the Gulf. Global scientists have been abundantly clear – we cannot avoid the very worst impacts of the climate crisis if we allow for any more fossil development.
Starting this June, we’re mobilizing to turn up the heat and make Biden take real climate action – by ending the era of fossil fuels. Join us for a national week of action June 8th - 11th 2023 to demand Biden use his executive powers to end the era of fossil fuels and declare a climate emergency!
June actions next steps!
* Action Interest form: https://tinyurl.com/interestformEndtheEra
* Action Map: https://tinyurl.com/actionmap-EndtheEra
* Distributed action toolkit: https://tinyurl.com/actiontoolkit-endFF
Sign up for non-violent direct action training series: https://forms.gle/tXjjJupbvVYyd62T6
- June 1, 2023
Monthly Full Moon Spiritual Gathering
June 1, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join UU Ministry for Earth each month so we may all find time to ground, recenter, and imagine what is possible in a world in need of repair. There are readings, a short reflection, time for individual contemplation, and sharing in small groups. Together, we nourish our spirits for the work of environmental justice. To draw us more closely into alignment with Earth-based philosophies, we follow the Lunar Calendar and gather, via Zoom, on (or near) the Full Moon.
7:00-8:00 pm ET
6:00-7:00 pm CT
5:00-6:00 pm MT
4:00-5:00 pm PT
June 1, 2023.
Register https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pduCgrjwoHN1W89bDFWLSip0Rob1au8GQ
July and August – off
Mark your calendars. Registration links coming soon for:
September 29, 2023
October 28, 2023
November 27, 2023
December off
January 25, 2024
February 24, 2024
March 25, 2024
April 23, 2024
- June 15, 2023
Movement Chaplaincy debrief for End the Era of Fossil Fuels
June 15, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
UUMFE will lead a time for spiritual grounding to debrief for the national action to End the Era of Fossil Fuels which takes place June 8-11.
4 PT/ 5 MT/ 6 CT/ 7 ET
Register https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvduCgrzspEtwJUTefem_HKmAdH7V8nmGpDebrief and reflect using a model of deep listening and speaking in rounds
What happened? What goals were accomplished?
What feelings came up for you?
What is one way you stretched yourself? What did you learn about yourself?
Accessible, embodied practice to release stress and re-harmonize
Learn at least one spiritual practice for ongoing use to stay connected to something larger than yourself
Commit to each other and the ongoing work - including any pauses, rest or care needed
More about the action itself:
People vs. Fossil Fuels Call to Action:
Biden promised to be a climate president – yet under his watch, the U.S. continues to be the biggest producer of oil and gas in the world. In the first few years of his term, he approved more lease sales for new oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters than Trump. And his administration has approved new oil and gas projects, like the Willow oil drilling project in Alaska and multiple oil and gas export terminals in the Gulf. Global scientists have been abundantly clear – we cannot avoid the very worst impacts of the climate crisis if we allow for any more fossil development.
Starting this June, we’re mobilizing to turn up the heat and make Biden take real climate action – by ending the era of fossil fuels. Join us for a national week of action June 8th - 11th 2023 to demand Biden use his executive powers to end the era of fossil fuels and declare a climate emergency!
June actions next steps!
* Action Interest form: https://tinyurl.com/interestformEndtheEra
* Action Map: https://tinyurl.com/actionmap-EndtheEra
* Distributed action toolkit: https://tinyurl.com/actiontoolkit-endFF
Sign up for non-violent direct action training series: https://forms.gle/tXjjJupbvVYyd62T6
- June 21, 2023
GA On Demand Workshop: Ecology as Scripture
June 21, 2023 7:00 am - 8:00 am
https://whova.com/embedded/event/VhcX5nroBwH70VFj29UEeVacPgAulecJuekI5rWaXWc%3D/?refer=undefined&day=0To facilitate a shift in hearts & minds, sacred activists must bring together science and spiritual tenets to organize our choices and actions. This workshop is an exploration of climate change and how connecting the climate crisis to religious beliefs, teachings, and practices can inspire local and global actions. We encourage you to watch with a small group (pairs, trios, or more!) so you can discuss the activities during the recording. Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone.
UUA General Assembly 2023
June 21, 2023 12:00 pm - June 25, 2023 4:00 pm
UUA General Assembly 2023
- June 22, 2023
UUA General Assembly 2023
June 21, 2023 12:00 pm - June 25, 2023 4:00 pm
UUA General Assembly 2023
- June 23, 2023
UUA General Assembly 2023
June 21, 2023 12:00 pm - June 25, 2023 4:00 pm
UUA General Assembly 2023
- June 24, 2023
UUA General Assembly 2023
June 21, 2023 12:00 pm - June 25, 2023 4:00 pm
UUA General Assembly 2023
- June 25, 2023
UUA General Assembly 2023
June 21, 2023 12:00 pm - June 25, 2023 4:00 pm
UUA General Assembly 2023
Mission And Vision
Mission
Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth is a seedbed for spiritual grounding and education that inspires deep practices of Earth care, justice and flourishing for all.
Vision
A world in which reverence, gratitude, and care for each other and for the living Earth are central to the lives of all people.