Congregations across the United States have been engaging in projects related to water conservation and water justice. Check out some of the great work congregations have already been doing! Let us know if you have a story to share: e-mail office@uuministryforearth.org.
- We all Live Downstream: from the UUA Earth Day Chapel Service on April 26, 2011
- Youth Service Projects on Earth Day: ideas from The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects by Barbara A. Lewis
- UUA Staff Earth Day Video: here is the final video; join them in celebrating Earth Day 2011by taking the 40/40 for Earth Challenge
- Join the UUA Staff in the 40/40 for Earth Challenge: watch this short teaser to see what some UUA staff have committed to for Earth Day
- New mini-NWEI Course on Gulf Coast Oil Spill
- Benefit for toilets – Auburn, CA: Sierra Foothills Unitarian Universalists replaced three old toilets with new low-flush models and reduced water consumption by 75%
- Interfaith Power and Light award goes to Northwest UU Congregation in Atlanta, GA: Rainwater capture project to sustainably water congregation’s landscaping.
- Living Out the Commitment – Saco + Biddeford: UU Church of Saco and Biddeford installed on-demand water heaters and low-flow toilets as part of their Green Sanctuary certification process.
- UU Community Church of Santa Monica Receives Awards for Environmental Stewardship: Installed cisterns on patio to prevent runoff, low-water landscaping, and drip irrigation.
- Reflections on the Gulf Coast: Resources and Reflections from the UUA and UUMFE on the 5th Anniversary of Katrina
- ‘Til the River Runs Clear Film Review
- A Thriving Ministry of Local Foods—UU Rockland, ME
- Here is a table of Earth Day 2011 activities from registered congregations or, for a quick summary, see this list of highlights of activities by category from several participating congregations — lots of great ideas for water justice projects!
- “Precious Waters” Earth Sunday Worship Service and Workshops (8.7MB PDF): a wonderful Earth Day celebration from the UU Church of Kent, OH