The Greening of a Sanctuary: Some Thoughts on Flowers By Laura Emerson Flowers and greens are an integral part of worship services, marriages and funerals in all religions. Have you ever wondered where these floral gifts and decorations in our homes, offices, and sanctuaries come from? It is so easy to take something for granted […]
To the beings in my circle, thank you for YOU. You grace me with your presence. You bring joy and love. Whether you are humans or animal or bird, your uniqueness captivates and celebrates the resilient power of life. May I contribute back to you my care and love for you, my gratitude for you. […]
This graphic is a chalice with a flame and tree. It is surrounded by rays and a swirl of dots. The text reads: Climate and Congregational Life, UU Ministry for Earth. Overview Climate justice does not need to be a standalone effort done by a few people in the congregation. How do we bring our […]
Now that we have all had time to process this year’s GA, I thought it would be useful to share thoughts on the experience some weeks later. I decided to volunteer this year with UUMFE because I am passionate about environmental work and demanding attention from large organizations on the topic. This was my very […]
Guest Spotlight: Reflections from Charleston, by Richard Hayes, he/him/his, Unitarian Church in Charleston, home of the Kusso Indigenous peoples The Unitarian Church in Charleston (UCC) is a Green Sanctuary Church. We practice green in our Church as a way of being. The reality of Climate Change inspired us to go beyond ourselves into the wider […]
We have become very accustomed to poison. We’re poisoning ourselves and each other; poisoning the sky, land, and water; and poisoning some communities more than others based upon their relative-wealth and skin color. Babies are exposed to industrial poisons in the wombs of their mothers before they even have their first breath of air. We […]
UU Ministry for Earth is grounded in environmental justice, a movement and a framework that arose in the 1970s and 1980s in response to the reality that environmental injustices disproportionately affect communities of color and poor communities. Environmental justice seeks to center the experiences and leadership of those on the front-lines of environmental injustice and […]
As people of faith and conscience, it is our moral responsibility to take bold action to bring the web of life back into balance — as individuals, groups of people of faith, and whole congregations. How we take action matters, so this page offers tools to support effective, impactful, and spiritually robust organizing and action. […]
The forces of injustice that are compromising our biosphere and current and future generations will only be defeated if we join together and form strong partnerships and coalitions. UUMFE constantly strives to expand our impact through partnership and follow the leadership of front-lines communities. Side with Love Unitarian Universalist Association The UUA is the central […]
Starting in 2002, UUMFE (originally the Seventh Principle Project) published a print/PDF newsletter, two or three times a year. In mid-2017, this became a short monthly email rounding up one story for inspiration, one action for activation, one tool for education, and one opportunity for connection. Sign up for the eNews mailing list, which includes […]
