UU Ministry for Earth’s constituent, Laura Emerson, offers this informative and moving blog post on how UUs can engage with nature closest to us. The climate crisis is a crisis of disconnection. Humans are disconnected from the natural world and have forgotten that we are nature. Restoring a reciprocal relationship with all life addresses a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hi! My name is Nasreen Khan. I am the Manager of Communications for UUMFE, but in my life outside of UUMFE, I am a visual artist based in Indianapolis. I make art inspired by my relationship with the natural world. I live in a neighborhood of Indianapolis called Haughville. It is one of the highest […]
Will one of our new Board members be YOU? If you have a deep and embodied commitment to uplifting the need to face and adapt to the climate crisis, counter environmental injustice, and support the flourishing of all lifeIf you feel drawn to support and contribute to the many offerings of the UU Ministry for […]
Greetings! UUMFE had a full and fulfilling September living our mission: spiritual care for climate justice! Read below for some highlights! Here is a 3 minute recap video of our time in New York. Community is the antidote to climate despair. We need vibrancy, connection and imagination as a faith movement to meet this aching […]
Environmental Justice: Clearing the Air in Pittsburgh Moving from Despair to Action On January 8, 2022, members of the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh engaged in a Congregational Conversation about the environment. It soon became apparent that many were in a state of paralysis — even despair. Participants understood very well the profound effects of […]
A conversation with Pablo DeJesus, Executive Director, Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice 1. Who are you and what is your role in Unitarian Universalist Climate Justice work? My name is Pablo DeJesus. I serve as the Executive Director of Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ), headquartered in Washington DC. The mission of UUSJ is to […]
UUMFE will be at Climate week NYC this September, but even if you can’t be there–you can add your voice to the movement. In New York this September, the United Nations Secretary-General is hosting a first-of-its-kind Climate Ambition Summit to demand that nations stop the fossil fuel expansion that is driving the climate emergency. Thousands […]
Dear UUMFE Community: My name is Nasreen Khan, I am a mother, teacher, artist and writer based in Indianapolis and I’m so pleased to join UU Ministry for Earth as the Communications Coordinator. I grew up in Senegal, West Africa and Indonesia, and moved to United States about 10 years ago. I am a former […]
