Active for Earthcare March 19 – May 22, 2023 Spring for Change: a Season of Sacred Activism — from the evening of Sunday, March 19 (the night before the Spring Equinox on Monday, March 20th!) through May 22nd (International Day for Biodiversity) — is an invitation to the Unitarian Universalist faith community to embody the […]
Habits of Connection and Compassion Many Unitarian Universalist congregations have a practice of sharing their Sunday offering with community organizations, causes and groups. The logistics vary, but the core practice is to give part of the community offering to a cause beyond the immediate congregation that reflects our values and aspirations. This practice of sharing […]
Many Unitarian Universalist congregations celebrate Earth Day with an entire month of reflection, action, and new commitments to environmental and climate justice. “Climate Justice Month” can be celebrated for the month of April, or from the month between World Water Day (March 22) and Earth Day (April 22). During COVID-19, we provided live and recorded […]
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 […]
Unitarian Universalism and Environmentalism Unitarian Universalism has a long history of leadership among faith communities committed to caring for our Earth and taking action on our commitments. The seventh principle of Unitarian Universalism is “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part,” and as a denomination we have passed […]
Unitarian Universalists are called to do more than simply take individual actions; we take action in community and must constantly strive to learn more about the threats to our biosphere and to frontline communities, as well as the intersections of racial, economic, and environmental injustice. UUMFE actively supports this learning for UUs and UU congregations. […]
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 […]
Winter Solstice Worship Service 2023 Dear Community, Here is a recording of our Solstice Service. We hope you are able to find grounding for the remaining months of Winter ahead and find nourishment in both the darkness and the light. The Winter Solstice occurs when Earth’s axis tilts away from the sun, making it the […]
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 […]
Climate Week in New York City includes many events for climate justice. Here are a few highlights: Pregame Climate week End the Era of Fossil Fuels Summer Bridge: Elected Officials Pledge Before the actual NYC gathering, we are working with Side with Love and other UU partners to support the People vs. Fossil Fuels campaign to ending […]
