Hi, UUMFE community! Our next meeting is on Tuesday, November 25th, and we will continue to meet on the last Tuesday of every month January-May 2026. (Please note that we are skipping December.) Below you will find a list of ways to feel prepared for our connection and discussion. To prepare for our next session […]
We’re excited that so many of you signed up to attend our Community Read! Our first meeting is tomorrow on Tuesday, September 30th, and we will continue to meet on the last Tuesday of every month for the next nine months. If you haven’t yet, please register to receive the Zoom link and sign up […]
Our Earth is crying. Can we hear it? With every street that became a river this July, with every home lost, with every human tragedy, a profound truth emerged: We are not separate from the Earth. Her suffering is our suffering. The recent floods—whether close or geographically distant—are spiritually universal. They are not isolated acts […]
UU Ministry for Earth Community, A few weeks ago, I published pictures of myself and other UU’s in front of the US Capitol for UU Hill Day. Led by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ), and the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth (UUMFE), over 100 UU’s gathered on Hill Day in hopes of slowing, stalling, or […]
Dear UUMFE Community, It is with sadness and grace that we announce the resignation of our Executive Director, Mary Ellen Morgan. Mary Ellen’s time with us was brief, but meaningful. UUMFE is grateful for Mary Ellen’s passion for Earth Justice and her alignment with UUMFE’s vision to care for people and the planet. While any […]
Note: This content was originally formatted as a series of social media posts. Dr. Robert Bullard is often called the “Father of Environmental Justice” due to his work in 1990 which found that 100% of city-operated landfills were located in communities of color and causing disproportionate environmental harms. His academic and policy efforts have furthered […]
Recording here. The Longest Night Thursday, December 19, 2024 8:00 pm ET 7:00 CT 6:00 MT 5:00 pm PT The longest night of the year is a time we drop into stillness, honor the dark, release the pain and struggle of life. We also embrace the light of strength and courage. This year, UU Ministry […]
We have filled the position and are excited to welcome Audrey McCann into the role and will provide an introduction in the coming days. Title: Communications Coordinator Reports to: Executive Director Hours: 10-12 hours per week Term: December 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 with the possibility of extension Hourly rate: $28 (1099) Location: Remote […]
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 […]
