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I have been so impressed with this organization&#8217;s dedication to this interdependent relationship\u00a0with the natural world, rooted in our faith tradition. We here at UUMFE\u00a0are committed to continue our work and to help you deepen your own relationship to the Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, how can we help you?&nbsp;Where could we fill the gaps in your learning or practice? Please reach out to me at <a href=\"mailto:Director@uumfe.org\">Director@uumfe.org<\/a> so that we can learn how to serve you better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In faith,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mary Ellen Morgan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uumfe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Headshot-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uumfe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Headshot-2025.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.uumfe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Headshot-2025-197x300.jpg 197w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am excited\u00a0and humbled to have been named the new Executive Director of the Unitarian\u00a0Universalist Ministry for Earth. 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