Workshops

All of our GA On Demand Workshops will be available to view before and during GA by going to this site.

Ecology as Scripture

To facilitate a shift in hearts & minds, sacred activists must bring together science and spiritual tenets to organize our choices and actions. This workshop is an exploration of climate change and how connecting the climate crisis to religious beliefs, teachings, and practices can inspire local and global actions. We encourage you to watch with a small group (pairs, trios, or more!) so you can discuss the activities during the recording. Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone.

Join us in-person at GA to discuss further: Friday June 23, 11:00 – 11:45 AM ET, Room 324.

Exploring Pathways to Fossil-Free Personal Divestment

Partnering with Rivers & Mountains GreenFaith Circle, UUMFE offers an on-demand workshop for individuals on how to move their finances from funding fossil fuel extraction, production, and distribution… and instead direct their bank deposits, insurance premiums, and investment portfolios to fund local businesses/farms, affordable housing, and development of renewable energy. Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone; Michael Richardson.

Join us in-person at GA to discuss: Thursday, June 22, 1:00 – 1:45 PM ET, Room 323.

We will also talk about congregational divestment in this session.

May You Survive and Thrive! A Biodiversity Curriculum

Join UU Ministry for Earth for a workshop exploring our latest lifespan curriculum. We’ll engage with the lesson plans and share ways of bringing Biodiversity Sunday and a Procession of the Species to life each year at your congregation or community setting. Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone.

Join us in-person at GA to discuss: Friday, June 23, Noon – 12:45 PM ET, Room 323

Spiritual Practices and the Climate Crisis

UU Ministry for Earth hosts a restorative space to share spiritual practices and grounding experiences for all of us who grapple with the worries and pressures of ecological flourishing and our commitment to justice. We hope you’ll use the practices again and again. Lindsay Donnelly-Bullington; Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone; Rev. Daniel Lawlor; Rev. Kelly Dignan.

Join us in-person at GA to discuss and practice further: Friday June 23, 1:00 – 1:45 PM ET, Room 323.

Additional Discussion

Join us in-person in at GA to discuss Congregational Responses to Natural Disasters. Saturday June 24, 1:00 – 1:45 ET, Booth 208. Rev. Daniel Lawlor and Rachel Myslivy from Side with Love.

Visit our Booth #208

Wednesday, 3:00 – 3:30 pm ET, July 21, 2023
Celebrate Summer Solstice and participate in a joys and sorrows ritual

Thursday, 11am-11:30am ET, June 22, 2023
Earth-centered Lifespan Curricula: Let’s gather at booth 208 to preview UUMFE’s new and updated easy-to-access classes for all ages.

Friday, 2pm-2:30pm ET, June 23, 2023
Earth Ministry Musings for the Mighty: Preview our free monthly worship resources

Join online discussions on Whova

Wednesday, 4:30 – 5:00 pm ET, July 21, 2023
Summer Solstice joys and sorrows ritual online. Zoom link to attend (no registration necessary): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82934410734?pwd=a3Y1aTlMS3JxMGxiY3VITStqcDlaQT09

Thursday, 2:00 – 2:30 pm ET, June 22, 2023
Join Rev. Kelly Dignan for an open discussion about UU Ministry for Earth’s new programs that support climate justice activists. You can preview them here. The ZOOM link for this is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3248332840?pwd=SXVScW1ESzJILy9PMWlkTXVkTnpjZz09

Saturday, 10:00 – 10:30 am ET, June 24, 2023
Join this informative session on UU Ministry for Earth’s offering, Monthly Musings. This is our free monthly worship and small group ministry resources; a specially curated collection of readings, music and musings to inspire and renew spirit for the work of climate justice. You can view past issues here. The ZOOM link for this meetup is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3248332840?pwd=SXVScW1ESzJILy9PMWlkTXVkTnpjZz09

Volunteer at UUMFE’s booth!

Explain our great work in the world and meet all the people at GA excited about environmental justice. You can sign up for a shift at the booth here: UUMFE 2023 GA Exhibit Booth Signup. We will provide training the week before GA.