News – January 21, 2022
Dear Members and Friends,
We are undergoing a green revolution at First UU Church! Our 7th Principle, “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part,” encourages us to take care of the Earth. Why not work towards becoming more green?! Our Climate Action and Green Revolution Teams are joining efforts to help all of us become more aware, be more environmentally-friendly, and take action… Are you ready? We are!
January 23
What do you know about
Permaculture?
Permaculture is one of the
wonderful answers to climate change and rising temperatures. Our green teams
invite us to learn about this fascinating process that gives us a new way of looking
at the world. We can learn more through Urban
Harvest’s Permaculture classes. They start this weekend! Partial
scholarships are available to help with the class fee. Please send an email to carol@firstuu.org.
January 29
at 6:00 pm
First UU Church is sponsoring the Wild
& Scenic Film festival!
An awe-inspiring, moving and educational series of short films
from all over the world, including Houston, bringing stories and possibilities for
protecting the environment, calls to action and more. Organized by the Citizens
Environmental Coalition, this time you will be able to participate in-person
(at MATCH, Midtown Arts & Theater Center) or online.
January 30
A Climate Action and Green Revolution Teams Conversation
Join us and share your reactions to the Wild & Scenic Film Festival and learn more about our green teams! Please
send an email to carol@firstuu.org to
join via Zoom!
February
Next month, we are encouraging all members and friends
to consider getting involved in one or more of the
following environmentally-friendly actions. Let's work towards making personal changes!
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Using less plastic, recycling
everything, composting, eating vegetarian for a period of time (or gradually making
it permanent), commuting by bike or bus, etc.
Speaking at City Council about
your environmental concerns or make requests about the city's Climate Action
Plan. (Ask Carol to join you).
Join our JCC (First UU Justice
Coordinating Council) in efforts to get out the vote, to bring in leaders that
will address climate change.
Volunteer for Earth Day at
Discovery Green
Join the church's Garden Team or
sign up for courses at Urban Harvest to become a gardener or part of a team of First
UU Church permaculture experts.
Volunteer for a local,
environmental non-profit for a year.
We are really working on being more green as a UU community! There
are more additional activities being planned and we hope you join us! For now, please keep
taking some steps, at your own pace, towards leading a more
environmentally-friendly life, encouraging others to do the same and sharing
your green journey 
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SAVE THE DATES!
UBarU All-Church Retreat
March 25-28
April 3
Discovery Green's Earth Day EventApril 10
Earth Day Vespers Service(Led by Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen)
Apr 22