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Green Sanctuary Committee
The Green Sanctuary Committee was established in 2008. Green Sanctuary is a movement within the UUA to put into action the seventh principle, by incorporating environmental awareness and advocacy into all areas of church life. The program involves four major areas: worship and spiritual practices, RE and lifelong learning, environmental justice (community outreach), and sustainable living. The first phase of the process is a comprehensive assessment of where we stand in each of those areas. The next phase consists of at least 12 projects, divided among the four areas. Finally, we hope to apply for certification as a Green Sanctuary, but most importantly to continue to work toward responsible stewardship of the Earth. The Green Sanctuary Committee is thrilled to announce that we have been accepted by the UUA as a candidate for certification as a Green Sanctuary. This is the culmination of the first phase of our work, which involved an extensive environmental assessment of our church and congregation, development of 12 proposed projects, and completion of a detailed application. The goals of the Green Sanctuary Program include building awareness of the significance and complexity of environmental issues, encouraging personal and community action, strengthening the connection between spiritual practice and Earth consciousness, and working to heal environmental injustices. For all this we need your help! We encourage everyone to get involved—stop by our Green Corner in Fellowship Hall (hopefully to be set up soon), contact a committee member, and sign up to help with a project. The Green Sanctuary Committee meets monthly on the fourth Sunday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the eighth-grade classroom. We welcome participation at any level. You are encouraged to contact the chairperson of the Green Sanctuary Committee at
with any questions or concerns you may have about it.
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