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by Al Johnson Despite the HomeFront and Food Ministry programs still unable to use our produce, Allie’s Garden went full steam ahead growing fresh vegetables for the needy in our area. Our criteria for crop choice were: those that were relatively easy to grow, useable by soup kitchens, and harvestable in one day. Butternut squash … Continue reading Allie’s Garden in the Second Year of Covid
By Barbara Drew, Cochair Earth Ministry Who among us has contemplated that axiom “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished,” perhaps like me with some puzzlement due to the double negative and the irony of it all? I certainly have since we, as UUs are taught to be of service to others and strive to change the … Continue reading No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Garden of Weedin’
Recycling is an important aspect of mindful living and respect for our environment. The practice has become ubiquitous since the early 1970s, picking up steam with the environmental movement that lead to designating April 22 as Earth Day in 1970. At that time and through the 1980s, New Jersey and surrounding states found themselves in … Continue reading Ramping Up Our Commitment to Recycling
On Saturday April 17th, a crisp and sunny spring day, many UUCWC members and friends came to play in the dirt and help take care of and enjoy our grounds in recognition of Earth Day. Thanks to all who came out, we were able to clean up many fallen branches from the lawn by the … Continue reading Hands-On for the Beauty of the Earth
by Leslie McGeorge and Geri Koblis, Earth Ministry Team As the 51st Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, the Earth Ministry Team is highlighting the climate emergency. There is a consensus among most scientists that the climate crisis is a substantial, if not existential, threat to humans and the world’s ecosystems. With business as usual, … Continue reading Addressing the Climate Crisis
10 am: SPRING CLEAN UP Grounds Committee Sponsors the annual work party from 10 am to noon. Following social distancing, with masks, we will rake, weed and generally cleanup the gardens and grounds. Bring your own gloves and tools. Reminder: the church building is closed so no access to the kitchen or rest room facilities. … Continue reading Earth Day Events: Saturday April 17th, 2021
The Environmental Task Force of the Unitarian Universalist for Social Justice shared with our Earth Ministry the following educational pieces: Plastic waste http://www.uusforsocialjustice.org/Environment/PLASTIC%20WASTE_FranRead100620.pdf Feeding Hungry Cities http://www.uusforsocialjustice.org/Environment/FeedingOurHungryCitiesRead.htm See more educational offers from the Total Environmental Task Force at Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ)
by Al Johnson, Co-Chair, Earth Ministry Allie’s Organic Garden at UUCWC was alive and well in 2020. Earth Ministry started the garden in 2012 to provide fresh produce for the Monday Tutoring and Wacky Wednesday meals provided for the HomeFront Children and for Food Ministry meals. The garden has evolved over the years. We started … Continue reading Allie’s Garden in the Time of COVID-19
The Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing was recently awarded certification as a River Friendly Community Partner by the Watershed Association due to a long time and long term commitment to environmental stewardship. According to the Watershed Association, “This River-Friendly status means the organizations have taken steps to protect water quality, conserve water, improve wildlife … Continue reading UUCWC Named as first River Friendly Community Partner
While you weren’t looking, there have been some new additions to the UUCWC Grounds and perhaps you will discover them when you next visit the property. Thanks to a grant from UUCWC’s Endowment Fund, and a grant from Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, along with Earth Ministry funds, the Earth Ministry Team and Grounds Committee planted … Continue reading Coming Attractions
