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2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by Chris Piatek Each Sunday, we light five Candles of Fellowship to actively affirm our commitments to five core UUCWC principles. One of these candles affirms UUCWC’s commitment to caring for our earth and, more locally, our church building and grounds as a Green Sanctuary. UUCWC was … Continue reading Earth Ministry Update and Calendar for 2020
Join the Earth Ministry Team for a potluck (vegetarian) and meeting to discuss ongoing “green” projects and special activities for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this spring, such as clean-ups, guided meditation walks of our grounds, educational workshops, and more. Contact earthministry@uucwc.org for more information.
The Earth Ministry Team thanks all who donated books and supported us by making purchases/donations of the used books! Proceeds will be used for native plantings in UUCWC grounds. Earth Ministry will hold a potluck brunch and brief meeting in Room 202 on Sunday, December 8 at 11am to begin planning activities to recognize the … Continue reading Earth Ministry Book Sale Thanks & Meeting/Potluck Sunday, December 8
by George Faulkner, Co-Chair, Building Committee Up on the Rooftop… Reindeer Paws? No. But even better… solar panels! Many longer time members are aware that we installed solar panels in October 2008, and officially dedicated them in 2009. But unless you fly a drone over our property, newer members and friends might not be aware … Continue reading Up on the Roof Top
As UUs, we know that all that exists is part of an interdependent web. What we do matters. We must show up for each other now and show the critical urgency of demanding action on climate change. If not you, then who? If not now, when? To show support for a more sustainable world, UUCWC’s … Continue reading Global Climate Strike on Sept 20th
By Chris Piatek Recycling has been part of our daily practice for many years. It’s a ubiquitous habit (we hope) but it’s good to review lists of the materials that can and cannot be recycled. It’s often hard to see the numbers on plastic containers when buying products, but checking the containers before we buy … Continue reading Earth Ministry Recycling Reminder
On Sunday March 10th (weather permitting) Geri Koblis will lead a hike through the Billy Johnson – Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton. Trails are through meadows and old forest. This is easy to moderate hiking with gentle inclines. Prepare for muddy areas and some puddles. The hike should be around 2 hours. Hikers should … Continue reading Outdoor Adventure – Hike march 10th
Due to the generosity of a member of the Earth Ministry Team, UUCWC is a supporting member of ISLES, a Trenton-based nonprofit organization with a mission to foster self-reliant families and healthy, sustainable communities. ISLES sponsors a Garden Support Network with a variety of events, open to UUCWC members, listed in their calendar shown here: IGSN Calendar … Continue reading Earth Ministry Member of ISLES – Garden Support Network
This spring, the Earth Ministry Team will participate in the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space’s clean up program. They supply the bags and we are “paid,” yes, paid, for our volunteer efforts in the community. We will cleanup the roadsides in our surrounding neighborhoods – what better way to show our land stewardship and … Continue reading Spring Cleanup 4/13 – Earth Ministry and Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space
by Julie Marlier, Earth Ministry Maybe you’ve heard about the amazing carrot fest at Allie’s Garden this past fall. Al Johnson, Earth Ministry co-chair and organic farming professional, led the 5th and 6th grade children’s religious education classes in a remarkable 57-pound harvest. Al, with help from other Earth Ministry members, keeps the garden going … Continue reading Cultivating Food – and Community Connections
