Category: Earth Ministry

Spring Cleanup 4/13 – Earth Ministry and Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space

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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

Cultivating Food – and Community Connections

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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

What’s Brewing?

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Are you a coffee drinker? Do you like the coffee served during Sunday’s fellowship hour? Most of that coffee is “Fair Trade” and Certified Organic. It’s what!? Fair Trade coffee is purchased directly from farmers or their co-ops, guaranteeing them a fair price. Organic coffee is grown without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, which can be … Continue reading What’s Brewing?

Used Book Sale May 19th – Summer Reading Coming!

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Earth Ministry will host a Used Book Sale on Sunday, May 19th, after both services.  Get ready for summer reading! We will accept donations of gently used books for children and adults through May 12th.  We are not accepting technical, self-help or text books, however, the Faith in Action Ministry is – they are asking for dictionaries, … Continue reading Used Book Sale May 19th – Summer Reading Coming!

Have you Noticed? Little Things Can Make a Difference!

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While big changes to UUCWC’s facilities understandably get the most attention, often it’s the little things that go unnoticed that can make a difference. See if you noticed these small improvements at UUCWC over the past few months: Special window film has been applied to west facing windows in the Sanctuary, thanks to an Endowment … Continue reading Have you Noticed? Little Things Can Make a Difference!