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UUMFE calls all congregations to October 24, Day of Climate Action (June 29, 2009)350 represents more than just a scientific benchmark for a safe climate – there are also deeply moral and spiritual reasons for getting the world back below 350 ppm CO2. Environmental justice, social justice, creation care, stewardship, earth community, beloved community -- there are many ways we can name and express our moral and spiritual perspectives related to this issue. 350.org and UU Ministry for Earth invite people of all faiths and all traditions to join with us in prayer, meditation, action, and celebration for 350. More... Job Opening - Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth (June 18, 2009) Through a new partnership, the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth (UUMFE) and Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) have created a staff position dedicated to promoting effective environmental justice work among Unitarian Universalists. The staffperson will be an employee of the UUMFE based in the UUA Washington Office for Advocacy. See the Partnership Announcement and Position Advertisement. 
SOUNDS OF NATURE - NEW CHILDREN'S CURRICULUM (JUNE 6, 2009)Eight RE lessons for children of all ages, with ideas to expand into two or more sessions. The eighth lesson also contains a complete Multi-generational service. The lessons use music to help us connect with each other, other cultures, and the myriad rhythms of Nature. Stories, crafts, music and other hands-on acitivites are included in the lessons. Order online or download an order form. UUMFE SPRING NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE! (JUNE 6, 2009) The latest issue of the UUMFE newsletter is now available online. The good reading includes information on and articles on the following: * Toward Joyful Interdependence * With Gratitude to Rev. Katherine Jesch * UUs Pioneer Green Meetings * A Response - Rev. Laurel Hallman * You Can Help Write Environmental Justice Guide * Food Justice * Green and Accessible * Earth, Our Deep-Home-Place * Transformation, Collective Wisdom & You * Earth Day Celebration * New Re Curriculum - Sounds of Nature 
In Memorium (June 2, 2009)Father Thomas Berry died, June 1, 2009 at the age of 94. Berry was one the 20th-century's most probing thinkers on the human relationship with the natural world and its implications for religion. We honor the memory of this great Earth scholar and offer our gratitude for this “geologian’s” passion and inspiration to people of all faiths. More... UPDATE ON CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION - CALL NOW! (May 22, 2009) The following is an update on the status of the Waxman-Markey bill, written by Pam Sparr. Pam is a member of All Souls Church, Unitarian, and consultant to several religious organizations on matters of climate change and environmental justice. Representatives Waxman and Markey formally introduced H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, on May 15, 2009. This is the long awaited official introduction of comprehensive climate change legislation in this session of Congress. The House Energy & Commerce Committee is in the middle of marking-up the bill and the committee chair (Waxman) is hoping to get a vote before they adjourn for Memorial Day. More... |
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