Green Sanctuary

UUFE is in the process of becoming a Green Sanctuary - which is a congregation that lives out its commitment to the Earth by creating a sustainable life style for its members as individuals and as a faith community. Sustainable living is not about our material comfort (though these choices are an important part of the overall life style); it is about choosing to live in a way that nurtures life, builds relationships, and rejects material consumption as the sole determinant of happiness.

Program Goals

• To build awareness of societal environmental issues among UUs.
• To generate commitment for personal lifestyle changes.
• To motivate UUs to community action on environmental issues.
• To build a connection between spiritual practice and environmental consciousness.
• To build awareness of and rectify environmental injustices.

Program Activities

The Green Sanctuary Program includes a total of twelve activities in four program areas which are explained in detail in the Manual. These four program elements are:

• Worship and Celebration
• Religious Education
• Environmental Justice
• Sustainable Living

More about the UUA program of Green Sactuary