Take the UULM Low-Carbon Challenge
from this week's PCD Currents newsletter:
UU Legislative Ministry of CA Forms Carbon Rings
(Join Stacey Meinzen, George Beeler, and David Dodd following Sunday's service on February 24 for a brief meeting to organize UUP's participation in this event.)
Those wanting to do their part for the environment are invited to join UUs across the PCD losing a million pounds of carbon emissions by Earth Day 2009. The entire family can participate by forming Carbon Rings- circles of five to eight UU households (non-UU friends welcome) who gather to build community, share insights and fears, assess their carbon footprint, and help each other make lifestyle changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5,000 pounds per household.
"Making lifestyle changes requires purpose and planning and practice. It is difficult to do alone. Those who try to go on a "Carbon diet" alone, don't usually follow through, said the Reverend Lindi Ramsden, UU Legislative Ministry Executive Director. "A supportive group from our faith community can help us make our carbon footprint more congruent with our values." By starting UUs out within a circle of deep listening and open-hearted exploration, the UULM Low Carbon Challenge provides the necessary network of support to make real change - plus you form deeper friendships in the process!
The congregation with the highest % of households participating before Earth Day 2009, will win a prize, as will the congregation that loses the most carbon overall (and both will earn some serious bragging rights!). If you are interested in forming one or more Carbon Rings at your congregation, please contact the UULM office at (916) 441-0018 x202 or for more information. You can also find information on the UULM website.
See UUP's flyer!
UU Legislative Ministry of CA Forms Carbon Rings
(Join Stacey Meinzen, George Beeler, and David Dodd following Sunday's service on February 24 for a brief meeting to organize UUP's participation in this event.)
Those wanting to do their part for the environment are invited to join UUs across the PCD losing a million pounds of carbon emissions by Earth Day 2009. The entire family can participate by forming Carbon Rings- circles of five to eight UU households (non-UU friends welcome) who gather to build community, share insights and fears, assess their carbon footprint, and help each other make lifestyle changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5,000 pounds per household.
"Making lifestyle changes requires purpose and planning and practice. It is difficult to do alone. Those who try to go on a "Carbon diet" alone, don't usually follow through, said the Reverend Lindi Ramsden, UU Legislative Ministry Executive Director. "A supportive group from our faith community can help us make our carbon footprint more congruent with our values." By starting UUs out within a circle of deep listening and open-hearted exploration, the UULM Low Carbon Challenge provides the necessary network of support to make real change - plus you form deeper friendships in the process!
The congregation with the highest % of households participating before Earth Day 2009, will win a prize, as will the congregation that loses the most carbon overall (and both will earn some serious bragging rights!). If you are interested in forming one or more Carbon Rings at your congregation, please contact the UULM office at (916) 441-0018 x202 or for more information. You can also find information on the UULM website.
See UUP's flyer!
Labels: Beyond UUP, Social Justice
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