Category: Earth & Climate Ministry

UUCWC’s River-Friendly Mission in Action

Watershed rep David Bush speaks to our youth about creating a healthy environment. By Geri Koblis, Earth & Climate Ministry Did you know that UUCWC has earned a River-Friendly Certification through The Watershed Institute? Their River-Friendly Certification Program promotes clean water and a healthier environment for us all. The program educates and supports residents, businesses, … Continue reading UUCWC’s River-Friendly Mission in Action

Summer Times Means Reading Time!

By Maria Baratta On the third Sunday of each month, you’re encouraged to check out new and old books from the borrow collections of our Racial Justice Ministry and Earth and Climate Ministry. In addition to books, the RJM collection includes several DVDs. Maybe you’re spending time at the beach or by the pool and … Continue reading Summer Times Means Reading Time!

Climate Justice Moves Forward and Seeks Feedback

by Leslie McGeorge, Co-Chair, Earth & Climate Ministry Along with more than 300 UU congregations nationwide, UUCWC continues to promote intersectional climate justice through worship, advocacy, learning, and community dialogue. Over the past year, the congregation has participated in facilitated discussions exploring meaningful climate justice actions both within the church and in our local community. … Continue reading Climate Justice Moves Forward and Seeks Feedback

Climate Justice Congregational Actions: Opportunities for Input

by Leslie McGeorge, co-chair, Earth & Climate Ministry (ECM) As we continue to build on our March 2025 Climate Justice Dialogues, we seek your help in developing plans for action within local communities such as Trenton and Morrisville. Such input builds on our March 2025 Climate Justice Dialogs session (See the April CrossCurrents article.). Possible … Continue reading Climate Justice Congregational Actions: Opportunities for Input

A Brief History of the Origin and Growth of the Earth & Climate Ministry

by Al Johnson, Co-chair, Earth & Climate Ministry Around 2001, a group of congregants formed the Sustainability Circle. Early vegetarian pot-luck meetings focused on energy and environmental measures that could be adopted by the group, other congregants, and the church. Early projects included recycling bicycles and books and selling organic/fair trade coffee. The last two … Continue reading A Brief History of the Origin and Growth of the Earth & Climate Ministry

Climate Revival Dialogues: Exploring Opportunities for Climate Justice Actions in Our Community

by Leslie McGeorge for Earth & Climate Ministry On Saturday, March 22, forty-two congregants, including new members, participated in a workshop on climate justice at UUCWC. We considered how to work collaboratively on transformative actions to address our larger community’s climate and related social justice needs. We identified our at-risk communities, such as Trenton and … Continue reading Climate Revival Dialogues: Exploring Opportunities for Climate Justice Actions in Our Community