Green Sanctuary Program

Our 7 th UU principle affirms & promotes: Respect for the interdependent web of existence of which we are a part.

Green Sanctuary Program “Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them” ~Albert Einstein

Green Sanctuary Program GOALS Build Awareness Connect Worship & Earth Consciousness Engage in the Community Action Work to heal Environmental Injustice Personal Lifestyle Changes

Green Sanctuary Program 4 FOCUS AREAS Worship & Celebration Religious Exploration Environmental Justice Sustainable Living

Green Sanctuary Program STEPS 1. Assessment 2. Plan 3. Apply for Candidacy 4. Complete Plan 5. Apply for Accreditation

Green Sanctuary Program STEPS 1. Assessment 2. Plan 3. Apply for Candidacy 4. Complete Plan 5. Apply for Accreditation

Energy Audit Assessment ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO BUILDING INSTALLED CEILING FANS REPLACED WINDOWS & DOORS W/ ENERGY SAVING DOORS NEW FLUORESCENT LIGHTING IN KITCHEN NEW FLOOR DESIGN HELPS W/ FURNACE EFFICIENCY

Energy Audit Assessment ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT GENERALLY, TURN OFF ELECTRONICS MOTION SENSOR LIGHTING OUTSIDE SOLAR POWERED LIGHT FOR FRONT SIGN

“TO SWERVE OR NOT TO SWERVE” “THE UNEXPECTED UNIVERSE BENEATH THE SEA” “WATER COMMUNION” VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL READINGS DURING SERVICE Congregational Assessment Worship & Celebration

RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION PROGRAM SUSPENDED LIMITED SMALL GROUP-NO ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS Congregational Assessment Religious Exploration

FLORIDA’S WATER & LAND LEGACY CAMPAIGN SUPPORT (INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION) Congregational Assessment Environmental Justice

ENERGY USE~ LOW ELECTRIC USAGE SOLAR LIGHT ON SIGN LIGHTS TURNED OFF ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT Congregational Assessment Sustainable Living

WATER USE~ NEW FILTRATION SYSTEM & PUMP FOR WELL NO SPRINKLER SYSTEM GROUNDS POLICY TO MINIMIZE WATER USAGE FOR LAWN Congregational Assessment Sustainable Living

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT~ NO SET POLICY ON USING GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS NO SET POLICY ON USING GREEN SUPPLIES NO SET POLICY ON SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRACTICES (INDIVIDUAL BASIS) USUALLY A VARIETY OF VEGETARIAN OPTIONS AT POT LUCK DINNERS FREE RECYCLING DISPOSAL OFFERED ECO-FRIENDLY MAINTENANCE POLICY FOR LAWN AND WETLANDS Congregational Assessment Sustainable Living

TRANSPORTATION~ NO PERTINENT POLICIES PERTAINING TO TRANSPORTATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT~ NO PERTINENT POLICIES PERTAINING TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Congregational Assessment Sustainable Living

Congregational Assessment Congregational & Community Involvement CONGREGATIONAL COMMITTEE PARTNERS~ WORSHIP COMMITTEE SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE NEW R.E. DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

Congregational Assessment Congregational & Community Involvement COMMUNITY PARTNERS~ BAY COUNTY CONSERVANCY AUDUBON SOCIETY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION TURTLE WATCH GULF COAST WOMEN’S CLUB (ENVIRONMENT) CAMP HELEN FOUNDATION NATURE’S CONSERVANCY BAY CO. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY

Household Assessment Individual Assessment ( Oct. 13 th ) & MYFOOTPRINT.ORG

Green Sanctuary Program STEPS 1. Assessment 2. Plan 3. Apply for Candidacy 4. Complete Plan 5. Apply for Accreditation

Plan Requirements 4 FOCUS AREAS Worship & Celebration (2) Religious Exploration (2) Environmental Justice (2) Sustainable Living (4) +2 MORE TOTAL: 12 PROJECTS AT LEAST 1 PROJECT *On-going collaboration w/ another group. *Energy Conservation project

5-Year Plan Crossover Worship & Celebration Multi-generational participation in services (Blessing of the Animals) Goal 1/Obj 2 Religious Exploration Children’s Garden, Goal 3/Obj 2 Nature Walks, Goal 4/Obj 2 Environmental Justice Service Days (Community Clean-up Day) Goal 2/Obj 1 Community Events (Earth Day) Goal 2/Obj 2 Outreach Activities (Community Garden) Goal 2/Obj 3 Sustainable Living Changes necessary for green buildings/grounds ( Alternative power sources) Goal 3/Obj 1 Special fund to support facilities, Goal 6/Obj 3

Give Your Input!! At the UU On-line uuofbaycounty.com Contact Committee Member

Next Congregational Meeting 2 nd Hour Sunday OCTOBER 13 th

Green Sanctuary Program Thanks Everybody!!