The UU Green Sanctuary Program 8/9/15

The Green Sanctuary Program’s Vision: T ogether, we can create a world in which all people make reverence, gratitude, and care for the living Earth central to our lives.

That’s what we have tried to do with our Action Projects We planned a slow approach –changing peoples’ ideas and actions takes a long time. We wanted to explore various ideas to see what worked with our diverse KUUF group, We wanted to see who we could collaborate with.

What are the Steps to be Accredited? 1.Establish a Committee with all aspects of congregation represented 2.Conduct an Environmental Assessment of KUUF 3.Create a KUUF Action Plan 4.Apply for Green Sanctuary Candidacy 5.Complete Action Plan 6.Apply for Green Sanctuary Accreditation 7.Receive Accreditation

GS Commitee 2015

Programs Needed Worship & Celebration: min. 2 programs Religious Education: min. 2 programs Environmental Justice: min. 2 programs Focus Areas# of Programs # KUUF did Worship Celebration Religious Education Environ. Justice Sustainable Living Total Needed

Worship and Celebration

W& C First signs of spring hikes

Pilgrim River Hike

Religious Education Book Group – 4.5 yrs, ~25 books, UUs & Community members, av 8-10 people/mo. Beautifying our space

Sustainable Living 5 years 28 films 6+ lectures participants. 28 discussants 3 partners Delicious refreshments

SL

Gardening and Plant sale

Mining Forums and Field Trips 9 months 9 speakers/groups 2 field trips 2 front page articles ~550 participants Active committee

Environmental Justice Weatherization: Working with NPT Working with HEET Workshops

Habitat KUUF organized 5 work days 14 members worked a total of 170 hrs. Collaborated with 5 other groups Contributed from our Carbon Offset fund

Habitat for Humanity

Motion We the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship seek Green Sanctuary certification. We have discussed and engaged in many important projects for both our Fellowship and our community; we have made a difference in peoples’ awareness and perspective on humans’ relationship to our environment. Green Sanctuary Certification will celebrate that accomplishment and inspire us to continue on our new path of sustainability and leadership in the community.

Results of Called Meeting 8/9/15 The congregation voted unanimously in favor of the motion: 40 to 0. This vote allows to the Green Sanctuary Committee to complete the application for Green Sanctuary Certification, and submit It to UUA for approval.