Green Sanctuary November 2024 News
UUS Climate Justice Revival
Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17
10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Lunch is included!
- Draw a RICH PICTURE of a future where whole communities thrive;
- Create a SYSTEMS MAP that takes our challenging realities into account;
- BUILD CAPACITY for community care by figuring out how to overcome those barriers;
- Use SACRED CIRCLEs to chart a course for transformative action; and
- Form INTERDEPENDENT COMMITMENTS that connect community needs and what brings us joy.
We will have climate justice curriculum for children and youth on Saturday. On Sunday, November 17, we will celebrate Saturday’s work at the service.
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November Better Together – Transform your Bonds with Stuff
Each month of Better Together we have actions that members of the congregation can take to address climate Mitigation, Adaptation, Resilience, and Justice. Fall is about Mitigation and our focus for
November is transforming our bonds with stuff. Some stuff can make our lives easier and more comfortable, but stuff can’t make us happier. Below are some questions to get into the habit of asking before you make a new purchase. They may help you think through your relationship with stuff.
Clothing – Sure I love the style, but – How many times will I wear it – will it justify the expense? Where am I going to keep it? Does it suit my lifestyle? Where was it made – did the person that made it get a living wage? What is it made of – what impact did its manufacture have on the environment? How will I dispose of it – what impact will its materials have in the waste stream? What is the impact on my budget? Can I get it used?
Home Goods – Sure I love the look, but – Do I have a place for it to go? Will I have to buy other stuff to achieve the look I admired? Will it stand up to use, from me, from kids, from pets? Where was it made – did the person that made it get a living wage? What is it made of – what impact did its manufacture have on the environment? How will I dispose of it – what impact will its materials have in the waste stream? How easy is it to clean and maintain? Can it be repaired if it breaks? How will I feel about it when this look goes out of fashion? What is the impact on my budget? Can I get it used?
Toys, Books, Electronics, Tools – Sure it looks like fun to play with, read, be entertained by, or work with, but – How long will that feeling last? How often will I use it? Do I have to have my own (toy, book, electronic thing, tool) or can I borrow it? Where will it go when I am not using it – is there room in the toy box, shelf, basement, or garage? Where was it made – did the person that made it get a living wage? What is it made of – what impact did its manufacture have on the environment? How will I dispose of it – what impact will its materials have in the waste stream? How long will it last before it breaks? What is the impact on my budget? Can I get it used?
Check out the Story of Stuff website – https://www.storyofstuff.org/
Social and Environmental Justice Sunday, November 10
Green Sanctuary is collaborating with the Social Justice Team to hold Social and Environmental engagement activities on second Sundays. Look for this sign and help us make good trouble by writing a letter, penning a postcard, or signing a petition for a SEJ cause. (SEJ is pronounced “sedge” like the plant.)
Our November Meeting Will be Hybrid!
Green Sanctuary is planning an in-person meeting at church Wednesday, November 13, at 7 pm but we also have a Zoom option at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88132264216 for folks who prefer it. Contact Jan Weaver – jan.weaver57@gmail.com for more information or to get on our email list. Items for the next meeting include:
- Collectively envision a future for the world we want to create together;
- Build capacity and skills to work together;
- Nourish relationships and cultivate connections; and
- Elevate ideas and prioritize actions that advance justice in our communities.
