
WE BELIEVE IN LOVING OUR EARTH
In UUism, we believe in celebrating and defending the interdependent web of existence. The task of caring for our planet in our current climate, however, can be overwhelming! The UUCA Climate Action Team invites you to join them in saving and savoring the Earth. These tips, musings, and resources make the urgent work of sustainability feel doable and joyful.
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A pioneer in our midst
Longtime UUCA member Patricia Emerson was green before green was all the rage. She participated in the very first Earth Day in 1970, and after that event, Patricia “made a decision to change my life,” she shared. During that time, she served on the boards of the...

Give butterfly gardening a try
Have you noticed the beautiful butterflies lately as we near the end of summer? My husband and I intentionally planted a butterfly garden in 1996 and have continued to monitor the butterfly count over the years. There are 160 species of butterflies in Georgia, of...

A crash course on the historic IRA
Editor's note: When someone offers to help you understand something that's involved and complex, you jump at the offer! Dr. Parjit Kaur spent days researching and drafting this "crash course" on the most significant federal legislation ever signed into law to address...

Motivation that comes from love
“When something we love is threatened, our natural reaction is to save it.” ~ Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Last week we were thoughtfully asked, “What are we willing to do?” to fight climate change. I have another question for you that perhaps will help you answer the...

What we are willing to do
When it comes to taking action to mitigate the catastrophic impacts of climate change, many of us claim we’re doing what we can. What does “can” really mean? Are we talking about what we are physically, emotionally, or financially capable of doing? Are we seriously...

Are we respecting the interconnectedness?
As we become increasingly aware of the ways climate change is manifesting in severe weather here and around the globe, we’re compelled to understand the complex causes and to contribute to just changes that can prevent future suffering. The New York Times reported...

World Elephant Day is this week!
Why celebrate World Elephant Day? If, like me, you may simply be in awe of this beautiful animal, not only for their majesty but for their intelligence and empathy, and that is enough to care about their survival. Their unique fabulousness aside, there are reasons to...

What do we really want?
A recent meeting of a few congregational social justice leaders led to a discussion of “church-wide” engagement. We talked about the board’s function, the minister’s role, and the mission of the social justice coordinating team. We wondered about the 80-20 rule: Is...

Softening our footprint
With the summer months in full gear, you may find yourself traveling more often than you normally do. If you're like me, the ramifications of that travel do not escape you. Over the past month, I have traveled to the Northeast by plane and to the heart of South...

Books to help you dig and dig in
It’s true: those of us who enjoy browsing the shelves of a great bookstore (ahh, the glory days of Oxford Books!) just don’t get the same thrill from scanning an electronic list of titles. And many of us still struggle to read books on a tablet, space saving as it may...
Make an Impact with the Carbon Offset Fund!
When you travel, your trip produces carbon dioxide which ends up increasing global warming. Want to offset your impact? Contribute to COF! Funds are used to implement projects that lower greenhouse gas emissions at UUCA.

Grow your Knowledge with the Lending Library
The Climate Action Team you to browse the 100 titles in its lending library. Select a book to read this summer, then contact the book’s owner via Realm, arrange a time after the service to pick up your book, and dive in! Choices include environmental classics, bestsellers, and recently-published notables.
Be a Change Maker with a COF Grant
Have an idea to make a change at UUCA? The COF grants funds to make projects happen that directly lower the greenhouse gas footprint of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta. Learn more here and apply today!