Many Americans celebrated the nation's independence this week. I bet some of you attended a cookout or joined friends for a small town commemoration. Last year, Americans spent a total of $7.7 billion on food and $3.9 billion on alcohol (mostly beer) for July 4th,...

After you recognize that denial and succumbing to doomsdayism aren’t great choices, you might be looking for optimistic groups that focus on solutions, support your learning, and offer accessible starting places. There is no shortage of valuable resources and...

Nicole Haines and I became co-leaders of the Climate Action Team a year ago. We took the reins from co-leaders Lizanne Moore and Bert Pearce, who kept the group – founded by Pat Russell and Hoke Kimball – working during the pandemic and the transition from Cliff...

Editor's note:This blog post by CAT member Dr. Parjit Kaur is longer than what we usually publish. Please don't let this deter you from wading in and appreciating the work she has done to provide a valuable summary of global efforts to address the climate crisis.  • •...

It’s hard to believe it’s already June! It seems like I was just digging in on the latest research and recommendations for Pollinator Week 2022, but here we are – back again to celebrate the birds, bees and butterflies! The Pollinator Partnership, which sponsors...

As I am starting my journey with helping the environment (snail's pace or not), I have been thinking: how do I influence others to come along? I had an experience recently that made me think of this differently. I attended a chanting program at my small meditation...

Atlanta springs are nothing to sneeze at. Well, there's plenty for you allergy sufferers! The weather is pleasant, the canopy overhead is brimming with new growth, and the critters are active. So are the members of the Climate Action Team. Here's a roundup of some of...

At our most recent Climate Action Team meeting, one of our members started the group off with an inspirational reading from Paul Hawken’s Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. The crux of this initiative? “Our concern is simple: most people in the...

So this is my first blog post ever… I would like to share with you my environmental journey, one that is just beginning. It started for me a year and a half ago, when I was challenged by one of my spiritual teachers to become an “Earth Buddy” over Zoom along with...

We need you. We need to hear your thoughts and feelings about how we can help our congregation to be better stewards of the earth. We are coming away from all of the festivities and learning opportunities offered by Earth Month, including an inspiring sermon from Rev....