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Green Sanctuary Program

Green Sanctuary Program . 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.

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Green Sanctuary Program

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  1. Green Sanctuary Program

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

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

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

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

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

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

  8. 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

  9. Energy Audit Assessment Adjustable thermostat Generally, turn off electronics Motion sensor lighting outside Solar powered light for front sign

  10. Congregational AssessmentWorship & Celebration “TO SWERVE OR NOT TO SWERVE” “THE UNEXPECTED UNIVERSE BENEATH THE SEA” “Water communion” Various environmental readings during service

  11. Congregational AssessmentReligious Exploration Religious exploration program suspended Limited small group-no environmental topics

  12. Congregational AssessmentEnvironmental Justice Florida’s Water & Land Legacy campaign support (individual participation)

  13. Congregational AssessmentSustainable Living Energy use~ Low electric usage Solar light on sign Lights turned off Adjustable thermostat

  14. Congregational AssessmentSustainable Living Water use~ New filtration system & pump for well No sprinkler system Grounds policy to minimize water usage for lawn

  15. Congregational AssessmentSustainable 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

  16. Congregational AssessmentSustainable Living transportation~ No pertinent policies pertaining to transportation Financial management~ No pertinent policies pertaining to Financial management

  17. Congregational AssessmentCongregational & Community Involvement Congregational committee Partners~ • Worship committee • Social justice committee • New r.e. director • environment committee

  18. Congregational AssessmentCongregational & 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

  19. Household Assessment • Individual Assessment ( Oct. 13th) • & • myfootprint.org

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

  21. 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

  22. 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

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

  24. Next Congregational Meeting • 2nd Hour Sunday • OCTOBER 13th

  25. Green Sanctuary Program Thanks Everybody!!

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