From March 3 to April 22 (Earth Day) this year we're inviting FPC members to participate in a special commitment to the earth sponsored by our Climate Task Force and Rev. Cindy.  “Seven Weeks for the Seventh Principle” invites you to make a seven-week commitment to a personal action that will reduce carbon emissions.   We'll share ideas every week in the order of service, or you can find your own.  The full list of ideas we'll be sharing appears here. 

With the current discussion in our larger society on the “Green New Deal,” we think this time period in our liturgical year is a great opportunity to deepen in spiritual practices that connect us to the earth.  Giving up something or changing your lifestyle to be in deeper connection with the Earth can be a spiritual practice.  Our UU Christians understand stewardship of the Earth as part of their faith, and we're inviting UU Christians who practice Lent to dedicate their Lenten practice to caring for the Earth.  For our UU Pagans, a deep connection to the Earth is at the heart of their faith.  And for our Humanists, responding to the human-caused harm to the planet is an important ethical concern.  For all Unitarian Universalists, our seventh principle is respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.  Our “Seven Weeks for the Seventh Principle” project can be a way to unite our theologies in a common mission.

Personal Actions that Can Lower Your Carbon Emissions and Protect the Interconnected Web

Personal actions can make a difference for the environment. Here are some actions you can take to lower your own carbon emissions…

Picturing what a ton of carbon looks like: http://obscuradigital.com/work/c02-cube/