green sanctuary program
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Green Sanctuary Program
Green Sanctuary Program
Our 7th 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
Green Sanctuary Program
GOALS
Build AwarenessConnect Worship & Earth
Consciousness Engage in the Community Action
Work to heal Environmental InjusticePersonal Lifestyle Changes
Green Sanctuary Program
4 FOCUS AREAS
Worship & CelebrationReligious ExplorationEnvironmental Justice
Sustainable Living
Green Sanctuary Program
STEPS
1. Assessment2. Plan3. Apply for Candidacy4. Complete Plan5. Apply for Accreditation
Green Sanctuary Program
STEPS
1. Assessment2. Plan3. Apply for Candidacy4. Complete Plan5. Apply for Accreditation
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
Energy Audit Assessment
ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT
GENERALLY, TURN OFF ELECTRONICS
MOTION SENSOR LIGHTING OUTSIDE
SOLAR POWERED LIGHT FOR FRONT SIGN
“TO SWERVE OR NOT TO SWERVE”
“THE UNEXPECTED UNIVERSE BENEATH THE SEA”
“WATER COMMUNION”
VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL READINGS DURING SERVICE
Congregational AssessmentWorship & Celebration
•RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION PROGRAM SUSPENDED
•LIMITED SMALL GROUP-NO ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS
Congregational AssessmentReligious Exploration
•FLORIDA’S WATER & LAND LEGACY CAMPAIGN SUPPORT
•(INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION)
Congregational AssessmentEnvironmental Justice
ENERGY USE~•LOW ELECTRIC USAGE•SOLAR LIGHT ON SIGN•LIGHTS TURNED OFF
•ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT
Congregational AssessmentSustainable Living
WATER USE~•NEW FILTRATION SYSTEM & PUMP FOR
WELL•NO SPRINKLER SYSTEM
•GROUNDS POLICY TO MINIMIZE WATER USAGE FOR LAWN
Congregational AssessmentSustainable Living
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT~NO SET POLICY ON USING GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS
NO SET POLICY ON USING GREEN SUPPLIESNO SET POLICY ON SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRACTICES
( INDIVIDUAL BASIS)USUALLY A VARIETY OF VEGETARIAN OPTIONS AT POT
LUCK DINNERSFREE RECYCLING DISPOSAL OFFERED
ECO -FRIENDLY MAINTENANCE POLICY FOR LAWN AND WETLANDS
Congregational AssessmentSustainable Living
TRANSPORTATION~NO PERTINENT POLICIES PERTAINING TO
TRANSPORTATION
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT~NO PERTINENT POLICIES PERTAINING TO
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Congregational AssessmentSustainable Living
Congregational AssessmentCongregational & Community Involvement
CONGREGATIONAL COMMITTEE PARTNERS~
•WORSHIP COMMITTEE•SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
•NEW R.E. DIRECTOR• ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
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
Household Assessment
Individual Assessment ( Oct. 13th) &
MYFOOTPRINT.ORG
Green Sanctuary Program
STEPS
1. Assessment
2. Plan3. Apply for Candidacy4. Complete Plan5. Apply for Accreditation
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
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 2Nature Walks, Goal 4/Obj 2
Environmental Justice Service Days (Community Clean-up Day) Goal 2/Obj 1Community Events (Earth Day) Goal 2/Obj 2Outreach Activities (Community Garden) Goal 2/Obj 3
Sustainable Living Changes necessary for green buildings/grounds ( Alternative power sources) Goal 3/Obj 1Special fund to support facilities, Goal 6/Obj 3
Give Your Input!!
At the UU
On-line uuofbaycounty.com
Contact Committee Member
Next Congregational Meeting
2nd Hour Sunday
OCTOBER 13th
Green Sanctuary Program
Thanks Everybody!!