Our Mission

 

Our Mission

Earth Justice Ministry works in support of our seventh principle, specifically, “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” 

“Creating a sustainable way of life is central to our view of a just and compassionate world.”  (Unitarian Universalist Association Environmental Justice statement)

PURPOSE

  • Raise awareness of environmental issues among UUSS EJM members and in the UUSS congregation
  • Take actions to improve the environment as individuals and promote actions within the UUSS congregation.
  • Participate in environmental events in larger community.
  • Environmental advocacy as UUSS EJM and with other community groups.

SCOPE

  • Climate change
  • Environmental issues including water, air and food access and quality
  • Waste and recycling
  • Sustainable living
  • Relationship of environmental issues to social and economic justice issues

ACTIVITIES

  • Speakers, films, discussions at UUSS for EJM, UUSS and larger community
  • Projects, activities at UUSS to involve congregation members
  • Inform UUSS of environmental events in the larger community.
  • Support environment related issues, such as signing petitions, participating in rallies
  • UUSS Website – post information on UUSS activities and community activities

MEMBERSHIP

  • The EJM Planning Committee meets monthly to plan activities, speakers, events, and participation in community activities.  We welcome all who are interested in environmental issues to participate in these meetings.
  • Events are open to UUSS members, friends, and the public.