[Green] Fwd: �� Get Rooted, Get Ready: 2022 Spring for Change Resources! ��

Thu Feb 17 17:29:13 CST 2022

I am in favor. of signing the letter.

On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 4:14 PM Adeline Bailey via Green <green at fuusm.org>
wrote:

> Hello, Green Folk,
>
> Adeline here:
>
> I am forwarding this message from UUMFE  in advance of our meeting on
> Sunday. There are several events and activities that we may want to take
> part in, some of which could fit with *The Condor and The Eagle follow-up
> project *that I'll be reporting on at the meeting.
>
> But there's at least one thing that we'd need to do before then:
>
> *ACTION ALERT!!! Deadline TOMORROW, Friday, February 18th to sign onto AS
> AN ORGANIZATION a letter to President Biden, asking him to fulfill his
> promises on climate with a Build Back Fossil Free approach.*
>
> You can read the letter in the Spring for Change message to decide if you
> agree that we should sign on. So please consider this a motion that we ask
> Dawn to sign the letter representing our group (this letter is not for
> individuals). Is there a second? All in favor, *please reply to me or
> Dawn by tomorrow at 12:00 pm.*
>
> In addition, if you want to participate on a letter as an individual,
> Interfaith Power and Light  has an opportunity for you!
>
> *From IPL: *Climate can’t wait. Every day of inaction costs us dearly.
> Many of our communities have experienced the severe impacts of climate
> change: wildfires, superstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and
> increasingly intense weather phenomena that cause damage, injury, and loss
> of life. We are running out of time to avoid even more serious
> consequences.
>
> Add your name to our petition to President Biden calling on him to keep
> his promise to take meaningful action on climate, justice, and clean energy.
> <https://default.salsalabs.org/T56d26b9d-baac-4032-9e52-57af55c8982e/da121be7-4dac-44b1-b739-e237fb0736f7>
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> The Build Back Better Act includes the most significant climate and clean
> energy investments ever- and it will create jobs and protect clean air and
> clean water for all.
>
> We need to pass the most comprehensive version of the Build Back Better
> Act possible, including the $550 billion in investments that will deliver
> on climate, justice, jobs, and clean energy.
>
> Tell President Biden he must do all he can to convince the Senate to
> swiftly approve the Build Back Better Act that will protect our health, cut
> dangerous pollution, advance environmental justice, reduce energy costs for
> families, and create good-paying clean energy jobs.
> <https://default.salsalabs.org/Ta771e819-09d2-4d06-97a8-68e4e0144a21/da121be7-4dac-44b1-b739-e237fb0736f7>
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> Our climate, our communities, and our faith compel us to call for bold and
> just action. We have a moral responsibility as a nation, and a sacred task
> as people of faith and conscience, to care for our climate and to leave a
> safe and thriving world for future generations.
>
> Thank you for helping encourage bold climate action for our neighbors and
> our common home.
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>
> In solidarity and hope,
>
> Rev. Susan Hendershot
>
> President
>
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject: �� Get Rooted, Get Ready: 2022 Spring for Change Resources! ��
> Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:13:38 +0000 (UTC)
> From: UU Ministry for Earth <office at uumfe.org> <office at uumfe.org>
> Reply-To: UU Ministry for Earth <office at uumfe.org> <office at uumfe.org>
> To: Adeline Bailey <adesign at suddenlink.net> <adesign at suddenlink.net>
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> Spring Equinox, Earth Day, and more!
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> Happy Tuesday!
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> "Feed your spirit, and get galvanized!" - Emma's Revolution
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> Spring is coming! “*Get Rooted, and Get Ready!”* is UU Ministry for
> Earth’s theme and call to action for our *2022 Spring for Change: A
> Season of Sacred Activism.
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> *Spring for Change: A Season of Sacred Activism *is an invitation to
> embody the time from the Spring Equinox (March 20) through Biodiversity
> Sunday (May 22) as one of educational power, spiritual grounding and
> accountable action for climate justice.
>
> From our Climate Convergence on World Water Day (March 22), to a course on
> Ecology as Scripture, from our Caucus forums to our Earth Day worship
> celebration (April 22), we are excited to journey with you in the months
> ahead!
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> We hope to see you at any, or all, of the upcoming events.
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> We look forward to deepening our connection in the future and value your
> feedback and input. As always, feel free to contact UUMFE directly to share
> your thoughts or concerns!
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> Rooted and ready,
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> Aly Tharp (she/they) and Rev. Daniel Lawlor
> (he/him)                                    Co-Directors, UU Ministry for
> Earth
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> P.S. Thank you for all your tremendous support. Help us spread the word
> about our Board Chair search
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> we can help grow the capacity of UU Ministry for Earth to meet the moment!
> Spring for Change 2022 Resources
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> *INSPIRATION* *“Get Rooted, Get Ready!” Earth Day Worship Service*
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> *April 22 – 9am PT / 10 MT / 11 CT / 12 ET*
> *& available for Congregational Use!*
>
> This year, UU Ministry for Earth is producing a robust and beautiful
> virtual worship service for use in full or in part by participating
> congregations this Spring, as part of *Spring for Change: A Season of
> Sacred Activism*. Resources are now available, sign up below!
> Learn More & Register
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> *Nourish your body and spirit! *
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> Spring Equinox Dinner Church  Sunday, Mar 20 @ 5pm PT / 6 MT / 7 CT / 8 ET
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> Nourish your body and spirit! UU Ministry for Earth is excited to partner
> with Rev. Aisha Ansano and Rev. Emily Conger of  Nourish UU
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> Together, we offer a plant-based dinner church experience for all those
> working for justice. Join us on Zoom!
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> *ACTIVATION *
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> *From Build Back Fossil Free
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> *
>
> The Build Back Fossil Free campaign is organizing a huge letter to the
> President of the United States for organizations to sign on to, reiterating
> the Build Back Fossil Free demands for bold executive action to keep fossil
> fuels in the ground and protect communities from the toxic impacts of coal,
> oil and gas development.
>
> Will you add your organization to this letter to the President of the
> United States?
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> *From the Earth Bill Network!*
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> *Special Forum, Wednesday, February 16 *Weds Feb 16 @ 3:30pm PT / 4:30pm
> MT / 5:30pm CT / 6:30pm ET
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> A growing, nationwide coalition has identified three sweeping priorities
> to achieve dramatic greenhouse gas reduction by 2030 and they have put them
> together to form *The Earth Bill
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> * EDUCATION*
> [image: Ardizzone_UUMFE.png] *Climate Justice Workshop for Religious
> Leaders *
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> *March 23, 9am-Noon PT / 10am-1pm MT / 11-2 CT / 12-3 ET*
>
> For Ministers, Seminarians, Religious Educators & Lay Leaders
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> This workshop is an exploration of climate change and how connecting that
> to religious beliefs, teachings, and practices can inspire local and global
> actions.
> Register for Workshop
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> *Reading A Theology of Darkness *
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> "The sacred circle of life" and "the rhythms of nature" are key spiritual
> sources for UU Ministry for Earth.
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> Recently, UU theologian Rev. Kristen Harper offered a powerful meditation
> in UU World inviting Unitarian Universalists to reconsider the implications
> of older nature metaphors in "A Theology of Darkness."
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> Rev. Harper writes, "...we first need a new theology of darkness—a new way
> to relate to the darkness, blackness, and brownness that surrounds us, and
> to the people whose skin is often reflected in our disempowering
> language... Apart from a period of waiting for the sun to return, the dark
> is rarely celebrated for what it brings to our lives. Relearning to
> appreciate the darkness takes intention and practice."
> Read the Article
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> *CONNECTION*
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> *Displacement and Human Rights: All In for Climate Justice *
>
>
> *April 22- May 1, 2022 *
>
> Hosted by the UU Office at the United Nations (UU at UN), UU Ministry for
> Earth, Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) and Side With Love
>
> The 2022 Intergenerational Spring Seminar will address the theme
> “Displacement and Human Rights: All In for Climate Justice.” It will take
> place *online April 22 – May 1, 2022*, with an opportunity for
> congregations to host local in-person gatherings
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> The UU at UN is excited to be partnering with the Unitarian Universalist
> Ministry for Earth
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> UUSC
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> and Side With Love
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> on this event. Registration is open now through April 3, 2022 with flexible
> rates.
> Register for the Spring Seminar
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> *Join the Congregational Climate Convergence!  *
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> *Congregational Climate Convergence     *
>
> *Tuesday, March 22, 2022
>                                                            10am-1:30pm
> PT/11am-2:30am MT/12pm-3:30pm CT/1pm-4:30pm ET*
>
> *Calling all congregational lay leaders and religious professionals
> passionate about climate justice! *Join Side With Love, Green Sanctuary
> 2030, and UU Ministry for Earth for a day of community nourishment,
> resource sharing and skill-building to support your local eco-ministries!
> Register for the Climate Convergence
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> *RECIPE TO SHARE*
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> *Vegan Macaroni and Cheese!*
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> Enjoy “a version of this traditional dish remade with a vegan twist!
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> ”
> [image: UUMFE%20email%20line.png] *GRATITUDE *
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> Your kindness and your commitment to the Ministry for Earth helps us
> cultivate community and healing. We look forward to being rooted and ready
> with you in the months ahead!
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> Visit Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth online at
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