Environmental Action Team’s November Challenge The generation of electricity is the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, primarily from natural gas and coal-fired plants. How can we stay warm and comfortable in the winter without wasting energy, money, and also reduce our contribution to greenhouse gases? Last week we spoke about lowering your thermostat […]
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Correction: The Audubon Legacy
In last Sunday’s service, I spoke about the legacy of John James Audubon. Thanks to Ellizabeth Roderick for letting me know that I had confused two organizations with similar names. Although this confusion doesn’t change my basic message, there is enough confusion and misinformation in the world that I want to clarify and correct what […]
What Is ‘Just’?
This Fall we are exploring words from the new OUUC vision: a world that is loving, just and healthy. In October we delved into “Loving” from many perspectives. Next month, we’ll dive into “Healthy.” This month we’ll inquire about “Just, which we’ll begin In this Sunday’s service. You can catch it here. The definition of […]
Environmental Action Team’s November Challenge is: 68 deg F or below!
As explained in last week’s Update, your OUUC Environmental Action Team has dropped the Environmental Challenge contest. However! We are still going to have monthly challenges for you to consider to reduce your impact on the climate. This month we challenge you to look at home heating! The generation of electricity is the second-largest source […]
November-December 2021 Share the Plate Recipient: The Mayday Foundation
Our November/December “Share the Plate” partner is The Mayday Foundation, which provides immediate, practical financial support to local families raising kids while coping with cancer. Contributions gathered and distributed by The Mayday Foundation help families facing the massive expenses of cancer care avoid having to file for bankruptcy or losing their homes. The Mayday Foundation […]
