Our current Communications Manager, Nasreen Khan, has gotten a new full-time job. While we will miss her, we also congratulate her! We have filled the position and are excited to welcome Audrey McCann into the role and will provide an introduction in the coming days. Title: Communications Contractor Reports to: Executive Director Hours: 10-12 hours per […]
UU Ministry for Earth Introduces a New Curriculum at 2024 GA: Spiritual Care for Climate Distress, Anxiety and Grief At the 2024 UUA General Assembly (GA), there was a lot of talk about climate disruption and our response to it. UU Ministry for Earth (UUMFE) is honored to be at the forefront of that work, […]
During the 2024 General Assembly, the UU Climate Justice Coalition hosted cohorts for UUs to share about the climate crisis. We described the Coalition, how we are working together to advance climate justice grounded in UU values, and how you can engage with our work. On Friday June 21, 2024, the topic was Moving from […]
By Rev. Kelly Dignan The UU Climate Justice Coalition consists of UU organizations coordinating and collaborating to enact climate justice. Grounded in a faithful call as a community of practice, we share resources, build skills, and organize actions that advance a future with climate justice, collective liberation, and a world where all life flourishes. Currently, […]
To the beings in my circle, thank you for YOU. You grace me with your presence. You bring joy and love. Whether you are humans or animal or bird, your uniqueness captivates and celebrates the resilient power of life. May I contribute back to you my care and love for you, my gratitude for you. […]
UU Ministry for Earth’s constituent, Laura Emerson, offers this informative and moving blog post on how UUs can engage with nature closest to us. The climate crisis is a crisis of disconnection. Humans are disconnected from the natural world and have forgotten that we are nature. Restoring a reciprocal relationship with all life addresses a […]
The Greening of a Sanctuary: Some Thoughts on Flowers By Laura Emerson Flowers and greens are an integral part of worship services, marriages and funerals in all religions. Have you ever wondered where these floral gifts and decorations in our homes, offices, and sanctuaries come from? It is so easy to take something for granted […]
This graphic is a chalice with a flame and tree. It is surrounded by rays and a swirl of dots. The text reads: Climate and Congregational Life, UU Ministry for Earth. Overview Climate justice does not need to be a standalone effort done by a few people in the congregation. How do we bring our […]
A powerful reflection from Laura Emerson on intentional living – as individuals and congregations About 15 years ago, my husband and I embarked on a radical shift in our lifestyle. We moved from a high-rise urban condo in Houston, TX to a 2 room log cabin in Alaska… with an outhouse. There was nothing in my […]
Hi! My name is Nasreen Khan. I am the Manager of Communications for UUMFE, but in my life outside of UUMFE, I am a visual artist based in Indianapolis. I make art inspired by my relationship with the natural world. I live in a neighborhood of Indianapolis called Haughville. It is one of the highest […]
