Environmental Justice
In 2007, the Unitarian Church of Calgary achieved accreditation from the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth as a “Green Sanctuary.” Green Sanctuary is now a standing committee. Its goals are:
- To build awareness of societal environmental issues among Unitarians
- To generate commitment for personal lifestyle changes
- To motivate Unitarians to community action on environmental issues
- To build a connection between spiritual practice and environmental consciousness
- To build awareness of and rectify environmental injustices.
Green Sanctuary Pizza and Film Nights
Green Sanctuary hosts monthly pizza and film evenings with a pizza dinner followed by an earth-friendly film and discussion, co-sponsored with Arusha. Schedule for 2012:
- January 13 – “No Impact Man“
- February 10 – “Antarctica”
- March 9 – “Upward Spiral”
- April 13 – “Power of Community”
Green Sanctuary Gardening Talks
In partnership with the Calgary Horticultural Society and the Permaculture Calgary Guild, Green Sanctuary hosts gardening talks by prominent local garden experts. Schedule for 2012:
- January 27 – “Sustainable Living”
- February 24 – “Water Issues”
- March 16 – “New Gardeners”
Contact: Gorham Hussey or Bernie Amell