Green Sanctuary Program

Green Sanctuary Program

Our 7th UU principle affirms & promotes:

Respect for the interdependent web of

existence of which we are a part.

Green Sanctuary Program

“Problems cannot be solved at the same level of

awareness that created them”

~Albert Einstein

Green Sanctuary Program

GOALS

Build Awareness

Connect Worship & Earth

Consciousness

Engage in the Community Action

Work to heal Environmental Injustice

Personal Lifestyle Changes

Green Sanctuary Program

4 FOCUS AREAS

Worship & Celebration

Religious Exploration

Environmental Justice

Sustainable Living

Green Sanctuary Program

STEPS

1. Assessment

2. Plan

3. Apply for Candidacy

4. Complete Plan

5. Apply for Accreditation

Green Sanctuary Program

STEPS

1. Assessment

2. Plan

3. Apply for Candidacy

4. Complete Plan

5. Apply for Accreditation

Energy Audit Assessment

ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO BUILDING

INSTALLED CEILING FANS

REPLACED WINDOWS & DOORS W/ ENERGY SAVING DOORS

NEW FLUORESCENT LIGHTING IN KITCHEN

NEW FLOOR DESIGN HELPS W/ FURNACE EFFICIENCY

Energy Audit Assessment

ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT

GENERALLY, TURN OFF ELECTRONICS

MOTION SENSOR LIGHTING OUTSIDE

SOLAR POWERED LIGHT FOR FRONT SIGN

“TO SWERVE OR NOT TO SWERVE”

“THE UNEXPECTED UNIVERSE BENEATH THE SEA”

“WATER COMMUNION”

VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL READINGS DURING SERVICE

Congregational AssessmentWorship & Celebration

•RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION PROGRAM SUSPENDED

•LIMITED SMALL GROUP-NO ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS

Congregational AssessmentReligious Exploration

•FLORIDA’S WATER & LAND LEGACY CAMPAIGN SUPPORT

•(INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION)

Congregational AssessmentEnvironmental Justice

ENERGY USE~

•LOW ELECTRIC USAGE•SOLAR LIGHT ON SIGN•LIGHTS TURNED OFF

•ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT

Congregational AssessmentSustainable Living

WATER USE~•NEW FILTRATION SYSTEM & PUMP FOR

WELL

•NO SPRINKLER SYSTEM

•GROUNDS POLICY TO MINIMIZE WATER USAGE FOR LAWN

Congregational AssessmentSustainable Living

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT~NO SET POLICY ON USING GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS

NO SET POLICY ON USING GREEN SUPPLIES

NO SET POLICY ON SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRACTICES ( INDIVIDUAL BASIS)

USUALLY A VARIETY OF VEGETARIAN OPTIONS AT POT LUCK DINNERS

FREE RECYCLING DISPOSAL OFFERED

ECO -FRIENDLY MAINTENANCE POLICY FOR LAWN AND WETLANDS

Congregational AssessmentSustainable Living

TRANSPORTATION~NO PERTINENT POLICIES PERTAINING TO

TRANSPORTATION

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT~NO PERTINENT POLICIES PERTAINING TO

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Congregational AssessmentSustainable Living

Congregational AssessmentCongregational & Community Involvement

CONGREGATIONAL COMMITTEE PARTNERS~

•WORSHIP COMMITTEE•SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE

•NEW R.E. DIRECTOR• ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

Congregational AssessmentCongregational & Community Involvement

COMMUNITY PARTNERS~•BAY COUNTY CONSERVANCY

•AUDUBON SOCIETY•RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

•FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION•TURTLE WATCH

•GULF COAST WOMEN’S CLUB (ENVIRONMENT)•CAMP HELEN FOUNDATION•NATURE’S CONSERVANCY

•BAY CO. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD•NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY

Household Assessment

Individual Assessment ( Oct. 13th)

&

MYFOOTPRINT.ORG

Green Sanctuary Program

STEPS

1. Assessment

2. Plan

3. Apply for Candidacy

4. Complete Plan

5. Apply for Accreditation

Plan Requirements

4 FOCUS AREAS

Worship & Celebration (2)

Religious Exploration (2)

Environmental Justice (2)

Sustainable Living (4)

+2 MORE

TOTAL: 12 PROJECTS

AT LEAST 1 PROJECT

*On-going collaboration

w/ another group.

*Energy Conservation

project

5-Year Plan Crossover

Worship & Celebration

Multi-generational participation in services (Blessing of the Animals) Goal 1/Obj 2

Religious Exploration

Children’s Garden, Goal 3/Obj 2

Nature Walks, Goal 4/Obj 2

Environmental Justice

Service Days (Community Clean-up Day) Goal 2/Obj 1

Community Events (Earth Day) Goal 2/Obj 2

Outreach Activities (Community Garden) Goal 2/Obj 3

Sustainable Living

Changes necessary for green buildings/grounds ( Alternative power sources) Goal 3/Obj 1

Special fund to support facilities, Goal 6/Obj 3

Give Your Input!!

At the UU

On-line uuofbaycounty.com

Contact Committee Member

Next Congregational Meeting

2nd Hour Sunday

OCTOBER 13th

Green Sanctuary Program

Thanks Everybody!!