A Green Sanctuary
- Environmental Justice: We partner with marginalized communities who are hit first and hardest by environmental crisis. In partnering with these communities we are able to address human and environmental needs at the same time.
- Worship and Celebration: As we work together towards a cleaner, more just and sustainable world, worship inspires our work and reminds us of what is most sacred and most true.
- Religious Education: Our workshops and programs for all ages shape attitudes and build practices that are sustainable and spiritually-grounded.
- Sustainable Living: We treat the world more gently by using fewer resources and being mindful of the choices we make, both as a congregation and as households.
WE ARE A GREEN SANCTUARY ACCREDITED CONGREGATION. Intentions with Green Sanctuary for May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society focus on four themes: Sustainable Living, Worship and Celebration, Religious Education, and Environmental Justice. The project goals and involvements include:
- a commitment to at least three environmentally-centered services,
- a team of volunteers that participate in workdays for local environmental organizations,
- our Religious Education curriculum and intergenerational services that have an environmental justice focus,
- congregational commitment opportunities to personalize climate justice action plans,
- participation in the Central New York Sanctuary Coalition and
- the Carbon Fee/Dividend Initiative.