Green Sanctuary

A Green Sanctuary is a congregation that lives out its commitment to the Earth by creating a sustainable life style for its members as individuals and as a faith community. Sustainable living is not about our material comfort (though these choices are an important part of the overall life style); it is about choosing to live in a way that nurtures life, builds relationships, and rejects material consumption as the sole determinant of happiness.

In 2007 the Green Sanctuary leaders began to gather information about current energy consumption, recycling habits, food and shopping choices, and the use of toxic substances - both around the campus and at the homes of members. Based on that data the Green Sanctuary leaders have identified areas for education and improvement and are currently designing twelve projects to submit with the application for Candidacy in the UUA Green Sanctuary Program.

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WATER CONSERVATION AWARENESS

The Green Sanctuary Team and the Peace Team recently offered two films linking environmental justice and peace - "FLOW" (For Love Of Water) and "I Know I'm Not Alone." For more information about these films, here are links:
www.flowthefilm.com/ and www.iknowimnotalone.com/

These resources were recommended for actions you can take:

San Diego Walk for Water, Sunday, March 22 (World Water Day), sponsored by Project Concern International. Join in the walk to promote awareness that millions of people around the world lack access to clean and safe water.

Take Back the Tap Pledge Take control of your right to water, sign up and start now by giving bottled water the boot.

The Agua Hedionda Foundation Works to conserve, restore and enhance the environmental features of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, marsh, wetlands and watershed area, to protect sensitive land to promote balanced uses to assure future lagoon vitality. World Water Day, March 21, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Agua Hedionda Discovery Center, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad. (760) 804-1969. A day of displays and events for families focusing on water conservation.

The Carlsbad Watershed Network A coalition of non-profit conservancy groups dedicated to the protection of the four Northern San Diego County coastal lagoons and their watersheds.