The Green Team is an umbrella under which many environmental projects and actions are developed.
Working collaboratively with congregational members, the Green Team provides guidance and implements programs o help the congregation adopt environmentally responsible practices.
Our mandate also includes helping the congregation conserve energy and recycle, to include environmental themes in Worship and religious education, to work in the community for environmental justice, and to engage the church in projects for sustainable living.
All members and friends of the congregation are welcome to join the Green Team.
April 29, 2012 event: Honour and Protect Mother Earth with Danny Beaton
Green Sanctuary Program
The “Green Sanctuary” program goes well beyond mere ecological environmental issues. It goes to the core of our Principles. It could even be seen as the Manual for the Implementation of First’s “Vision and Property” declaration passed in 2008. It includes social actions in the widest sense. It encompasses all aspects of our religious life. Our congregation was awarded Green Sanctuary Status in August, 2011, and plans to continue many activities that promote protecting and emphasizing a green environment within and around the church, saving energy and connecting with the larger community in promoting environmental causes. We see the status as a principle that all congregants are involved in honouring in many aspects of their lives, no matter what age.
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The UUA website has more information on their Green Sanctuary program, including a downloadable 40+ page Green Sanctuary Manual.
Green Tips
- Are you thinking of planting a tree? LEAF (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests) can help you plant a tree in your backyard. The City of Toronto will plant a tree in your front yard.
- Arrange for free pick-up of your old energy-guzzling fridge, which may be wasting up to $120-150 per year in electricity.
- Are you thinking of installing a solar system for electricity or hot water? There are community programs that can help. Check out Our Power.
- Are you in the market for a new refrigerator, washing machine, computer, windows etc. Check out the list of Energy Star qualified products.
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<p><strong><font size="+2">Celebrate life, justice, earth, air, fire, water</font></strong></p>
<p>Anniversary of <strong>The Great Walk to Stop the Quarry</strong></p>
<p>Join together to stop the 3 biggest environmental threats in Canada:<br>
<a href="http://www.naturecanada.ca/advocate/bird.html?gclid=CJKvk9LRia4CFUTrKgoda1ie1w">Tar
Sands Alberta</a>, <br>
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/12/01/bc-first-nations-block-oil-exports.html">Pipe
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<a href="http://www.stopthemegaquarry.ca/">Mega Quarry Ontario</a>. </p>
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<p align="center"> Featuring a presentation by <a href="http://www.dannybeaton.ca/" target="_blank">Danny
Beaton</a>.</p>
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<p> For over 20 years Danny Beaton has traveled and studied with Native Spiritual
Leaders. He understands that in order for us to heal ourselves we must heal
the earth.</p>
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<li>Environmentalist, teacher, traditional flute-player and drummer</li>
<li>Activist, writer, photographer, film-maker</li>
<li>Governor General’s Medal for Outstanding Contributions </li>
<li>Turtle Clan Mohawk of the Six Nations Confederacy</li>
<li>Instrumental in success of fight to protect water at Site 41</li>
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<p> TICKETS $15 (sliding scale available) EVERYONE WELCOME</p>
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<p>Learn about environmental protection through a North American Native Perspective.</p>
<p> Get your “Stop the Mega-Quarry <a href="/Stop the Mega-Quarry">Stop
the Mega-Quarry</a>” signs, buttons, and <a href="http://ndact.com/">NDACT</a>
membership.
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<p align="center"><a href="http://www.dannybeaton.ca/Music.html">Danny's CDs and DVD</a> will also be available.</p>
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<p align="center">Sunday April 29 - 1:30 PM <br>
<a href="http://firstunitariantoronto.org/">First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto</a><br>
175 St Clair Ave West (at Avenue Road) </p>
<div align="center">Join us earlier for: Service (10:30 a.m.), Coffee hour (11:30
a.m.), 100 Km lunch (12:15) by donation</p> .</div>
<p align="center">Sponsored by First Unitarian Green Team & Toronto Chapter
Council of Canadians</p>
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