The Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington
Environmental Task Force
Green Sanctuary Program
Weaving respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
Contact person: Co-chair Hendrika Pauley
Phone: 859-873-9660
hendrikapauley@yahoo.com
Co-chair Pat Bennett
Phone: 859-333-9993
Ptsy_bnntt@yahoo.com
We are a Task Force that strives to increase awareness of sustainable living concepts
within our congregation and the community at large. We meet monthly. Please call Hendrika Pauley or Pat Bennett for meeting times
Everyone is welcome to join or just visit. For Information on the Denominational Green Sanctuary Program visit: www.uuministryforearth.org
UUCL is in the process of becoming a Green Sanctuary!
Our goal is to integrate sustainable living concepts in all activities of our church. UUCL was the first church to participate in the PRIDE of the Bluegrass Waste Busters program. Some of our steps towards Green Living Include:
~ use recycled paper
~ recycle paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, steel, and cardboard
~ use regular flatware and china
~ avoid using chemicals on our grounds or in our building
~ use earth friendly cleaning supplies
~ teach our children and adults about sustainable living practices
~ visit conferences, events, and churches
~ partner with Jim Embry’s Sustainable Communities Jgembr0@cs.com
~ partner with Rick Gersony's GreenLex GreenLex@GreenLex.org
~ offer monthly informational sessions about gardening by Kitchen Gardeners of the Bluegrass and John Walker
~ toured Community Supported Agriculture at Terrapin Hill Farm in Harrodsburg www.terrapinhillfarm.com
~ support CSA Community Supported Agriculture - Terrapin Hill Farm brings organically grown produce to the church on a weekly basis
~ sponsored The Julia Butterfly Hill environmental session in the Spring
~ sponsored The Second Julia Butterfly Hill session at the Lexington Library in September 2006
~ initiated an external energy audit performed by Kentucky Utilities, after which the church installed energy-saving devices and reduced costs
~ we offer discussion courses through the Northwest Earth Institute
Stay Tuned to this page for further information about the UUCL Green Sanctuary Process
Some photos of Task Force Activities
The Environmental Task Force Display during the second Peace Fair in Lexington.
Co-chair Pat Bennett participating in the waste audit initiated by the PRIDE of the
Bluegrass.
Teens solidifying toxic materials in order to dispose of them safely during Sunday morning
sustainable living sessions led by co-chair Hendrika Pauley.
ETF members conduct a meeting with congregation president Carol Strauss.
Teens working on a sustainable living survey during Religious Exploration.
The Environmental Task force booth at the Green Living and Energy Expo in Lexington in October 2006.
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