BECAUSE Unitarian Universalists respect the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part; and BECAUSE the Unitarian Universalist Association is holding its 2009 General Assembly in Utah, home to the largest intact and most pristine wild land region in the lower 48 states; and WHERE...

Because: Unitarian Universalists as a community of faith respect the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part; Whereas: The 2006 UUA [Unitarian Universalist Association] General Assembly adopted the Statement of Conscience on Global Warming and Climate Change; Whereas: Wind pow...

Because: Unitarian Universalists affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all and respect for ...

Grass-porous pavement provides alternative to asphalt for Hillsboro Unitarian Universalists.

Be it resolved that the delegates of the 2006 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations urge our member congregations and their individual members to work and advocate for the following: ongoing leadership and commitment by the UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund Pan...

WHEREAS the Appalachian mountain range is an irreplaceable environmental treasure in the heart of the United States; WHEREAS mountaintop removal coal mining is devastating the environment, economies, people, and culture in Appalachia; WHEREAS the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that at...

Earth is our home. We are part of this world and its destiny is our own. Life on this planet will be gravely affected unless we embrace new practices, ethics, and values to guide our lives on a warming planet. As Unitarian Universalists, how can our faith inform our actions to remedy and mitigate...

Wind, solar, and geothermal power in use or planned at several Unitarian Universalist churches.

In solidarity with people struggling against oppression everywhere, Unitarian Universalist member congregations are urged to participate with the National Farm Worker Ministry, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, in support of a boycott of E. & J. Gallo wines that began on June 14, 2005....

Carmel, California, church builds in sustainable manner.

Because Unitarian Universalists affirm and promote the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; and Because our Unitarian Universalist Principles affirm "respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part"; and Whereas many biologists predict that ...

Preface Material comforts that we enjoy in the United States and Canada come at a greater cost than we often realize. Our two countries, together with other industrial nations, consume a disproportionately large share of the natural resource base that sustains life on earth....

BECAUSE Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person and respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part; and WHEREAS a team of scientists and doctors appointed by the National Academy of Sciences issued a report...

BECAUSE the seven principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association connect the values of democracy, personal growth, and social justice to a recognition of the interdependent web of all existence; and WHEREAS safe air to breathe, safe water to drink, and a sustainable environment are essentia...

BECAUSE Unitarian Universalists affirm concern for the whole earth, all of earth's inhabitants, and the future we share; and WHEREAS the Unitarian Universalist Association is an advocate for women's empowerment, voluntary family planning, sustainable development, and environmental justice; WHEREA...

Because the Unitarian Universalist Association has long been an advocate for world peace, human rights, and environmental protection; and Because our principles, our concerns, and our vision for the future have often been expressed through our support for the United Nations and our celebration of...

BECAUSE we affirm justice and compassion in human relations, the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and respect for the interdependent web of all existence; and BECAUSE we share the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; and WHEREAS waste and pollution,...

BECAUSE future generations have the right to inherit a livable biosphere; and BECAUSE the responsibility for ensuring the livability of the biosphere lies ultimately with every person; and WHEREAS the quality of the environment is deteriorating; and WHEREAS the burning of fossil fuels is a major...

Guided by our respect for the sanctity of all life and for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part; Recognizing the stress placed upon the biosphere through excessive demands upon resources, and mismanagement of those resources for industrial, commercial, and personal...

WHEREAS, the real and potential worth, dignity, and health of farm workers is currently threatened by practices in agricultural communities which threaten the entire eco-system; and WHEREAS, it has been documented by the National Farm Worker Ministry and others that grape growers are now using...