April 22. Unitarian Universalism’s seventh principle: “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part” makes this a day to celebrate religiously. Themes can include: earth-centered spirituality; connecting to the divine through nature; caretaking of the environment; the interdependent web. Another day to celebrate these themes is Arbor Day, the date of which varies from state to state.
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The Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth envisions a world in which reverence, gratitude, and care for the living Earth are central to the lives of all people. Their purpose is to inspire, facilitate, and support personal, congregational, and denominational practices that honor and sustain the Earth and all beings. They affirm and promote the seven principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association, including: "Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part."
From Tapestry of Faith Curricula
Unitarian Universalist Perspectives
- UU World Articles on Earth Day
- Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth
- Earth Day: An Alphabet Book by Gary Kowalski
Earth Day: An Alphabet Book
An alphabet book that celebrates life on earth. Ages 3 and up.
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Affirmation
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All Water Is One Water (WorshipWeb)Tagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Body, Climate Justice, Direct Experience, Earth, Earth-Centered, Gratitude, Interdependence, Nature, Responsibility, Stewardship, Unitarian Universalism
Blessing
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Blessed Is the Sky (WorshipWeb)Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Acceptance, Awe, Beauty, Earth, Earth-Centered, Freedom, Immanence, Mystery, Nature, Paganism, Reverence, Wisdom
Chalice Lighting
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A Child’s Chalice Lighting of Gratitude for the Earth (WorshipWeb)Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Children, Earth, Earth-Centered, Environment, Gratitude, Nature, Unitarian Universalism, WorshipWeb
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Like the First Hint of Green (WorshipWeb)Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Abundance, Awe, Beauty, Beginnings, Earth, Earth-Centered, Growth, Health, Interdependence, Nature, Secular, Spring, Unitarian Universalism
Closing
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Cooperation for Human Creativity (WorshipWeb)Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Climate Justice, Commitment, Earth, Earth-Centered, Environment, Food Justice, Interdependence, Privilege, Respect, Responsibility, Simplicity, Six Sources
Complete Service
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Earth Day Worship Service (WorshipWeb)Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Beauty, Climate Justice, Earth, Earth-Centered, Humanism, Nature, Responsibility, Secular
Litany
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A Time for Transformation (WorshipWeb)Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Climate Justice, Earth, Earth-Centered, Nature, Responsibility, Transformation
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Litany for Those Lost to Climate Change (WorshipWeb)Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Anti-Oppression, Brokenness, Climate Justice, Despair, Earth, Earth-Centered, Humanism, Nature, Pain, Responsibility, Trauma
Meditation
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All Our Relations (WorshipWeb)Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Earth-Centered, God, Interdependence, Nature, Unity
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Blessing of the Animals—St. Francis Day (WorshipWeb)Tagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Connections, Earth, Earth-Centered, Humility, Love, Nature, Relationships
