On Sunday January 26th, we celebrated our congregation’s affirmation as a Green Sanctuary through the UUA’s Green Sanctuary 2030 program. This was the culmination of three years of work by many, many people in our community, and an opportunity to reassert our commitment to the practices of green sanctuary throughout all of our ministries. This includes the work of mitigation, adaptation, justice and congregational transformation.
Here are the teams and groups carrying forward this work into the coming year, and beyond:
- Journey Groups – this Winter’s cycle of Journey Groups use curriculum developed by Foothills member Dianna Vanderdoes, shaped by her work in leading Active Hope and Resilience groups through our Green Sanctuary efforts. After this concludes, we will discern how this work will become part of our regular cycle of group offerings.
- Community Garden Group – this group manages and cares for our Foothills community garden, but that’s not all. It’s also an amazing group for fellowship, shared meals, educational opportunities, and even concerts in the garden. More info and sign up here.
- Natural Connections – eco-restorative practices in nature – this group coordinates service to and engagement with our watershed and local ecosystem, e.g. tree planting, bird watching, and pinecone gathering that will be a part of the coming year’s activities. Join here.
- Earth Based Practices and Rituals – a group for the exploration and practice of earth-based traditions and rituals. More info and sign up here.
- Sustainable Practices for our building and grounds – this is a small team that coordinates and supports sustainable practices on our campus. Join here.
- Intersectional Action and Organizing Team – this group is building a coalition and advocating at the legislature across the intersections of our values in climate, immigration, reproductive, racial, economic, trans/queer and housing justice, in partnership with Together Colorado. Join here.