Our ongoing All-Church Project is the 7th Principle Project, a special initiative to transform NSUC into a Green Sanctuary, certified by the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth.To receive certification, NSUC must complete a minimum of 12 projects in specific areas. Check out our Project List (pdf) -- see something that catches your interest? 7th Principle Project MISSION To plan and organize activities that involve NSUC members and friends to bring about positive environmental changes in three arenas:
- Personal lifestyle choices
- Congregational activities
- The broader community
7th Principle Project MISSION
To plan and organize activities that involve NSUC members and friends to bring about positive environmental changes in three arenas:- Personal lifestyle choices
- Congregational activities
- The broader community
7th Principle Project VISION
North Shore Unitarian Church and its congregation will truly live the 7th Principle: “ … to affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part.”This will be embodied by:
- Church members who live sustainably and advocate for environmental change in their own communities.
- A Church that is a model for sustainable practices – both in terms of NSUC’s physical plant and its activities, including spiritual practices.
- Meaningful environmental improvements in at least one community beyond the church – local or global – as a result of this project.
UUA Awards NSUC Green Sanctuary Status
It took two years, tireless work on the part of dozens of volunteers and the cooperation and participation of the entire NUSC community, but on October 18, the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations recognized NSUC as an Accredited Green Sanctuary!
The award letter noted, “Your application offers strong evidence of the positive environmental consciousness that has developed in your congregation, resulting in new behaviors and new lifestyle choices by members individually and by the congregation as a whole.”
Congratulations to all involved! As the UUA award letter noted, “Your accomplishments serve as a beacon of home, demonstrating that we can all make a difference!”
Here's the letter recognizing NSUC's Green Sanctuary Status: Accreditation LetterContact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information about how you can get involved.
