“The times are urgent; let us slow down.” ~Dr. Bayo Akomolafe In 2004, two scientists, Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain published their research about the extraordinary number of centenarians (people who live to be over 100) in Sardinia, Italy. They drew a circle around the areas with a high number of elders and call […]
Member Engagement at OUUC
by Sara Lewis, Director of Religious Education and Faith Development Last Sunday we held a Q&A on Membership Engagement, to get some ideas of how we are doing in this area and what we could do to become even more engaging and welcoming in the future. Those who attended shared their own experiences, what had […]
Our October Challenge is: Reduce Food Waste!
“Just Eat It.” is a 2014 documentary film about food waste from the farm, through the retail chain, and into the refrigerator. A couple in Canada pledge to quit grocery shopping and to live for 6 months on food that is discarded or given free. The hour-long film highlights the responsibilities consumers have if they […]
Our October Challenge is: Reduce Food Waste!
Consider the following: Globally, about 8% of greenhouse gases are from food that is wasted. In the US, food waste creates more greenhouse gases than the airline industry. One-third of the food grown for people in the US is never consumed. 37% of the food waste happens in the home – that comes to about […]
Showing Up for Reproductive Justice
Last Saturday many from OUUC came out on a beautiful afternoon to march and rally for reproductive justice. It was a well attended event, with powerful and heartbreaking testimonials shared by people who support reproductive justice for all. One action that was suggested to participants is to contact our congressional representative, Marilyn Strickland, and let […]
