“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 […]
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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 […]
Reproductive Justice and UU
With the recent passage of an anti-abortion law in Texas, reproductive justice is back in the news and the national conversation again. There will be rallies and marches all across the country this Saturday, October 2nd, organized and sponsored by the Women’s March. You can join me and Rev. Mary and other OUUC folks at […]
A Loving World: New Monthly Spiritual Themes
Last Spring, this congregation developed a new Vision, Mission and Ends (or Goals) to help map our way forward. The new OUUC vision is for a loving, just, and healthy world. The new OUUC mission says: Our spiritual principles affirm the worth and dignity of every person, and that we are part of […]
