Environmental Action Team’s November Challenge The generation of electricity is the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, primarily from natural gas and coal-fired plants. How can we stay warm and comfortable in the winter without wasting energy, money, and also reduce our contribution to greenhouse gases? Last week we spoke about lowering your thermostat […]
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General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association – What Is That?
by Rev. Sara Lewis This week I’m away from OUUC, attending “GA” (General Assembly) which is in Portland this year. What is that all about? Let’s start with what the UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association) is. The UUA is an Association of the member congregations, so OUUC is a member congregation of the UUA. It is […]
Tech Tip: Renaming Yourself and Adding Pronouns on Zoom
There are many reasons you might need or want to edit your name when you’re in a Zoom meeting. Perhaps you want to include a family member’s name when they join you for Sunday service. Maybe you accidentally logged in with a partner’s account. Or, you might be trying to include your pronouns with your […]
Environmental Action Team (EAT) Monthly Climate Challenge
Get Involved with an Organization! Last month we urged you to write letters to the editor of local papers and contact your government leaders on climate-related issues and advocate for acting on the climate crisis. Individual actions like these are important and help push society to a better climate policy and fight climate change. Weatherizing […]
How to Help: Afghanistan
If you are interested in helping refugees from Afghanistan, here are some options from the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee: Reach out to your local refugee resettlement agency. There are a number of ways individuals and congregations can support refugee resettlement in their community. Tips and information can be found in UUSC’s Refugee Support and Advocacy […]
