{"id":139742,"date":"2024-07-09T11:49:41","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T17:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/austinuu.org\/wp2013\/?p=139742"},"modified":"2024-07-12T10:33:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T16:33:39","slug":"__trashed-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/austinuu.org\/wp2013\/__trashed-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Sanctuary Update 7\/9\/2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

Dear Climate Justice Champion,<\/p>\n

Green Sanctuary Ministry (GSM) is blessed to announce New leadership, new Co-Chairs are (GSM) Members Bob and Victoria Hendricks.

\u00a0Beki & Richard Halpin and Rev. Chris say \u201cWelcome, Victoria & Bob, Thank you for the generosity of your Time, Talent and Treasure to this critical planet saving\/ life saving work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bob and Victoria are seasoned Planet Champions. They are leaders in\u00a0 reclaiming our livable climate with the Sierra Club, Citizen\u2019s Climate Lobby (CCL) and other partners. Their expertise, passion and inclusiveness invite all of us to participate in creating a livable, thrivable, future.

Join us in welcoming Bob & Victoria, if your available, let them know you will attend the next Climate Crises\/Solutions meeting Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30 p.m. for potluck and 7 p.m. for meeting. in Howson Hall or by Zoom. \u00a0green@austinuu.org<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here is a list of current- 7\/1\/\u201924, Green Sanctuary Ministry (GSM) projects<\/b>,\u00a0supported activities and resources. The new GSM leadership will have their own priorities, I\u2019m sure climate restoration will be at the top.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve done a lot of work together, Dear Planet Champion. Work we are doing & Resources are here for you.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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Make a difference actions: \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

A hands-on fun meeting to act on Fossil fuels, plastics and other critical Climate issues. The first Tuesday of the month GSM hosts the Sierra Club with Bob & Victoria Hendricks,\u00a0Climate Crises\/Solutions Meeting.\u00a0in Howson Hall. 6:30 PM potluck, 7 Mtg. begins. Good Company * things get done.<\/p>\n

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Inside Book Project (IBP) sent 35,000 free reading & learning materials to Texas Inmates last year. 100% volunteer\/collective run, no paid staff. GSM applies, and is funded, each year by our church \u201cMonthly Service Offering\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sanity & Life saving, our Congregants donate thousands of books & hundreds of volunteer hours. \u00a0We need a volunteer to take church book donations to IBP, @ Vesper Church 3106 E.14 1\/2 St. and Airport Blvd. about every other week.\u00a0 Respond to:\u00a0green@austinuu.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Please hold book donations until after Thursday, August 1st. https:\/\/insidebooksproject.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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FOOD: Big Carbon Footprint:<\/b><\/p>\n

Church Members are eager to do more with Vegan food and love of animals. If interested, email:\u00a0szRiddle@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Stop Planet Heating:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0Austin Fossil Fuels, Coal & Gas.\u00a0 Burning fossil fuels is the single biggest climate killer\/Earth life extinction danger. The cause of this heat dome!<\/p>\n

Current Action: Our work supporting the fossil fuel free\u00a0Community Generation and Climate Protection Plan\u00a0&\u00a0Replacing the Fayette coal burning Power Plant\u00a0will save lives.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Also>Take action here> Message:\u00a0https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/letters\/tell-council-to-reject-austin-energy-gas-plant-proposal<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You can make a difference! Come to First Tuesday Meeting. or reach out to: Bob & Victoria @:\u00a0roberthhendricks@aol.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Promote: Clean renewable planet\/money saving sustainable alternatives:<\/p>\n

WIND POWER, BIO ENERGY, SOLAR POWER, GEOTHERMAL POWER, And new Plant and recycled power sources are coming \u2026Also: Conservation, Conservation & Conservation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Regifting is our annual ‘loaves & fishes’ type \u00a0Christmas Gifting miracle. Usually the 2nd or 3rd December Sunday. Congregants bring in new & gently worn treasures to be shared free with anyone looking for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or other sacred holiday gifting items.<\/p>\n

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Proposed High Level Nuclear Waste Texas dumping:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0We need to watchdog the pernicious attempts to overcome (appeal) the court decision to not allow high-level\u00a0nuclear waste to be shipped by train and dumped<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(<click on this open link) in West Texas near the Ogallala Aquifer & Permian Basin. follow up>: Beki & Richard:\u00a0texeagle@aol.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Forever Chemicals,\u00a0 PFAS\u00a0 W<\/b>e must control in our own drinking water and educate our community:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Link>\u00a0https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/what-are-forever-chemicals-pfas<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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NO PLASTICS:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cAbout 58% of microplastic in oceans and waterways comes from paint on deteriorating plastic. Natural oil, mineral, or in the long term graphene-based paints could fix this problem. Join \u201cNo Plastics Team\u201d at First Tuesday meeting.<\/p>\n

\u00a0*2022 report from Swiss consulting firm \u201cEnvironmental Action.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Free Coloring Books:<\/b><\/p>\n

Endangered Species Coloring Books for learning fun. (for easy church and school distribution: link> )<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2013-08\/documents\/cbook.pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Church Financial Incentives for energy improvements\u00a0<\/b>:<\/p>\n

\u00a0UUA Green Sanctuary Connections, Climate, Funding y more:<\/p>\n

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UUA Climate Revival rolling out Summer\/Fall 2024:<\/b><\/p>\n

Link>\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.uuclimatejustice.org\/sponsorship<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Inflation Reduction Act <\/b>= Federal funds to help pay for improving energy use in home, business and Houses of Worship.<\/p>\n

Bob Hendricks is a state & local IRA special matter expert. Here is his informative IRA slide show. Link>: \u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1xi1x_RWjTd9U0Op_Kc2iuEdmF49woaG7x1AgV8PShtg\/edit?usp=sharing<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0 Ask Bob how you can get involved.<\/p>\n

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Rachel Myslivy is the UUA contact for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)\u00a0<\/b>resources primer<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 <link,\u00a0Financial \u00a0$$$$$ Incentives for Energy Investments at Houses of Worship.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Also contact Rachel for Peer Learning IRA funding opportunities-(many UU churches are sharing information on their plans for solar & other energy\/money saving projects) & *Green Sanctuary Ministry UUA Base:\u00a0<\/p>\n

RMyslivy@uua.org<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

*Note: We are one of at least ten certified Green Sanctuary Ministry (GSM)Texas projects.\u00a0 These ten Texas Green Sanctuary Ministries are they Potential Climate Restoration collaborators ?\u00a0<\/p>\n

GSM has collaborated with our church groups like: The FORUM Committee (Jim Hightower & others), The Men\u2019s Fellowship Breakfast Group and The \u00a0Earth Keepers-\u00a0info@austinuu.org<\/span><\/a>> getting the word out to work on our campus landscape. Our church Social Action Council is an example bringing our values alive. Church committees working together get so much done.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Green space living = Aging more slowly:<\/b><\/p>\n

Highlight & Open Link>:\u00a0Cells of people living in greener areas age more slowly, research finds <\/a>theguardian.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It has been a privilege to collaborate with you, Planet Champion.<\/p>\n

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LOVE,\u00a0<\/p>\n

Beki & Richard Halpin
Former Co-Chairs, Green Sanctuary Ministry
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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