The Green Sanctuary Committee is dedicated to creating a religious community that has a fundamental commitment to living in harmony with the Earth. We do this by planning monthly events for our congregation and the community that focus on the environment through a combination of service projects, educating and advocating for environmental justice, and field … Continue reading About the Green Sanctuary Committee
On October 30 our Meatless Monday potluck arrived with skulls, spiders, witches, and candy corn. We had a great turnout, lively conversation, and an amazing variety of delicious dishes were shared. Meatless Monday potlucks are co-sponsored by the Green Sanctuary and Adult Spiritual Enrichment Committees and held on the last Monday of every month which … Continue reading October Meatless Monday Potluck
The Adult Spiritual Education Committee and the Green Sanctuary Committee will be hosting the second in our Social Action Film Series called “The Letter”. It will be on the second Thursday in October, October 12, at 6:30 PM, in the UCF Sanctuary. “The Letter” is a new documentary about how spiritual values call us to … Continue reading October Social Justice Film: The Letter
The Green Sanctuary and Adult Spiritual Enrichment Committees sponsored a field trip to Carteret Community College to tour the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center, MARTEC Boat Building Facility, and the Aquaculture Building. It was an amazing experience; the college offers so much to our community from summer camps for Middle School students to adult education. … Continue reading UCF Field Trip to Carteret Community College
UCF Green Sanctuary and Adult Spiritual Enrichment will sponsor a wonderful event on Thursday, June 29, 2023, starting at 10:00 am. We’ll tour several buildings at Carteret Community College: the new Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center, the NCMARTEC boatbuilding facility, and finally the Aquaculture and Horticulture Programs in the Howard Building. The tour (1½ to … Continue reading New Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center Tour
Fifth Sunday Our fifth Sunday offering in April will be Coastal Carolina Riverwatch and the White Oak Waterkeeper, suggested by UCF Green Sanctuary. Coastal Carolina Riverwatch (CCRW) is a water quality advocacy nonprofit, serving the White Oak River basin, and representing thousands of eastern North Carolina citizens committed to protecting our local waterways. They say, … Continue reading Green Sanctuary News for April
The UCF Adult Spiritual Enrichment and Green Sanctuary Committees co-sponsored a Plant-Based Potluck after the Vespers service in the Social Hall on Wednesday, March 15. Twelve members and friends attended and brought a variety of plant-based recipes, including main dishes, salads, and desserts. The food was excellent, and so was the company
On Saturday, January 28, from Noon to 2:00 the UCF Adult Spritual Enrichment and Green Sanctuary committees sponsored Tidal Alert, a film about the need for protection of our coastal waters. A panel discussion followed the movie. Panelists Riley Lewis from Coastal Carolina Riverwatch, Keith Rittmaster from Bonehenge Whale Center, and Mark Hooper, UCF member, … Continue reading Tidal Alert Film and Discussion
Save the date on Saturday January 28, 2023, from 12:00 to 2:00 for our first Green Sanctuary movie showing of the year! We’ll view the documentary Tidal Alert, which presents the status of our coastal waters from several perspectives and offers suggestions for ensuring clean water going forward. A panel discussion with local stakeholders will follow the movie. Please … Continue reading Movie: Tidal Alert, January 28, 2023
Our 2023 UCF New Year’s Nature Hike was quite special this year. Falling on a Sunday, New Year’s Day 2023 afforded the opportunity to link the hike with the Sunday morning worship service. At that service, entitled “Beginning Again,” members of the congregation were encouraged to write on a slip of paper about anything from … Continue reading New Years Day Service and Nature Hike
Let’s start 2023 right, gathering with family and friends for a stroll on the beach!UCF’s Green Sanctuary and Adult SE Committees are pleased to announce a NewYear’s Day ceremony and hike at Fort Macon State Park. We will meet promptly at2 PM on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in the Beach Access area, which is reached … Continue reading New Year’s Hike!
