First Parish in Concord
Green Sanctuary Group
About Green Sanctuary
The First Parish Green Sanctuary Group seeks to heighten environmental awareness and to promote earth-friendly change within the Parish and our community. The group meets at First Parish in Concord. Check the newsletter for times or contact the co-chairs listed below. Or subscribe to the group's email distribution list.
EventsNew Farmers Market in Acton Each Sunday from 10am–1pm, July 12 through November 1, local farmers and vendors will congregate in the heart of West Acton Village to bring their produce and wares to an eager public. The market site is on tree-lined Pearl Street, located conveniently near Rt. 111, Rt. 2, and Rt. 495, and readily accessible to both vendors and the public.
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Projects:
The First Parish Green Sanctuary Committee
- Builds awareness of societal environmental issues.
- Motivates parishioners to work on personal lifestyle changes.
- Increases connections between spiritual practice and environmental consciousness.
- Publicizes and addresses environmental injustice.
Current projects include creating family low-carbon diet (LCD) groups, lowering church electricity usage, and promoting green home cleaning products.
Building Project
The Green Sanctuary Committee has been consulting with
the
Building Committee on the upcoming renovations to First Parish, helping
to look for and evaluate options for sustainable design, including
energy efficiency, air quality, and use of materials.
Green Sanctuary Certification
The group is considering applying to the UUA's Green
Sanctuary program to become accredited as a Green Sanctuary.
Energy Audit
The energy audit for the church is a long-term incremental project that
began with a large effort in the mid-1990s, resulting in replacement of
the heating system and insulation of the roof of the main sanctuary.
The church has realized large energy savings and environmental benefits
each year as a result of the projects. Recently a lighting audit was
performed that includes a prescriptive list of lighting fixture changes
that will save electricity. From this list a certain number of the most
beneficial options will be implemented within the funding limits.
What you can do
- Measure your climate impact
- Drive a fuel-efficient vehicle
- Use green cleaning products
- Use energy-efficient lighting
- Maintain a green lawn & garden
- Join other local environmental organizations
Resources
- Climate Change Links
- Sustainable Eating
- Recommended Reading
- UUA Green Sanctuary Program: http://uuministryforearth.org/grs_overview.htm
Co-Chairs: Peter Nobile peter.nobile@gmail.com, Jay Barnes jay@energyrace.com
Core Group: Co-Chairs, plus Andy Proulx, Maria Cox, Bob Andrews
Meeting Minutes