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.

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 renovations to First Parish, helping to look for and evaluate options for sustainable design, including energy efficiency, air quality, and use of materials.  

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