• From the UUMFE team
• UUMFE events and announcements 
• Voices of the UUMFE community
• Upcoming events from our climate justice partner organizations
• This month's recipe

This section includes contributions from UUMFE staff and board members. 

A Farewell from Rev. Kelly Dignan

"As my tenure as Executive Director comes to a close at the end of this month, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude and reflect on the incredible journey we've shared.

For the past two years, it has been my honor and privilege to serve UUMFE and work alongside a dedicated and passionate community.

Thank you for your trust, your partnership, and for the opportunity to be part of this incredible community." 

Click here to read all of Rev. Kelly's farewell letter. 

Celebrating Rev. Kelly's Impact on UUMFE

"I've truly enjoyed the gifts of Kelly’s unique ministry. From creative worship resources (check them out here) to full moon gatherings, from guided meditations to grief rituals, from trauma education to embodied spiritual practices, from coalition building to growing our collective emotional intelligence, from systems analysis to impeccable board engagement, from overseeing routine operations to maintaining authentic relationships with so many who make up the larger body of UUMFE – just wow. There is really no other word. Wow, Kelly. Wow. Okay, maybe there are two more words to add: Thank you."

Click here to read the full gratitude letter from Lauren Levwood, UUMFE's Board Chair.

This section includes events hosted or co-hosted by UUMFE. 

Save the Date for our Earth Day Worship!

Earth Day Worship Celebration 

April 22, 2025

8:00pm ET • 7:00pm CT • 6:00pm MT • 5:00pm PT

As Unitarian Universalists, we are positioned to be faith leaders at this critical time in our country’s history. And it can feel overwhelming. Where do we start? We run the risk of becoming quick to act without listening to each other and the communities most impacted by climate disruption.

This Earth Day, UU Ministry for Earth will help us deepen practices that put Love at the center of our climate justice work. Not to avoid acting, but to prepare us for action.

We will hold the service online, and we can also provide written worship materials for your congregation's or group's use. We ask for a donation for those materials. Register for the online service and/or the written materials here. 

Join UUMFE & UUSC Efforts to Preserve Indigenous Culture in the South Pacific

UUMFE, EqUUal Access, BLUU, DRUUMM, UUMA, AUUMM, LREDA and other UU professional and affinity groups have joined together to support UUSC efforts at responding to climate change impacts in the South Pacific.

In the economically modest Pacific island nation of Kiribati, UUSC partners with grassroots activists in Te Toa Matoa, a disability rights federation. Te Toa Matoa’s disabled artists help preserve Kiribati’s indigenous dance and music, which form the backbone of Kiribati’s cultural memory.

Te Toa Matoa’s disabled musicians have asked for UUSC’s support in replacing musical instruments and equipment that were ruined by storm-related water damage. UUSC has responded to this request by committing to raise $100,000 for Te Toa Matoa. Unitarian Universalist affinity and professional groups are collaborating in a first-of-its-kind partnership to support this important work of indigenous cultural preservation.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

• Please circulate information about this joint project in your congregation. More information is available here.
• Please consider making a financial donation here, should your circumstances allow.
• Please invite your community’s leadership to dedicate a Sunday service to this set of climate change-related needs. A no-cost UUSC video sermon is available here.

In addition, stay tuned as the co-sponsoring organizations develop additional tools and opportunities to support Te Toa Matoa and the climate-impacted peoples of the South Pacific.

by Manish Mishra-Marzetti, Co-Chair, UUSC Board of Trustees

Highlights from our Blog and Social Media

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This section includes contributions from people in the UUMFE community. 

"I live in Rockwood, PA on a small farm. I created this phenology wheel a few years ago. Each day I looked for flora or fauna to add to the wheel for that day. I also added the weather for the day. I was so surprised at some of the things I saw and heard. I know I would have missed some of them if I hadn't been looking so intently to do this project! It’s a terrific way to increase your awareness of what is going on in your backyard and track changes from year to year."

Submitted to UUMFE by Susan Levy. Click here to view a larger version of the image.

If you have something you made and want us to consider including it in our next eNews, email comms@uumfe.org. 

This section includes contributions from organizations who are partners with UUMFE in the work of climate justice in Unitarian Universalism, such as the UU Climate Justice Coalition. 

UUA Side With Love:

What's next after the Revival? Revival Community of Practice

February 12, 2025

7:00pm ET • 6:00pm CT • 5:00pm MT • 4:00pm PT

So you held a Climate Justice Revival… now what? Come together with other UUs who are also moving through the Rest, Celebrate, Reflect, Synthesize, Organize process following the Revival. Learn together! Make Connections! Move Climate Justice forward together. This informal gathering will provide ample time for conversation and brainstorming next steps together. Register here to join us.

Green Sanctuary New Materials Release

February 19, 2025

7:00pm ET • 6:00pm CT • 5:00pm MT • 4:00pm PT

In February, we released the new Green Sanctuary materials which are designed to be more manageable, accessible, and impactful for all congregations! During our March meeting, we'll feature one of the Green Sanctuary teams working through the materials. Learn from each other and build community! --- Come together for shared learning and mutual supports with other UUs transforming our congregations through climate justice! Green Sanctuary Community meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month at 4PT - 5MT - 6CT - 7ET for 90 minutes. Register to join us.

UU Climate Justice Revival Facilitator Training

February 26, 2025

7:00pm ET • 6:00pm CT • 5:00pm MT • 4:00pm PT

Are you one of your congregation's facilitators for the UU Climate Justice Revival? All facilitators need to join one of our 2-hour Facilitator Training Sessions. Come learn how to be the best facilitator you can be for your congregation's Revival! Register to join us.

Applications Closing Soon: Climate Justice Fellow

The UUA is seeking a Climate Justice Fellow to support the Four Intersectional Priorities of the Organizing Strategy Team by developing and implementing coaching supports and strategies for congregations engaged in the Green Sanctuary 2030 process and the UU Climate Justice Revivals. Hiring qualifications include being a seminary or graduate school student preparing for career in UU social justice ministry. Having climate justice organizing experience strongly preferred. Apply for the role here. 

UUA QUUest Camps:

Immerse Youth in UU Values & Earth Justice at UUA QUUest Camps!

This summer, Camp Blue Boat (Idaho) and QUUest Mountain West (Wyoming) will provide transformative week-long experiences for UU middle and high school youth. In partnership with the UU College of Social Justice, we’re integrating justice work, including environmental stewardship, into daily camp life. From worship under the stars to hands-on activities that connect spiritual practice and Earth care, youth will spend the week immersed in what it means to live their UU values in harmony with the planet.

Registration is now open for current 5th-12th graders with an early bird discount through March 15th. Learn more and support this vital ministry at uua.org/pwrcamp.

Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Community (UUJEC):

The Military-Industrial Complex and Beyond with David Delk

February 13, 2025

8:00pm ET • 7:00pm CT • 6:00pm MT • 5:00pm PT

Democracy is under threat in several ways. Some of those ways are hidden. Others are in plain sight. Delk discusses three ways, and then takes a deeper dive into one of them — the Military-Industrial Complex. He also will discuss corrective measures including ways to combat militarism, including legislation that addresses climate justice, the use of nuclear weapons, and religious freedom. Register to join here.

This section includes ways to treat yourself for your commitment to climate justice work! 

Click here to read the recipe on Rainbow Plant Life!