Caring for the Earth
Earth Justice
Vision: We envision a world that is healed and transformed: where respect for the interdependent web of all existence enables people from all walks of life to live without fear of human-caused environmental destruction and in harmony with each other and the rest of creation.
Mission: The mission of the Earth Justice Action Group is to transform the ERUUF community to fully engage in addressing the climate crisis as a moral issue that is inextricably linked to our commitment to work for justice, equity, inclusion. We seek to build awareness and knowledge of our material and spiritual interconnectedness, to initiate sound practices that benefit nature through projects and activities, and to direct congregants to efforts local-to-global that create a just, resilient, and sustainable world.
Earth Justice meetings are scheduled the second Sunday of the month, 1-2:30 pm via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please contact Betsy Bickel.
- Contact Person: Betsy Bickel
- Role: chair
- Email:
- Staff Partner: Kaleb Graves, Justice Coordinator
April 2023: Earth & Climate Justice Month: Living our UU Principles for Mother Earth & our Children
“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” ― Howard Zinn
It may be hard to believe but April is right around the calendar corner and that means Earth and Climate Justice Month at ERUUF with in person and virtual offerings. We invite all members and friends to join us in putting intention and attention on living our UU 7th Principle (ultimately all our Principles are related as we cannot have justice or peace without clean air and water, fertile soil, and stable climate) at higher levels of expression in practical ways, right here and right now!
Community Edible Landscape Program
As you drive to the back parking lot at ERUUF, you may notice two, wood-framed, raised beds, next to the one already there. As a site for growing annual vegetables, these beds are the first stage of the Community Edible Landscape Program (CELP).
However, this is about much more than simply growing some veggies. By using food as the impetus, the Earth Justice Committee hopes to provide educational, social, spiritual, and community-building opportunities for the congregation. Thanks to a grant from the ERUUF Foundation, Earth Justice is building the infrastructure to make the food-faith connection.
Visit Bluestem Conservancy Cemetery
Saturday, April 19
10:30 am departure - approximately 3 pm return
Bio-fuel bus from ERUUF
Bluestem Conservancy Cemetry
1900 Hurdle Mills Road
Cedar Grove, NC 27231
Fellow ERUUFians are invited to join an enriching outing to Bluestem Conservation Cemetery in Durham for birding, hiking, enjoying an education talk on green burial and a shared BYO picnic lunch (chips and cookies provided). A small bio-fuel bus will depart ERUUF at 10:30 and return to ERUUF at approx 3 pm. Van-bus space limited. Please register by 4/17. $10 donation requested by not required. Questions? Email Denise.
Earth Day
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
ERUUFians are encouraged to find a local area action to show your love for Mother Earth today! If you are unable to find one, grab a few neighbors and invite them to join you for a neighborhood litter clean up!
Garden Stewardship
Saturday, April 12
9:30 - 11:30 am
Gather at CARE Building
ERUUFians and friends are invited to join our fabulous Garden Team in their stewardship of our natural landscape with a special focus on care taking our pollinator garden and de-vining trees.
Clothes Swap
Saturday, April 12
2:00 pm
Commons Room
Bring your unneeded clothes or just come and shop for free. Clothes can be brought to Fellowship Hour on April 6 or to the event. All leftover clothes will be donated.
