Climate Action

Starting Sunday, September 17/23, watch for the large Climate Action Footprint in the church foyer. Congregants will be encouraged to write their climate actions, large or small, on a sticky note and attach it to the footprint. We aim to cover the footprint and to encourage each other to take actions. If you are not … Read more

Every action counts. Each step we take encourages us to take the next one. Our actions can motivate others. In September, you will be invited to share your actions, big and small. Take note now of the steps you are taking.  Congregant Joan MacNeil lives in a high-rise apartment and grows a balcony garden. Joan … Read more

Could you be a Micro Volunteer?  A Micro Volunteer is someone who has knowledge, skill, some expertise in mitigating or adapting to our changing climate that they would be willing to share without making a long-term commitment to the team. Please speak to a member of the Climate Action Team or email climate@uuhamilton.ca 

Here are more great ideas from the Suzuki Foundation on how we can each reduce our climate and environmental impact. https://davidsuzuki.org/living-green/how-to-green-your-household/ Please keep track of your actions, big and small so that we can share them with one another in the fall.

Do you know a student who is looking for volunteer hours?   Maybe you’d like to contribute your time and energy. Working on Habitat Restoration is a positive way to address both the mitigation of and adaptation to Climate Change. The following are organizations that focus on Habitat Restoration in need of volunteers.  Habitat Restoration – … Read more