The First UU Society of Marietta was a strong participant in the Community Earth Day Celebration in Marietta's Muskingum Park on Sat. April 17, 2010. The Green Sanctuary Committee had a vibrant visual display booth which featured a clothesline of positive choices we can make in terms of home cleaning products, food and other essentials.
We gave away green clothespins with magnets to help remind people to make green choices when shopping. Following our presence in the park on Saturday, we recruited 40 people on Sunday to participate in the popular UU-Ministry for Earth "40-40-40" challenge and have engaged many people is stepping up their efforts to Go-Greener!
The following weekend was our local Empty Bowls luncheon, a cooperative community effort which raised $3,000 for the local food pantry on Saturday.
The Sunday Worship Service raised concerns about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and then several families of all ages went to our Community Garden plot for a "Blessing of the Seeds" (with the visual aid of a parachute) which provides fresh produce to area food pantries. Our raised beds and organic techniques are a visible public witness to our values. Following the leadership of our Green Sanctuary Committee and with the support of our minister and congregation, we strive to make Earth Day -every day.
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