Congregation Study/Action Issue and other topics…
Posted on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Category: Unitarian Universalism - General
Category: Unitarian Universalism - General
…on this week’s Interdependent Web. In the most recent post, I highlighted discussion in the blogosphere of ethical eating, which was chosen at General Assembly 2008 to be the next Congregational Study/Action Issue for Unitarian Universalist Association congregations. I also pointed out a post on government funding for faith-based initiatives, a post on the time ministers spend planning worship, and other posts on an eclectic mix of topics.
July 16th, 2008 00:19
The full title of the new Study/Action issue for the Unitarian Universalist Association is “Ethical Eating: Food and Environmental Justice.”
The statement developed from projects at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth, on Cape Cod, in Massachusetts.
Rich Barlow, one of the “Boston Globe” staff writers, prepared a “Globe” article about the congregation and its food-related interests… The Barlow article was published on April 21, 2007, and you’ll find it at the “Globe” website and at other places that are easy to access.
It’s an unusual Study/Action issue for several reasons…. Lots and lots of emphasis on congregational action and religious reflection in a multifaith context…. Traditional environmental protection concerns receive attention but “environmental justice” is in the title and economic justice is a big concern.
Van Jones - who delivered the Ware Lecture at the 2008 General Assembly - has helped to introduce “environmental justice” themes to many Unitarian Universalists. “Ethical Eating: Food and Environmental Justice” reflects some of Van Jones’ influence…. Also, take a look at the 1994 GA resolution called “Environmental Justice.”
July 18th, 2008 09:34
Hi Robert,
Thank you so much for the additional information! That’s very helpful.
Best,
Shelby