UUCL is in the process of becoming a Green Sanctuary

LEXINGTON, Ky. - UUCL is in the process of becoming a Green Sanctuary!

Our goal is to integrate sustainable living concepts in all activities of our church. UUCL was the first church to participate in the PRIDE of the Bluegrass Waste Busters program. Some of our steps towards Green Living Include:
~ use recycled paper
~ recycle paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, steel, and cardboard
~ use regular flatware and china
~ avoid using chemicals on our grounds or in our building
~ use earth friendly cleaning supplies
~ teach our children and adults about sustainable living practices
~ visit conferences, events, and churches
~ partner with Jim Embry?s Sustainable Communities Jgembr0@cs.com
~ partner with Rick Gersony's GreenLex GreenLex@GreenLex.org
~ offer monthly informational sessions about gardening by Kitchen Gardeners of the Bluegrass and John Walker
~ toured Community Supported Agriculture at Terrapin Hill Farm in Harrodsburg www.terrapinhillfarm.com
~ support CSA Community Supported Agriculture - Terrapin Hill Farm brings organically grown produce to the church on a weekly basis
~ sponsored The Julia Butterfly Hill environmental session in the Spring
~ sponsored The Second Julia Butterfly Hill session at the Lexington Library in September 2006
~ initiated an external energy audit performed by Kentucky Utilities, after which the church installed energy-saving devices and reduced costs
~ we offer discussion courses through the Northwest Earth Institute