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Another Kind of Environmental Worship Service

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

From the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin - Please join us for a special "We Gather: Another Kind of Worship Service" on Saturday, March 19 at 4:30 pm in the Sanctuary. The service will focus on faith and environmental stewardship – finding ways to...

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“Earth in the Elephant’s Footstep: Christianity, Buddhism and the Environment.”

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

From the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin - The Buddha identified appamada, typically translated as “diligent care,” as the chief good or highest virtue in his teaching and practice. He likened appamada to the elephant’s footprint—just as the feet of all creatures fit into...

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Karen Kocher: “What is the Value of Barton Springs?”

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

Documentary media producer, Karen Kocher, will be showing excepts from Living Spring, a documentary series about the history, science, culture, and spiritual practices at Barton Springs. She will frame the screening with the discussion, “What is the value of Barton Springs?"   For the past...

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Inspiring The Great Transition: Healing The Earth’s Climate

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

From the First Unitarian Universalist Church - A special presentation by Sailesh Rao, Phd -  "Healing the Earth's Climate." About Sailesh Rao: Dr. Sailesh Rao Ph.D. is an award winning civil engineer, author, speaker and co-producer of The Human Experiment, Cowspiracy and What the Health.   Sponsored by Central...

Public Affairs Forum: Urban Farms

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

From the First Unitarian Universalist Church - Michael Hanan is CEO of Agua Dulce Farm in Austin. Agua Dulce Farm is Austin's premier grower and supplier of fresh salad greens, herbs and fish - serving many of Austin's favorite restaurants, farmers' markets and grocery stores....

The State of the Climate: Climate Change and Challenges for Austin

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

From 350 Austin and the First Unitarian Universalist Church - Gil Starkey, a co-founder of 350 Austin, will present an update on the state of the global climate, climate change trends, and some opportunities to participate locally in the vital and growing global climate change...

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There Is No Away: The Urgent Politics of Trash In Texas

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

From the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin - Most people never think twice about their trash; they just throw it “away.” But there is no “away,” and across Texas—and right here in Austin—communities being dumped on or exploited by the waste industry are rising...

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The World Peace Diet

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

From the First Unitarian Universalist Church - Will Tuttle, Ph.D., visionary author of the international best-seller, The World Peace Diet, will deliver an inspiring talk about the hidden dimensions of our culture’s food system. Join us as we explore new connections and discover how we...

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Headed For Extinction and What To Do About It

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

Hosted by the First Unitarian Universalist Church - Sunday Oct. 13th, noon talk at First Unitarian Universalist FORUM, 4700 Grover Ave. 78756 free all welcome We will cover the 5 stages of grief as well as the catastrophic climate change that is already locked in.  We...

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM: Inflation Reduction Act

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

Join us this Sunday for a presentation by Bob Hendricks, Chair of Austin Sierra Club, for a discussion about the environmental impact of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act.  He will outline the billions of dollars that are to be spent to address climate issues.