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Have you registered yet for the UUA General Assembly (GA) happening June 14-21? We have created a workshop titled “Climate Justice Movement Chaplaincy Liturgies for this Moment.” The workshop will be pre-recorded to view on demand as well as offered via livestream during GA.

Climate Justice Movement Chaplaincy provides spiritual and emotional support for activists, advocates, or anyone impacted by climate disruption. In this workshop, UU Ministry for Earth’s team of movement chaplains presents a simple liturgical framework that can be reproduced to support those who are experiencing climate despair or the aftermath of natural disasters. Tune into our live workshop on Friday, 6/19 (9 AM PT / 10 AM MT / 11 AM CT / 12 PM ET) through the Whova platform. See you there!

If you are a delegate at GA this year, we ask that you consider voting in favor of this year’s Action of Immediate Witness (AIW) called “Defend Against the Assault on Environmental Protections: Public Lands Rules and the Endangerment Finding.” UU Ministry for Earth is a sponsor of this AIW, and we would be partners in the solution if the AIW is adopted by this year’s delegates.

A Fond Farewell from Chelsea McCoy

“I cannot thank you enough for welcoming me into your community with open arms, minds, and hearts. My time spent as your Climate Justice Movement Chaplain Intern proved to be one of the sweetest, most rewarding, and enlightening experiences of my life and I do not take that for granted. Alas, all good things must come to an end, and my last official day as your chaplain intern will be on Tuesday, June 30th, 2026.” Read all of Chelsea’s farewell letter on the UUMFE blog.

No One is Coming. That’s a Blessing. blog post by Audrey McCann

“No one is coming to save us. And that is the good news. Because it means we are not waiting. It means we are already saving each other.”

UUMFE’s Communications Coordinator, Audrey McCann, wrote about her experiences in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge and the interdependent nature of justice work, living beings, and the earth. Click here to read the full article on the UUMFE blog.

Honoring the Rev. Dr. Brock Leach

UU Ministry for Earth grieves the loss of the Rev. Dr. Brock Hutchison Leach, a wise mentor who generously helped us shape our strategic planning with clarity and heart. Brock’s entire life, from corporate leadership to Unitarian Universalist ministry, was a testament to reinvention, service, and justice, and he was a profound blessing to our faith. We give thanks for his calm presence, his love for innovative religious community, and the many ways he strengthened our mission. Though he died peacefully at home on May 25 after a courageous struggle with glioblastoma, his memory will remain a blessing, guiding our work for the earth and its people. You can read more about Brock in his obituary. If you were also connected with Brock, you can click here to leave your own comment on his memory board.

UUMFE Has a New Mailing Address

We are changing our mailing address to ensure our simplicity and efficiency for our finance team. Please change your records to our new address.

Paper check donations can be made out to “UU Ministry for Earth” and should be mailed to our finance team at:

Bottom Line Bookkeeping Inc. (UUMFE) 592 Indian Peaks Drive, Erie, Colorado 80516

We’re Looking for a New Board Treasurer

UUMFE is looking for a Treasurer. This is a Board-level volunteer role requiring about 10 hours per month. Ideally this person will have finance experience in a small business or non-profit and can explain financial opportunities and issues to the Board and the ED in a clear manner, as well as work with our part-time paid bookkeeper. Please email current Treasurer at treasurer@uumfe.org.

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Schedule with Intern Chaplain Chelsea before June 30

As you may know, June is Chelsea’s final month with UUMFE as our Climate Justice Movement Chaplaincy Intern. Her grounding presence during UUMFE’s worship services, full moon gatherings, and climate grief support groups have been so nourishing for many of us. Read Chelsea’s farewell letter here.

Now is a great time to meet with her, whether you’ve scheduled a session with her previously or not. Chelsea is available to meet with people 1-on-1 and in small groups, such as a congregation’s Green Team. Click here to schedule time on her Calendly.

SCHEDULE HERE

Events and announcements from UU climate justice partners

This section includes contributions from organizations who are partners with UUMFE in the intersectional work of climate justice in Unitarian Universalism or interfaith work, such as the UU Climate Justice Coalition.

UUs for Social Justice (UUSJ)

Covenant For Our Future campaign is a multi-faith, multi-issue movement committed to the repeal of HR.1 and renewal of the Federal government’s commitment to justice. UUSJ and other progressive faith organizations are seeking to form a coalition. It is important for UUs to be a part of interfaith coalitions for justice. Click here to learn more about the campaign and affirm the covenant.

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This section includes contributions from non-UU organizations who are in the intersectional work of climate justice.

Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderbilt University

Are you a faith leader, clergy member, or organizer who is actively engaged in climate justice work in the Appalachia region? If so, researchers at Vanderbilt University want to hear from you. The Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderbilt University is engaging in research to develop a future track of the Solidarity Circles focus on climate justice.

Solidarity Circles is a leadership training program for faith leaders, clergy, and organizers interested in the solidarity economy and its connection to faith communities. This new cohort of solidarity circles will bring together leaders in climate justice to build community and explore how congregations can build power together to create cooperative solutions to the climate crisis.

If you’re doing the work of creation justice in your community and want to contribute to research that could shape how faith communities respond to the climate crisis, we encourage you to sign up.

Click here to learn more and schedule an interview. Questions? Reach out directly to the research team at aaron.k.stauffer@vanderbilt.edu or george.m.schmidt@vanderbilt.edu.

The Canterbury Earth Justice Lectionary

United Church of Christ Clergy Authors Publish Groundbreaking The Canterbury Earth Justice Lectionary

The United Church of Christ celebrates the publication of The Canterbury Earth Justice Lectionary (Canterbury Press, March 31, 2026), authored by two United Church of Christ clergy, Rev. Dr. Robert E. Shore-Goss and Rev. Dr. Sarah J. Melcher. This timely new volume offers congregations a transformative resource for integrating ecological justice into the heart of Christian worship and preaching. Most lectionaries preach salvation without creation. Climate crisis exposes the limits of anthropocentric preaching. It restores the original lectionary integration and connection with Earth seasons of the year.

The lectionary is available for purchase through Bookshop.org (click here) and other major booksellers.

This section includes ways to treat yourself for your commitment to climate justice work!

This month’s recipe is for Vegan Brown Butter Peach Cobbler from Nisha Vora of Rainbow Plant Life. Enjoy!

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