The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Easton social justice team is highly active, with climate change and environmental concerns being a core focus from the beginning. The Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake (IPC) pledge was a natural progression for them, and they have utilized various resources from that partnership and others. Additionally, they work closely with ShoreRivers and are part of the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of Maryland, receiving legislative updates, including those on climate change.

Here are some key initiatives and activities:

- Tree Planting: They planted trees this spring as part of our commitment to environmental stewardship.

- Green Leaders Training: Last year, 3 members attended the Faithful Green Leaders Training (FGLT) session, and one of member participated in the Faithful Green Leaders Training this year.

- Legislation and Advocacy: They focus on bills and legislation related to the environment, sharing information within their congregation and team. They are also involved in letter-writing campaigns, targeting underrepresented communities out of state to support upcoming elections.

- Community Engagement: They aim to extend their initiatives beyond their congregation, such as through tours of community gardens with Green Hands, bringing those insights back to their church and the broader community.

- Educational Series: They are planning to host adult enrichment sessions and services that overlap social justice and climate change issues, including speaker series on indigenous people and their challenges with climate change. These sessions are open to the public.

- Common Read: Their church participates in common reads on topics like immigration, often dealing with individuals who have fled their countries due to oppression and violence.

- Composting Initiatives: We are particularly interested in Green Hands composting efforts and the New Grounds Composting facility in Cordova.

Their efforts strive to combine social justice and environmental sustainability, aiming to address both the ecological and human impacts of climate change.

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