Ministry for Earth
The Emerson Ministry for Earth is open to all—newcomers and long term members alike. Our group promotes the seventh principle of the Unitarian Universalist Association:
…to affirm and promote respect
for the interdependent web of all existence
of which we are a part.
Our mission is to educate ourselves and others about environmental issues; advocate public policies to protect the global environment; act locally in our homes, church and city; and connect spiritually with the web-of-all-existence.
…to affirm and promote respect
for the interdependent web of all existence
of which we are a part.
Our mission is to educate ourselves and others about environmental issues; advocate public policies to protect the global environment; act locally in our homes, church and city; and connect spiritually with the web-of-all-existence.
Upcoming Activities
The Vernal Equinox: A Special Service in Celebration of Spring - Tuesday, March 20 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary
At the equinox, half-way point between the solstices, the heavens are in balance. As children of the earth, we are subject to its annual cycles of light and life. And so we gather to celebrate the equinox, to acknowledge the cycles of change in the natural world, and to celebrate our place in the universe and in nature. We pause to reflect on this point of balance, embracing the coming season of hope, renewal, and fresh energy.
All ages are invited to this event that will touch your heart and spirit. Music by our talented Emerson members. We invite you to
bring a plate of typical springtime goodies to share at the reception. Childcare can be arranged by calling the church office two days in advance.
Sustainable Supper and Movie
Open to everyone! Bring your friends! Join us in Westwood Hall for a “low impact” potluck supper of delicious seasonal, vegetarian, organic dishes. The supper is at 6:30 p.m., and the movie is at 7:30. Come for supper or the movie or both! Low impact can be local, vegetarian, organic, raw, “slow food” and so on. For example, this is the time of the year for root vegetables or hardy greens. Sharing recipes is encouraged but not required (preparing the dish yourself is not required either, if you know of a good vegetarian restaurant or organic bakery). Our upcoming films are:
Self Watering Containers Postponed till March:
Due to a good turnout at the workshops in November we will not be holding workshops in January and February. Our last construction and planting phase will be held at the Food Bank at 535 Portwall St., on March 3. We will have a space that we can work in that will be covered in case of rain. Please contact Christel Collins for more information or to RSVP for the March 3 date. A tour of the new beautiful food bank facility will be available that day to any interested. Emerson sponsors the food bank in multiple projects, including the SouperBowl of Caring and the crop walk.
Environmental Work Days – carpooling from Emerson.
Join Emerson Ministry for Earth and CLEAN IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT at the 19th annual Trash Bash on Saturday March 31st. We will meet at
Terry Hershey Park (http://www.trashbash.org/site_buffalo_bayou_upper.htm) at 8:30 am or carpool from Emerson at 8:00 am. The event finishes at 11:00 with lunch. Last year we helped collect more than 66 tons of trash from Houston's rivers, lakes, bays and bayous! Contact Megan Evans or Francine Heller for more information or to sign up for carpool
January 19 – tree planting with Trees for Houston.
February 18 – Abandoned crab trap removal with Galveston Bay Foundation and Texas Parks & Wildlife.
March 31 – Trash Bash, TCEQ and other organizations, to collect trash from our Rivers, Lakes, Bays, and Bayous.
Green Bazaar – Bigger and better!
Would you like to help plan a green bazaar at Emerson on a weekend in March or April. We are looking for help in publicity, children’s activities, musicians and artists, site management, contacting organizations with environmental and sustainable purposes. Please contact Ann May if you can help.
Are you interested in helping people become food sustainable? Eating Healthier?
If so, then you can dedicate a small amount of time to make a self watering container here at Emerson. The containers will be donated to the Houston Food Bank with soil and a plant to be given to clients. These containers will allow clients to begin growing their own produce in their back yards with a minimum of resources needed. The project is being coordinated collaboratively with the Food Bank, Social Action Council and Ministry for Earth. Sign up at the SAC table in The Gathering Place.
Work in the garden at The Last Organic Outpost
Any Saturday (all day) or Sunday afternoon, http://www.lastorganicoutpost.com/. The Emile Street Community Farm is located at 711 N. Emile St.
At the equinox, half-way point between the solstices, the heavens are in balance. As children of the earth, we are subject to its annual cycles of light and life. And so we gather to celebrate the equinox, to acknowledge the cycles of change in the natural world, and to celebrate our place in the universe and in nature. We pause to reflect on this point of balance, embracing the coming season of hope, renewal, and fresh energy.
All ages are invited to this event that will touch your heart and spirit. Music by our talented Emerson members. We invite you to
bring a plate of typical springtime goodies to share at the reception. Childcare can be arranged by calling the church office two days in advance.
Sustainable Supper and Movie
Open to everyone! Bring your friends! Join us in Westwood Hall for a “low impact” potluck supper of delicious seasonal, vegetarian, organic dishes. The supper is at 6:30 p.m., and the movie is at 7:30. Come for supper or the movie or both! Low impact can be local, vegetarian, organic, raw, “slow food” and so on. For example, this is the time of the year for root vegetables or hardy greens. Sharing recipes is encouraged but not required (preparing the dish yourself is not required either, if you know of a good vegetarian restaurant or organic bakery). Our upcoming films are:
Self Watering Containers Postponed till March:
Due to a good turnout at the workshops in November we will not be holding workshops in January and February. Our last construction and planting phase will be held at the Food Bank at 535 Portwall St., on March 3. We will have a space that we can work in that will be covered in case of rain. Please contact Christel Collins for more information or to RSVP for the March 3 date. A tour of the new beautiful food bank facility will be available that day to any interested. Emerson sponsors the food bank in multiple projects, including the SouperBowl of Caring and the crop walk.
Environmental Work Days – carpooling from Emerson.
Join Emerson Ministry for Earth and CLEAN IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT at the 19th annual Trash Bash on Saturday March 31st. We will meet at
Terry Hershey Park (http://www.trashbash.org/site_buffalo_bayou_upper.htm) at 8:30 am or carpool from Emerson at 8:00 am. The event finishes at 11:00 with lunch. Last year we helped collect more than 66 tons of trash from Houston's rivers, lakes, bays and bayous! Contact Megan Evans or Francine Heller for more information or to sign up for carpool
January 19 – tree planting with Trees for Houston.
February 18 – Abandoned crab trap removal with Galveston Bay Foundation and Texas Parks & Wildlife.
March 31 – Trash Bash, TCEQ and other organizations, to collect trash from our Rivers, Lakes, Bays, and Bayous.
Green Bazaar – Bigger and better!
Would you like to help plan a green bazaar at Emerson on a weekend in March or April. We are looking for help in publicity, children’s activities, musicians and artists, site management, contacting organizations with environmental and sustainable purposes. Please contact Ann May if you can help.
Are you interested in helping people become food sustainable? Eating Healthier?
If so, then you can dedicate a small amount of time to make a self watering container here at Emerson. The containers will be donated to the Houston Food Bank with soil and a plant to be given to clients. These containers will allow clients to begin growing their own produce in their back yards with a minimum of resources needed. The project is being coordinated collaboratively with the Food Bank, Social Action Council and Ministry for Earth. Sign up at the SAC table in The Gathering Place.
Work in the garden at The Last Organic Outpost
Any Saturday (all day) or Sunday afternoon, http://www.lastorganicoutpost.com/. The Emile Street Community Farm is located at 711 N. Emile St.
