May 12 at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street  – “Indigenous People on Climate Change”

On May 12, UUFSC will present and discuss two TED Talks related to Indigenous perspectives on climate change. In the first video, "Indigenous Knowledge Meets Science to Take on Climate Change," environmental activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim proposes that we need both science and Indigenous wisdom to face climate change.  She shares how her nomadic community in Chad is working closely with scientists to restore endangered ecosystems and offers lessons on how to create more resilient communities.

In the second video, "How Indigenous Guardians Protect the Planet and Humanity," Indigenous leader Valérie Courtois asserts that, "If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us." As climate change continues to devastate the planet, Indigenous guardians are helping to honor our responsibility to the land, monitoring water quality, conducting research and working to restore key species. Courtois invites us all to support the guardians working to ensure that humanity has a future on Earth and to discover that healing the land can transform us as well.

There are speakers on the patio if you wish to listen to the service outside.

Childcare is available every Sunday. Zoey Cronin will lead a formal children's program on second and fourth Sundays.  

Children are welcome to participate on any Sunday, but they will get the most out of the program if they attend second and fourth Sundays somewhat regularly. Family adults may stay for the children's program or attend the adult program. Children are encouraged to bring a small item that represents someone or something they are grateful for that week.

UUFSC Safety Protocol as pursuant to our most recent UUA Guidelines:

Masks are now optional, but their use is encouraged. We will continue to serve refreshments on the patio and in the building. Visitors are always welcome.

  The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City is a diverse group of religious independents seeking knowledge, spiritual sustenance, fellowship and opportunities for service to others. Our programs encompass Humanism, liberal Christianity, earth-based spirituality, Buddhism and many other traditions. If you’d like to find out more, email uufellowshipofsilvercity@gmail.com , visit our website at www.uufsc.com  or visit us on Facebook at Unitarian-Universalist-Fellowship-of-Silver-City.