Our Mission Our principles call us to respect the interdependent web of existence of which we are all a part. We work to ground our congregational life deeper in this value, with a strong focus on addressing the challenge of climate change as well as deepening awareness of the communities most impacted by it.

Our Work We provide informational programs about various aspects of environmental justice and the opportunities to take action to further it. Connecting with other organizations working in the community is an important part of this effort. Individual lifestyle changes are one way to address the climate threat, but change at institutional levels is crucial. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our building and our fellowship’s practices, as well as keeping members aware of issues from a local to a global level.

Our history

• Leading the effort to bring solar panels to our building

• Workshop on Community Solar

• Supporting Bend Women’s March and the People’s Climate March

• Working in coalition with local environmental groups

• Organizing petitions against PGE’s request to add fracked natural gas capability to their Boardman plant

• Contacting state and agencies to urge rejection of the Jordan Cove LNG pipeline

• Contacting local representatives for their support in reducing emissions.

• UUFCO youth program to help members calculate their carbon footprint

• Movie nights and book discussions on environmental topics

• Earth Day services highlighting our ethical and spiritual connections to our ecosystems