Web of Life Workshop - An interactive workshop on race and environmental justice
In this powerful new course, we will seek to address the deep structural flaws in our social, environmental, and economic systems that have contributed to racism and other social and environmental injustices.
Dates and Times: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 1:30 - 5:30 PM Sessions 1 and 2: Creating a LearningCommunity and The Role of Stuff in Everyday Life (Free childcare provided)
- Monday, March 11, 2013, 7:30 - 9:30 PM Session 3: Mapping Our CongregationalEnvironmental Impact
- Monday, March 18, 2013, 7:30 - 9:30 PM Session 4: Theological Reflections, Re-focusing on "Race"
- Monday, March 25, 2013, 7:30 - 9:30 PM Session 5: Lessons Learned, Next Steps,and Evaluation
To register: Please email Tom Smith at contratom@gmail.com by February 15. Space is limited so register soon! Location: All sessions will be held in the Program Room on the second floor of the church.
Read more about about the Web of Life Workshop 
Who We Are . . .
The Earth Justice Associates (EJA) program provides ways to help protect and restore the earth and its natural resources. We share a special concern for the ways in which environmental degradation more severely affects the disenfranchised and less powerful. Our activities are educational, community-building, justice-oriented, and fun!
What We Do . . .
Green Our Church
EJAs help our congregation live out its commitment to the interdependent web of life by installing energy-saving light bulbs, conducting energy audits, improving the congregation’s energy efficiency, running its recycling 
program, and moving toward installation of solar panels at the church.
Work with Partners to Bring Environmental Justice to Oakland
- Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
- City Slicker Farms and the People's Victory Garden: EJAs participate in work parties and support local policies that facilitate Oakland’s urban agriculture.
- 350.org: EJAs have participated in several days of action with this national non-profit, including standing up against the Keystone XL Pipeline.
- UU Legislative Ministry of California
- UU Ministry for the Earth
- Oakland Climate Action Coalition (OCAC): The First Unitarian Church of Oakland was one of the founding members of the coalition and helped shape the City's Energy and Climate Action Plan (ECAP). EJAs are now working to ensure implementation of the ECAP by volunteering in OCAC’s four subcommittees: Renewable Energy; Transportation & Land Use; Food Justice & Land Access; Adaptation & Resilience
Provide Education
In April of 2012, EJAs presented an innovative workshop called “Active Hope for a Sustainable Future” led by Joanna and Jack Macy to 70 church and community members. Learn more about sustainability through EJA’s future presentations or stop by the EJA table after Sunday services and check out a book or video from our lending library.
Join Us !
Bring your concerns and interests to an Earth Justice meeting held the first Sunday of each month in the 3rd floor open area in front of the church office. 
For additional information about EJA work, contact EJA co-chair Bret Andrews at bdagreen@gmail.com.
To stay informed, and to participate more fully with our group, we invite you to join our UU Oakland Green Action Yahoo! Group Electronic Listserv.
This is an online discussion group for members and friends of the First Unitarian Church of Oakland to discuss actions and progress on our efforts to become a Green Sanctuary and our personal efforts to support our seventh principle and live lightly on the Earth. To participate in this unofficial, un-moderated online group, please send an email to EJA-UUOakland-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
