The 7th Unitarian Universalist Principle
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
Green Sanctuary
WUU is proud of its long history supporting environmental causes and working together to develop more sustainable lives. We were certified by the UUA as a Green Sanctuary in 2012. Environmental activities on our campus over the years have included installing solar panels, composting, recycling plastics, rideshare program, creating garden beds, evening talks, hosting a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), Earth Day Events and recently our first Earth Fair.
Our Outdoor Space
We are looking forward to future seasons and new activities in our outdoor green playground space in the coming year. While we care for our current redbuds, magnolias and oaks, we are also envisioning new plantings and gardens in 2026 and are exploring synergy with several on nature oriented WUU groups, the kids in the Religious Education program and the nature based homeschooling program that shares our campus. Come, let us flourish together!
Green Book Club
The Green Book Club meets to discuss a variety of books on nature, conservation, climate and gardening. A recent book explored was Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard.
Arboretum Project
A group at WUU is pursuing Arboretum Status for our campus. Twenty five types of trees have been identified and are being labeled.
WUU’s Solar Panels
Members worked together to fund and install solar panels on the sanctuary roof and other areas of our campus. We save money on electricity, give back to the grid and help support new green technologies.
Members and Teams from WUU have are helping with Catch the King, a crowd sourcing volunteer project that maps flooding in Hampton Roads during the King tides
Unitarian Universalists recognize and affirm several Sources of Our Living Tradition, including the
Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
