Unity of Buffalo is one of only 28 Unity ministries that are certified as an EarthCare ministry by the International EarthCare Team. This certification supports Unity Worldwide Ministries in fostering the awareness of our spiritual oneness with our Earth home and to promote active care of all creation.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
EarthCare-Animal Ministry at Unity of Buffalo is dedicated to deepening the bond between all living beings through prayer, education, vision, inspiration and action. We honour Indigenous spiritual wisdom to advocate for compassionate stewardship and cultivate healing for our community and Mother Earth.
PATH TO EARTH CARE:
- Prayer
- Vision
- Inspire
- Educate
- Act
- Share
- Reaffirm
ACTIONS:
- Energy audit
- Energy/water conservation
- Waste minimisation
- Recycling
- Conserve natural resources
- Honor the web of creation
- Environmental & social justice
- Mindful eating
Unity Worldwide Ministries
VISION: All humanity lives in a spiritual consciousness that manifests as loving co-existence with all creation and care for our Earth home.
MISSION: To foster awareness of our spiritual oneness with the Earth, to promote active care of all creation and to assist congregations in integrating an Earth-oriented spirituality into their ministry.
NATIVE SPIRITUALITY: “We are as much alive as we keep the Earth alive!”
Here are some of the many ways that Unity of Buffalo practices being a good steward of our environment:
- 100% wind power as our source for electrical energy (from Community Energy)
- Our custodian uses all-natural and non-toxic cleaning products
- Recycling in our building includes – paper, bottles, cans, plastic and cardboard, plus inkjet and toner cartridges.
- Outside lights are on a timer system.
- Furnace/AC units are ENERGY STAR rated and use programmable thermostats to adjust for when the building is not in use.
- We purchase paper products made from recycled fibers, and via sustainable forestry initiatives when possible.
See our YouTube video and learn about why we say,
“Every day is Earth Day at Unity of Buffalo!”