Unity With Nature Committee

Purpose:

• To provide a deeply reflective forum for expression of spiritual connection with the natural world.

• To act locally on behalf of Goose Creek Meeting on projects rising from and supported by the collective spirit of the committee.

• To encourage Friends and others to educate themselves concerning the care and restoration of the natural world.

Frequency of meetings: Monthly: Every third First Day after snacks.

Activities:

• Encouraging earth friendly practices within our Meeting House, e.g.
• Energy saving compact floursecent lights, biodegradable paper products, recyclable paper.

• Interest group meetings at annual BYM Conference

• Official endorsement of U.N Earth Charter.

Current or recent special endeavors/projects: Staring in January 2006, our committee will provide snacks every third First day that consider our right relationship with the natural world.

Interaction with other committees:

• Hospitality Committee--eco-friendly snacks and paper products.

• Property committee--eco-friendly energy use by Meetinghouse.

Outreach Work: We encourage Friends and others to educate themselves within Meeting, at BYM interest groups and with our representation of BYM, FGC and Quaker Witness Committees.

Contact persons: Mimi Westervelt, Clerk 703-431-7094 Mimiowen@aol.com