Help us re-green a section of our grounds
by adopting a plant
in our new Resiliency Garden.

Last year, an ageing cedar hedge was removed from the west side of our main building, in alignment with a FireSmart assessment of our property. What was once a heavily shaded zone on the corner of our building is now open to the sky and direct sun.

Our Environmental Action team commissioned a landscaping design to guide us in replanting this area, seeking recommendations of native species chosen because they are drought-tolerant, fire-resistant, and attractive to birds and pollinators. We hope to enhance a corner of the butterfly garden as well. Total cost for this project is $3,000, which includes plants, soil amendments, and plumbing infrastructure.

Adopt a plant for a $30 donation* to the garden fund by talking to a volunteer after the service during February. Find us each Sunday in the back of the Sanctuary, near the landscape design and plant info cards on display along the east wall. Or you can donate using any of these methods:

  • CASH given to one of the volunteers at the back of the Sanctuary on a Sunday in February or in the offering basket (clearly labeled Garden).

  • CHEQUE made payable to “North Shore Unitarians” with Garden in the note line. Deposit it in the offering basket, or mail it to our Main Office.

  • ETRANSFER sent to info@northshoreunitarians.ca with the word Garden in the notes area.

  • TEXT 604-200-3443 with the dollar amount, a space, and the word Garden in the text string. When prompted, enter your bank account or credit card numbers, name, etc.

*Note: You will receive a tax receipt for your donation.

If you have questions about any of these payment methods, contact Janni in our Main Office.

Interested in our Environmental Action Team?

Contact the Church Office if you’d like to receive a monthly Environmental Action update from our Environmental Action Team.

we raised over $2,000 for Food Stash Foundation in November

Each month, 100% of our Sunday morning offering plate is donated to a different non-profit organization whose work we want to support. We call this “Outreach”. During November, we raised $2,053 for Food Stash Foundation, which rescues food that would otherwise go to waste, delivering it to families in need in our area.

Learn more about the partnership between Food Stash Foundation and A Better Life Foundation in this 6-minute video:

FireSmart Resources

With climate change making wildfires more prevalent, it’s important to be informed and prepared. Learn more at the BC FireSmart website, which has a variety of resources available to help families prepare for and lower risks from fire emergencies. We encourage you to see their checklists and other materials, including:

Reducing Plastic Waste

See our
Reducing Plastic Waste webpage.

Butterfly Garden

Learn more about our
Butterfly Garden Project.

Fashion’s Impact on our Planet

In January, our team held a discussion about the environmental cost of synthetic fabrics after screening a CBC documentary on the topic after church. We’ve posted a few articles on our bulletin board downstairs about the impact of fast fashion on our planet. Watch the videos listed below to learn more:

  • CBC Planet Wonder Episode 8, June 29, 2923, hosted by Johanna Wagstaffe: How is going back to natural fabrics the way to be fashion forward?

  • CBC What on Earth? Dec. 21, 2023: How to Resist Fashion Over-Consumption and Still Dress Well.

Our Environmental Action Team

  • Offers informational programs on the Climate Emergency and other environmental concerns and solutions

  • Promotes opportunities for action and advocacy on the personal, congregational, municipal, provincial, and national levels

  • Coordinates volunteering, both at NSUC and in partnerships with other environmental groups active in the community

  • Recommends monthly Outreach recipients working on environmental justice, publicizing their activities to the congregation during their featured time slots

If you’re interested in joining this Team or learning more, please contact our Church Office.

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