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As the practical arm of the Uniting Church, UnitingCare NSW.ACT wants to help the community to lead a greener way of life.

Since forming in 1977 The Uniting Church has had a progressive position on the environment. In a Statement to the Nation in 1977, the Inaugural Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia (the Assembly being the church’s national body), said:

We are concerned with the basic human rights of future generations and will urge the wise use of energy, the protection of the environment and the replenishment of the earth’s resources for their use and enjoyment.

UnitingCare NSW.ACT is committed to making a difference to climate change. We want to be part of the solution rather than the problem and are urging people to consider how they can contribute to this by reducing their environmental impact by making small changes.

Ways you can help:
- Use less water
- Use less energy
- Recycle more - remember the three 'R's' - 'Reduce', 'Reuse' and 'Recycle'

UnitingCare Climate Change Discussion Paper

This paper aims to generate discussion by members of the Uniting Church and the wider community on climate change, offering a social justice and theological perspective and how Australians and their government have responded. Download Summary Paper. Download Discussion Paper. Published 7 April 2010.

Power down for Earth Hour

UnitingCare NSW.ACT joined thousands around the world to take a stand against climate change, participating in Earth Hour 2010, Saturday 27 March from 8.30pm - 9.30pm. 

Please use our resources below to learn more and find out how you can continue combating climate change:

• Browse our handy fact sheet for more information on Earth Hour and how you make changes for the long term.
• Read our media release - Power down for climate change.
• Place our poster (A4) in reception area or on the fridge at home to remind yourself and others about the importance of switching off.  
  

National Climate Emergency Rally

Participants from UnitingCare NSW.ACT attended the National Climate Emergency Rally on Saturday 13 June 2009 to call for:

- 100% renewable energy by 2020
- green collar jobs, not job cuts
- a strong international agreement with climate justice for all

The rally was organised by the Community Climate Network and supported by many organisations and networks. See www.climaterally.org for more details.

Read more about why UnitingCare NSW.ACT supported this rally.

Read about how the rally went.