earth & Climate Action
The Earth and Climate Action Ministry Team (ECAM) through its programs at church and outreach: Fosters awareness of the environmental and climate crisis; Advocates for climate/environmentally friendly government policies; Promotes environmental justice; Collaborates with other organizations to protect our environment.
Learn some Basic Climate Science and some ways you can make a difference right now!
Upcoming EVENTS
Join us for any of our upcoming events, or join with other local climate action teams!
RECENT NEWS
Gathering of the Eagles: Volunteering on Mainland
On May 23 and 24, members of the Indigenous Connections Team and other East Shore members showed up to volunteer at Lummi Nation for the 5th annual potlatch for the Gathering of the Eagles canoe journey. After a week paddling through the ancestral waters of the Lummi...
Climate Action Form
On April 27, 2025 the East Shore Earth and Climate Action Ministry (ECAM) hosted a Climate Action Forum in the Sanctuary, featuring local King County climate action groups and leaders. The goals of this meeting were to learn about current actions being done in King...
ECAM Tours Recycling Center
Did you know that if you clean and dry your Starbucks cup and lid that they can both be put in the blue recycle bin? I didn’t. I also thought that I could put my clean empty bread loaf bag in the blue recycle bin. Not so!! It jams up the sorting machine which they...
What Do You Know about Plastic Recycling?
Did you know? Only about 5% of the plastic we put in our recycling bins is recycled.1 Plastic comes from fossil fuels, and manufacturing plastics produces greenhouse gas emissions.2 As plastics break down, they form microplastics, which have been found in human...
Climate Action for February 2025
Here is an easy way to support bold, sound, and just climate legislation in the Washington state during this year’s session (Jan 13-April 27). Join the 350 WA Civic Action Team (CAT) who will send you two easy-access emails per week tailored with options for how...
Earth & Climate Action Ministry Team Celebrates 2024!
Earth and Climate Action Ministry (ECAM) had a banner year. We grew from 6 very active members to 10!! Current members of the Steering Committee are Ann Fletcher, John Chmaj, Mark Norelius, Linda Brown, Marilyn Mayers, Jenny Hall, Richard Gelb, Ron Lovell, and...
Get Out the Vote
There were three post carding campaigns this year and East Shore family and friends were busy. I-2117 to Repeal the Climate Commitment Act The Earth and Climate Action Ministry Team (ECAM) is grateful to the Church members who volunteered to prepare 500 post cards for...
Climate Justice Revival
The Earth and Climate Action Ministry (ECAM), in conjunction with the UUA, hosted a Climate Justice Revival event on Sunday, September 29. The UUA offered materials for this event to all churches, and more than 300 churches participated over the weekend. East Shore...
Kids Explore the Earth Through Climate Justice Revival’s TrashLab Art Project
In a recent hands-on workshop, children participated in the Climate Justice Revival through a unique TrashLab Art Project. The project blended creativity with environmental stewardship, encouraging participants to reflect on our role in caring for the Earth. The...
PAST EVENTS
Check out some of the events that we have been active in!
Reclaim the Vote Postcarding
Join us for a great event for ages 10 and older. Help us Reclaim the Vote with summer postcarding. We will have tables set up in front of the Sanctuary to work on our important voting rights campaign. All materials and supplies are provided.
Reclaim the Vote Postcarding
Join us for a great event for ages 10 and older. Help us Reclaim the Vote with summer postcarding. We will have tables set up in front of the Sanctuary to work on our important voting rights campaign. All materials and supplies are provided.