Becoming “green” is woven throughout the 2010-2014 UUCT Strategic Plan.

http://www.uuctucson.org/index.php/governing-documents/2010-2014-strategic-plan.html

(Relevant excerpts from the Strategic Plan adopted by the Congregation at the Annual Meeting, 2010)

We envision a day when: Our "Green Sanctuary" is recognized locally and within the UUA as a congregation that has transformed its 60-year old physical campus into an environmentally sustainable, technologically advanced, place of worship.

Facilities: We will continue to maintain and repair our current buildings and grounds. We will address future space needs and plan for expansion as appropriate. We will consider Green Sanctuary guidelines as we make improvements or additions to our facility.

Facilities Goal #1: We are committed to becoming recognized by UUA as a Green Sanctuary.

Benchmark: By the end of 2013, we will have received official recognition for completing the Green Sanctuary program.   

Facilities Goal #2: We are committed to repair and maintain our existing facilities.

Benchmark(s): By the end of 2011, we will have begun a Capital Campaign around transforming our space utilizing Green Sanctuary guidelines and green and sustainable principles

Lifespan Faith Development:

Lifespan Faith Development Goal #1:  We have a comprehensive and integrated set of programs …  The LFD Program will be woven with the following strands: (1) Unitarian Universalist Identity and Beliefs, emphasizing our UU Principles, including Green Sanctuary, history, heritage, and evolution of our faith…

Benchmarks:  From 2011 - 2014 and beyond we will offer programming using Green Sanctuary Guidelines for both youth and adults as part of our rotation of programs.

Community Building within the Larger UU Congregation

Goal:  By participating at the national and district level, we will further our vision and mission as well as strengthening the UU movement.

Benchmarks:

• By the end of 2012, we will offer at least one program highlighting and sharing our Green Sanctuary progress within the district or nationally.
• By the end of 2014, we will have been received official recognition of Green Sanctuary status by UUA.

Community Outreach
This section is dedicated to outreach activities in Tucson and southern Arizona. We aspire to increase awareness of unique issues impacting our congregation and community within a Unitarian Universalist context. By our outreach efforts we make others aware of what our faith offers.

Community Outreach goal #1:  We have elevated our UU principles within greater Tucson's faith community and the community at large.

Benchmarks:  By the end of 2014, the congregation will sponsor at least one project, event or presentation based on Green Sanctuary and sustainable living.