Universalist Unitarian Community of Halifax

Saturday Brunch
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) and 1 more date
The UUCH brunch programme runs from September through June. We offer a free brunch every Saturday from 10-11:30 am at the UUCH at 5500 Inglis Street. Our usual clients run from school age to 80+. Everyone is welcome and the area is accessible. There is a gated playground and deck for nice days. Volunteers and donations welcome.

Building Your Own Theology
2025-09-21 12:00 - 13:30
This is an opportunity to develop your own personal credo – the fundamental beliefs, values and convictions that inform and direct your life. Come to any or all sessions, on 1st and 3rd Sundays at noon, beginning Sept 21st. In the first session we consider humanity’s place in the universe.

Work Party
2025-09-27 13:00 - 17:00
There will be a work party at the church on Saturday, September 27th from 1pm to 5pm. Come for one hour or stay for the afternoon. There are outdoor chores such as weeding and mowing as well as indoor jobs such as window cleaning and baseboard scrubbing. There are small jobs that may require tools, do if you have them bring them! Many hands make for light work! If this works out we may schedule work parties every 2 to 3 months.

Humanist Group
2025-09-28 12:00 - 13:30
Join our humanists for a thought-provoking, mind-expanding discussion on a topic chosen by the group. We also welcome those who just want to sit in and see what we’re all about

Spirit Circle
2025-09-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-26 16:00 - 17:00
A more informal service inviting openness, peace, reflection and connection to something larger.

Building Your Own Theology
2025-10-05 12:00 - 13:30
Topic: Identity, Individuality and Interdependence. What is your sense of self?
This is an opportunity to develop your own personal credo – the fundamental beliefs, values and convictions that inform and direct your life. Come to any or all sessions, on 1st and 3rd Sundays at noon.

Circle of Trust
2025-10-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-09 13:30 - 14:30
Using Quaker practices from Parker Palmer’s Center for Courage and Renewal, we will sit in a circle and make space for silence, personal reflection and open honest questions. Monthly on the 2nd Sunday at noon.

Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner
2025-10-13 15:00 - 18:00
This friendly, annual potluck dinner is open to anyone who wants to celebrate the feast of Thanksgiving with a gathering of friends and good food.
We’ll have a sign-up sheet at church on Sunday. You can also email Faith Piccolo at fapic6 @gmail.com with your contribution, and the number in your party.
Here are some suggestions:
Turkey: We need 2, fully cooked
Potatoes: Mashed, roasted, baked, scalloped or whatever
Vegetables: Carrots, turnip, peas, sprouts, broccoli…
Gravy
Salads
Casseroles: Vegetarian or meat
Vegetarian side dishes
Rolls and butter
Condiments: Pickles, cranberry sauce
Desserts: Pie, cake, pudding, ice cream, fruit, etc.
Juices
Make sure food is fully cooked and still warm if possible when you arrive. We have limited stove space.
Don’t cook? Consider butter, rolls, juice, cranberry sauce, pickles, pies, etc.
We’ll also need volunteers for set up, clean up, and dishes, dishes, dishes.
So, let us know what you’re bringing and how many guests in your party. Please know that all are welcome, with or without a food contribution. Just let Faith know numbers so we have enough food.
Bring a take-out container in case of leftovers!
We hope to see you here!

Youth Group
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-21 18:00 - 21:00
Email Ben for the location and details, minister@uuch.ca. Youth meet the 3rd Friday of every month at 6pm.

Service: Land Acknowledgements and Complex Truths
2025-10-19 10:30 - 11:30
Every Sunday we acknowledge the land and its historical and ongoing connection to the Mi’kmaq people, and we recommit to the Peace & Friendship Treaties. Today we take a broader look at land acknowledgements around the world, their various goals, and the complex truths of land acknowledgements that you might shy away from talking about.

Building Your Own Theology
2025-10-19 12:00 - 13:30
Topic: Whose Are You? What people, principles or vision are you devoted to?
This is an opportunity to develop your own personal credo – the fundamental beliefs, values and convictions that inform and direct your life. Come to any or all sessions, on 1st and 3rd Sundays at noon.

Queer Games Night
2025-10-21 19:00 - 21:00
Bring a game to share or play what’s there! All welcome

Service: An Ancestor's Breath
2025-10-26 10:30 - 11:30
As the nights grow longer, we might feel a special connection with those who came before.
Bring photos of loved ones for our altar, or email a photo to minister@uuch.ca for a slideshow. Not just photos, anything that helps you to feel the connection is welcome.
Your connection might be to family, chosen family, or to a weaver of one of your beloved traditions.
We’ll hear stories that connect our sense of belonging through time.

Humanist Group
2025-10-26 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-11-23 12:00 - 13:00
Join our humanists for a thought-provoking, mind-expanding discussion on a topic chosen by the group. We also welcome those who just want to sit in and see what we’re all about.

Spooky Poetry Night
2025-10-30 19:30 - 21:00
On the night before Halloween, we’ll gather for hot chocolate and then read soulful poems under the stars. Bring a spooky poem, story or song.

Semi-Annual General Meeting (SAGM)
2025-11-02 12:00 - 14:00
Members and friends are welcome to attend.

Building Your Own Theology
2025-11-16 12:00 - 13:30
This is an opportunity to develop your own personal credo – the fundamental beliefs, values and convictions that inform and direct your life. Come to any or all sessions. The topic this Sunday is: The Risks We Take.

Writing as Spiritual Practice
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:30
This will be a practice of open-heartedness, curiosity, reflection, and expression through writing. We will focus on spiritual engagement, not writing critique or technical skills. Come to one or both sessions.
Thursday Nov 6 & 20, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
