Sunday Services

Gandalf said to Frodo, "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." What shall we decide?

The second time you align your bike chain (or host a potluck, or get a puppy) can go more smoothly than the first; but sometimes in life your first try is all you get. Today, in honour of Groundhog Day, we explore our relationship with second chances. A special welcome to visitors coming as part...

On Sat Feb 8th, we have a retreat with our regional CUC staff person, Rev. Linda Thomson, to consider how a democratically-run congregation can best share or divvy up the work, to fulfill our mission. Who - be it the congregation, the volunteer leaders, the minister, or anyone who has an idea or sees a...

Nova Scotia-born Samuel Cunard helped run companies for transatlantic passenger travel by ship in the 1800s. We will tell stories of how Black passengers were treated on those ships in the century that finally ended slavery in the Empire and in the US. Stay afterwards for warm apple cider and the monthly Humanist discussion. Presented...

Sum up your life in seven words. This might be your principles, your vision, or where you find meaning. Now do it in three words. Now one word. Today we consider what we are rooted in, what fires we gather round or tend, what is our north star. This month, add your words to our...

If you are unsure what you can do about the changing climate, this service is for you. Kate Brooks, Community Climate Activator with the Ecology Action Centre will speak to us about the Climate Commitment Badge program.

National Women's Day was first observed in the US on March 8, 1909. Inspired by labor strikes, Clara Zetkin proposed making it an international movement in 1910, leading to the first International Women's Day in 1911. A 1917 women's strike in Russia sparked a revolution. The UN recognized it in 1971, and today it honors...

In this service we inhabit a mystical worldview, inviting awe, wonder, and an opening to the unknown. This is part 1 of a 3-part series exploring mysticism, naturalism and theism.

This multigenerational service will include poetry, story, and music for all ages as we explore the themes of transformation and growth moving into spring! Dig into a morning of earth-based spirituality with us. This is part 2 of a 3-part series exploring mysticism, naturalism and theism.

We explore a theistic worldview, that there is a divine presence that exists outside of time. This is part 3 of a 3-part series exploring mysticism, naturalism and theism.

As much as we aspire to be responsible for our beliefs and our actions, the human mind doesn't always cooperate. From the Involuntary Treatment Act to using mental disorder as a criminal defence, we explore inherent worth and dignity at the limits of moral agency. Ben invites your thoughts in advance, especially if you have...

What questions do you have about life, the universe, or anything else? Send your questions to minister@uuch.ca by Tues Apr 8th and a selection will be answered in the service. Ask the kids in your life what their questions are - their questions are welcome too.