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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
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SUMMARY:Spirit Circle
DESCRIPTION:A more informal service inviting openness\, peace\, reflection and connection to something larger.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/spirit-circle-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260329T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260306T144338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T144338Z
UID:1376-1774785600-1774791000@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Pride Parade Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Since the 1990’s UUCH has participated in the Halifax annual Pride Parade. Now in 2026 more than ever\, we need to stand up for the principles of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion that are central to our faith.\nIn the weeks ahead\, your Pride Planning Committee will be working to prepare for this year’s parade on July 18th. Volunteers are needed.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/pride-parade-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260226T140557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T140557Z
UID:1356-1774780200-1774783800@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Service: The Danger of Uranium Mining
DESCRIPTION:The spectre of uranium exploration and mining has arisen again in our province\, with the government lifting their long-established ban. Dr. Nancy Covington of our UU Community and a member of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment will speak to us about the danger of uranium mining for people and the environment and the urgency of this situation.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/service-the-danger-of-uranium-mining/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260226T141712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T145242Z
UID:1372-1774638000-1774645200@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Group Crafting and Board Games
DESCRIPTION:Note the date is not our usual 3rd Friday of the month\, due to March Break. Email for the location: minister@uuch.ca \nWe will have Easter crafts and card-making. You can also bring your favourite board games. \nWe provide a space where youth can build meaningful relationships and grow into themselves in a community that nurtures good values.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/youth-group-crafting-and-board-games/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260226T141626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T141626Z
UID:1370-1774180800-1774184400@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Discussion: Protest and Building Bridges
DESCRIPTION:How can we best engage in political protest\, when the goal is both changing the world and overcoming divisions?
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/discussion-protest-and-building-bridges/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260226T140521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T140521Z
UID:1354-1774175400-1774179000@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Service: Changing the World Part 2: Protest and Building Bridges
DESCRIPTION:At its best\, political protest can expand the love and justice in the world; but protest can sometimes feed an us-vs-them mentality. Today we consider how to protest in a way that overcomes division\, whether within communities\, countries or the world.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/service-changing-the-world-part-2-protest-and-building-bridges/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260226T141556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T141556Z
UID:1368-1773576000-1773579600@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Discussion: Changing Minds
DESCRIPTION:What makes you change your mind? How do you approach trying to persuade someone else to change their mind? How do your principles influence how you engage in the art of persuasion?
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/discussion-changing-minds/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260315T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260315T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260226T140448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T140448Z
UID:1352-1773570600-1773574200@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Service: Changing the World Part 1: Persuasion
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes we offer our opinions lightly\, encouraging others to do their own thinking\, tuned into their own consciences; and sometimes we speak boldly\, calling for change. Today we consider how and when to change minds.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/service-changing-the-world-part-1-persuasion/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260226T141330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T141330Z
UID:1362-1773169200-1773174600@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:UU Principles Reflection Circle (online)
DESCRIPTION:January through April\, 1st and 2nd Tuesdays\, on Zoom. It is the same Zoom link as our Sunday services. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/666004431?pwd=RjQvVEtjUjM1MEdnMDgxU0VSRzVLQT09\nIn each session\, we will explore one of our 8 principles: What the principle means to you; how it has shown up in your life; how you might live it more fully; how it enhances or challenges your other deeply held beliefs.\nIn this reflection circle\, we help each other to tune into our own inner teachers. This is not a space for advising\, correcting\, steering or testing each other. Come as a fellow traveller as we weave our learning journeys together.\nYou are encouraged to attend most or all sessions. Drop-ins are also welcome.\nEmail Ben to receive reflection questions in advance of each session\, minister@uuch.ca.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/uu-principles-reflection-circle-online-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260308T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260308T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260226T140414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T145816Z
UID:1350-1772965800-1772969400@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Service: International Women's Day – Women's Activism in Nova Scotia
DESCRIPTION:Amy will show how our Unitarian community values of interdependence\, equity\, transformation\, pluralism\, generosity and justice\, centered in love\, apply to the actions and songs of the Raging Grannies movement\, past\, present and future.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/service-voices-of-women-for-peace/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260226T141251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T141251Z
UID:1360-1772564400-1772569800@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:UU Principles Reflection Circle (online)
DESCRIPTION:January through April\, 1st and 2nd Tuesdays\, on Zoom. It is the same Zoom link as our Sunday services. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/666004431?pwd=RjQvVEtjUjM1MEdnMDgxU0VSRzVLQT09\nIn each session\, we will explore one of our 8 principles: What the principle means to you; how it has shown up in your life; how you might live it more fully; how it enhances or challenges your other deeply held beliefs.\nIn this reflection circle\, we help each other to tune into our own inner teachers. This is not a space for advising\, correcting\, steering or testing each other. Come as a fellow traveller as we weave our learning journeys together.\nYou are encouraged to attend most or all sessions. Drop-ins are also welcome.\nEmail Ben to receive reflection questions in advance of each session\, minister@uuch.ca.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/uu-principles-reflection-circle-online-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260226T141056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T141056Z
UID:1358-1772496000-1773878399@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Rental: 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm daily
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URL:https://uuch.ca/event/rental-430-pm-930-pm-daily/
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260301T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260226T140334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T140334Z
UID:1348-1772361000-1772364600@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Service: The Good and the Great
DESCRIPTION:There is the goodness of making music with friends\, and there is the greatness of playing at Carnegie Hall. With guest musician Ellen Gibling on harp\, we explore the dynamic between the good and the great. At noon there will be a vote to call Ben as our settled minister.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/service-the-good-and-the-great/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260102T155840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T164158Z
UID:1277-1772299800-1772308800@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Spaghetti Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be celebrating the end of February with a community meal at 5500 Inglis Street. Friends of the congregation\, Holly and Greg\, have volunteered to cook up a spaghetti dinner for us. There’s no need to bring anything and no cost\, but we will put out a hat for donations. The most important thing is your presence. All are welcome! \nWarning: There may be music\, singing and laughter.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/spaghetti-dinner-time-tbd/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260129T165005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T165005Z
UID:1336-1771761600-1771765200@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Pride Parade Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us this day to meet and hear Janet Horofker\, formerly our capable parade organizer\, when she goes over the steps required in the planning of our participation in the Pride parade. The full meeting notice is on a further page.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/pride-parade-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260218T171639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T171639Z
UID:1346-1771756200-1771759800@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Service: North End Halifax New Roots Community Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:February is African Heritage Month. The founder of this new land trust will talk about how and why they got started\, the historic context in the North End\, and their current land stewardship goals including a proposal for a parcel in the Cogswell Interchange redevelopment. \nGuest speaker: Treno Morton
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/service-north-end-halifax-new-roots-community-land-trust/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260220T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260129T164853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T164853Z
UID:1334-1771614000-1771623000@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Group Tobogganing and Hot Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:This group meets monthly on the 3rd Friday. Email for the location: minister@uuch.ca \nWe provide a space where youth can build meaningful relationships and grow into themselves in a community that nurtures good values.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/youth-group-tobogganing-and-hot-chocolate/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260121T203459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T203459Z
UID:1320-1771525800-1771533000@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Artsparks
DESCRIPTION:A mostly unstructured gathering of people who want to make stuff. Come and work on your masterpiece\, or just play and have fun. Facilitated by Haydon Mariner. Bring your own materials for your project. If you don’t have any\, Haydon has drawing and painting supplies to share. Come on\, let’s set the night on fire!
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/artsparks/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260129T164627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T164627Z
UID:1332-1771156800-1771162200@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Discussion of Intimacy and Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:There is a lot more to each of us than we reveal in public and even in this community. In a community that values the whole human experience\, how do we honour our intimate sides while maintaining the boundaries we want?
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/discussion-of-intimacy-and-boundaries/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260129T165302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T165302Z
UID:1342-1771151400-1771155000@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Service: Eros and Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:In her audition sermon to be a UU minister\, Marilyn Sewell didn’t choose a safe topic – she spoke on the erotic. Today we celebrate eros while considering what boundaries we want on intimate topics.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/service-eros-and-boundaries/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260129T164545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T164545Z
UID:1330-1770552000-1770557400@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Discussion on Being a Multifaith Community
DESCRIPTION:As part of Interfaith Harmony Halifax’s interfaith week\, we discuss the enrichments and challenges of being a community of people with a variety of beliefs.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/discussion-on-being-a-multifaith-community/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260129T165206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T165206Z
UID:1340-1770546600-1770550200@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Service: Many Windows\, One Light (with a New Member Ceremony)
DESCRIPTION:In Interfaith Harmony Halifax’s interfaith week\, we explore our own experience of being a multifaith congregation – both the enriching aspects and the challenges. We will also have guest speakers share their experience of visiting a different faith community in Halifax almost every week for several years.\nAfter the service\, join a 12:00 discussion of the enrichments and challenges of being a multifaith community.\nWithin the service\, we will have a New Member Ceremony. Contact Ben if you would like to discuss becoming a member\, minister@uuch.ca.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/service-many-windows-one-light-with-a-new-member-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20251205T140500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T140500Z
UID:1230-1770546600-1770550200@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Interfaith Service
DESCRIPTION:In today’s service\, we welcome visitors from Interfaith Harmony Halifax. Stay after the service for a 12:00 discussion of the enrichments and challenges of being an interfaith community.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/interfaith-service/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260129T164401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T164401Z
UID:1326-1770145200-1770150600@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:UU Principles Reflection Circle (online)
DESCRIPTION:This series runs January to April\, 1st and 2nd Tuesdays\, on Zoom. It is the same Zoom link as our Sunday services. \nIn each session\, we explore one of our 8 principles: What the principle means to you; how it has shown up in your life; how you might live it more fully; how it enhances or challenges your other deeply held beliefs.\nThe series is a reflection circle\, in which we help each other to tune into our own inner teachers. It is not a space for advising\, correcting\, steering or testing each other. Come as a fellow traveler as we weave our learning journeys together. You are encouraged to attend most or all sessions. Drop-ins are also welcome. Email Ben to receive reflection questions in advance of each session\, minister@uuch.ca
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/uu-principles-reflection-circle-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260129T165109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T165109Z
UID:1338-1769941800-1769945400@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Service: Relational Mindfulness: empowering connection in the age of the individual
DESCRIPTION:Roy Ellis reflects on the importance of interpersonal connections\, in a changing world where many of are encouraged to live for ourselves and within ourselves. Roy is a relational therapist\, a consultant\, and an author.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/service-relational-mindfulness-empowering-connection-in-the-age-of-the-individual/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260131T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260102T160509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T160509Z
UID:1301-1769882400-1769896800@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Rental
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/rental-28/
CATEGORIES:Rentals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260102T160133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T160133Z
UID:1285-1769853600-1769859000@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Saturday Brunch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/saturday-brunch-24/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260102T160424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T160424Z
UID:1297-1769452200-1769457600@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Rental
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/rental-26/
CATEGORIES:Rentals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260102T160359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T160359Z
UID:1295-1769362200-1769371200@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Rental
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/rental-25/
CATEGORIES:Rentals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190546
CREATED:20260102T154931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T154931Z
UID:1271-1769356800-1769360400@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Spirit Circle
DESCRIPTION:A more informal service inviting openness\, peace\, reflection and connection to something larger.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/spirit-circle-9/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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