Universalist Unitarian Community of Halifax

Humanist Discussion Group
2025-04-20 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)

The Creative Impulse
2025-04-20 10:30 - 11:30
Cats are curious, dolphins are friendly, and humans are driven to create. Not everyone, not always, but still the impulse is there, it’s wired in. Today we explore the creative impulse in the human condition and perhaps in the universe itself. This service launches a series on the blossoming of spring, and on this Easter Sunday we also celebrate maple communion.

Building Your Own Theology
2025-04-13 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. Tentative topics include human nature, ultimate reality, ethics, the meaning of life, and your sense (if any) of the holy. Bring a bag lunch.
Same time, same place on March 30th, April 13th, May 4th, May 11th and June 1st. Led by Ben Robins.
Register by emailing Ben at minister@uuch.ca

Question Box
2025-04-13 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Private rental
2025-04-12 17:00 - 22:00

Pastoral Gathering (online) about Canadian economic uncertainty
2025-04-10 18:30 - 19:30
Share what’s in your heart – whether it’s anxiety, hope, vulnerability, resilience, or something else.
Join using the Zoom link for our Sunday services – click the link on the main page of our website, or use this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/666004431?pwd=[REDACTED]

Moral Agency and Mental Illness
2025-04-06 10:30 - 11:30
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 relevant experience yourself or with a loved one – minister@uuch.ca
Ben Robins with Lars Osberg

Youth Games Night
2025-04-04 18:00 - 21:00
Contact Ben at minister@uuch.ca for location and details.

Building Your Own Theology
2025-03-30 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. Tentative topics include human nature, ultimate reality, ethics, the meaning of life, and your sense (if any) of the holy. Bring a bag lunch.
Same time, same place on April 13th, May 4th, May 11th and June 1st. Led by Ben Robins.
Register by emailing Ben at minister@uuch.ca

Service: I Felt a Presence
2025-03-30 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Point Pleasant Park Hike
2025-03-23 12:15 - 13:30
Meet at the upper parking lot. Rides will likely be available from UUCH at noon.

Service: Spring Equinox
2025-03-23 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Humanist Discussion Group
2025-03-16 12:00 - 13:00
Topic TBD. All welcome!

St. Partick's Day Potluck
2025-03-16 11:30 - 13:00
Let’s welcome the coming of spring with good scoff, a potluck lunch to celebrate the breaking up of winter, and pay tribute to good old Saint Patrick!
Your food donation can be Irish-themed or not!
What to bring:
• Appetizers – Soup, salad, finger foods, bread, rolls, etc.
• Main courses – Casseroles, pasta dishes, vegetables, or any hearty fare.
• Desserts & beverages – Cake, pie, cookies, squares, ice cream, fruit, juice, etc.
A few notes:
• Hot dishes must arrive fully cooked
(not frozen).
• Volunteers are needed for setup and cleanup. There’ll be a sign-up sheet in the ballroom.
Everyone is welcome!

Sunday Service: Infinity in a Grain of Sand
2025-03-16 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Lunch Bunch
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-12 12:00 - 13:30
Bring-Your-Own Bag Lunch get-together. We’ll have a “how’s your spirit today?” check-in and a conversation topic.

Service: National Women's Day
2025-03-09 10:30 - 11:30
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 women’s resilience worldwide.

Service: Committing to Climate Action
2025-03-02 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Rental: Ramadan Celebration
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-30
Use of space each evening for Ramadan

Open Mic Night
2025-02-26 19:00 - 22:00
Calling all singers, singer-songwriters, poets and more, let’s light the place up. All welcome, and if you’d like to perform (up to 3 songs, space permitting) tell Joe or Ben (minister@uuch.ca) or sign up when you arrive.

No Prep Book Club
2025-02-23 11:45 - 13:00
Bring a book you’re reading, a book you love, or pull one off of the shelf of our library. You’ll have the option to share about your book, or just listen to others and join the discussion.

Service: What Are We Rooted In?
2025-02-23 10:30 - 11:30
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 big new white board in the ballroom. Stay afterwards for mulled cranberry punch and the No Prep Book Club.

Youth Games Night
2025-02-21 18:00 - 21:00
The energy was fabulous at the January games night. Another solid showing and we’ll have real momentum for the youth group. The hope is that the youth will have fun and make positive social connections. An active group of youth can help them to create meaning in their lives.
Ben and a couple of parents are organizing – email Ben for details minister@uuch.ca

Humanist Discussion
2025-02-16 12:00 - 13:30
All are welcome. Topic TBD

Service: Cunard Navigates Anti Black Racism
2025-02-16 10:30 - 11:30
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 by the members of the Reconciliation and Dismantling Racism team.

Time to Talk (about end-of-life issues)
2025-02-09 12:00 - 14:00
Topic TBD

Service: A Life of Service
2025-02-09 10:30 - 11:30
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 need – is responsible for what? On Sunday morning we celebrate a life of service, and consider how to make service part of a balanced and shared life. Stay afterwards for hot chocolate and the final session of End-of-Life Issues.

Congregational Retreat
2025-02-08 09:30 - 15:00
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 need – is responsible for what? All are welcome.

UU Parenting Discussion
2025-02-02 11:45 - 13:00
What is “Unitarian Parenting” (if there is such a thing)? What does this look like or mean to you? Were you raised in a Unitarian family or are you raising a family in a “Unitarian way” (again, if there is such a thing). If so what are some examples of this and what stands out to you as being the benefits of this style of parenting?
Co-Led by Mary-Frances Lynch and Ben Robins
