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SUMMARY:What Helps Others Belong?
DESCRIPTION:In the second of a 3-part discussion series on belonging\, we consider what helps you to be more aware of other people’s quirks\, needs and longings\, so that they might more fully belong.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/what-helps-others-belong/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T160239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T160239Z
UID:1289-1768242600-1768248000@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Rental
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/rental-22/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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UID:1275-1768330800-1768336200@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T154559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T154559Z
UID:1261-1768590000-1768599000@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Group Sledding & Hot Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:The youth group meets monthly on the 3rd Friday. Email Ben for the location\, minister@uuch.ca. We 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-sledding-hot-chocolate/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T160025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T160025Z
UID:1281-1768644000-1768649400@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-22/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T154220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T154236Z
UID:1253-1768732200-1768735800@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Service: Someone to Crowd You with Love
DESCRIPTION:Our generous hearts can love all of humanity\, but there are only so many people we can let into our day-to-day lives. In this 2nd of a 3-week series on belonging\, we honour both our personal boundaries and what makes us let people in.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/service-someone-to-crowd-you-with-love/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260118T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T154647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T154647Z
UID:1263-1768737600-1768743000@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:How Much Can We Belong?
DESCRIPTION:In the finale of a 3-part discussion series on belonging\, we consider how high to raise our aspirations about how fully we can each belong and how much we can help each other belong.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/how-much-can-we-belong/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T160305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T160305Z
UID:1291-1768757400-1768766400@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Rental
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/rental-23/
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T160331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T160331Z
UID:1293-1768847400-1768852800@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Rental
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/rental-24/
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260120T172700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T172912Z
UID:1316-1768932000-1768935600@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Grief Circle (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal grief circle on zoom. Here is the link (if clicking doesn’t work\, first click the event title).
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/grief-circle-online/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T154728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T154728Z
UID:1265-1769106600-1769113800@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Writing as Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. Facilitated by Joe Britto.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/writing-as-spiritual-practice/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T154817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T014642Z
UID:1267-1769194800-1769202000@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Ecstatic Dance
DESCRIPTION:The dance will be based on our experiences with The Move Collective in Toronto\, who write “We hold the strong intention to honour movement and dance as an essential and powerful expression of self and connection to others.” Dance in bare feet with clothing that allows for ease of movement. The event is substance-free and scent-free. Facilitated by Ben Robins\, Penny Kuhn & Tanya Kowalenko.
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/ecstatic-dance/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T160052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T160106Z
UID:1283-1769248800-1769254200@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-23/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260116T155232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T173633Z
UID:1314-1769263200-1769266800@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Celebration of Life for Glenda Butt
DESCRIPTION:Glenda’s celebration of life will be held at Hope United Church located at 3055 Connaught Ave. Ben will be officiating the service. Glenda’s obituary can be read here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/halifax-ns/glenda-butt-12692111. You can watch the service on Zoom at our usual link for Sunday services: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/666004431?pwd=RjQvVEtjUjM1MEdnMDgxU0VSRzVLQT09
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/celebration-of-life-for-glenda-butt/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T154317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T154317Z
UID:1255-1769337000-1769340600@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Service: You Can Please Some of the People Some of the Time
DESCRIPTION:Community living involves a give and take\, as we make room for our own and each other’s quirks\, needs and longings. In the finale of a 3-week series on belonging\, we ask: How much can we realistically expect to belong\, and how ambitious are you in helping others belong?
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/service-you-can-please-some-of-the-people-some-of-the-time/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T154853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T154853Z
UID:1269-1769342400-1769346000@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Humanist Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our humanists for thought-provoking discussions chosen by the group. This time it’s on freedoms lost. In generations past and even today\, religious groups have dictated what their members may or may not\nwear. Now there is also a Quebec secularist law. What is your background? What do you think?
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/humanist-group-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T160359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T160359Z
UID:1295-1769362200-1769371200@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Rental
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/rental-25/
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
CREATED:20260102T160424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T160424Z
UID:1297-1769452200-1769457600@uuch.ca
SUMMARY:Rental
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uuch.ca/event/rental-26/
CATEGORIES:Rentals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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:20260131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260131T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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:20260201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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:20260208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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:20260208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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:20260215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260220T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053800
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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