The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Donations are urgently needed for the Eva Rothwell clothing room. We need clothing for men, and for youth sizes 6 to 16 – girls or boys. There are also no blankets or towels and very few linens. Can you help? Please bring them to the church or contact Doreen Knol at Doreen.knol@gmail.com or Martin Dooley … Read more
Here are some excerpts from presentations to the city’s Emergency and Community Services Committee meeting. You can watch the video at https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2fccdddd-d21e-4e25-a7e0-c14b9e5f89af&Agenda=Merged&lang=English&Item=36&Tab=attachments Joanna Santucci, Executive Director, Hamilton Food Share. I’m coming to you because I’m sounding the alarm. Never have I done that in 33 years. We have done everything in our power possible. We’ve … Read more
Homelessness, Opioid Addiction and Mental Health A motion almost certain to have passed yesterday at city council calls for the mayor to declare these three emergencies—homelessness, opioid addiction and mental health. The motion urges the provincial government to take eight actions to deal with these issues, including providing a long-term financial commitment to create more … Read more
The Gender and Sexual Justice focus area is hosting a planning potluck after the service April 16/23. We invite all LGBTQ2SIA+ members and allies to join us to plan Queer Joy events! Potluck – April 16/23 🌈 All LGBTQ2SIA+ members and allies welcome. Queer joy is an idea everyone can get, even if you’re not a LGBTQ2SIA+ person. You may have experienced … Read more
This year’s Pride celebration is quickly approaching, June 18th in downtown Hamilton. If you are interested in participating in this year’s event, please complete the appropriate form below. The Social Justice Hub will be looking at how the congregation might provide additional support to Pride Hamilton. Pride Hamilton is hoping to expand their work … Read more