How community housing investments could boost our economy by up to $136 billion

A new study done for the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association shows building more non-profit housing units would boost Canada’s lagging economic productivity.  To grasp the connection between having enough affordable housing and economic productivity, let’s start with what productivity is. Productivity is a measure of efficiency. It measures how much output we get from … Read more

Indigenous Book Study Group

This group sponsors very interesting webinars and study sessions.  Their Indigenous Book Study (please see attached schedule of forthcoming books to be discussed) is open to all.   Their November book (already discussed), Up Ghost River, is well worth a read.  Next Gathering is Monday, February 5. Book is: Life in the City of Dirty Water: A Memoir … Read more

Nov 26th Collection for the Eva Rothwell Centre

A reminder this Sunday November 26th is the last Sunday of the month and our Family Faith in Action collection for the Eva Rothwell Food Pantry will take place during the service. The pantry is in urgent need of the following items: Body Wash, Bar Soap, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet Paper, Laundry Detergent, Cleaning Supplies, … Read more

Our Family Christmas Dinner 

    Sylvia LaFontaine is organizing the second annual 2Spirit and LGBTQIA+ Christmas Dinner on Dec 25 2-5pm in the church foyer.   If you are interested in supporting or volunteering, please reach out to socialjustice@uuhamilton.ca. 

Dundas Repair Cafe – Dec 2nd 10am-12pm

Action 13, Dundas is hosting a Repair Cafe  on Saturday December 2, from 10am-12 pm, drop in to the Dundas Town Hall (upper level) for the launch of the NEW Dundas Repair Cafe. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and have your clothing and other household items repaired at no charge. Volunteers will be on … Read more