The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Tuesday April 2, 2024, 8:00pm TRUUst Director Rev. Julián Jamaica Soto Trans Day of Visibility is upon us! And this year, it’s on Easter Sunday, and in the midst of, or shortly before/after, so many other holidays–Ramadan, Nawruz, Purim, Holi, Lent, and more. Now is a good time to celebrate that trans people are … Read more
The 8th Principle team suggests that you could… Catch the Shelly Niro exhibit (AGH) in the afternoon, Shelly Niro Exhibit Grab supper downtown and Return to the AGH for this book launch! Standing Tall: Black Women’s Stories of Triumph in Hamilton Friday April 5, 2024, 7-9pm Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West Hamilton, ON … Read more
Thank you to those who have forwarded their excellent plant-based recipes for the cook booklet. We could use a few more, especially for appetizers and desserts. April 1st is the deadline to submit your recipes. We plan to have the booklets ready for the April 14th Earth Day church service. Send recipes to climate@uuhamilton.ca Eating … Read more
Astra Taylor delivers an excellent Massey Lecture on climate change and resulting climate injustice with a look at a path forward. CBC Massey Lectures #4: Beyond Human Security https://podcastaddict.com/ideas/episode/167137935
Environmental racism occurs when environmental policies or practices intentionally or unintentionally result in disproportionate negative impacts on Indigenous and racialized individuals, groups or communities. Too often, Canadian environmental law and policy fail to prevent this from occurring. It’s a gap that must be addressed with clear legal protections and government commitment. The US has had … Read more