The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
The 8th Principle group extends a warm welcome to all those who’d like to participate. After service on November 30, we’ll be ladling out bowls of hot soup, to be followed by fellowship and conversation. This lunch is part of the 8th Principle initiative at First to build beloved community as well as bolster skills to … Read more
There are so many attractive, delicious and affordable ways to green up the holidays, reduce waste and save money. Below are a few favourites: From the Suzuki Foundation – Your green guide to celebrating holidays. https://davidsuzuki.org/living-green/your-guide-green-holidays/ And there’s Thriftmas- The etiquette of second-hand holiday gift giving. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/merry-thriftmas-the-etiquette-of-second-hand-holiday-gift-giving-1.7412963 Watch social media for articles over the coming weeks … Read more
The key message at our 10th annual National Housing Day service, from two tenant organizers, is that the fight to protect tenants never ends, but it does produce important victories. Marc, co-chair of ACORN Hamilton’s downtown chapter, outlined the challenges of Bill 60—which was approved the next day. It shortens the time for tenants to … Read more
On National Housing Day, Nov. 22, the federal government released details about the investment policy of its new housing agency, Build Canada Homes. Key issues: ✔ Finally, Build Canada Homes will have just one definition of “affordable,” tied to incomes, not market prices or rents as with past programs. For BCH, housing is affordable if … Read more
Our National Housing Day service speakers, Amanda and Marc, were in the Legislature Monday as it approved Bill 60, which Amanda, Marc and numerous others believe will lead to more tenant evictions. Premier Doug Ford turned to Marc and said, “Go find a job, buddy.” That’s disrespectful, especially at a time of high unemployment. And … Read more