The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
“I know climate change matters but what can I do?” Ever heard this question, or asked it yourself? Climate Scientist Katherine Hayhoe has 6 excellent answers. 🗣️ Start a conversation about why climate change matters 🤲 Join a climate action group to amplify your voice and others 💰Consider where you keep and how you … Read more
Children & Youth Religious Exploration Newsletter Religious Educator, Jennie Koops email: re@uuhamilton.ca (Click on pages to enlarge, 9 pages)
The city of Hamilton recorded its worst ever month for homelessness in January 2026, with 2,111 individuals known by city agencies to be homeless. Even worse, the number of people who are chronically homeless—that is, homeless for more than six months—spiked to its highest level at 956. The longer someone is homeless, the more likely … Read more
Canadian governments were roundly criticized this week for failing to meet their international human rights obligations related to housing and homelessness. In presentations Tuesday and Wednesday to the United Nations Human Rights Committee, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and a coalition of housing rights groups stated that our governments had failed to implement measures needed … Read more