The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Jennifer WallaceAnd we are excited!  Starting March 1st volunteers are ready to re-open clothing room at the Eva Rothwell Centre. The clothing room will be open both Tuesday and Thursday mornings to start. Donations are now welcome: (Please put donations in clear bags and label contents) sheets, towels, clothing, and footwear for all seasons. If you … Read more
The Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters Update The proposal to build a community of small cabins to provide warm shelter for people living on Hamilton streets or in tents will be discussed again today, February 17/22 by the city’s Emergency and Community Services Committee. The initiative, which has been endorsed by our church board, is … Read more
Lower rent. Mixed income housing. Where the community governs itself. That’s some of what housing cooperatives offer. Learn more when the Affordable Housing Team presents The Case for Co-ops: How Co-operative Housing Can Help Solve Hamilton’s Housing Affordability Crisis, on March 15 7 p.m. on Zoom. Representatives from two local housing co-operatives, Halam Park and … Read more
The Ontario government’s Task Force charged with recommending how to increase the supply of private sector houses released its report last week. If adopted, its proposals would potentially impact all of us and significantly change how housing developments are planned and approved. Whether or how much it would boost housing supply, and whether it would … Read more
The Beijing Olympics are underway, and alongside the controversies surrounding the Games, there is a bright spot: at least 34 ‘out’ athletes will be competing at the Olympics this year, doubling from 15 in 2018. According to OutSports. Canada leads the pack with 10 out athletes competing. The following are the Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ … Read more