Support Grassy Narrows in their Request to be Consulted Around Mining Claims in their Territory

submission from Nancy Willson   Here is a chance to be an ally around Indigenous issues in Ontario.  Check out the link below for more details about attending this event (Wed., Sept. 18th 12 noon) and how to provide financial support it if you are unable to attend. https://freegrassy.net/grassy-narrows-river-run-2024/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE7YhJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb3-dzabqWp9NtzJp5HiIUdXVvML5ovYl8x7YD9FVL09CeHDBp1M5nXsCw_aem_3Qf3qLhXqSRhrWk5h3T_6Q . If you want to be a … Read more

Church Trip to Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History in Dresden, Ontario on Sat., August 17th. 

Members and friends of our congregation enjoyed a trip to this museum, an Ontario Heritage Site, that highlights the life of Josiah Henson. Henson was a remarkable enslaved Black man who escaped from the U.S. with his family, eventually making his way to Dresden, where he established a thriving community for other enslaved Black people … Read more

Invitation to the 2024-2025 Church Year

Dear Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, and everyone with a commitment and passion for the children, youth and families at First Unitarian: We hope you have had a restorative summer generously sprinkled with wonder and joy.  You may know that Tim Versteeg has moved to Texas to take a position with the UU church in San Antonio. … Read more

Learn to Ride the Bus

 (it’s on your Summer of Action Bingo card) Join HSR’s FREE “How to Ride a Bus” workshops starting Monday, June 24, 2024, and throughout July! Perfect for all ages and abilities, these workshops will make you a bus-riding pro in no time. Workshop Fun Facts: Who? Everyone is welcome. Just drop in. What? Learn how … Read more