The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Jennifer WallaceThe church has entered a new phase of SJ work, where the work is embedded in the life of the congregation. Any formal changes in the status of focus areas will go to the congregation for a vote, so there will be an annual report to the congregation for such a vote to change or … Read more
Hamilton 350 is building an engaged local movement for urgent action and advocacy on the climate crisis we’re all facing. They are looking for support for the Free, Frequent and Electric public transit campaign. Please send Council Candidates our Pledge Letter this week – launch these from the https://www.govotehamilton.ca/take-action/write-your-candidates webpage, and tailor the template letter … Read more
Join us this Sunday, October 16th for our United Nations Service. Guest presenter Shelley Rempel of Mohawk College will present the homily on the topic of Climate Justice and Advocacy. Following the service, remain in the sanctuary for a brief Circle Meeting, Question and Answer with Shelley and the Climate Action Team to learn more … Read more
This is World Homelessness Week and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness is asking you to sign a letter urging federal and provincial governments to take five steps to end homelessness. You can sign a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Ford at https://action.caeh.ca/costofliving?utm_campaign=world_homelessness_day22&utm_medium=email&utm_source=caeh Our Affordable Housing Team would insist that the fifth of … Read more
With board support, the Affordable Housing Team submitted a brief to the federal government’s consultation on its 2023 budget on October 7. The brief can be viewed here. It urged nine actions, including: Increasing the grant portion of affordable housing projects to 40 per cent. The government is proposing to cut it to 10 per … Read more