The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Jennifer WallaceJoin representatives of the Canadian Labour Congress and the National Right to Housing Network on Tuesday March 31 at 1 p.m. online for a conversation about the ways that the federal government is addressing the housing crisis, with a focus on Build Canada Homes and the National Housing Strategy. Speakers are Lisa Freeman, Senior Researcher … Read more
Come out to hear noted author Ricardo Tranjan on March 29. Reserve your spot now. In his provocative book The Tenant Class, Ricardo Tranjan challenged the idea that we’re experiencing a housing crisis. Clearly, a lot of people are struggling to afford housing, but that’s not unusual, as the word crisis implies. He argues … Read more
“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