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Pride Service is Approaching

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Mark Your Calendar – Sunday June 11, 2023 – Pride Service Interested in participating in our Pride Service?  You can participate in many ways BIG and small – planning, singing, reading, playing music, service leading etc.    Contact Kelly W. at socialjustice@uuhamilton.ca ____________________ Also For Your Calendar:  Next Queer Potluck is May 21 after the … Read more

Update From The Eva Rothwell Centre

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Emergency Food Bank Thank you for your donations for the Emergency Food Bank.  Supplies are low as the need for the food bank continues to increase.  Every little bit helps! The Clothing Room  The clothing room has a great need for men’s tops of all kinds, underwear and socks, and clothing for children’s sizes 6 … Read more

Habitat Restoration

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We focus this week on habitat restoration, volunteering and getting active outdoors. Restored landscapes generally sequester more greenhouse gases than degraded ones. Being outdoors is good for us mentally and physically. Volunteer & Get Active Outdoors Here is a list of local groups that promote habitat restoration with opportunities for volunteers. Please contact them directly for … Read more

Links From Our Earth Day Service

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Thank you to all who participated in last Sunday’s Earth Day (April 16) service, in-person and online. If you missed it, here are the links:  Watch the Service on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccf23zVVWEc TED Talk by Dr. Ayana Johnson: https://www.ted.com/talks/ayana_elizabeth_johnson_how_to_find_joy_in_climate_action Venn Diagram activity: Click here to view the Venn diagram. Ideas for Personal Action: https://uuhamilton.ca/ideas-for-climate-actions/ Questions? Email us: climate@uuhamilton.ca … Read more

Big Changes in the Province’s Overall Planning Framework 

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The Ontario government is proposing a new Provincial Planning Statement, a document that municipalities must follow. It no longer requires cities to set minimum targets for provision of housing affordable for low- and moderate-income households and instead refers only to addressing the full range of housing options including “housing affordability needs.” It no longer requires … Read more