Climate Action

The Challenges Faith Leaders are Addressing Canadian climate scientist and evangelical Christian, Katharine Hayhoe teaches at Texas Tech University. In her newsletter this week, she writes a compelling description of how faith leaders are beginning to call out misinformation about climate change. She describes challenges faith leaders are addressing. Read her article here.   **** … Read more

UU Ministry of the Earth Earth Day Service – April 22, 2026 Climate Action Team member Irene Kaye will be one of the presenters during the live UU Ministry for Earth (UUMFE) Earth Day Service on April 22 @ 8:00 pm Eastern.  She will be representing the UU Animal Ministry (UUAM) in collaboration with UUMFE.  Irene … Read more

Once fabrics are no longer usable, they often go into landfill. Melrose United Church has a better answer. We encourage First UU congregants to take part in this drive for textiles.  Please note the instructions for labelling and drop off.  April is Earth Month.  

Rally for Conservation Areas  Saturday March 28, 2026 2pm to 3pm Hamilton City Hall, 71 Main St. West Join us to protest the Ford Government’s Conservation Authority take-over that puts our Conservation Lands at risk of development!  Traffic in downtown Hamilton will be restricted due to the Juno Awards that weekend so consider your route carefully. Parking … Read more

Congratulations, Jean Jacobs! Congregant Jean Jacobs will be receiving a Hamilton Environmentalist of the Year Award of Merit on Friday, March 27th. The Award of Merit recognizes individuals, groups, students and businesses in Hamilton that have shown excellence in environmental efforts. Jean truly deserves this recognition for her work on the Climate Action Team, in … Read more