Thank you!

Thank you for your generous donations collected recently for the Mississauga Food Bank. We were able to donate more than $870 and a quantity of food products and personal items to assist those in need.  

Collection for Burundi Unitarians

Thank you to everyone who gave to the special collection for Burundi Unitarians who had to flee their homes and are living as refugees in Rwanda. We raised $955.00!   

Rev. Fulgence, who serves this community, says "It warms my heart to know that there are so many people who are in solidarity with Burundi refugees. Please convey my gratitude to the congregation and all the people for their generous donations."

Parliament of the World's Religions

The theme of this Parliament draws from movements of goodwill and cross-cultural respect that are embodied in the spirit of this interfaith movement: The Promise of Inclusion, the Power of Love: Pursuing Global Understanding, Reconciliation, and Change.

This Parliament will be held November 1-6 at the Metro Convention Centre. It will feature more than 500 programs and events with 10,000 attendees from 80 countries expected.

There has been strong Unitarian participation at past Parliaments. Consider attending and/or volunteering! Learn more at ParliamentOfReligions.org.

Opportunities Abound

As a thriving community, UCM has much going on. If you have time, please consider sharing your energy and gifts with us. There is a place for you! There are opportunities to help with the garden, the green sanctuary work, and much more. Please speak to Rev. Fiona or visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

Sexual harassment excludes women from public life
Renu Mandhane, Chief Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission

Le harcèlement sexuel : un acte qui relègue les femmes à la marge de la vie publique

Par : Renu Mandhane, commissaire en chef, Commission ontarienne des droits de la personne

Looking for Inspiration
Each week Rev. Fiona posts a spiritual practice for people to try at home. Sometimes it is an ancient practice such as meditation, others focus on the earth or universe with contemporary practices.  You can find the practice posted each Thursday at emptychalice.com or on the UCM facebook page.

Personal Witness
The Rev. Fiona Heath is a good listener.  If you are struggling with a personal problem, a spiritual crisis, or just need to vent, Fiona can be your witness. She won't have the answers, or offer advice (unless you ask for it), but will sit with you as you share your story.  Having someone who hears your pain helps ease it.
Email minister@uucm.ca or text her at 905-278-5622. You can also find her on facebook.
 
We all need support in difficult times, you don't have to struggle alone.