Welcome to the new CUC website! We’re fine-tuning, and adding content and features. For more details, read this post.
Frances Moore Lappé to speak in Ottawa, Toronto
Internationally renowned Unitarian author and food activist Frances Moore Lappé, known to many UUs for her ground-breaking book Diet for a Small Planet, is visiting Canada on a two-city speaking tour organized by USC Canada: January 31st in Toronto, and February 1st in Ottawa.The tour focuses on the ideas in Lappé’s new book, EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World ...
2012 CUUL Schools to be in Calgary, Hamilton
In 2012, CUC will hold Canadian Unitarian Universalist Leadership Schools (CUUL Schools) in Calgary (from July 12-15), and Hamilton (from July 19-22).CUUL School is an intensive, residential learning experience for current and emerging Canadian UU congregational leaders. Participants are approved by their congregation, which usually shares in the cost. See the CUUL School page of the CUC website for more details on this popular yearly program.
Introducing the new CUC website
Welcome to the new national website of the Canadian Unitarian Council, built in WordPress 3.2. The site went live in December, 2011, and is in a period of testing and design refinement.The contents of our previous website, maintained for many years by Bert Christensen, also remain available for a limited time, at cuc.ca/archive.
We have made the site live to test our development work in real-world use, and gather comments from leaders and members nationally so ...
CUC Statement on the “Occupy” Protests
What began in the Wall Street financial district of New York City this September, sparked “Occupy” protests in Canada and around the world. Many found voice during a time when increasing numbers of Canadians are anxious about their future, and are questioning whether governments and corporations’ decisions are truly for the benefit the majority.The Canadian Unitarian Council has resolutions that speak to many issues that are related to protesters’ concerns. Economic Justice, Environmental Integrity, Globalization, Peace, Democracy, as ...
CUC Granted Intervenor Status in B.C. Dying With Dignity Case
The CUC has been granted intervenor status in a nationally important case on dying with dignity, being heard by the Supreme Court of British Columbia.Status was granted based on our long and deep history of advocacy work on this topic. Gloria Taylor, the BC Civil Liberties Association, and others, are arguing for the right to physician-assisted dying. Tim Dickson, with Farris Vaughan Wills & Murphy, LLP, acting as legal counsel for the CUC on this case, will present ...
Monitoring and Action Group on Affordable Housing Established
The 2010 Canadian Unitarian Council AGM passed a resolution on Affordable Housing, directing congregations to engage in advocacy in support of Bill C-304, an act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians. This bill died when the federal government was dissolved for the May 2011 election.
While this particular bill is no longer before parliament, the need for a national housing strategy remains. The CUC has agreed to set up a Monitoring and Action Group ...