eNews: May 21, 2025 – Issue 172
This Issue:
- Letter from the Board
- Transition News: A Message from Vyda Ng & the CUC Board
- Annual General Meeting is Coming Up
- New Congregational Life Lead – Central and Eastern Regions
- “From Possibility to Practice” Now on YouTube!
- Celebrate Your Values with the CUC Store!
- CanUUdle XXV a Success
- Meet a Minister: Ben Robins
- Don Heights is 70!
- Sharing Our Faith Survey Reminder
- Charity of the Month – Child Haven International
- Pink Haven Coalition – How Canadian UUs Can Support Trans Liberation
- In Memoriam: Herman Boerma (1930–2025)
- What’s New at IARF? Updates on Vision, Projects & Global Community
- UUA GA
- UU Job Opportunities
- Conversation with Vyda, the Board, and Anne re CUC Leadership Transition
- Dismantling Barriers: Talking About Solidarity
- Reminder: Celebrate Linda Thomson’s Legacy!
- Things to Know About the CUC
- What’s Making us Smile
- CUC Events from May 21 to June 26, 2025
Letter from the Board
Transitional is the word that comes to mind as the most appropriate naming of this time. So many transitions are happening globally, nationally, and in our own Canadian Unitarian Council ecosphere. The longest serving staff member, Reverend Linda Thompson, will retire from 23 years of service as the Congregational Life Lead for the Central and Eastern regions on June 13. We are grateful to know she will continue to offer her wisdom, insight, and inspiration as part-time Interim Minister with Toronto 1st. We so want to celebrate Linda, her commitment and her many gifts! Everyone is invited to her farewell party June 7 which will be online and in person for anyone able to come to the CUC office!
More transitions of significance were shared earlier this month with the announcement of Vyda Ng’s retirement from her Executive Director position and the contracting of Reverend Anne Barker as Transitional Executive Director (TED). Below is the Board’s portion of the announcement with a couple of points bolded to focus the rest of this message.
With deep appreciation for years of committed service to our Canadian Unitarian Council, the Board of Trustees has accepted Vyda Ng’s notice of retiring from her CUC Executive Director role. Her thirteen years as Executive Director have enabled the CUC to accomplish much and be effective through significant challenges, and changes. While this is a bittersweet moment, we have profound feelings of gratitude for her commitment to the organization over the years and tremendous appreciation for her willingness to engage in a collaborative transitional plan.
We are pleased to announce that the CUC Board has contracted with Rev Anne Barker as the Transitional Executive Director (TED) for the next three years. Her term overlaps one year with Vyda Ng’s, allowing a gentler, more thorough transfer of knowledge and responsibilities followed by two years to discern the process and scope of the future permanent Executive Director position. This transitional period will be a time to experiment with innovative ideas and events, consulting, and collaborating, while maintaining the vital ongoing support that CUC provides to congregations. We are excited and looking forward to what the next three years will bring.
The planning for Vyda’s transition had already begun when Rev Anne proposed the TED position. It was an innovative and emergent idea that generated immediate curiosity, sparked energy and upended the notion of “at the speed of church” being slow.
Some brief reflections on the bolded text: to have a three-year process to review our purpose, systems, leadership model and sustainability is hope-filled and energizing. It invites activation and embodiment of our 8th Principle, to intentionally look at systems and ourselves. We have immense gratitude to everyone for the commitment to participate in this transitional plan which will only strengthen our collaboration muscle. The willingness to engage in innovative possibilities is inspiring as well as aligning with our goals and priorities approved at the 2024 AGM.
This is an exciting and full-on transitional time for the CUC. All Canadian UUs will be invited into the process. We are humbled and excited with the possibilities.
Your CUC Board of Trustees Co-Presidents
Rev Debra Faulk and Margaret Kohr
Read the full announcement here.
Transition News: A Message from Vyda Ng & the CUC Board
On May 5, 2025, Vyda Ng announced that she will exit her role as CUC Executive Director in June 2026, ensuring a smooth transition between now and then.
With deep gratitude for Vyda’s thirteen years of visionary service, the Board has appointed Rev. Anne Barker as Transitional Executive Director (TED) for a three-year term, including one year of overlap with Vyda. This innovative approach allows for mentorship, continuity, and creative adaptation as we shape the future of Canadian Unitarian Universalism together.
Read the full message here, and join Vyda, the CUC Board and Anne for a conversation on May 28 (details further below)
With hope and excitement,
Vyda, the Board and Anne
Annual General Meeting is Coming Up
It’s almost AGM time! The CUC’s Annual General Meeting will be held online on Saturday, May 31st from 1:00 – 4:30 pm ET. What you need to know:
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- The AGM is free and open to everyone
- Observers are welcome, although only delegates may vote (register delegates here asap if your congregation hasn’t done so yet!)
- Regular business motions are on the agenda; there are no additional social justice motions
- Access the AGM on Zoom here – delegates, please check in 60 minutes ahead of time
All information for the AGM is available in the CUC AGM 2025 Google folder. This includes (the first two documents listed lets you know how to participate and the processes we will use):
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- Voting and Participation Information
- AGM Rules of Procedure
- AGM Agenda
- Credentialing Information (how many delegates from each congregation and who can vote)
- Financial Documents, including Treasurer’s Report, Budget Narrative, Audited Financial Statements, Updated 2025 & 2026 Budget, Investment Income information
- Nominating Committee report
Join us for the AGM on Zoom.
New Congregational Life Lead – Central and Eastern Regions
The CUC staff team is delighted to welcome Rev. Nicoline Guerrier as the Congregational Life Lead for the Central and Eastern Regions. Nicoline (she/they) comes with a wealth and depth of experience that are tailor-made for engaging with congregations. She is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, having grown up at the Unitarian Congregation in MIssissauga and the First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto.
Prior to completing her ministerial training, Nicoline served as Lay Chaplain for the Unitarian Church of Montreal, designed and offered workshops for the CUC both regionally and nationally, and trained as an Our Whole Lives (OWL) Facilitator. After they graduated from Meadville Lombard Theological School in 2014, Nicoline served as interim minister at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, and as a Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Compensation Consultant for Canadian congregations. They have most recently served at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh.
Nicoline’s ministerial training and experience is fortified by over 30 years of working as a social worker, where she honed skills like listening well, cultivating trust, supporting people through both emergency and longer-term challenges. She is passionate about moving institutions and relationships away from systemic harm, and toward true inclusivity and greater accountability.
Nicoline’s tenure with the CUC begins on June 1, 2025 with two days a week, and moving to full time after August 1. She will be in contact with the BC and Western congregations after the start date. Read Nicoline’s bio on the CUC website.
Welcome, Nicoline!
“From Possibility to Practice” Now on YouTube!
The CUC’s latest national service, “From Possibility to Practice” was streamed live on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
The service revisits Rev. Ray Drennan’s 2004 Confluence Lecture “An Idea of a Possibility” with insights from the UU Expressions research and other current UU practices.
Stream the service from the CUC’s YouTube channel.
Celebrate Your Values with the CUC Store!
Looking for meaningful ways to express your commitment to justice, equity, and compassion? The Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) Store offers a curated collection of inspiring items—perfect for personal use, gifting, or sharing with your community!
From stylish t-shirts and chalice pins to practical tote bags and pens, each item is designed to spark conversation and celebrate Unitarian Universalist values. Plus, explore free downloadable resources like posters, bookmarks, and wallet cards featuring the 8 Principles—because great ideas should be shared freely!
Why shop with us?
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- Thoughtful designs that reflect love, justice, and interconnectedness
- Free standard shipping on all Canadian orders (no minimum!)
- Exclusive free downloads—just add to your cart and checkout
Whether you’re a longtime Unitarian Universalist or just discovering our community, these items are a beautiful way to carry your values into the world.
Browse the collection today! Shop Now
Have questions? We’d love to help—email us at info@cuc.ca.
CanUUdle XXV a Success
By Raven Booth, CanUUdle Coordinator

The CanUUdle youth staff prepare to perform their act to close out the Sunday night Coffee House.
This past weekend, CanUUdle XXV: AdventUUre on the High Seas, took place at the Unitarian Church of Montreal (UCM). 47 youth and advisors gathered for this annual tradition to laugh, play, worship, share food, create, and build the loving youth community that makes CanUUdle and UU youth culture so special.
A particular highlight of the weekend was the Sunday night coffee house, where youth and advisors showcased extraordinary talent in singing, improv, game show hosting, and comedy (we love ROOMATE CARL!), and much more! Innumerable thanks are owed to the many people who made this event possible. Most notably, UCM for the space, Katharine Childs for the many hours of leg work coordinating local logistics, UCM volunteers who helped with overnight supervision, the youth advisors who donated their long weekends to bringing their youth, and Camellia Jahanshahi for cooking and keeping our bellies satiated.
CanUUdle is a conference by and for youth, and as such, the biggest thank you goes out to the CanUUdle staff team, primarily composed of youth, who spent many months planning before arriving and running the weekend’s programming. You folks absolutely rocked it and brought the magic to this Treasured (get it?) event. Thanks for a swashbuckling good time!
Meet a Minister: Ben Robins
Ben Robins has served as the minister for the Universalist Unitarian Church of Halifax since August of 2024. Raised in the Kingston Unitarian Fellowship, he went on to earn a degree in physics and worked at a dance retreat centre for five years, which inspired him to pursue a career in ministry. He served as a director of religious education for the Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough and later spent three years ministering to a congregation in Oregon before coming to Halifax.
The most rewarding aspect of ministry for Ben has been the opportunity to be in community with open-minded, open-hearted people, figuring out how to do community together. He’s also experienced the challenges that come with ministry, such as living out the eight principles.
“I think there are many ways to live our eight principles,” he says. “And we can reasonably disagree about how to do that. And there’s room for disagreement. But I think the challenge is figuring out in what ways do we all want to be on the same page as a congregation, or as a larger movement and in what ways do we really welcome different points of view.”
Ben believes Unitarian Universalism can remain most relevant through listening and dialogue with people living by different values, and that doing so is an important part of his role as a minister.
“Not everyone has to do that because sometimes you don’t want to have the same conversation a thousand times,” he says. “I think part of my job is to be willing to have those conversations so that other people don’t have to if they don’t want to.”
In his spare time, Ben enjoys going for walks with his dog, playing sudoku alternatives, and reading nerdy blogs on the state of the world.
Don Heights is 70!
Don Heights Unitarian Congregation in Toronto proudly and happily celebrated its 70th anniversary on May 3rd. With about forty people in attendance, including Rev. Linda Thomson and Vyda Ng from the CUC staff team, the event honoured Don Height’s journey as a group that was birthed from a larger congregation and established as the East End Extension Committee in 1953.
The following year, they were known as the Birchcliff Unitarian Fellowship, then as a congregation. Several years later, the Birchcliff Unitarian Congregation and the Don Mills Fellowship merged to become Don Heights Unitarian Congregation.
On display were the congregation’s impressive archives, meticulously collected and preserved, as were examples of social justice advocacy and activities which includes involvement with a women’s shelter, refugee sponsorship, Seed Change, Indigenous operated supports,and community involvement.
John Kennedy and Sunaina Menezes, a long-time and a newer member, read a poem by Janet Vickers.
EVERY CONGREGATION HAS THEM
Senior citizens, old souls
who wander through the pews
to look you in the eye
and ask
how you are.
Their precious wrinkles tell you
of their degrees in laughter
open tear ducts, sleepless hours
how to plant geraniums
and how to speak truth
which may apply to you
or not
In some cultures they are called elders
who are watching
some call them Nana or Pop
for the past they carry in their eyes.
In English we diminish them
under flags of aristocracy –
Grandmother, Grandfather
which did not include them
but they endured the worship of youth
and can survive the markets
if we care for them
as they for us.
Indeed, all our congregations have them.
The celebration was augmented by the congregation’s live jazz band, and wrapped up with an anniversary cake and good eats.
Sharing Our Faith Survey Reminder
Click on this link to share your experiences of this year’s Sharing Our Faith materials. We want to hear from you.
Your response will shape what happens next year.
Charity of the Month – Child Haven International

Three young children who live at Childhaven in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Starting this month, the eNews will be profiling a different Canadian charity each issue. We want to showcase the wide range of charitable organizations in Canada that align with our values and offer opportunities for UUs to give and serve.
Inspired by the ideals and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Child Haven International was founded by UU minister Rev. Fred Cappuccino and his wife Bonnie in 1985. The organization assists children and women in developing countries, who are in need of food, education, health care, shelter and clothing, emotional and moral support. Child Haven has five homes in India, one in Nepal, one in Tibet in China, and one in Bangladesh.
Girls and boys within the homes are treated equally, and without regard to race, caste, colour, religion or culture. Living is simple and meals are vegetarian. Child Haven tries not to Westernize the children, but rather attempt to raise them according to the highest ideals of their own cultures. They respect the heritage of each child, whether Hindu, Muslim, Jain, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, secular or other.
Another aspect of Child Haven’s Gandhian philosophy is its commitment to improving the condition of women through direct employment, education, medical aid, legal aid, and training opportunities. Child Haven is also involved in environmentally friendly projects, family planning, literacy and soya milk production as a cottage industry for groups of women.
Child Haven is entirely supported by donors and welcomes one time or recurring donations. For those in the Ottawa area, a 40th anniversary gala dinner and spring festival is taking place June 14.
Pink Haven Coalition – How Canadian UUs Can Support Trans Liberation
Not on Our Watch: Side with U.S. 2SLGBTQ+ Communities
At a time when over 886 anti-trans bills, with 97 bills passed in 2025 alone, have been introduced in the U.S. —many seeking to erase trans and non-binary people from public life—the Pink Haven Coalition in the U.S. is fighting back. This trans-led collective is building networks of safety, mutual aid, and direct support for gender-diverse people facing persecution.
As Canadian Unitarians, we believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person—and that means siding in solidarity with our 2SLGBTQ+ siblings across borders.
How Pink Haven Works
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- Supports relocation to safer states
- Connects people to mutual aid & housing
- Funds gender-affirming care (including travel for healthcare)
- Moves privilege towards equity—redirecting resources to trans organizers
How Canadian UUs Can Help
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- Donate – Funds go directly to trans-led orgs providing urgent support.
- Amplify – Share Pink Haven’s work.
- Advocate – Push for policies that welcome 2SLGBTQ+ refugees in Canada.
- Partner – If your congregation can sponsor or host, reach out to pinkhaven@proton.me to explore options.
“Trans liberation is a group project—no one is free until we all are.”
Let’s live our values by taking action.
Learn more and donate: https://www.pinkhaven.org/donate/
In Memoriam: Herman Boerma (1931–2025)
The Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) and the broader Unitarian Universalist community mourn the passing of Herman Boerma in January 2025, a visionary leader whose decades of service shaped the growth and independence of Canadian Unitarian Universalism. Herman died peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of gentle determination, bridge-building, and unwavering commitment to liberal religion.
A Life of Service
Herman’s journey with Unitarianism began in the late 1960s as a leader in Saskatoon and the Western Canada District. Over the years, he became a pivotal figure in both the Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Herman was President of the CUC Board (1988 to 1991), and was a recipient of the Knight Award which honours individuals who exemplify Unitarian Universalist values at the national level. Herman also served as a UUA Trustee (1995–2000) Herman realized early on the value and necessity of Canadian congregations moving to independence and he championed this steadily and with quiet persistence. His work culminated in the CUC’s independence from the UUA in 2002.
Architect of Global Connections
Herman’s influence extended beyond Canada. He was instrumental in the founding of the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists (ICUU) in 1995, fostering collaboration among global Unitarian communities. Colleagues recall his skillful diplomacy during the ICUU’s creation, where he balanced diverse perspectives with warmth and pragmatism.
Remembered with Affection
Those who knew Herman describe a man of quiet strength, dry humor, and deep principle—traits embodied by his signature year-round sandals. Rev. Wayne Arnason, a fellow UUA Trustee, noted: “He could be dogged in advocacy but never disagreeable. His gentle demeanor masked a sharp mind and a fierce commitment to justice – he was a man with strong opinions, opinions about Canadian and world politics, about Unitarianism, and about the UUA and the CUC. His year-round wearing of sandals is a good symbol for his character — easy-going, but requiring resilience and a thick skin!”
Rev. Mark Morrison Reed-Reed agrees with Rev. Arnason, stating, “Herman was a kind, very thoughtful, committed Unitarian.” Vyda Ng, CUC Executive Director, remembers Herman warmly and with appreciation. “Herman and Gloria were very welcoming when I attended my first ever Unitarian service at the Unitarian Congregation of Saskatoon in 1992 with my two-week old baby. They were warm, kind, and genuine. It’s largely due to them that I continued to attend services and eventually became more involved with the CUC. Herman is well respected and loved.”
Herman’s legacy lives on in the institutions he helped build and the generations of Unitarians he inspired. As we honor his memory, we recommit to the values he upheld: inclusivity, international solidarity, and the courage to challenge the status quo.
Herman’s life will be celebrated in Saskatoon on Saturday, July 5, at Grace Westminster United Church. His favourite charity was Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada (Doctors without Borders), and donations made in honour of Herman would be welcome.
“We are all part of the infinite web of life—connected, resilient, and called to serve.”
—Herman Boerma, closing words at the 1995 ICUU founding meeting
What’s New at IARF? Updates on Vision, Projects & Global Community
By Lukasz Liniewicz, Executive Secretary
The International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) extends its greetings to the members of the Canadian Unitarian Council. We value the longstanding connection between us and appreciate this opportunity to share recent developments and future directions within the global IARF community.
IARF is an association of free and liberal religious communities around the world. Its membership includes organisations and individuals from 5 continents, 23 countries and various religious traditions, including Unitarianism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism and indigenous faiths. This collective diversity is a source of immense strength and mutual learning. Our mission is to protect religious minorities, advance religious freedom and other human rights, and promote global awareness and understanding of liberal religion. In our understanding, religious freedom encompasses not only freedom of religion but also freedom in religion.
Unitarian and Unitarian Universalist communities are integral to our global network. You stand alongside fellow U/Us and other liberal religious organisations from the USA, Great Britain, Germany, Poland, Denmark, Hungary, Romania, Finland, India, Australia & New Zealand, South Africa, and other countries. Canada holds a significant place in IARF’s history, having hosted World Congresses in Montreal (1975) and Vancouver (1999).
As we mark IARF’s 125th anniversary in 2025, we reflect on this shared past while focusing intently on the path ahead, guided by a renewed sense of purpose. This year, IARF adopted a new Vision and Identity statement, representing a significant reaffirmation of our core purpose, which is to serve liberal and free religious communities and individuals.
An important aspect of our work is advocacy within the United Nations, European Union, and the Council of Europe. Leveraging our general consultative status with the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), we are enhancing our efforts to promote religious freedom, inclusiveness, diversity, and respect for all individuals. This includes supporting persecuted minorities and ensuring the distinctive voice of free and liberal religion contributes to international discourse.
Our educational outreach is growing with the launch of the Free Religion Institute, through which we aspire to provide resources and learning programs exploring the global history, theology, and practice of liberal religion in all its forms, and its relevance in the present world. For example, earlier this year, Andrew Brown, British Unitarian minister, delivered two engaging lectures on Japanese Unitarian/Buddhist Rev. Shinichiro Imaoka’s concept of free religion as part of his course, with a third session scheduled for June. Future offerings will include courses, meetings, and webinars on diverse subjects like human rights and liberal religion, the German free religious tradition, multiple religious belonging, and spiritual practices in different traditions, among others — topics we believe will be both relevant and inspiring. All institute materials are available free of charge to members of IARF chapters and member organisations, as well as our individual members through our website – which includes members of the Canadian Unitarian Council.
Moreover, in India we are engaged in a long time programme to educate college students on the importance of human rights in society and in their daily life.
Our Free Religion platform is a dedicated online social space for individuals from member groups worldwide to connect, share resources, engage in discussions, learn about IARF projects, and discover volunteer opportunities.
Become involved. Please have a look on our IARF website, look at our various activities and register for receiving our newsletters. Follow a course of the Free Religion Institute, and join our Free Religion platform to connect with other liberal religious individuals from all around the world. If you would like to help and support us, in whatever sense, and feel the pleasure of working with people of other liberal religions around the globe, please let us know.
We are organising our Europe & Middle East Regional Conference in Offenbach and Frankfurt, Germany, from September 11-14, 2025. The theme, “Limits of Religious Freedom and Tolerance,” promises critical reflection. Significantly, this event will be hybrid, allowing robust participation from individuals across the globe, including Canada, either online or in person. Detailed information, including timings for various time zones, is available at the EME Conference page.
We highly value the participation of the Canadian Unitarian Council within this international network and look forward to continued engagement and strengthened collaboration in pursuit of our common goals.
The International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF)
hq@iarf.net | www.iarf.net
UUA GA
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the Association through a democratic process. While anyone can attend, congregations must certify annually to have voting delegates.
From June 18–22, 2025, the 64th UUA General Assembly will be a multi-platform event, with the main stage hosted at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland and hundreds more joining on the Whova app.
UU Job Opportunities
First Parish Milton (MA) seeks a Director of Lifespan Faith Exploration
First Parish in Milton, Unitarian Universalist is a vibrant, engaged, civic-minded congregation seeking a full-time Director of Lifespan Faith Exploration to co-create and lead opportunities for spiritual growth.
The role is centered on children, youth, and families. As such, the Director will be responsible for building up a cornerstone of the congregation. The role also extends into multiple areas of church life as a guide for faith exploration and living one’s faith across all ages. Thus, the Director will also benefit from ample time and support for professional growth.
Visit our website for the full job posting and a profile of our community. A cover letter and resume should be sent to personnel@fpmilton.org.
Unicamp of Ontario: Executive Director
Unicamp of Ontario is seeking a skilled and collaborative Executive Director to provide leadership for the management, growth and success of the organization in achievement of its Mission and strategic goals. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall coordination of activities required for the successful operation of the organization, including financial management, human resources and compliance with legislation, standards and internal policies and procedures. The Executive Director works collaboratively with Board directors, staff and volunteers to execute operational plans and objectives, in a manner consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. This 25 hour per week position can be fulfilled remotely with a flexible work schedule (some evenings) with some in-person attendance required during the summer months.
Unicamp is also hiring seasonal staff positions for the summer.
Conversation with Vyda, the Board, and Anne re CUC Leadership Transition
You’re invited to join Vyda, members of the CUC Board, and Rev. Anne Barker for a conversation on Wednesday, May 28, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. ET.
It’s a chance to share your thoughts, ask questions, or just be part of the moment.
Dismantling Barriers: Talking About Solidarity
Join us on Thursday, May 29, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. ET for an evening of connection, learning, and reflection as we explore what solidarity really means and how we can live it out in our communities.
This interactive two-hour session will guide you through conversation and activities that offer a welcoming entry point into solidarity work—highlighting the many ways our paths intersect.
Whether you’re just beginning this journey or looking to deepen your understanding, all are welcome.
Reminder: Celebrate Linda Thomson’s Legacy!
Saturday June 7, 2025: 1:00 pm PT | 2:00 pm MT | 3:00 pm CT | 4:00 pm ET | 5:00 pm AT | 5:30 pm NT (3 hours)
Location: In Person in Toronto and Streamed (Speeches) 4:30-6:30 pm ET
After 23 years of inspiring leadership and heartfelt service, our beloved Linda Thomson is embarking on her next great adventure—retirement! Join us for a camping and canoeing-themed celebration to honour her dedication, share stories, and send her off with love and gratitude.
How to Participate:
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- In-Person (Toronto): https://cuc.ca/events/linda-party/.
- Online: Tune in for speeches (registration open until event day).
- Share Your Memories: Write a note about how Linda has impacted you or your congregation.
- Submit Photos: Upload cherished moments with Linda here.
Let’s give Linda the joyful send-off she deserves! Register to attend online or in person, June 7 from 4-7 pm ET (in person registration closes May 31). More information is available here.
Things to Know About the CUC: Board and Nominating Committee Nominees
Members of the CUC Board and Nominating Committee are slated for election or reelection by acclamation at the CUC’s AGM May 31. Read more about the nominees.
What’s Making Us Smile
A recent playdate between the world’s tallest and smallest living dogs went the way of most dog park encounters despite the 3ft (0.91-meter) height difference – lots of tail wagging, sniffing and scampering.
CUC Events from May 21, 2025 to June 26, 2025
Share what’s going on in your congregation. Contact communications@cuc.ca
Conversation with Vyda, the Board, and Anne re CUC Leadership Transition
May 28: 4:00 pm PT | 5:00 pm MT | 6:00 pm CT | 7:00 pm ET | 8:00 pm AT | 8:30 pm NT (1.5 hrs)
Dismantling Barriers: Talking About Solidarity
May 29: 4:00 pm PT | 5:00 pm MT | 6:00 pm CT | 7:00 pm ET | 8:00 pm AT | 8:30 pm NT (2 hrs)
CUC Annual General Meeting
May 31: 10:00 am PT |11:00 am MT | 12:00 CT | 1:00 pm ET | 2:00 pm AT
Adventure Awaits: A Farewell Celebration for Rev. Linda Thomson
June 7: 1:00 pm PT | 2:00 pm MT | 3:00 pm CT | 4:00 pm ET | 5:00 pm AT | 5:30 pm NT (3 hours)
Rising Together: Unitarian Universalists of Colour (Online)
June 11: 4:30 pm PT | 5:30 pm MT | 6:30 pm CT | 7:30 pm ET | 8:30 pm AT | 9:00 pm NT
Dismantling Barriers: Talking About Joy as Resistance
June 26: 4:00 pm PT | 5:00 pm MT | 6:00 pm CT | 7:00 pm ET | 8:00 pm AT | 8:30 pm NT