CUC Annual General Meeting, Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:00 am PT | 11:00 am MT | 12:00 pm CT | 1:00 pm ET | 2:00 pm AT | 2:30 pm NT (3.5 hrs)
The CUC’s Annual General Meeting is when UUs come together to make decisions at a national level. The 2026 AGM will be held on Saturday, May 23rd at the First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto at 473 Oakwood Avenue, Toronto M6E 2W4. This is in person and online, and those within commuting distance are warmly invited to come to the congregation. Light appetizers will be served after the AGM! (Check here for info about getting to First Toronto and parking).
Shared Decision-Making
The CUC Board has brought forward proposed updates to the CUC Bylaws regarding how the CUC’s foundational documents – Principles, Sources, Aspirations and Vision – are amended. There has been a period of national discernment, during which people across the country are were invited to reflect, ask questions, and offer feedback through CUC-hosted national conversations, congregational dialogues, and feedback surveys
The CUC-hosted conversations concluded in February, and we thank those who participated and shared their feedback. The CUC Board will take all recommendations into consideration, and updates have been made to the motion based on the feedback.
Participation in the AGM
The AGM is open to all, in person and online, and we invite you to join the CUC Board and staff at this annual national session. While AGMS are held every year, in person events happen more rarely, and this is an opportunity to come together for those who can commute to the First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto.
All participants – delegates and observers, in person and online – will need to register for the AGM below.
Preparing for the AGM
Several orientation sessions are offered for online delegates and participants. The final of three sessions takes place on Thursday, May 21. There are two parts to the session: 1) orientation to participation; 2) discussion of proposed motion on bylaws, financials and Q&A. This is a two-hour session starting at 7:00 pm ET. Sign up for the May 21 session here.
Delegates
Delegates appointed by their congregations will vote on their behalf, and are able to speak to matters on the agenda. Observers will be invited to speak at the pleasure of the Chair, and as time allows.
Has your congregation registered delegates? If you’d like your congregation to have a vote, it’s not too late. Congregational presidents, board members or ministers – Register your delegates now!
TIMELINE LEADING UP TO THE AGM ON MAY 23, 2026
- February: motions feedback period
- March 15: all feedback due
- April: final version of motion sent to congregations and delegates; official call to meeting issued
- May 10: register your delegates by this date!
- May 23: AGM in person and online
AGM materials
To become familiar with the AGM materials, access them in the CUC AGM 2026 Public folder
Registration form open until May 23rd