2026 Programs at a Glance

Canadian Unitarian Council programs meet different needs and emphasize different dimensions of Unitarian Universalist life.

Individually, each responds to a specific area of growth.
Together, they form an interdependent whole — strengthening spiritual depth, leadership, justice, governance, care, and national cohesion.

Below is an overview of how each 2026 program contributes to our shared journey.

Each program includes a Communications Kit with ready-to-use materials for congregations.

RAMP! — Reciprocal Annual Mentorship Program

Grounding, Sustainability & Relationship-Building

RAMP supports communities in developing healthy relational practices and accountable leadership. It cultivates boundaries, repair skills, and durable habits that strengthen ministry and shared work.

Through public workshops and an intergenerational mentorship track, RAMP builds national capacity for just, resilient leadership and helps congregations create cultures where ministry can flourish.

Events Dates: 

Mentorship Cohort Sessions:

  • March 17: RAMP! Orientation
  • March 31: Mentorship Cohort Session 1
  • April 14 or 28: Mentorship Cohort Session 2
  • May 12 or 26: Mentorship Cohort Session 3
  • June 16 or 30: Mentorship Cohort Session 4

Public Sessions:

  Communications Kit for congregations’ use.

Dismantling Barriers

Justice, Courage & Transformation

Dismantling Barriers deepens our collective commitment to equity and liberation. It nurtures courage, emotional awareness, and the ability to engage justice work with integrity.

Within congregations, it strengthens shared norms and anti-oppressive practices. Nationally, it reinforces UU visibility as a values-driven, equity-seeking movement committed to accountable change.

Events Dates: 

Rising Together:

Dismantling Barriers: 

 Communications Kit for congregations’ use.

Congregational Conversations

Reflection, Listening & Preparation

Congregational Conversations weave congregational wisdom into national listening and discernment.

They cultivate deep reflection and reduce isolation among leaders. By connecting congregations across regions, these spaces strengthen cohesion and prepare us for thoughtful national decision-making.

Learn more on the Congregational Life page.

Events Dates: 

 Communications Kit for congregations’ use.

Lay Chaplaincy Program

Accompaniment & UU Presence Beyond Congregations

Lay Chaplains bring UU values into the wider world through ritual, care, and presence at life’s thresholds.

This program supports the formation and growth of Lay Chaplains while maintaining standards of excellence. It strengthens congregational pastoral capacity and expands UU presence in public life.

Events Dates: 

Lay Chaplaincy Chat:

Designing & Leading Rites of Passage:

 Communications Kit for congregations’ use.

Sharing Our Faith

Interdependence & Generosity

Sharing Our Faith invites us to practice generosity as an expression of interdependence. It supports congregations and ministries across Canada through shared financial commitment.

Spiritually, it nurtures gratitude and shared responsibility. Nationally, it strengthens the UU ecosystem, ensuring programs and leadership remain visible, vibrant, and sustainable.

Events Dates:

 Communications Kit for congregations’ use.

Activating the Canadian UU Ecosystem Project

Connection, Coherence & Shared Leadership

The Ecosystem Project helps people see how congregations, leaders, and initiatives are connected across Canada.

Using collaborative governance models, this initiative reduces isolation, highlights best practices, and strengthens coordination. It articulates a coherent national UU presence rooted in shared purpose.

The Canadian Unitarian Council is a proud partner in the co-creation of this project – working with Canadian Ministers, Religious Educators, and Lay Leaders from across the country.

CanUUdle

Youth Formation & Belonging

CanUUdle nurtures the next generation of UU leadership and identity. Through shared experiences, youth discover belonging, confidence, and connection beyond their local congregation.

It strengthens national youth networks and ensures the continuity and vibrancy of Canadian UU life.

Event Date:

 Communications Kit for congregations’ use.

National Service

Shared Worship & National Spiritual Life

The National Service gathers Canadian UUs in shared worship across regions. It affirms that we are part of something larger than our local communities.

It strengthens spiritual cohesion and reinforces a shared national identity.

Event Date:

  • Congregations choose the time. All resources provided by the CUC. 

Communications Kit: coming up soon

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Shared Leadership & Democratic Stewardship

The AGM gathers the whole community in democratic decision-making and collective responsibility.

It models transparent governance, affirms congregational voice, and clarifies shared direction. Through this practice, we strengthen the CUC’s role as a national leader grounded in accountability and collective stewardship.

Events Dates:

  • Annual General Meeting (AGM) Proposed Bylaw Conversations: February 12, 21 & 25
  • Annual General Meeting (AGM): May 23

 Communications Kit for congregations’ use.

The Whole Picture

Each program meets a different need.

Together, they animate the full mission of the CUC — contributing in distinct ways to:

  • Spiritual nourishment
  • Leadership development
  • Justice and equity
  • Relationship-building
  • Care and accompaniment
  • Shared governance
  • National cohesion

They are not separate initiatives. They are different expressions of one shared ecosystem.

For details, registration links, and dates, visit the Events Calendar.
For promotional materials, download each program’s Communications Kit.
Questions: communications@cuc.ca