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09/04/2026

Ebay, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, thrift stores, yard sales...just a few of the places you can utilize to buy and sell stuff. Many of us in Western cultures have more stuff than we'll ever fully use. How does this align with our UU values? And what can we do with our stuff?

Join us in-person at 122 Harris or online via Zoom (link in bio and on website) at 11am this Sunday, September 6th to learn more about this topic and participate in community with a mug of coffee or tea after the service! Childcare will be provided by Ash this week. All are welcome!

08/25/2026

Come sing some tunes and/or play an instrument with other music enjoyers 7-9pm this Friday, August 28th!

We often sing strong, but wrong so don't worry if you're not always on key! Enthusiam comes first for this music meet up and we welcome people of all levels of talent, skill, and experience! Music can be fun for everyone!

(sorry in advance to those with perfect pitch)

07/29/2026

Come join us for some community Karaoke this Wednesday, July 29th from 7-9pm at 122 Harris St! All ages and voices are welcome! This is a completely free event but feel free to bring snacks :)

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07/25/2026

Summer Service Alert!
This Sunday July 26th at 11am Michael Gilbertson and service leader Mark McCullagh's service posits that the human population has reached the limits of growth and we are in a period when the population will start to decline. This will be a difficult period and some people will search for a congregation to satisfy their spiritual needs. The service will explore the ways in which the Unitarian Congregation of Guelph can prepare for this next phase of human existence.

Join us at 122 Harris St or online via Zoom (link in Instagram bio). No childcare is available for this service. All are welcome!

06/27/2026

Join us either in-person at 122 Harris St or online via zoom at 11am this Sunday, June 28th for a service about Communication across Species: How Humans and Animals Relate. All are welcome!

Carl Ingram, PhD, explores the inherent differences in the viewpoints between technological people and native people. One viewpoint is about the dominance and exploitation of animals while the other is about reciprocal relationships and harmony with animals. Dr. Ingram shares examples of humans and animals relating to each other for mutual benefit.

Carl Ingram has investigated the Native Peoples’ traditions and viewpoint for over thirty years. During his PhD studies at the California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, he took courses in the Recovery of the Indigenous Mind program. Dr. Ingram considers himself a seeker and not an expert. He is currently enrolled in a year long Indigenous Psychology class taught by a PhD psychologist who practices Shamanic Healing through braidedwisdom.org.

06/19/2026

All are welcome to join us at 11am this Sunday, June 21st as we celebrate the Flower Communion, a cherished Unitarian Universalist tradition that has been observed for more than 100 years and is taking place this month in UU congregations across the country.

Each person is invited to bring one or more flowers from their garden, yard, or a wayside bloom to contribute to a beautiful, diverse bouquet. Together, these flowers create a vibrant expression of our community—each bloom unique, yet all gathered into a single arrangement that symbolizes our shared connection, diversity, and interdependence.
We look forward to celebrating this meaningful tradition with you.

06/13/2026

Join us this Sunday at 11 am for a special Sing-Along Service, with our congregation's house band Unitunz, featuring songs of hope, connection, and community. In challenging times, music can bring us together and remind us of our shared strength and humanity. All are welcome to sing along or simply enjoy the music!

Feel free to participate in-person at 122 Harris St. or online via Zoom (sign up for our newsletter, comment below, or DM on Instagram for link). Child care is available during the service.

06/06/2026

This Sunday, June 7th at 11am we will be talking about the topic Reflections On Our Community. As we draw closer to the end of the church year and move into summer, it is a good time to spend a moment contemplating what's gone well and where UCG might consider a change or two.

Join us in-person at 122 Harris St. or online via Zoom while we ponder questions such as:

1. What excites you most about being a part of this faith community?

2. What aspect(s) of this community hold the greatest value for you?

3. What single action do you think would have the greatest impact on the future of this congregation?

4. I feel hopeful for our faith when we...

All are welcome and childcare is available!

05/30/2026

Join UCG members Lisa Clendening and Brien Miron on Sunday, May 31 at 11am either in-person at 122 Harris St or online via Zoom for Qigong for the Year of the Fire Horse: Staying Grounded Amid Change. Child care is available and all are welcome!

This reflective and experiential service will explore how we can remain centered during times of rapid transformation and uncertainty.
As we move toward summer — the season associated in Traditional Chinese Medicine with the Fire element — we may notice increasing intensity, activity, emotional energy, and movement both within ourselves and in the world around us.
The service will include a 20-minute Qigong practice focused on skillfully working with Fire energy while cultivating the grounding and stabilizing qualities of the Earth element through mindful movement, breath, and awareness.
Participants are invited to wear comfortable clothing suitable for gentle movement. Movements can be adapted for different abilities, and the practice may also be done seated if needed. Come prepared to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and cultivate greater steadiness, resilience, and presence amidst the turbulence and rapid change of our times.

05/23/2026

Join us and Elisabeth Schram for a service about Hope and Buddhism at 11am this Sunday, May 23rd either in-person at 122 Harris St or online via Zoom. The Zoom link is available on our website under Our Services (link in bio). All are welcome and childcare is available during the service!

More info:
In Buddhism the notion of hope is held lightly, as something not to be depended upon in the sense of blind faith or wishful thinking. Wise hope that is not idealistic or disconnected from how things actually are. Wise hope offers a way to remain engaged in life with it’s difficulties, and to not lose sight of kindness and compassion in the way that we meet the world.

Elisabeth Schramm is a community meditation and yoga teacher. You can find out more about her and her work at elisabethschramm.com.

Address

122 Harris Street
Guelph, ON
N1E5T1

Telephone

+15198363443

Website

http://www.guelph-unitarians.com/

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