Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Volunteers Appreciation Lunch
2026-04-11 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
April 11st, Doors open at Noon – Lunch at 12:30
If you haven’t volunteered this year and don’t want to miss out on the fun, now is a great time to talk to Linda or Pat in the kitchen about signing up as a kitchen helper, or you can join any of the other volunteer teams who will be happy to have you.
Lemon and Allspice is a catering company that employs and trains adults with developmental disabilities. They operate out of the commercial kitchen right here in the basement of 310 Danforth! Our lunch will feature a wide selection of sandwich wraps, as well as handmade freshly baked cookies, fruit, vegetable and cheese trays.

Writing from Four Direction Small Group
2026-04-08 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:30
It’s Back by Popular Demand! Peter Marmorek will facilitate a small group to help you deepen and expand your writing. We’ll write and (optionally) share our writing together. There will be 8 sessions, every 2nd Wed from Jan. 28th. We’ll meet between 7 and 9:30.To join, sign up in Cappuccino room, or email Peter (marmorek@mac.com). If more than 12 people sign up, a Jan 21 lottery will decide, with first priority given to those who haven’t previously been in the group.

Spirit Choir Rehearsal
2026-04-06 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-30 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-23 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-16 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-09 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-02 18:30 - 21:00

Spirit Band Rehearsal
2026-04-06 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-16 16:30 - 18:30
Rafos Hall

April Rainbow Room Calendar
2026-04-05 10:30 - 12:30

Coming Back to Life
2026-04-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Rafos Hall, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2X4, Canada
Easter is the most joyful day in the Christian liturgical year, celebrating the triumph of love over death! Join us this Sunday for an exuberant Unitarian Universalist take on the resurrection story. Rev. Sally will lead us in celebrating the many miracles and rebirths that surround us, and together we will sing, meditate, and welcome a joyful spring.
Speaker: Rev. Sally Fritsche
Weaver: Peter Marmorek
Music: Susanne Maziarz and friends

Talent Night
2026-04-04 19:30 - 21:15
Our 18+ years running monthly open mic. First Saturday of the month (March 1st) Hosted by MC Allison. All ages and types of performances are welcome. Things get underway by 7:30 and wrap up around 9:15pm. Just drop in to participate or sit back and enjoy.

Spirit Band Rehearsal
2026-03-30 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-23 21:00 - 23:00

Gallery Art Show opening
2026-03-29 12:15 - 13:30
Meet the Artists

Taoism: The Art of Living in Flow
2026-03-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Rafos Hall, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2X4, Canada
Taoism is a philosophy of balance and ambiguity and humour. From Lao Tze to Winnie the Pooh, Peter will shine light on a few facets of the uncarved stone.
Speaker: Peter Marmorek
Service Weaver: Allison Kabayama
Music: Congregation musicians

A Free Act-ively Preventing Elder Abuse Workshop
2026-03-27 15:30 - 17:30
Please join NUUC and Theatre of the Beat for a FREE interactive theatrical workshop about Preventing Elder Abuse (Recognize, Respond, Support):

Friday, March 27 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Rafos Hall (sanctuary)
310 Danforth Ave
Jackman entrance (accessible)
Refreshments will be served

Active Hope Small Group
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:15, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:15
Concerned about wildfires? Multiple International Crises? AI taking over our future?
Join Dr Nate Charach and Neighbourhood’s Gwen Schauerte in a small group that empowers you to take meaningful action to address the challenges of our time.
Based on Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects while integrating land-based healing practices and psychotherapeutic principles. You will connect to your inner self, to others in the group and to the greater natural world, deepening your experience of community.
Location: Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation (310 Danforth Ave)
Timing: Wednesday Evenings (7:00pm to 9:15pm) on dates below
Cost: Free. Donations to Neighbourhood are welcome
Feb 25: The Stories Of Our Time Apr 22: Shifting Our Perceptions Part I
Mar 11: Coming From Gratitude May 6: Shifting Our Perceptions Part II
Mar 25: Honouring Our Pain May 20: Going Forth .
Apr 15 Truth Mandala (6:30pm-9:30pm) .
To Register, use the sign up sheet or email info@psychiatree.ca to meet with Nate and Gwen to set your intentions and learn more about the group.

mUUvment Service meeting
2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00

Gallery Art Show Installation
2026-03-22 12:15 - 12:30

Justice, Equity, and Compassion: A Living Practice
2026-03-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Rafos Hall, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2X4, Canada
Speaker: Ahna Joy & Jojo
Service Weaver: Rev. Sally
Music: Spirit Band

Sacred Circle Dance
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:30
Step into our monthly dance, facilitated by the Toronto Sacred Circle Dancers. No experience necessary! We will teach you each dance, using simple, repetitive steps, danced together in one circle of shared energy. Go barefoot or bring a clean pair of non-street shoes to dance in. To learn more about sacred circle dance: https://neskaya.com/about-circle-dance/

Board Meeting
2026-03-18 16:30 - 18:30

Practicing Justice
2026-03-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Rafos Hall, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2X4, Canada
In a time marked by rising division, economic strain, and global conflict, how do we practice justice, equity, and compassion in real, grounded ways? Drawing from his work in public education, labour organizing, anti-hate advocacy, and community music, Nigel reflects on what it means to build solidarity across difference.
Through story and song, he explores how communities can resist fear, reject scapegoating, and nurture hope — not as sentiment, but as disciplined action.
Justice is not an abstract principle; it is something we practice together.
Speaker: Nigel Barriffe
Service Weaver: Peter
Music: Spirit Choir

Spirit Band Rehearsal
2026-03-09 16:30 - 18:30
EEU Main Sanctuary

International Women’s Day
2026-03-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Rafos Hall, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2X4, Canada
This Sunday, we will celebrate International Women’s Day with a reflection on our tradition’s past and future as a spiritual home to powerful women. Learn about the 19th Century Iowa Sisterhood, some of the earliest female ministers in the Unitarian tradition, and the barriers they broke. Together we will meditate on questions of religious authority and the stories we tell ourselves, and help envision a future in which a true diversity of voices speak from our pulpits.
Speaker: Rev. Sally
Service Weaver: Moira
Music: Susanne and friends
