Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Spirit Band Rehearsal
2026-03-16 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-23 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-30 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-04-06 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-04-13 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto)

Board Meeting
2026-03-18 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-15 16:30 - 18:30

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/

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

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

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

Spirit Choir Rehearsal
2026-03-23 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-30 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-06 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-13 18:30 - 21:00

Active Hope Small Group
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:15, 2026-04-15 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.

Writing from Four Direction Small Group
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-08 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Volunteers Appreciation Lunch
2026-04-11 12:00 - 15:00
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.

Interdependent Web
2026-04-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Rafos Hall, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2X4, Canada
Speaker: Rev. Sally
Weaver: Debb
Music: Spirit Choir

Circle Music
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:00
Facilitated by Jane Lewis and Susanne Maziarz. All are welcome to this improvised singing circle. A creative opportunity for listening, being in the moment, sharing your voice, and laughing!
Contact Susanne at music@nuuc.ca for more info.

Spirit Band Rehearsal
2026-04-13 16:30 - 18:30
EEU Main Sanctuary

Art as a Spiritual Practice small group
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00
Monthly workshops with Kristina Kiil @kkiilatwork@gmail.com. Deepen your spiritual practice by engaging in meditative artistic activities. Wednesday evening. No experience is necessary.
Monthly Wednesdays evening from 7 to 9pm. First workshop January 21. A Sign-up sheet is available in the Cappuccino Room.
