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our 2020-2023 congregational focus

Every two years, FirstU chooses a Congregational Focus - an area of social responsibility that reflects our UU principles and our congregation's charitable purposes, to-which we collectively want to dedicate special, sustained attention. Sometimes we choose to focus on our chosen issue for longer.
In 2020, our congregation chose, overwhelmingly, to focus on Climate Action and the steps we can take, collectively and as individuals, to avert ecological disaster, reduce our carbon footprints, and build a better future for everyone.
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Choosing Our Next Congregational Focus
Every two years, FirstU chooses a Congregational Focus - an area of social responsibility that reflects our UU principles and our congregation's charitable purposes, to-which we collectively want to dedicate special, sustained attention. Sometimes we choose to focus on our chosen issue for longer.

In 2020, our congregation chose, overwhelmingly, to focus on Climate Action and the steps we can take, collectively and as individuals, to avert ecological disaster, reduce our carbon footprints, and build a better future for everyone.

It is now time for us to determine a new congregational social responsibility focus.
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Photos provided by Members and Friends of FirstU. Music is "Blues Machine" by Scott Gratton, provided by the Free Music Archive.
Steps to Choosing Our Next Congregational Focus
  1. An invitation is extended to solicit applications for the next congregational focus through the e-UU and the Parkway Spire.
  2. A review team from the Social Justice Action Network will assess the applications against the criteria and may, where necessary, encourage revision and/or seek additional information from proponents.  The two or three top ranking applicants will be given the opportunity to present their topic to the congregation and be included on the ballot for choosing the next congregational focus.
  3. A vote will be held at the 2023 Fall Congregational Meeting to select the new congregational focus.  Where there are more than 2 applications, a ranked ballot may be used to select the finalist.

Criteria for selection
  • Reflects our UU principles and our charitable purposes.
  • Speaks to the collective passion of our congregation members.  
  • Has a strong local component, seeks to address a local need and provides opportunities for  hands-on involvement by congregants across all age groups. 
  • Provides opportunities for congregants to learn about and deepen their understanding of the issues, the need and potential solutions.
  • Provides opportunities for engagement with community partners, potentially including our campus partners.
  • Process for selection

If you'd like to submit a proposal for our next Congregational Focus, please fill out the form below.

    Congregatonal focus proposal form


    Identify at least six congregants who support the proposal

Click here to submit your proposal
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"We acknowledge that our campus is located on traditional, unsurrendered and unceded Algonquin Anishinabeg Territory;
and that the work of reconciliation is a responsibility of our congregation, and of all Canadians.  "Our goal is to educate ourselves and all
who have ears to hear, to be of service to those who are at risk, and to advocate for justice.


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  • Welcome
  • What's Happening
    • calendar
    • Renewal
    • Affordable Housing
    • Congregational Focus >
      • Green Sanctuary Accreditation
      • AJASHKI Garden Project
      • EARTH SPEAKS FORUMS
  • About Us
    • Our Ministry Team
    • About Unitarian Universalism
    • Our Campus >
      • Cleary Detour
    • Member Information >
      • Steps to Membership
      • Members' Page
      • Campus Planning Member Page
      • Governing Documents
      • Death Notices and Memorial Details for Members
  • Worship
    • Sunday Service FAQ
    • Past Sermons
    • Children's Religious Exploration
    • Youth
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer with us >
      • volunteer task submission form
    • Embracing Diversity
    • Music
    • Lifespan Learning
    • OWL
    • Fall Fair
    • Fundraising
  • Social Justice
    • UU Pride
    • Climate Action
    • Truth and Reconciliation
  • Communications
    • eUU Weekly Newsletter
    • Parkway Spire Quarterly Magazine
    • Archives
    • Lectures and Presentations >
      • HOLTOM LECTURES
  • Contact Us
    • Staff Directory
    • Board of Directors
    • Ceremonies and Rentals >
      • Weddings, Memorials, Child Dedications and other Rites of Passage
      • Facility Rentals
  • Annual Giving
    • Make a Donation >
      • Legacy Giving
    • What Your Generosity Supports
    • Guidelines on Giving
    • Make Your Pledge Online