It’s that time again! Here’s the opportunity you’ve been waiting for if you want to help shape the future of UUism in Canada.

Based on our winter webinars and conversations, the Ecosystem Project (aka “Activating the Canadian UU Ecosystem”) has identified four areas for deeper conversation. 

Each event will bring together people with lived experience, congregational or community leadership experience, and academic or subject expertise for a lively conversation. 

Beyond simply attending these sessions, if any of these topics ignites your passion, please join our planning team to share your ideas and help craft the event.  (Contact info below.)

  • A Theology for this Moment - Sept 26, 2026
    10 am pacific / 11 am mountain / 12 noon central / 1 pm eastern / 2 pm atlantic  How is UU theology adapting to the needs of this moment? What aspects of our tradition  will help us respond to uncertainty, ecological crisis, and rapid social change? What do we have that we can share with the wider world?
    Contact: Karen Fraser Gitlitz, kfrasergitlitz@gmail.com
  • Shared Leadership through Sociocracy - Oct 24, 2026
    10 am pacific / 11 am mountain / 12 noon central / 1 pm eastern / 2 pm atlantic
    Explore collaborative governance models that distribute leadership, foster participation, and strengthen decision-making within congregations and organizations. Learn how Sociocratic practices can help communities become more resilient, inclusive, and responsive to change.
    Contact: Robyn Newton, robyn.newton.mail@gmail.com
  • Engaging Youth and Young Adults, Including Thriving Congregations that Welcome and Support Trans and Queer Youth and Young Adults - Nov 28. 2026
    10 am pacific / 11 am mountain / 12 noon central / 1 pm eastern / 2 pm atlantic   Many of our UU communities are reporting an increase in youth and young adults, particularly those who identify as trans and queer. What are thriving UU congregations doing to garner this attraction? Together, we’ll consider how congregations can create cultures where trans and queer youth and young adults are not only welcomed but empowered to thrive.
    Contact: Robyn Newton, robyn.newton.mail@gmail.com
  • Meeting the Spiritual Needs of Coming Generations - Dec 12, 2026
    10 am pacific / 11 am mountain / 12 noon central / 1 pm eastern / 2 pm atlantic   Hear from experts on societal trends and learn about strategies other faith groups are taking. Investigate how changing cultural patterns are shaping the ways younger generations seek connection, purpose, community, and spiritual growth. Learn from current research, emerging trends, and innovative approaches to imagine the future of spiritual communities.

Contact: Rev. Rosemary Morrison, rmorrison@uuma.org

We invite you to join us to ignite and build these conversations, and help lay the groundwork for a thriving and sustainable UU community. If you would like to join in the planning and co-ordination, please reach out to the contact above for more information. 

Thank you, and we look forward to you joining us on our shared journey.