Welcome
Whether you are a believer, seeker or skeptic, you are welcome here at the Unitarian Congregation of Niagara. We are a lay-led congregation, small and loving. Each week, members and friends across Ontario’s Niagara Region gathers for worship, each Sunday at 11 a.m.
Our services vary week to week, exploring the mysteries and beauties of this life and a broader sense of spirituality. While our beliefs vary, we covenant united in faith by living out our eight principles and six sources. They sum up the foundation of our liberal religious faith known as “the living tradition.”
Our services vary week to week, exploring the mysteries and beauties of this life and a broader sense of spirituality. While our beliefs vary, we covenant united in faith by living out our eight principles and six sources. They sum up the foundation of our liberal religious faith known as “the living tradition.”
How do I get there?
The Unitarian Congregation of Niagara (UCN) is located at:
223 Church Street
St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 3E8
CANADA
Near the intersection of Church Street & Queenston Street.
223 Church Street
St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 3E8
CANADA
Near the intersection of Church Street & Queenston Street.
Where do I park?
Beside our building at 223 Church St; to the facade’s right is our parking lot.
Should our lot be full, additional parking is available in the large parking lot at 227 Church St.
Handicap-parking is limited and located in the back of the UCN building, nearest to the wheel-chair accessible entrance.
We recommend visitors to arrive a few minutes early in order to find a parking space.
Should our lot be full, additional parking is available in the large parking lot at 227 Church St.
Handicap-parking is limited and located in the back of the UCN building, nearest to the wheel-chair accessible entrance.
We recommend visitors to arrive a few minutes early in order to find a parking space.
What should I or my family wear?
You should wear whatever you are most comfortable in. Most people dress casually
(jeans and a t-shirt are fine), but some people dress up.
Your children should wear something they can play in.
(jeans and a t-shirt are fine), but some people dress up.
Your children should wear something they can play in.
Is there childcare and/or Sunday school?
Children of all ages are warmly welcome to attend all of our services with their parents or
caregivers. There is lounge-seating to one side of our sanctuary that may be accommodating for
those with children, allowing space for movement.
At the present time we do not have regular children’s programming.
caregivers. There is lounge-seating to one side of our sanctuary that may be accommodating for
those with children, allowing space for movement.
At the present time we do not have regular children’s programming.
What happens at a Unitarian Universalist service?
Every Unitarian Universalist congregation may differ in format, style and leadership. This is because each congregation is self-governing and depends on the decisions of its members.
At the Unitarian Congregation of Niagara, we are a lay-led congregation. Each Sunday, a service leader and/or speaker may be led by a fellow member of the congregation, a visiting guest or a visiting Unitarian Universalist minister. Although we differ in many of our beliefs, drawing from many sources, we unite in our eight Unitarian Universalist principles.
During the months of September through May, we have our formal church year season at UCN, led by a service leader. We enjoy singing hymns out of our U.U. hymnals, lighting our flaming chalice, sharing joys and concerns, followed by a main presentation for the service. Questions and comments may be open for discussion until our service concludes. A coffee-hour session will usually proceed for fellowship and meeting new visitors.
During the summer months of June through August, our services are less formal and typically discussion-oriented circles.
All services include the lighting of our flaming chalice, as well as joys and concerns. Members, friends and visitors may share a joy or concern at the front mic, followed by lighting a candle or dropping a stone into a bowl of water.
At the Unitarian Congregation of Niagara, we are a lay-led congregation. Each Sunday, a service leader and/or speaker may be led by a fellow member of the congregation, a visiting guest or a visiting Unitarian Universalist minister. Although we differ in many of our beliefs, drawing from many sources, we unite in our eight Unitarian Universalist principles.
During the months of September through May, we have our formal church year season at UCN, led by a service leader. We enjoy singing hymns out of our U.U. hymnals, lighting our flaming chalice, sharing joys and concerns, followed by a main presentation for the service. Questions and comments may be open for discussion until our service concludes. A coffee-hour session will usually proceed for fellowship and meeting new visitors.
During the summer months of June through August, our services are less formal and typically discussion-oriented circles.
All services include the lighting of our flaming chalice, as well as joys and concerns. Members, friends and visitors may share a joy or concern at the front mic, followed by lighting a candle or dropping a stone into a bowl of water.
What is The Living Tradition?
For over 450 years globally, Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religious tradition that evolves over time as we grapple with the big questions that give life meaning. We believe religious truth and authority does not rest in a single book, creed, institution or tradition; we look to many sources of wisdom and spirituality. We call it the “living tradition,” and frequently summarize our faith today by our Eight Principles and Six Sources.
What are our Eight Principles & Six Sources?
Unitarian Universalist congregations in Canada covenant to affirm and promote Eight Principles and Six Sources that summarize our beliefs individually and communally as religious liberals. These principles and sources were democratically chosen and voted-on and are always subject to change and evolve.
See our Principles and Sources here.
See our Principles and Sources here.
100 Frequently Asked Questions Non-Members Ask About Unitarian Universalism
We recommend those interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalism to check out
100 Frequently Asked Questions Non-Members Ask About Unitarian Universalism; a routinely updated publication by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua, New Hampshire. Click here.
100 Frequently Asked Questions Non-Members Ask About Unitarian Universalism; a routinely updated publication by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua, New Hampshire. Click here.