Our Congregation
We welcome first time visitors and affiliated members and friends from other churches and fellowships near and far. First time seekers will value our welcoming nature and inclusive acceptance of all religious traditions, sexual orientations, ages, genders, races or abilities. We share the mystery and wonder of life's journey.
The Rev. Frances Dearman has arrived to serve our congregation as Interim minister commencing March 6th. 
Our congregation consists of about 105 to 110 members and friends. We are guided by our seven UU Principles; (see "Principles" page in this section).
The congregation participates in ongoing community projects and programs, offers spiritual and social programs to the community, and is involved in outreach global projects. We are an energetic and socially active group of people who enjoy sharing our joy and nurture with others with whom we share the earth.
Our congregants are unique in finding their path to us. Here are a few examples:
* One couple moved to the Halifax area from California in 1999 upon retiring. They had previously visited Nova Scotia and very much liked the area. They had been married in a UU church in California and had attended sporadically. We now see them helping out regularly, sharing with those who are in need and actively participating in church committees. "I think it is great to be with a group of people who can agree with your point of view yet argue the point with you, often simultaneously."
* One woman discovered Uniatarian Universalism and our church several years ago through a serendipidous Internet search. "The 7 UU Principals fit my personal commitment to live a moral and socialy responsible life. The freedom to discern my spirtiual path, combined with the commitment most UU's have to social responsibility issues, and the genuinely warm fellowship, did it for me." The 'fit' was so right, that this woman is now in seminary, on her way to becomming a UU minister.
*Another treasured member of our church was born, raised and educated in Halifax. As her life unfolded she would live in New York, Congo, Ghana, Toronto, and Ottawa, returning to Halifax after raising her children. After trying many churches, she was introduced to the UU minister and found her spiritual home. She feels free to say what she is thinking and not to have a set of beliefs. "It is just like a family here". .JPG)
*A family who lived off the land in Northern Ontario for a number of years under the influence of Henry David Thoreau made it to our doors thanks to the work they found in this city, and a brother who happened to be a member of this church. "The time to be happy is now; the place to be happy is here; the way to be happy is to make others so."
*A member of this congregation for 40 years has been influenced by her mother's UU faith in the U.S. She has taken on many roles and has seen many changes take place since her arrival in this church. "It is the people who are here; I come because of the social life."
*A local family found this church by meeting a member of the congregation. The mother of this family had grown up Baptist, moved away from religion altogether in those early adult years, shifted to the Anglican church (her husband’s religion) when she had a young family, then returned to the Baptists. For this woman, Christianity was hard to accept and appreciate. "Upon entering the UU Church for the first time, and continuing after seven years, there is a sense of home."
We are individuals who use our special skills and talents, both natural and learned. There is opportunity to give support to others---and when need arises, being able to accept support graciously.
We welcome all who wish to share in this religious and spiritual experience.