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Unitarian Universalists
of the Salish Sea
September 4, 2026
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First Service in the Fall
September 19 @ 5:00pm
at St Margaret’s Cedar Cottage,1530 E. 22nd
"Water Communion"
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Please join us for the first service of our new church year. We will celebrate with a UnitarianUniversalist water communion homecoming ritual in a service lead by your Worship Team. Please bring some water from your home or from your summer adventures. We will enjoy food and fellowship at a potluck after the service.
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NEW DATE FOR
SUNDAY GATHERING!
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First Sunday Gathering in the Fall
September 27 @ 11:00am
at Molly Nye House,
940 Lynn Road, North Vancouver
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In March of 2026, Robyn Newton was selected to participate in the Sierra Club’s Mother Tree Local Leaders Program. This program brings together people from different faith traditions to learn how to step into healthier relationships with the lands and waters, drawing upon Indigenous wisdom. Join us on September 27 to find out how this program transformed Robyn’s relationship to Mother Earth, and how it informs her environmental advocacy work You will learn how important old growth forests are to mitigating climate change, through a fun game of “Tree Trivia”, and you will have an opportunity towrite a letter in support of old growth protection in B.C.
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One last summer photo!
Robyn and Cara at the trans march and rally during Pride weekend.
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Stay tuned detailed information on all of the activities planed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th!
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A Theology for This Moment : Canadian Unitarian Universalists
in Conversation
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How can UU theology inform our response to the needs of this moment? How can theology help us through this time of uncertainty, ecological crisis, and rapid social change. What do we have that we can share with the wider world? Join the Ecosystem project for the first of four fall webinars — live online conversations digging deeper into active topics in Canadian Unitarian Universalism. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and shape the conversation.
Register here.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE
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Note to readers: I have heard comments that there is too much in the newsletter on social and environmental action. I do spend time culling a tremendous number of opportunities to find those that are quick, impactful, nonpartisan and don’t cost you any money. It’s up to you to pick and choose what is most important to you.
That being said, I want to encourage you all to attend the Seven Sisters event at St. Andrews on September 21, to show our support for our Indigenous brothers and sisters (see below for details). Please contact me if you would like a ride to this event.
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September 9 @ 3:30pm
Seniors for the Climate presents ‘Climate Conversations Matter – Let’s Get Talking’, with Katherine Hayhoe Register for the webinar at this link
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Sunday, Sep 20 at 12:00 PM
Take Action for Migrant Justice
This fall, the federal government is deciding the future of immigration: who gets permanent residency, who remains temporary, and who is pushed out. Join people across the country to demand Migrant Rights.Location: Memorial South Park 5955 Ross Street, Vancouver, BC
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Monday, Sep 21, 6:00-8:00pm
Sierra Club BC is inviting us to join Tsleil-Waututh First Nation and the Seven Sisters in standing up for the Salish Seas. at St Andrews Wesley United
This gathering will explore the current transborder threats facing the Salish Sea—including a new oil pipeline, increased tanker traffic and the proposed dredging of Burrard Inlet—while uplifting a shared commitment to protect salmon, orca, and clean water. This is more than just an event—it's an opportunity to stand together and to affirm our shared responsibility to the lands and waters that sustain us.
I hope to see a big turnout from UUs of the Salish Sea. Contact me if you would like a ride.
Robyn Newton
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Federal Prebudget consultation:
Send a clear message to our MPs and the federal government: “We need a budget that puts the people and the planet first!” Deadline for submissions: September 8. You can find the government’s budget questionnaire here. 350.org has created a guide to help fill it out here.
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Add Your Name for A Better BC. Join us in calling for bold action on these urgent fronts! Stop the Farmland Grab: BC farmland should feed communities, not serve as a luxury asset for billionaires and corporate investors.
SIGN THE PETITION
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Big Tech shouldn't be able to build AI data centres in our communities without proper safeguards.: we're calling for a moratorium until regulations protect people, our communities, and the environment.
SIGN THE PETITION
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Take Real Climate Action: BC must meet its 2030 climate goals—stop fossil fuel subsidies and invest in renewables now.
SIGN THE PETITION
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