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Summer and 2025-2026 Minister

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Rev. Linda Thomson will be joining First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto as our summer minister. Rev. Linda will also serve as [...]

We’re Moving into 473! Join Us by Supporting FirstU!

Pledge Now Welcome Home! Welcome to the 2025-26 Pledge Campaign! My name is Stephanie Hodnett and I am the Chair of Team Generosity, and coordinator of this year’s Pledge Campaign. [...]

People and Stuff at 473 – March 2025

This week, our staff team visited 473 to see the progress and begin making plans for how to use specific spaces. Check out the photos showing work on the east windows, bathroom tiles, sanding the sanctuary floor, and getting ready to close in the ceiling.

Our Theme for March is “Power”

Our monthly themes and Journey Groups are small reflection circles that enable us to go deeper into our monthly theme by sharing our thoughts with a small gathering of people. [...]

People and Stuff at 473 – February 2025

On Tuesday, February 11, there were 37 tradespeople on-site at 473! They were making things happen with drywall, wiring, concrete, welding, glass, insulation and more.

Mission Discernment Workshops

As part of our ministerial transition and moving into our new home, we are looking at our Mission and Vision statements to be sure they speak to us and to [...]

Updated Board Policies

This past year, the board and the administrator have been reviewing FirstU policies for clarity, for compliance with current legislation, and for consistency with current practices. These board-approved policies, reformatted […]

Looking for your 2024 tax receipt?

Please check for an email with the subject “Your giving statement from First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto”. The emails were sent on January 28 at about 5 pm. If we [...]

People and Stuff at 473 – January 2025

The excitement starts now! I’m back from a visit to 473 Oakwood and a lot has progressed since just before Christmas.