Welcome to the extraordinary SSUC!
We are focused on exploring our highest human values, including compassion, social justice, and courageous living. We are guided by nature-based, expansive spirituality and life-long learning, but we want you to come exactly as you are. All ages, sexualities, abilities, and cultures. All traditions and experiences, or none! There is a place for you here.
Join us online or in-person for our weekly Sunday spiritual gatherings!
Connect with us...
There's always something happening here! Whether it's programs, events, music, clubs, or lectures.
Our current programming offers spaces for Edmonton's 2SLGBTQIA+ community, our growing little ones, local artists and musicians, and anyone else seeking wellness, learning, or connection! Click below to learn more.
Activities & Community Connections
Join us this July in our Sunday Gatherings, 10am, where will be exploring:
From Loneliness to Solitude
With leadership from Jude Chaytors & Fergus Brooks-Starks
Sunday Gatherings – Join us for a Sunday morning of music, community, spiritual reflection, and strengthening our commitment to live fully and love deeply. Sundays at 10am MDT in-person and online.
Post-Gathering Reflections – Every week at about 11:15 MDT, join in a casual zoom conversation to connect and discuss the morning’s gathering in ways it resonates and challenges. Join here.
Monthly Affirm Brunch!
Stay tuned for more details on our monthly affirm brunch. Following our usual Sunday gatherings, we’ll be gathering in community surrounding all things 2SLGBTQIA+ in our spaces, lives, and experiences.
Come as you are, expect a light, lovely meal, and some gentle community sharing.
To confirm dates, please check our calendar here.
ONCE AGAIN!! SSUC’s Affirming Adventurers are taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in support of the Bissell Centre.
Megan Hall is leading our intrepid team and is looking for as many TEAMMATES and DONORS as possible help with this important fundraising event.
Please donate to the SSUC’s Affirming Adventurers team here!
PIE = Public. Intentional. Explicit.
These are the standards we hold ourselves to when we become affirming, welcoming, or inclusive communities.
This year’s theme, “Sing Out Proud,” represents our sharing of values and joy in celebrating difference and diversity throughout our beloved 2SLGBTQIA+ and ally communities. You’re invited to an evening of joyful community in solidarity with faith communities across Canada.
Come buy a piece of pie in support of Evergreens, our community youth GSA led by Wes, share music and joyful friendship. There may even be a chance to bid on the opportunity to see one of our SSUC staff “pie-faced”!
Camp Dragonfly is almost in session!
Camp Dragonfly is a summer camp for trans+, gender-creative and gender diverse kids, their siblings, and friends. Since the summer of 2018, Camp Dragonfly has hosted a summer and winter camp each year, so far serving over 160 families from Alberta and beyond. Our mission is to bring trans and gender creative children together for creativity, connection, and celebration. By hosting a summer camp that encourages self-exploration and affirmation, we embrace children of all identities and experiences. Check out our current fundraiser auction below and raise funds for this year’s campers!
Two really cool conversations coming up this month: the power of affirmation will be a conversation around the words we speak and how they influence our lives (and the lives of those around us), and Groundhog Day will be a conversation on perspective and what influences our own perspectives (building on the affirmations conversation).
kidSPIRIT is our weekly Sunday program for children preschool to upper elementary which leads kids in experiencing and learning values central to being the best people they can be: friendship, compassion, justice, peace, to name just a few.
Calling all families of children aged 5-11!
A summer day camp experience is on its way!
We’ll have games, crafts, stories, discussions, and a snack, all relating to the values oriented theme of the day.
Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15, 9am-12:30pm.
Register here to save your space!
SSUC is seeking a custodian to be an integral part of our unique, inclusive, and progressive community.
See full description here and apply to SSUCapplications@gmail.com by Feb. 28, 2025
Your Favourite Fair Trade Olive Oil
Support Palestinian farmers working to make a living under a military occupation. Olive Oil, Zatar spice mix, Olive Oil Soap, and Organic Dates are available. Products can be purchased during office hours or on Sundays after the gatherings.
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