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Congregational Life Lead
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About the role
The Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) is the national association of Unitarian Universalist congregations and communities across Canada, working to grow vital, connected UU communities grounded in shared values of justice, equity, compassion, and the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
We're hiring! The CUC is looking for a Congregational Life (CL) Staff person to join our team on a two-year full-time contract.
In this role, you'll engage directly with UU congregations and emerging groups across Canada — supporting them through ministerial and leadership transitions, curating resources for healthy congregational life, strengthening connections between communities, and helping congregations navigate a changing religious landscape.
We're looking for someone who brings
A strong commitment to Unitarian Universalist values Knowledge of UU congregational life, ministerial processes, and polity Skilled facilitation and relationship-building Experience with governance, conflict management, and volunteer engagement A post-secondary degree in a related field (org leadership, social work, counseling, theological studies, conflict resolution, etc.)
This role is part of an exciting time of transition for the CUC, as we work together to reimagine congregational support for the future.
$70,000/year + benefits (RRSP, 50/50 health cost-share, phone/internet reimbursement, vacation) Apply by July 23, 2026 — send your letter and CV to jobs@cuc.ca Target start date: August 17, 2026
We especially welcome applications from candidates dedicated to living into the 8th Principle: individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and systemic barriers to full inclusion.
Full details on www.cuc.ca/jobs
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About Canadian Unitarian Council
The Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) covenants to affirm and promote these principles:
● The inherent worth and dignity of every person; ● Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations; ● Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; ● A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; ● The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; ● The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; ● Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part; ● Individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and systemic barriers to full inclusion in ourselves and our institutions
The work the CUC staff team does is in commitment to these principles and to fulfilling our strategic priorities, which include truth, healing and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, dismantling racism, environmental justice, invigorating Canadian Unitarian Universalist congregations and communities, and strengthening shared ministry. Programs, resources and engagements are planned with these priorities in mind, promoting the CUC’s mission of growing vital Unitarian Universalist congregations and communities.