All are welcome here
The Vancouver Unitarians at 49th and Oak
This is a welcoming and inclusive community, located at 49th and Oak in Vancouver — on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
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Our next service is this Sunday at 11 a.m. followed by coffee and social hour. Our most recent service can be viewed here.


Because we envision a more compassionate world, we seek to deepen our spiritual and religious lives, grow and enrich our congregation, and advocate for love and justice.
What are Vancouver Unitarians about?
Hello – glad you’ve found us! Find out more about the Vancouver Unitarians in the pages below.
Elders’ Circle – Fridays
The Elders' Circle is a small group that explores various topics. You can learn more about this and other VanU Shared Identity Groups here. One group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, and another meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday. All meetings are online and…
Paganism 101 Spring Class Series – 2025
Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949, Vancouver, BC, Canada2025 classes of Paganism 101 take place over 9 Saturdays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, February 15 - April 19 (no class on March 8). All sessions will be held on the Vancouver Unitarians' campus, Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave., Vancouver) Facilitators for this class are Louise Bunn and Milo…
Meditation and Chi Gong
Meditation Room West 49th Avenue 949, Vancouver, BC, CanadaOn Sunday mornings, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. First, there is Chi Gong from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. This practice is Chanting to clear organs and/or Chanting to clear chakras as originally taught by Dr. Steven Aung. Facilitated by Victoria Oginski. You are also welcome to…
VanU Spring Book Sale
Hewett Hall 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CanadaVanU Spring Book Sale, Sunday, April 6th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please come to our semi-annual book sale where you can purchase a huge stock of books from all genres at very cheap prices. Most books are sold at $3 or less, with a few antiquarian and specialty books…
Sunday Service: Small is All
Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC, CanadaCasey Stainsby When the world is turned upside down, how are we to respond? It’s understandable to feel that big upheaval requires an equally big response, but the truth is, there are an infinite number of responses available to us. One that is perhaps counter-intuitive is to tend to the…
Children’s Group & Crossing Paths
Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949, Vancouver, BC, Canada +1 moreClick here for more information about our children and families program. Children’s Group 5 to 9 years Children’s Group begins in the Sanctuary for worship and leaves together after the Wisdom Story. This is a place to build friendships and self-identity in an actively anti-oppressive setting. We use play and art…

We're located on the corner of 49th and Oak
on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.