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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?
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Upcoming Events
Meditation and Talk
For this online event on Wednesday nights, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski, how-to, purpose and pitfalls. The second half is a shared silent meditation, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist…
Potluck Book and Lunch Club
Friendly readers gather online for an hour and a half on fourth Thursdays sharing their notable reads and recommendations from the past month. The broad-ranging meetings might include books on global governance, social justice and climate action, self-help and spiritual inspiration, the best of fiction, biography, art, memoir, and more.…
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…
Sunday Service: Circle of Elders
Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC, CanadaRev. Shawn Gauthier This Sunday, Rev. Shawn gathers with a number of the elders of our congregation to reflect in conversation about the highs and lows across their many years at VanU. This circle of elders will speak about when they’ve been proudest of the congregation, when they’ve been most…
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…
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We're located on the corner of 49th and Oak
on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.