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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.

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Our Vision:

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.

Upcoming Events

Event Series Board Meeting

Board Meeting

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UCV Board meetings are held online on the third Tuesday of each month except for July. Please click on the JOIN MEETING button below to join.

Event Series Elders’ Circle

Elders’ Circle – Wednesdays

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This Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics. Together we’ll explore the spiritual challenge of aging as we read chapters of Parker J. Palmer’s book On The Brink of Everything:  Grace, Gravity and Growing Old. Two 90-minute Zoom sessions a month, this group meets on Wednesdays 10-11:30 am, beginning…

Event Series Meditation and Talk

Meditation and Talk

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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…

Event Series Potluck Book and Lunch Club

Potluck Book and Lunch Club

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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.…

Event Series Monthly Hiking Group

Monthly Hiking Group

Our Vancouver Unitarians hiking and walking group meets the 4th Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. If you are interested in joining, or have an idea for an upcoming monthly hike please email derrickvanuca.

Magic Carpet Fashions – Ivan Sayers – Refugee Fund Fundraiser

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Ivan is returning to VanU! After 2 previous fashion shows in 2022 and 2023 that were met with rave reviews, the Vancouver Unitarian Refugee Committee has invited fashion historian Ivan Sayers back to present a selection of garments inspired by the Middle East and Africa. It is sure to be…

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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.