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The Vancouver Unitarians at 49th and Oak
温哥华寻道会

This is a welcoming and inclusive community  — 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.

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Jun, 2026

Sunday Service: Is Happiness the Goal?

Vancouver June 21, 2026 11:00
Rev. Shawn Gauthier An exploration of the place of happiness in our lives. Weekly services We gather every Sunday morning at 11am in our Sanctuary at 49th and Oak and…
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What are Vancouver Unitarians about?

Hello – glad you’ve found us! Find out more about the Vancouver Unitarians in the pages below.

Upcoming Events

  • Board Meeting

    Board Meeting
    Virtual Event

    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.

  • Elders’ Circle – Wednesdays

    Elders’ Circle
    Virtual Event

    This Elders' Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, from 10am to 11:30am. For more information about this small group, please click here. Joining the meeting At the corresponding time and date, please click on the blue Join Meeting below.…

  • Earth Spirit’s Summer Solstice Ritual

    Hewett Hall 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    You are invited to join the VanU Earth Spirit group celebration of the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year! June 19th from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm in Hewett Hall (main room) or the Courtyard (weather permitting) There will be a formal ritual from 6:30-8:00pm, and time for “cakes…

  • Meditation and Chi Gong

    Meditation
    Meditation Room West 49th Avenue 949, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    On 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: Is Happiness the Goal?

    Sunday Service
    Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Hybrid Event

    Rev. Shawn Gauthier An exploration of the place of happiness in our lives. Weekly services We gather every Sunday morning at 11am in our Sanctuary at 49th and Oak and online at vanu.ca/live. Worship creates connections within, among, and beyond us, calling us to our better selves, calling us to…

  • Children’s Group

    Children’s Group
    Lindsey-Priestley West 49th Avenue 949, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Click here for more information about our children and families program. Children’s Group 5 to 12 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 LEGO, art, and…

  • Potluck Book and Lunch Club

    Potluck Book and Lunch Club
    Virtual Event

    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.…

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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.