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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.
What are Vancouver Unitarians about?
Hello – glad you’ve found us! Find out more about the Vancouver Unitarians in the pages below.
Our next service
The Vancouver Unitarians have been part of the life of the city since 1909. Located at 49th and Oak in the heart of the city, we're a community and a place where spirituality and social justice come together.
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.…
Monthly Hiking Group
Our UCV hiking and walking group meets the last Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. This month we're meeting Saturday, June 24th 10:30a.m. at Terra Nova Park and walking the west dyke in Richmond. If you are interested in joining, or have an idea for…
Halloween Pot Luck Party
Hewett Hall 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CanadaVancouver Unitarians have a great tradition of holding intergenerational community dinners and social events. On Saturday, Oct. 26 5:30pm-8:30pm you're invited to join us for a Halloween-themed community potluck in Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave). Our Youth Group is excitedly planning a Haunted House event for October 26th in connection with…
Meditation
Meditation Room 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CanadaPlease join us for silent meditation. For the past 9 years, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski, who has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada, Nepal, India, and Tibet.…
Sunday Service: “We Remember Them” – Samhain and All Souls Sunday
Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC, CanadaRev. Shawn Gauthier In this service, we honour the memory and ongoing connection we feel with those we have loved and lost, drawing on the traditions of Samhain and All Souls, as practised in Unitarian and UU congregations. All are invited to bring forward momentos or photos of their beloveds…
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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.