Farewell and Thank you: Celebrating Rev. Lara’s time at UCV

In the InterimJune 19, 2023

Sunday at UCV was a bittersweet occasion as a big crowd gathered in Hewett Centre and the courtyard after service for a BBQ lunch and a celebration of Rev. Lara Cowtan and her three years as our Interim Minister. Members and staff shared words of appreciation with Rev. Lara for her leadership during these…

Thank you from our Partner Church Committee

Denominational AffairsJune 15, 2023

A huge thank you to the congregation for stepping up to help our partner church in Rutana, Burundi! With the generous amount donated during the collection at our May 14 service, and some extra donations from parishioners, we were able to raise the amount estimated to make their new church building usable. We look forward…

Update from the Healthy Relations Team

GroupsJune 5, 2023

The Healthy Relations Team (HRT) came together last fall. Such a team had existed a few times over the years and has been wanted in recent years. At the request of our interim minister Rev. Lara Cowtan, the current HRT emerged and grew to seven or eight members in a matter of months. Our members…

Summer volunteers needed

Jobs - Volunteer, SummerJune 5, 2023

The Vancouver Unitarians are sustained by the generosity and care of our membership. Our community is also sustained by the dedication of volunteers. Whatever you are able to give, your contributions to this community are valued. Here are a couple of great opportunities to contribute to UCV: Kiersten and Olivia take vacation time in…

Participants wanted! Share your ideas on housing

Social JusticeMay 21, 2023

Do you have experience you’d like to share to do with housing affordability and housing insecurity? If so, we’d like to hear from you! Metro Vancouver Alliance is asking participating organizations to organize Listening Circles on the topic, to help inform a new campaign they’re planning on the issue of housing affordability. MVA is…

Rev. Shawn Gauthier starts in August

Ministerial transitionMay 16, 2023

Mark your calendars! Our new Settled Minister, Rev. Shawn Gauthier, starts at UCV in August. We can’t wait to welcome Rev. Gauthier as we begin this new chapter together as Vancouver Unitarians. Want to know more about our new minister? Check out his biography here or reach out to get in touch.

An Invitation to Circle Work on the Process and Content of the 8th Principle

GroupsApril 6, 2023

You are invited to two circle sessions, to be held in the Fireside Room of the Hewett Center, Unitarian Church of Vancouver, on Saturday May 6 and Saturday May 20. The sessions will start at 1pm and be finished by 5pm and include a break for refreshments and treats provided by an Indigenous caterer. The Unitarian…

Mark your calendar: Candidating Week at UCV April 23-30

Ministerial transitionApril 5, 2023

Candidating Week at UCV: April 23 to 30 This is an opportunity for everyone to meet our Candidate for Settled Ministry, and to have conversations in various contexts. Guided by our Covenant, please enjoy and engage with each other and Rev. Shawn, exercising curiousity, active listening, and the expression of concerns, hopes and dreams! Some events…

IPA Corner: A blossoming of cultural connections this Spring!

IBPOCApril 4, 2023

IPA stands for IBPOC Plus ALLIES while IBPOC stands for Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour. Welcome to IPA Corner, a new regular feature written by the IPA team which will appear on our website and in UCV's monthly E-Bulletin with updates about our events and the work we are doing at UCV. March was a…

Introducing Rev. Shawn Gauthier, candidate for Settled Minister at UCV

Ministerial transitionMarch 31, 2023

After nearly a year of weekly meetings, cottage meetings, interviews, surveys, reading Ministerial packages, conducting interviews, and traveling to a neutral pulpit, the Search Committee are thrilled to announce that we have found a candidate for our next Settled Minister. The Rev. Shawn Gauthier (formerly Newton) brings over 30 years of experience working in…

It’s Canvass season at UCV!

MembershipMarch 27, 2023

It’s spring and the annual April Canvass is about to unfold. Before we can plan our budget for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024), we need to know what you think you can contribute. Please take some time to read the documents in this Pledge Packet to help you decide. Pledges…

HomeStart Foundation – Outreach Opportunities Fund Recipient

Refugee, Social JusticeMarch 20, 2023

Our OOF recipient for the months March 2023-June 2023 is the HomeStart Foundation that furnishes homes to help families in need rebuild their lives. The Refugee Team suggested HomeStart as an OOF recipient. A few months ago, George from the Refugee team, visited the HomeStart warehouse and selected furniture for our recent Burundian refugee. This included…

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Farewell and Thank you: Celebrating Rev. Lara’s time at UCV

Thank you from our Partner Church Committee

Update from the Healthy Relations Team

Summer volunteers needed

Rev. Shawn Gauthier starts in August

An Invitation to Circle Work on the Process and Content of the 8th Principle

Mark your calendar: Candidating Week at UCV April 23-30

IPA Corner: A blossoming of cultural connections this Spring!

Introducing Rev. Shawn Gauthier, candidate for Settled Minister at UCV

It’s Canvass season at UCV!

Upcoming Events

Winter Solstice Yule Ritual and Celebration

Meditation and Chi Gong

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Children’s Group & Crossing Paths

Youth Group

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