Justice for DeeCee Spirit Zone

Social JusticeMarch 15, 2023

On Sunday, March 12th, Vancouver Unitarians signed letters that call on the Premier, local MLAs and other officials to change the policing approach when it comes to de-escalating mental health crises. March 12th marked the 4 month anniversary of Dani Cooper's (DeeCee) death. Dani died after being shot by police during an episode of psychosis. The…

Your Feedback Wanted on CUC Proposed Resolutions

Denominational Affairs, UU ConnectionsMarch 6, 2023

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 2. The Denominational Affairs committee invites all members' feedback on the proposed CUC Resolutions scheduled to be voted on May 19, 2023. Survey re: CUC Resolutions: https://forms.gle/2J3yUaban3ewsKxG7 shortlink: tinyurl.com/ucvdac We are gathering questions and comments in various ways (forum now on youtube/ cafe style discussions on Sunday March 5) and…

In the Interim: The Path of Vulnerability

In the InterimMarch 1, 2023

Our theme for the month of March is The Path of Vulnerability. This seems like something we have been working towards for the past several months, and is illustrated so eloquently by the tender, brave, determined rebirth of Springtime. "In our culture, we have a tendency to mark tenderness as weakness, but…

Decision Making Task Force – DMTF – Useful Links

Decision Making Task ForceFebruary 19, 2023

DMTF Report - including complete Trust Diagram on page 21 DMTF Report Executive Summary DMTF Report Trust Diagram (simplified)

Congregational Identity Team – CIT – Useful links

Congregational IdentityFebruary 19, 2023

CIT Report - click here

“All We Can Save” Book Study Group

Books Theatre Writing, Environment, Zero WasteFebruary 16, 2023

An invitation from Metro Vancouver Unitarian Zero Waste Group: Are you hungry for deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? This question opens the description of the small-group discussion program Circles, based on the 2021 anthology All We Can Save. Find out more about the online resources and format…

Repair Work has been Completed on the Fremlin Street Entrance!

Our SpaceFebruary 15, 2023

We are pleased to inform you that the repair work on the Fremlin Street entrance to our beautiful Sanctuary has been completed! Many thanks to Heritage BC for their generous support of this project.

Sunday Volunteer Opportunities

Jobs - VolunteerFebruary 9, 2023

Now that we’re back together in-person on Sundays, we’re on the lookout for new volunteers to help everything run smoothly and to provide a welcoming environment for newcomers. Volunteering on Sundays is a great way to get to know more people in our community! Email Derrick at [email protected] if you’d like to volunteer. Training and orientation will…

February Update From the Ministerial Search Committee

Ministerial transitionFebruary 9, 2023

Dear Vancouver Unitarians, Your Search Committee would like to provide a quick update to keep you all in the loop. We, the MSC, received five applications in total. We are now in the interview phase. Things are going well and we are cautiously optimistic. A process of pre-candidating will commence soon, as per the Settlement Handbook…

Join us for Starting Point, an introduction to UCV for newcomers – Sunday, Feb. 12

MembershipFebruary 5, 2023

Starting Point is a great way to get to know the Vancouver Unitarians, and to find out how you might get more involved in our welcoming community. Starting Point is an orientation session offered for people new to UCV and for members who would like to deepen their understanding of Unitarianism. There are still a few spaces…

Call for CUC Delegates

Governance, UU ConnectionsJanuary 29, 2023

Call for CUC Delegates The Canadian Unitarian Council Annual General Meeting will be held in person (in Ottawa) and electronically Friday, May 19 from 10:00 – 1:30 pm Pacific. UCV board will submit names of our 6 delegates by May 1, 2023. In 2022, the UCV board adopted the CUC-recommended process of appointing delegates to…

Vancouver Unitarians’ Identity: Walking the Talk – Shared Values in Action

Congregational IdentityJanuary 14, 2023

A strong majority of Vancouver Unitarians reported that the most important and meaningful aspects or our engagement with each other and the world are social actions by individuals and groups; how we walk the talk. The personal and spiritual growth that contributes to our lives is closely bound up with the activities we choose to…

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Your Feedback Wanted on CUC Proposed Resolutions

In the Interim: The Path of Vulnerability

Decision Making Task Force – DMTF – Useful Links

Congregational Identity Team – CIT – Useful links

“All We Can Save” Book Study Group

Repair Work has been Completed on the Fremlin Street Entrance!

Sunday Volunteer Opportunities

February Update From the Ministerial Search Committee

Join us for Starting Point, an introduction to UCV for newcomers – Sunday, Feb. 12

Call for CUC Delegates

Vancouver Unitarians’ Identity: Walking the Talk – Shared Values in Action

Upcoming Events

Winter Solstice Yule Ritual and Celebration

Meditation and Chi Gong

Sunday Service: Between Darkness and Light is Rest

Children’s Group & Crossing Paths

Youth Group

Christmas Eve Celebration