The Vancouver Unitarians' congregation formally endorsed the statement by the Canadian Unitarian Council and Unitarian Universalist Ministers of Canada calling on the State of Israel and on Hamas to agree to a permanent ceasefire and the immediate release of all hostages. The statement calls on the Government of Canada to stop shipments of weapons to Israel…
Our library in Hewett Centre is open every Sunday after service during Coffee Hour, and now the Library Team will be offering related reading lists based on the topic of Sunday service. Here is their list for the upcoming June 9 service. VanU library books related to this Sunday's sermon: 1. The Seasoned Soul: Reflections…
I’m struggling to believe it’s already June. The soggy early days of “June-uary” (which the Search Committee fully warned me about) may be part of it. But, even more, it’s my surprise that we’ve almost completed our first year together as minister and congregation. How did that happen, so quickly?! Yet, looking back over my…
The Choir Director Search Task Force is grateful to the many people in the congregation who provided insightful input about what you are hoping for in our next Choir Director. Your reflections helped us greatly in reaching a decision. Thank you! We are delighted, then, to announce that David Buchan has been appointed as our…
Our library in Hewett Centre is open every Sunday after service during Coffee Hour, and now the Library Team will be offering related reading lists based on the topic of Sunday service. Here is their list for the upcoming June 2 service. VanU library books related to this Sunday's sermon: 1. Cascadia: The Elusive Utopia,…
Our library in Hewett Centre is open every Sunday after service during Coffee Hour, and now the Library Team will be offering related reading lists based on the topic of Sunday service. Here is their list for the upcoming May 26 service. VanU library books related to this Sunday's sermon: 1. Salted with Fire: Unitarian…
The VU Earth Spirituality Group gathered to celebrate Beltane on May 1 to mark the midpoint of the year and the beginning of the summer season. Beltane is a time to celebrate the fertility of the earth, and to dance around the maypole! The ritual was an opportunity to rejoice in the warmth of…
Our library in Hewett Centre is open every Sunday after service during Coffee Hour, and now the Library Team will be offering related reading lists based on the topic of Sunday service. Here is their list for the upcoming May 19 service. VanU library books related to this Sunday's sermon: 1. The Souls of China:…
We're coming down to the wire in our 2024-25 Pledge campaign. The Canvass Committee is grateful to the 130-plus members and friends who have pledged over $200,000 to date. But we still have a ways to go to reach our goal of $315,000 -- and that's where you come in! If you haven't yet, please take 30 seconds…
Our library in Hewett Centre is open every Sunday after service during Coffee Hour, and now the Library Team will be offering related reading lists based on the topic of Sunday service. Here is their list for the upcoming May 12 service. VanU library books related to this Sunday's sermon: 1. Gandhi on Non-Violence: A…
Our library in Hewett Centre is open every Sunday after service during Coffee Hour, and now the Library Team will be offering related reading lists based on the topic of Sunday service. Here is their list for the upcoming May 5 service. VanU library books related to this Sunday's sermon: 1. Higher Creativity: Liberating…
As I write these words, I am mindful that it has been exactly one year since you called me to be your minister on 30 April 2023. Anniversaries are incredibly important to me. Each year, on my wedding anniversary, I read and reflect on the vows I made to Bob when we said, “I do.”…