You Can’t Take It With You

Rev. ShawnNovember 4, 2024

There are many different ways to “do” ministry. The most tempting, though dangerous, is to go it alone. The hardest, but most important, is “to give the ministry away.” In one congregation I served in my early twenties, the number one rule on staff was “don’t steal ministry from the members.” As a staff person,…

A note from Rev. Shawn: A Season of Gratitude

Rev. ShawnOctober 1, 2024

There’s always been for me something about autumn, with its glorious foliage and crisp, cool air, that has summoned me to feelings of deep gratitude, to an intense and abiding appreciation for the gift of simply being alive. A feeling made all the more urgent, when everywhere about us, the leaves, who’ve done their good…

Make this place your home

Rev. ShawnSeptember 1, 2024

I’ve heard it said that when you move to a new city, you must leave and return there for it to finally feel like home. This has certainly been my experience. I’ve felt this to be increasingly true every time I’ve come back to Vancouver after each trip out of town over the past year. But this…

Opportunity at VanU: Caretakers needed

Our SpaceAugust 28, 2024

VanU is in need of more casual Caretakers to help facilitate event rentals and keep our buildings and grounds looking beautiful throughout the busy Fall season and on throughout the year! This is an excellent opportunity for students, creatives, and underemployed people that offers great flexibility, competitive pay, and a respectful, jovial work environment. Previous…

A note from Rev. Shawn

Rev. ShawnAugust 21, 2024

Mid-August greetings, one and all! I hope you’re having a wonderful summer, taking in all the gifts of renewal this time of year has to offer. As I return from my summer break, I’m deeply grateful to have had time over the past few weeks to recharge my own battery and discover the charms…

Summer book club: How to have anti-racist conversations

BlogJuly 9, 2024

This bookclub will study Dr. Roxy Manning’s book "How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy.” Sessions are planned for Tuesday evenings online, Aug 13 and 27, Sept 10 (this date subject to change), and Sept 24. Dr. Roxy Manning will be a guest at VanU in the Sunday service…

Thank You Donna Brown, Choir Director Extraordinaire!

BlogJuly 9, 2024

On June 2, 2024, Donna Brown, VanU's choir director of 25 years, led the choir for the last time. There was singing and laughing and speeches and cake! Van U received a new gong in Donna's honour to commemorate her years of service. We look forward to seeing Donna sitting beside us in the congregation…

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You Can’t Take It With You

A note from Rev. Shawn: A Season of Gratitude

Make this place your home

Opportunity at VanU: Caretakers needed

A note from Rev. Shawn

Summer book club: How to have anti-racist conversations

Thank You Donna Brown, Choir Director Extraordinaire!

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Celebrating Summer – Coffeehouse Pot Luck and Talent Show

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