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Spring is coming: Update from VanU Earth Spirituality

BlogFebruary 8, 2024
We in the VanU Earth Spirituality group celebrate the “turning of the wheel” - i.e. seasonal shifts marked by the equinoxes, solstices and cross-quarter days (those are the days halfway between a solstice and equinox.) The next cross-quarter day, between winter solstice and spring equinox, is called Imbolc which is a derivative of “in belly”…

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Feburary report from the Board

GovernanceFebruary 8, 2024
The Board is inviting all members of Vancouver Unitarians to attend a congregational retreat on March 9th.  We are very much looking forward to conferring with all of you on the strategic directions we, as a congregation, should pursue. The retreat will begin at 1 pm in Hewett Hall.  At 5 or 5:30pm we will…

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Creating Theology Together

Blog, Lifespan, Rev. ShawnFebruary 1, 2024
There’s a perception out there that being a Unitarian means believing whatever one wants. There is, of course, a lot of latitude in our tradition for shaping a theology that makes sense to us as individuals. Indeed, we are encouraged to “build our own theology,” piecing together our best understanding of the big theological questions—questions…

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Intersection event a success

Groups, IBPOC, Social JusticeJanuary 25, 2024
On a cold rainy January 20 evening, almost 80 people gathered in community to share a warm, educational, and uplifting event called: Exploring the Intersections between Colonialism, Racism, and Climate Change.  This was the first time that all four of the VU Action Teams (IPA, Environment, Social Justice, Refugee) collaborated and it showed in the variety…

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Tech workshops at VanU are a big hit

BlogJanuary 23, 2024
More a dozen members spent a delightful morning in a workshop led by Christian, learning how to use VanU's tech tool for their groups and teams. The next change for you and your team to learn about tech is coming up Jan. 31st. Don't miss it! (Photo credit: Rob Dainow)

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Qi Gong on Sundays is back

BlogJanuary 23, 2024
Our inaugural course of six Qi Gong classes ended last November. See some of the members in graduating class photo below!.Now a new Spring term of 10 classes, beginning Jan. 28th, is open for registration. Priority is given for returning members. Please register by emailing Mei Jia Lam (meijialam[at]gmail[dot]com). Qi Gong: Sundays 9:15- 10:15 am. Instructor: Hing Tse. Mindfulness: Sundays 10:15-10:30…

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ucv.im is becoming vanu.ca

WebsiteJanuary 2, 2024
The process has begun to update our systems with an acronym that reflects our name: Vancouver Unitarians - vanu.ca Our website and email addresses have switched to vanu.ca. The previous address (ucv.im) will continue to work for links, website and email addresses, so nothing will be lost as people update over time. Example: if you…

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Beware of Fake Emails

WebsiteJanuary 1, 2024
We have been seeing an increase in scam emails in recent days. These emails are coming from email addresses that look very similar to members addresses and are being sent as personalized email. They are describing specific situations that are meant to tug at your heartstrings while often giving a reason why they cannot speak…

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Vancouver Unitarians Holiday Office Closure

CampusDecember 23, 2023
Please note that the office will be closed as of 2:30 pm on Thursday, December 21, reopening at 9:30 am on Wednesday, January 3, to give our staff a well-deserved break for the holidays. In the meantime, if you need to speak with someone urgently about matters of pastoral care, please call the main number (604) 261-7204…

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2024 Multifaith Calendars On Sale Now

BlogNovember 23, 2023
Get your 2024 calendar with beautiful, community sourced original artwork beginning this Sunday!  Published by the Multifaith Action Society, these calendars make great gifts for the holidays, brighten up any room, and give you information on each month’s holidays from 14 religious traditions. Visit www.multifaithcalendar.org for more information.   Calendars available for sale at the…

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