Reminder: We’re looking for Board members!

GovernanceSeptember 14, 2023

With the start of a new ministry with Rev. Shawn Gautier this is an auspicious time in our history and in the governance of our community. The opportunity to serve on the board of directors at such a moment is a special privilege and a special responsibility. With other directors, with Shawn and with…

Dorothy Goresky: A long and well-live church life

BlogSeptember 5, 2023

Dorothy Goresky died August 12, 2023, at the age of 97. For 65 of those years she was a member of the Unitarian Church of Vancouver. That’s a long time! Until the last decade when she was in care, Dorothy was a stellar example of someone who knew how to “do church”. Starting in the…

September Report from the UCV Board

GovernanceSeptember 5, 2023

The summer is pretty much over, and UCV is coming back to full life. There is much to look forward to this fall – not the least is getting to know our new settled minister, Shawn. One vision shared by the Board and Shawn is that we once again become a predominantly member driven congregation.…

A note from Rev. Shawn: Beginner’s Mind

Rev. ShawnSeptember 5, 2023

In the Zen Buddhist tradition, there is a wonderfully helpful concept known as “Beginner’s Mind.” It is an invitation to view a new situation as if for the first time, with fresh eyes and free from the burdens and limitations that come with preconceived notions. Sōtō Zen monk Shunryu Suzuki described the practice as simultaneously emptying…

Board report for summer 2023

BlogJuly 5, 2023

Thanks to all those who attended the EGM and the forums leading up to it. It was great to get the support for the budget and the bylaw changes. Thanks to the Finance committee, our Treasurer, Casey and Gordon Lowe for their work putting it together. We are very excited about the new UCV website…

Rev. Lara’s parting message

Denominational Affairs, In the InterimJune 29, 2023

This is my last message to you before heading off on summer break and to my new ministry, which will be in St. Paul, Minnesota. This photo was taken at the UUA General Assembly on June 22 as I walked across the stage during the Service of Living Tradition, to celebrate Final Fellowship and showing…

Still some tickets available! Concert tonight featuring Luke Wallace in the Sanctuary

Environment, IBPOC, Social JusticeJune 19, 2023

There are still some tickets available for what promises to be an amazing evening of songs, storytelling, and solidarity tonight in our Sanctuary at 49th and Oak. (You can purchase tickets on a sliding scale here: https://fundraise.raventrust.com/event/breathing-lands-circle-of-voices-with-luke-wallace/e491490) Luke Wallace headlines tonight's show, which will bring together storytellers, spoken word and a chorus of voices to…

Welcome to the new UCV website

WebsiteJune 11, 2023

This morning we launched the newest version of the Vancouver Unitarians website. Starting with a ‘less is more’ approach with spacious and clean design that works well on mobile, tablet and desktop. We plan to prioritise keeping the calendar and news feeds fully up-to-date so you always know what’s going on and how, when and…

Board Report from UCV President Mairy Beam

GovernanceJune 5, 2023

The Board was very impressed with Shawn during our meetings with him. It seems that you were too, given the unanimous vote to call him as our settled minister. We greatly look forward to his start 1 August. I hope that you will all attend the EGM on June 11. The Board is supporting…

Grateful reflections on three years as your Interim Minister

In the InterimJune 5, 2023

“All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy, for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter into another.” – Anatole France This month of June will be my last one with you at UCV, then I will be moving on and…

Reporting back from the CUC National Symposium

In the InterimMay 30, 2023

I have just returned from a week in Ottawa where the tulips were in spectacular bloom. I had been on retreat with Canadian ministers and then attending the CUC National Symposium. A lot was packed into this week! If you missed it, I encourage you to watch the powerful Confluence Lecture delivered by Rev. Julie…

Save the date – EGM coming up June 11

MeetingsMay 21, 2023

Please note UCV's next EGM will take place after service on Sunday, June 11 at 12:30 pm. It will be a hybrid meeting, taking place both in-person in the Sanctuary and concurrently on Zoom. To access the required documents - minutes, budgets, etc. - or to register in advance for the Zoom, please visit ucv.im/egm.

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Reminder: We’re looking for Board members!

Dorothy Goresky: A long and well-live church life

September Report from the UCV Board

A note from Rev. Shawn: Beginner’s Mind

Board report for summer 2023

Rev. Lara’s parting message

Welcome to the new UCV website

Board Report from UCV President Mairy Beam

Grateful reflections on three years as your Interim Minister

Reporting back from the CUC National Symposium

Save the date – EGM coming up June 11

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