Name: Sunday Service: Sound of Silence
Start: 2024-12-29T11:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-29T12:00:00-08:00
Location: Sanctuary

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.

Kiersten Moore elected President of CUC

Denominational AffairsMay 21, 2023

Vancouver Unitarian member and Director of Lifespan Faith Development was elected to be President of the Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) at its Annual General Meeting on 19 May 2023. Congratulations to Kiersten!! The hybrid meeting lasted 4 hours and included approximately 50 delegates online via zoom and a similar number face to face in Ottawa. At the time…

It’s Springtime at UCV

Blog, CampusApril 7, 2023

The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the days are getting longer. Spring has officially arrived at UCV and it's a beautiful sight to see. Our garden is coming to life with vibrant colours and we’re especially grateful for all the volunteers on our buildings and grounds crew that are working hard to…