UCV is happy to announce its online publication this week of the complete sermons of the Reverend Dr. Phillip Hewett, one of the most admired and pioneering leaders of the world Unitarian movement over the past century.
In addition to about 1,200 sermons from 1956-2018, there are twenty files of his other papers, speeches, and…
From time to time, I meet people, completely unattached to a Unitarian congregation, who explain to me that they are, in fact, Unitarians. While that may be true in terms of belief and outlook, I question whether the claim holds up in practice. To put it plainly, I’m not convinced one can be a Unitarian…
UCV’s Health and Safety Committee met in early September.
With new COVID variants circulating and as we head into another respiratory illness season, please remember to keep the safety of the vulnerable members of our community top of mind.
Please do not attend in-person services or meetings if you are feeling unwell. We continue to…
On Sunday, October 1, 12:30p.m. there will be a forum in the Sanctuary with updates about the poll to rank the most popular alternative names. At the AGM on November 19, you will be asked to vote your preference - to keep our present legal name of The Unitarian Church of Vancouver or the most…
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 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
