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SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:The annual VanU Holiday Fair will soon be back in Hewett Hall! Come check out a wide variety of hand-made items crafted by some of our members\, our youth\, and others. The Refugee Table will have lots of lovely costume jewelry available at remarkably low prices. Perhaps you will find the perfect gift you’ve been looking for! Please bring cash if you can. Hours of operation are 10 am – 2 pm and 6:30 pm – 9 pm (before and after the morning service and the Candlelight service\, respectively).
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/2025-holiday-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Seasonal
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251207T133000
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SUMMARY:Exploration Sunday: Communities of Care
DESCRIPTION:Exploration Sundays happen the first Sunday of each month and are meant to be an animating time for the whole congregation. The morning service launches the month’s worship and small-group theme with different explorations of that theme in programming following a light lunch. The intent is to engage everyone in the community-building and learning that this approach offers and make it easier for other groups to schedule events without competing programs. \nWorship Service 11:00 – 11:45 am\nDecember’s meaning making theme is  “Communities of care: how do we ensure that care is integrated into our ways of being together.” We will be hearing stories of care that arose in unexpected places\, and exploring how we give and receive in community. \nExploration Groups 12:15 – 1:30 pm\nThe service will be followed by a light lunch and then Exploration Groups are open to interested folks of all ages. This month’s groups are: \n\nListening circle on the state of the world\nCare through justice in action: writing and signing letters with Amnesty International\nsomething creative that moves us
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/exploration-sunday-communities-of-care-2/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Sunday Service,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T220000
DTSTAMP:20251125T055525Z
CREATED:20251124T191057Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Seasonal Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Unitarian men from across the Lower Mainland for an informal pot-luck dinner. \nFor more information\, please contact paul[at]prescod.net.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/mens-seasonal-gathering/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251122T200000
DTSTAMP:20251113T191755Z
CREATED:20250923T224035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T191755Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking Bread: Skill Share and Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Skill Sharing: Fibre Arts of All Kinds\nDo you sew\, mend\, knit\, crochet\, or felt? Have you wanted to learn or expand your knowledge and confidence? Do you like sharing what you are currently creating?  Would you enjoy teaching folks of any age how to fix a hole in their favourite shirt or sew on a button? \nBack before 2020 interrupted life\, we used to have a monthly Make and Mend circle to extend and repurpose garments and fabric in our lives. This month’s dinner is an opportunity to share a skill you have around fibre arts\, learn from others\, get help fixing something and enjoy a meal together! \nWhat should I bring?\nPlease bring your curiosity\, something you want to mend\, or a project you are working on. \nFor our meal please bring something to share; a side dish\, dessert\, bread\, or drinks so that we will always have enough to fill our tummies as well as our spirits. Hosts will provide a couple large main dishes such as soup or pasta.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/breaking-bread-family-centred-community-dinners-3/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Special Event,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251116T130000
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CREATED:20251015T165851Z
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SUMMARY:Environment Team Lunch
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for a lunch at Noon in Hewett Centre after Sunday Service\, hosted by the Environment Team. By donation.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/environment-team-lunch-5/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T160000
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SUMMARY:What is Restorative Justice?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this interactive\, hands-on\, workshop designed to introduce participants to the basics of Restorative Justice\, and its associative skills.  This workshop is not a lecture series\, rather it is intended to promote connection and learning for the entire group. \nSix practitioners from diverse backgrounds will lead participants through different skills such as: active listening\, empathetic vs sympathetic communication\, forest bathing\, circle work\, and conflict resolution. \nRegistration is required with a sliding scale of $10-20 and includes lunch. \nRegister here now to secure your spot \n\nWhen: November 15th\, 9 am – 4 pm\nWhere: Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Ave\, Vancouver Unitarians\nMore information email: info@varj.ca
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/what-is-restorative-justice/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,IPA,Lifespan,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251109T173000
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CREATED:20251020T175955Z
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SUMMARY:We'll Meet Again: Songs of Remembrance and Hope
DESCRIPTION:A Tribute to the Beloved Songs & Entertainers of World War I & World War II\nPlease join us and sing along to the great timeless classics that lifted spirits\, boosted morale and gave hope during the World Wars\, and continue to do so today. Featuring favorite songs and works of Dame Vera Lynn\, Benny Goodman\, Irving Berlin\, Woody Hermann and The Andrews Sisters\, Duke Ellington and more! \nFor more information or to buy tickets\, please click here. \nFeaturing performers: \nThe Vancouver Unitarians Chalice Choir and Chalice Ensemble\, directed by David Buchan \nThe Lady Larks and Friends\, directed by Karen Lee-Morlang \nMelanie Adams\, mezzo-soprano\nCaitlin Bradley Beaupré\, soprano\nJulie Begg\, clarinet/saxophone\nJim Hopson\, trombone/tuba/vocals\nKaren Lee-Morlang\, piano / vocals\nMalcolm Aiken\, trumpet/vocals\nTBC\, drums\nTBC\, bass guitar
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/well-meet-again-songs-of-remembrance-and-hope/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251104T210000
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SUMMARY:Circle Dance: Embracing the Darkness\, Honouring the Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:In our part of the world the harvest is finished\, and we are halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. Samhain marks the beginning of winter in Gaelic Ireland and is a time to honour our ancestors.  We will mark this transition by going deep: exploring the darkness of longer nights and shorter days\, knowing that the light and new life will return. \nWe will share dances that invite reflection and honour ancestors. All dances are taught and “there are no wrong steps\, only variations.” We welcome new and experienced dancers to our circle! \nContact Leslie Kemp (lesliekemp76[at]gmail.com) or Mairy Beam (mairyelesbea[at]gmail.com) for more information.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-embracing-the-darkness-honouring-the-ancestors/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251102T133000
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CREATED:20251016T212947Z
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SUMMARY:Exploration Sunday: Learning from Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Exploration Sundays happen the first Sunday of each month and are meant to be an animating time for the whole congregation. The morning service launches the month’s worship and small-group theme with different explorations of that theme in programming following a light lunch. The intent is to engage everyone in the community-building and learning that this approach offers\, and make it easier for other groups to schedule events without competing programs. \nWorship Service 11:00 – 11:45 am\nNovember’s meaning making theme is  “the practice of learning from our ancestors’ experiences. Many of our ancestors lived through times of great upheaval. What can they offer us right now?” \nRev Shawn will reflect on a Home for All Souls\, and as we enter a time of meditation\, we will lift up the names of those we have loved who have died. To culminate\, we will create our Ancestor Shrine together for remembrance. \nClick here for the service page\, with the Order of Service and other useful links\nExploration Groups 12:15 – 1:30 pm\nThe service will be followed by a light lunch and then Exploration Groups are open to interested folks of all ages. This month’s groups are: \n\nBecoming a Good Ancestor: Rev. Shawn will lead a program inviting each of us to consider the legacy of love we will leave behind when our lives reach their end.\nArt in the Outdoors: creating symbols of reflection and impermanance\nCircle Dance: celebrating our ancestors through movement
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/exploration-sunday-learning-from-ancestors/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Sunday Service,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T203000
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SUMMARY:Breaking Bread: Hallowe'en Party
DESCRIPTION:Hallowe’en Potluck: Festivities and Costume Creation\nWe will have costume and decoration making supplies to get ready for Hallowe’en – capped off with a costume show. Come to share food and fun – what is your favourite Hallowe’en tradition? \nWhat should I bring?\nPlease bring food to share; a main or side dish\, dessert\, bread\, or drinks so that we will always have enough to fill our tummies as well as our spirits. Hosts will provide a couple large main dishes such as soup or pasta.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/breaking-bread-family-centred-community-dinners-2/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Special Event,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250927T200000
DTSTAMP:20250923T215220Z
CREATED:20250918T204940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T215220Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking Bread: Family Centred Community Dinners
DESCRIPTION:Meaning Making Together: Forming new Covenant Groups\nThe Lifespan Programs Team is excited to promote a monthly series of family centred events for building community\, friendships\, skills\, and fun. Monthly themes revolve around connections\, skill sharing\, holidays\, rest\, and silliness. \nSeptember 27th is our first dinner – we are forming new Covenant Groups for the year and connecting with folks who have been meeting together for years to share wisdom on the beauty and depth of small groups.  Childcare staff is present to help keep an eye on children’s safety and inclusion so parents can participate freely. \nWho should plan to come? \n\nFamilies of all varieties and ages – however you define family\nLeaders or members of current covenant groups/identity groups that are open to new members\nAnyone who would like to join or form a small group this year\nPeople who have taken the small group facilitator training and could co-lead a new group\nMembers of current covenant groups willing to share their experience and wisdom\n\nWhat should I bring?\nPlease bring a side dish\, dessert\, or bread if you’re able. We will have a couple large pots of soup for our tummies and souls.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/breaking-bread-family-centred-community-dinners/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Special Event,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250716T150000
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SUMMARY:Sneak Preview for My Friend Fritz
DESCRIPTION:Mairy Beam’s latest play\, My Friend Fritz\, will be performed at the PlayStorm Festival of the Langley Little Theatre in July 2025. You can get a sneak preview by coming to our last rehearsal on July 16 in the VanU Sanctuary\, 1 – 3 pm. The rehearsal will not have the projections and sound track\, so if you want the full deal\, come to Langely. Tickets https://langleylittletheatre.org/festival#fritz \nThis is a tale about what happens when a giant rat named Fritz becomes a fan of your prized beets. Not content with disrupting your garden\, he starts to disrupt your life. Wilma didn’t know how adventuresome she could be. Now she finds herself on the way to Ottawa\, in defiance of her son. She risks jail time as she finagles her way into see the Prime Minister\, in an attempt to convince her to take action to combat the climate crisis.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sneak-preview-for-my-friend-fritz/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T134500
DTSTAMP:20250612T201654Z
CREATED:20250612T201654Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation for Summer Children's Group
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Unitarians is largely lay-led over the summer while ministry staff have vacation and study time in preparation for the new program year.  It is important for children of all ages to feel included and cared for no matter what time of year they attend. \nThis orientation is to support those able to volunteer to be available for children on 2 or more Sundays between July 6th and August 31st. Orientation is offered on two dates: Thursday\, June 26th at 5:30 pm\, and Sunday\, June 29th at 12:45 pm. \nSign-up at vanu.ca/summer-orientation to be on the roster and attend an orientation. Please contact Kiersten with questions or for more information. \nIf you are new to volunteering with children or youth\, or have not worked in this capacity with Kiersten\, please fill out the intake form at vanu.ca/RE-volunteer-apply \n*All volunteers who work with children or youth require a police record check for the vulnerable sector current within three years.* There is no cost for volunteers.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/volunteer-orientation-for-summer-childrens-group/2025-06-29/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250603T210000
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SUMMARY:Circle Dance: Celebrating JUNE
DESCRIPTION:Come Join us for Circle Dance. All dances taught. New dancers welcome! \nWe’ll dance dances that celebrate the joy\, sun and Summer energy of June as well as dances that were choreographed by June Watts\, one of the most beloved (Sacred) Circle Dance facilitators who danced to the other side in 2022. \nJune started facilitating Circle Dance in the early 80s after her Findhorn training. She shared danceshops and teacher trainings throughout the world\, including Western Canada for over 30 years. Her lighter\, spritely\, spunky and spirited side danced harmoniously with her deep\, earth–grounding\, reverent side. She left us ritual white nights\, many incredible choreographies\, a wonderful book called Circle Dancing: Celebrating the Sacred in Dance and magical nature memories that danced in sync with our dancing energy. \nLet’s celebrate June…..and June! \nContact Leslie Kemp [lesliekemp76 [at] gmail.com] or Mairy Beam [mairyelesbea[at]gmail.com] for more info. \nCircle Dance is part of Vancouver Unitarians’ Spirituality and Practice\, click here to see similar events
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-celebrating-june/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250506T210000
DTSTAMP:20250506T171128Z
CREATED:20250502T173616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T171128Z
UID:10003422-1746558000-1746565200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Circle Dance: The Very Merry Month of May
DESCRIPTION:Come Join us for Circle Dance. All dances taught. New dancers welcome! \nThere are many sayings we are familiar with about May: “April showers bring May flowers” is one that comes to mind. A quote from Edwin Way Tale is:  “The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.”  \nThis quote fits some of the themes we’ll explore on May 6th: nature\, spring and possibilities\, including the struggle for justice for workers and for peace.  \nMay Day (May 1st) is International Workers Day). Workers started organizing globally in order to secure peace. From the outset\, May 1 was a day of international mass struggle for the eight-hour work day and universal suffrage\, as well as for world peace and socialism. \nContact Leslie Kemp or Mairy Beam [mairyelesbea[at]gmail.com] for more info. \nCircle Dance is part of Vancouver Unitarians’ Spirituality and Practice\, click here to see similar events \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-6/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hewett Hall 949 West 49th Avenue Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=949 West 49th Avenue:geo:-123.1276881,49.2268718
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T141500
DTSTAMP:20250424T054858Z
CREATED:20250423T235027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T054858Z
UID:10004349-1746362700-1746368100@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Listening Circle on the State of the World
DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nWe live in both beautiful and bewildering times\, and many of us feel the need to come together to try to make sense of it all. \nAfter this Sunday’s service there will be a lunch in Hewett Hall\, so please join us after that at 12:45pm in the Sanctuary when the Healthy Relations Team will facilitate a listening circle. We can talk about the complex feelings we’re carrying about global conflicts\, climate change\, and the state of democracy in the world. \nWhile there will be space to share what’s weighing on our hearts\, there will also be an invitation to look for hope and the seeds of resilience. All are welcome. \nIf you are unable to join in person and feel you would benefit from joining a listening circle online\, please let us know at healthyrelations [@] vanu.ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/listening-circle-on-the-state-of-the-world-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=949 W 49th Ave:geo:-123.1276881,49.2268718
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T193000
DTSTAMP:20250424T180059Z
CREATED:20250423T174303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T180059Z
UID:10004348-1746034200-1746041400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:MAiD Track 2 Explained: An Information Café
DESCRIPTION:A Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Café:\nInformation and Discussion about MAiD when Death is Not Reasonably Foreseeable (Track 2)\nMAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) is an end-of-life care option that has evolved since the legislation was first introduced in Canada in 2016. MAiD is governed by federal law\, guided by professional best practice guidelines and operationalized by the Health Authorities in British Columbia. Since 2021\, the MAiD legislation has included two pathways: Track 1 for individuals whose death is reasonably foreseeable and Track 2 for those with a serious health condition that causes suffering\, but who are not expected to die from that condition in the near future. The Track 2 pathway requires a more involved and rigorous assessment process under safeguards as outlined in the legislation. \nJoin us for an evening of learning and conversation about the difference between MAID Track 1 and Track 2 under the current legislation\, what the assessment process involves\, how MAiD processes are being implemented in BC\, and learn about emerging insights arising from research into patient\, family\, and health provider experiences with MAiD. \nLimited parking is available on site with additional free street parking nearby. \nThe Café is free of charge\, but pre-registration is requested\, click here to register. \nPANEL EXPERTS:\nLaurel Plewes\, RN\, MSN\nDirector\, Vancouver Coastal Health Assisted Dying Program \nStan Marchuk\, DNP\, MN\, NP(F)\, FAANP\nNurse Practitioner – Radiation Oncology\, BC Cancer\nAdjunct Associate Professor\, School of Nursing\, University of Victoria\nPost-Doctoral Fellow\, France Payne Bolton School of Nursing\, Case Western Reserve University \nBarbara Pesut\, RN\, Ph.D.\nProfessor\, School of Nursing\, University of British Columbia Okanagan \nMODERATOR:\nSally Thorne\, RN\, PhD\, FAAN\, FCAHS\, FCAN\, CM\nProfessor Emeritus\, School of Nursing\, University of British Columbia Vancouver \nThis event is co-supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research; Vancouver Coastal Health; BC Cancer\, Vancouver Unitarians\, and the University of British Columbia. Support for this informational event does not imply promotion or advocacy for or against MAiD programs by individual experts or their organizations.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/maid-track-2-explained-an-information-cafe/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=949 W 49th Ave:geo:-123.1276881,49.2268718
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20250129T220406Z
CREATED:20250118T002139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T220406Z
UID:10004258-1745067600-1745078400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Paganism 101 Spring Class Series - 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 classes of Paganism 101 take place over 9 Saturdays\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm\, February 15 – April 19 (no class on March 8). All sessions will be held on the Vancouver Unitarians’ campus\, Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave.\, Vancouver) \nFacilitators for this class are Louise Bunn and Milo Pilas. Register and find more information under “Spiritual Growth/Adult Programs” \nThis course is open to anyone age 13 and up\, families are welcome to participate together. All classes are in-person as there are many materials and rituals to engage with.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/paganism-101-spring-class-series-2025/2025-04-19/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20250129T220406Z
CREATED:20250118T002139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T220406Z
UID:10004257-1744462800-1744473600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Paganism 101 Spring Class Series - 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 classes of Paganism 101 take place over 9 Saturdays\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm\, February 15 – April 19 (no class on March 8). All sessions will be held on the Vancouver Unitarians’ campus\, Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave.\, Vancouver) \nFacilitators for this class are Louise Bunn and Milo Pilas. Register and find more information under “Spiritual Growth/Adult Programs” \nThis course is open to anyone age 13 and up\, families are welcome to participate together. All classes are in-person as there are many materials and rituals to engage with.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/paganism-101-spring-class-series-2025/2025-04-12/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20250129T220406Z
CREATED:20250118T002139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T220406Z
UID:10004256-1743858000-1743868800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Paganism 101 Spring Class Series - 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 classes of Paganism 101 take place over 9 Saturdays\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm\, February 15 – April 19 (no class on March 8). All sessions will be held on the Vancouver Unitarians’ campus\, Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave.\, Vancouver) \nFacilitators for this class are Louise Bunn and Milo Pilas. Register and find more information under “Spiritual Growth/Adult Programs” \nThis course is open to anyone age 13 and up\, families are welcome to participate together. All classes are in-person as there are many materials and rituals to engage with.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/paganism-101-spring-class-series-2025/2025-04-05/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T210000
DTSTAMP:20250402T010628Z
CREATED:20250327T135402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T010628Z
UID:10004338-1743534000-1743541200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Circle Dance: Foolish Fun!
DESCRIPTION:The Fool card in the Tarot deck\, represents beginnings\, daring journeys\, and innermost potential. It’s about embracing the unknown and allowing oneself to step into new experiences without fear.  On this evening of dance\, we can be playful as we explore new dances. Come join in the fun! \nAll welcome – new and experienced dancers alike!  Dances will be taught. Contact Leslie Kemp at lesliekemp76 at gmail.com or Mairy Beam at mairyelesbea at gmail.com for more info. Circle Dance is part of Vancouver Unitarians’ Spirituality and Practice. Click here to see similar events.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-foolish-fun/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Kemp":MAILTO:lesliekemp76@gmail.com
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20250129T220406Z
CREATED:20250118T002139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T220406Z
UID:10004255-1743253200-1743264000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Paganism 101 Spring Class Series - 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 classes of Paganism 101 take place over 9 Saturdays\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm\, February 15 – April 19 (no class on March 8). All sessions will be held on the Vancouver Unitarians’ campus\, Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave.\, Vancouver) \nFacilitators for this class are Louise Bunn and Milo Pilas. Register and find more information under “Spiritual Growth/Adult Programs” \nThis course is open to anyone age 13 and up\, families are welcome to participate together. All classes are in-person as there are many materials and rituals to engage with.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/paganism-101-spring-class-series-2025/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T160000
DTSTAMP:20250129T220406Z
CREATED:20250118T002139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T220406Z
UID:10004254-1742648400-1742659200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Paganism 101 Spring Class Series - 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 classes of Paganism 101 take place over 9 Saturdays\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm\, February 15 – April 19 (no class on March 8). All sessions will be held on the Vancouver Unitarians’ campus\, Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave.\, Vancouver) \nFacilitators for this class are Louise Bunn and Milo Pilas. Register and find more information under “Spiritual Growth/Adult Programs” \nThis course is open to anyone age 13 and up\, families are welcome to participate together. All classes are in-person as there are many materials and rituals to engage with.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/paganism-101-spring-class-series-2025/2025-03-22/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T160000
DTSTAMP:20250129T220406Z
CREATED:20250118T002139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T220406Z
UID:10004253-1742043600-1742054400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Paganism 101 Spring Class Series - 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 classes of Paganism 101 take place over 9 Saturdays\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm\, February 15 – April 19 (no class on March 8). All sessions will be held on the Vancouver Unitarians’ campus\, Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave.\, Vancouver) \nFacilitators for this class are Louise Bunn and Milo Pilas. Register and find more information under “Spiritual Growth/Adult Programs” \nThis course is open to anyone age 13 and up\, families are welcome to participate together. All classes are in-person as there are many materials and rituals to engage with.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/paganism-101-spring-class-series-2025/2025-03-15/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AD-paganism.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T203000
DTSTAMP:20250310T180804Z
CREATED:20250310T180804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T180804Z
UID:10004332-1741806000-1741811400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Listening Circle on the State of the World
DESCRIPTION:We live in both beautiful and bewildering times\, and many of us feel the need to come together to try to make sense of it all. \nJoin us at 7pm when the Healthy Relations Team will facilitate a listening circle in the Fireside Room where we can talk about the complex feelings we’re carrying about global conflicts\, climate change\, and the state of democracy in the world. \nWhile there will be space to share what’s weighing on our hearts\, there will also be an invitation to look to where we can find hope and the seeds of resilience. All are welcome.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/listening-circle-on-the-state-of-the-world-3/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250304T210000
DTSTAMP:20250301T041410Z
CREATED:20250211T145433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T041410Z
UID:10004277-1741114800-1741122000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Awakening the Earth: Awakening Ourselves
DESCRIPTION:New dancers welcome! \nDances are held the first Tuesday of every month.  Our Theme for March is Awakening the Earth: Awakening Ourselves. \nOur February dance was cancelled due to snow and icy conditions. Early March is well past Imbolc – the mid-point of winter – and while we will be just a couple of weeks away from the spring equinox\, we are still in the space between winter and spring.  Rebecca Douglas says that “The liminal energy of Imbolc\, the space and threshold between winter and spring\, hold profound lessons for how we navigate change in our own lives. It reminds us that growth often begins in subtle\, unseen ways\, and that embracing these transitions can lead to transformation.” \nThrough dance\, we will explore how this liminal energy can provide guidance to us through these difficult times. Leslie\, Mairy and Tamiko will be sharing dances and we invite you to join us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Leslie Kemp (lesliekemp[at]gmail.com) or Mairy Beam (mairyelesbea[at]gmail.com) for more info. \nCircle Dance is part of Vancouver Unitarians’ Spirituality and Practice\, click here to see similar events
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/awakening-the-earth-awakening-ourselves/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20250129T220406Z
CREATED:20250118T002139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T220406Z
UID:10004252-1740834000-1740844800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Paganism 101 Spring Class Series - 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 classes of Paganism 101 take place over 9 Saturdays\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm\, February 15 – April 19 (no class on March 8). All sessions will be held on the Vancouver Unitarians’ campus\, Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave.\, Vancouver) \nFacilitators for this class are Louise Bunn and Milo Pilas. Register and find more information under “Spiritual Growth/Adult Programs” \nThis course is open to anyone age 13 and up\, families are welcome to participate together. All classes are in-person as there are many materials and rituals to engage with.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/paganism-101-spring-class-series-2025/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250223T123000
DTSTAMP:20250220T232145Z
CREATED:20250220T232145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T232145Z
UID:10004259-1740312000-1740313800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Apple Wassail
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday participate in our annual\, short\, jolly festival honouring spring and entreating our apple trees to bear good fruit this year. The Apple Wassail is an Old English tradition recognizing the important symbiotic relationship between us and all living things. We bless our trees\, share a hot mulled drink\, sing\, and celebrate. \nSign up here to bring apple snacks or treats\, and to help out our Children and Youth volunteers in various ways. \nBlessed be!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/apple-wassail/
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Special Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250222T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250222T190000
DTSTAMP:20250213T070824Z
CREATED:20250211T192513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T070824Z
UID:10004283-1740241800-1740250800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Annual DTES Fundraising Walk for First United
DESCRIPTION:The Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk supports First United’s work in the Downtown Eastside (DTES). Groups from around Vancouver gather once a year to walk and show their support for the community. \nWalkers can choose between a 2 km route around Chinatown or a 5 km route stretching down the seawall. Send any questions to VanU member Tim S at  tim[at]tds[dot]xyz. \nUse this link to register or make a donation for Team Vancouver Unitarians! \nAbout FIRST UNITED: \nOn the front-lines every day\, FIRST UNITED’s low-barrier essential services include shelter to 51 residents\, legal advocacy\, tax filing\, spiritual care\, mail and phone services\, overdose response\, provision of essential items like clothing and toiletries\, and over 1\,000 free meals each week to DTES community members. \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/annual-dtes-fundraising-walk-for-first-united/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250222T130000
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SUMMARY:Paganism 101 Spring Class Series - 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 classes of Paganism 101 take place over 9 Saturdays\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm\, February 15 – April 19 (no class on March 8). All sessions will be held on the Vancouver Unitarians’ campus\, Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave.\, Vancouver) \nFacilitators for this class are Louise Bunn and Milo Pilas. Register and find more information under “Spiritual Growth/Adult Programs” \nThis course is open to anyone age 13 and up\, families are welcome to participate together. All classes are in-person as there are many materials and rituals to engage with.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/paganism-101-spring-class-series-2025/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Youth
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