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Sunday Forum: What Do We Call Ourselves?

Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hybrid Hybrid Event

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…

Sunday Forum: What Do We Call Ourselves?

Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hybrid Hybrid Event

It’s decision time!  Time to discuss the pros and cons of the most popular alternative name and our present legal name. Click here for more info on how Vancouver Unitarians was chosen as the alternate name. Voting will take place at the November 19 AGM, click here for more info.

Sunday Forum: Q&A on Artificial Intelligence

Fireside Room 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hybrid Hybrid Event

To join the forum online, please click on the blue button below. Artificial Intelligence Q&A: Paul Prescod will respond to your questions about Artificial Intelligence with more questions. This Sunday Forum is a follow-up event to Paul's contribution at our Nov. 26th service. Paul Prescod is a long-time member and…

Forum: Living into our new name

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Come join us online for a presentation and Q&A about aspects of the recent legal name change. We'll be looking at how we abbreviate Vancouver Unitarians and what the options are for our domain. We'll also discuss our branding and how we present ourselves. Here's a thing, did you know…

Film screening and discussion: Love in the Time of Fentanyl

Lindsey-Priestley 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Social Justice Team and the IPA Team will be co-sponsoring the screening of the film Love in the Time of Fentanyl.  After viewing the film, the audience is welcome to stay for a discussion.  Popcorn and snacks will be provided. Film Synopsis:  As deaths in Vancouver, Canada, reach an all-time high, the Overdose…

Free

Sunday Forum: More Big Trees in Vancouver

Fireside Room 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

East Vancouver is hotter in summer than the west side of Vancouver. Why? Primarily the lack of shade from the tree canopy.  Shouldn’t the City of Vancouver prioritize more big trees on the east side? Oliver Gatzke would like the City of Vancouver to consider this issue. Come and find out why.

Forum: Who Are We? Where Are We Going?

Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

https://youtu.be/CIljpV9DY14 The interdependent web of the Vancouver Unitarians Prepare for the March 9 Congregational Retreat on strategic directions. Explore what we learned in the congregational identity project to clarify our unique strengths, needs, and challenges as we chart our course for the future, with our new minister. These are the 6 themes that…

Move Your Money to Defund Fossil Fuel Financing

Fireside Room 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Sponsored by the Environment Team Speakers: Michelle Marcus from ChangeCourse and Yvonne Marcus Canada's “Big 5” banks — RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO and CIBC — are among the top fossil fuel funders in the world. By providing key loans to pipelines and fossil fuel extraction projects, these banks are financing the…

Climate Ready: Preparing for the Climate Crisis

Fireside Room 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Presenter: Reilly Yeo, Candidate for Ministry, Unitarian Universalist Association; Community Fellow, Centre for Studies in Religion and Society; and Cofounder, Climate Plan. This 90-minute session will bring you together as Unitarian Universalists to confront and transcend anxieties about climate change. Anyone who is paying attention knows we are in a crisis;…

Free

Congregational Retreat Online: Where are we going (Zoom version)

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Those of you who were not able to attend the in-person event on March 9, will have an opportunity to participate in the zoom version. The main features will be the same: a presentation by Karen Bartlett of our current situation, and small group discussions on our priorities and goals.…