Rev. Shawn Gauthier and Vivian Davidson She is known as the mother of Jesus—or even the Mother of God. By many, she’s called the Queen of the World and the Queen of Heaven. She’s often portrayed as a serene and silent figure, but she’s also been frequently depicted as crowned…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier As we approach the Winter Solstice, Rev. Shawn invites us to seek out the stillness of this season, starting with an appreciation of the stars above. Download the Order of Service Related Reading --- Weekly services Join us in person in our Sanctuary or watch the service…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier Our much-beloved annual tradition offers a feast of poetry and music to mark the many meanings of the winter holidays. This service will feature several anthems from the Chalice Choir and seasonal readings offered by many members of our congregation. All are invited to stay for refreshments…
We celebrate the Winter Solstice this week with a service full of music and carols interwoven with a pageant presented by Vancouver Unitarian's children and youth, The Snow Tree. Come prepared to reflect on the gifts we find in both darkness and light, the beauty of the natural world around…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier Our Christmas Eve service celebrates Christmas from a Unitarian angle, with a mix of carols and readings, a homily by Rev. Shawn, and the traditional lighting of candles, as we sing “Silent Night.” Come, lift your light of hope! Download the Order of Service --- Weekly services…
Please note: this service will be in-person only and there will be no livestream. See below for links to other services. This Sunday, Laureen Stokes, the chair of our Worship Services Team, will offer a unique worship gathering to conclude the year: a (mostly) silent service. The service blends silence,…
We mark the turning of the year with our annual Fire Communion Service. Through reflections and ritual, we’ll be invited to let go of what can be released and invite in the promise of the new year. Download the Order of Service Related Reading -- Weekly services We gather every Sunday…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier As we move fully into 2025, we take time to look back on the lives of people—the famous, the not-so-famous, and the infamous—we said goodbye to last year. Through a collection of short eulogies, Rev. Shawn will lift up the lives of people who have touched our…
The Healthy Relations Team will consider the role of promises and covenants in our lives: meaningful words to enrich our connections, easy to take for granted and important to revisit to strengthen our trust and growth as a community. Download the Order of Service Related Reading Sermon text Weekly services…
This will be put on by the IPA Team (“Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, plus Allies). The theme is Belonging. We will explore how is belonging possible when one is straddling two cultures? We have invited three guest speakers who are the offspring of immigrants. As children, they were the…
Our Lay Chaplain team will lead us in a service honouring the Pagan tradition of Imbolc by reflecting on the meaning and power of spiritual intentions. Like last year the "spiritual intentions" will be read out loud, with a phrase of acknowledgement affirmed by the congregation. Download the Order of Service…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier While Valentine’s is typically thought of as a day to celebrate romantic love, we will mark this approaching holiday as an invitation to bask in the splendour of love’s many forms. This Sunday’s service will involve a marvellous mix of music and powerful poems that speak to…
