Please join the Chalice Choir for a lovely afternoon of music, beginning with Bach’s Cantata #147 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, followed by our string ensemble, a selection of shorter choral pieces and a seasonal singalong. Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 2:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Reception to…
This Sunday, Dec 10th, marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Canadian legal scholar John Peters Humphrey was the principal author of the first draft of the UDHR. The Social Justice Team will host our 7th annual Amnesty International Write for Rights event in the…
Join us in making wreaths and swags to decorate the Sanctuary for the festive season: Saturday, December 16, 2023, 10:00am -Noon, Hewett Centre. Bring garden gloves and clippers, if you have them. Greenery and decorations provided but feel free to contribute your own. Coffee/tea/snacks provided. Further information contact Naomi Taylor,…
Vancouver Unitarians have a great tradition of holding intergenerational community dinners and social events. On Saturday, Dec 16. 5pm-8pm you're invited to join us for a Winter Holiday themed community potluck in Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave on the Vancouver Unitarians campus). Bring some food or drinks to share…
Come find quality hand-made gifts and help support our Green Fund. Artisans are mostly from our own congregation. Look for artisans selling cards, pottery, jewellery, knitted sweaters and scarves, hand-painted silk scarves, photos, honey, candles, and some surprises. The hours of the sale range from 10am to 2pm and 6:30pm…
You are invited to attend a celebration of Yule, or Winter Solstice, on December 20 in Hewett Hall from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Please indicate your interest in attending here: https://forms.gle/fCnDBj5ePCRfSbdt7
This is a special event jointly sponsored by the Vancouver Unitarians’ IPA (IBPOC Plus Allies), Environment Team, Refugee Team and Social Justice Team! We will share an evening of dinner, learning, stories, and possibly, solutions. Click below to watch a video of the event: https://youtu.be/-AW8A_GPRac When: Saturday January 20th…
Event Location: Meet at noon at the NW corner of Main and Hasting (in front of OWL Drugs), see map below For more information before Feb 14, send email to: [email protected]. On the morning of Feb 14th, text or call: Nan Gregory (604-817-1450) or Yvonne Marcus (604-328-1466) You are invited…
The Board is inviting all members of Vancouver Unitarians to attend a congregational retreat on Saturday, 9 March. We are very much looking forward to conferring with all of you on the strategic directions we, as a congregation, should pursue. Our theme is "Where are We Going?" After an opening…
The IPA and Social Justice Teams and will be co-sponsoring the screening of the film MYANMAR The Forgotten Revolution (2022) Director Katie Arnold, Journeyman Pictures. Myanmar may be the most violent among the 50 wars tracked globally with an estimated death toll of at least 50,000 since the 2021 military coup, including at…
It's time again for the semi-annual VanU book bash! Please come by and have a look on Sunday, March 24 from 9 am to 1 pm in the Hewett Centre. Books of all genres will be available at incredibly low prices. Lots of excellent deals. Call for volunteers: If you like to help out with set…
Circle Worship is an intimate and participatory style of worship featuring ritual, togetherness, and reflection. Unitarian Universalist youth have been creating this style of worship for decades but it is enjoyed by and accessible to all ages. This month is our first offering of evening Circle Worship open to everyone;…
