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SUMMARY:Winn Peters - Celebration of Life
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of the life for Winn Peters\nVancouver Unitarians\n949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC V5Z 2T1 \nThis event is being livestreamed – please see below to watch the ceremony\nOrder of service
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/winn-peters-celebration-of-life/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Unitarians Extraordinary General Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Unitarians are holding an Extraordinary General Meeting on Sunday\, June 7\, at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary and online (via Zoom). \nTo join the online meeting\, participants must be members and must register for the event. We recommend registering in advance\, please click this link to register. \nIn-person observers are welcome. \nIf you are unable to attend the meeting\, we encourage you to appoint a proxy. If you wish to appoint a proxy voter for the EGM\, please email derrick[at]vanu[dot]ca. \nEGM Documents\nThese documents are available through the Member View portal.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/egm-2026/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Listening Circle on the State of the World
DESCRIPTION:Led by the Healthy Relations Team\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 BBQ outside\, so please join us after that at 12:45pm in the Fireside Room\, when the Healthy Relations Team will facilitate a listening circle. We can be silent\, or share the complex feelings we’re carrying about global conflicts\, climate change\, and the state of democracy in the world. \nThis will be an opportunity to be heard about how things are weighing on your heart. \nFor the mutually caring atmosphere we would like to hold in the room\, we request you arrive by 12:45 pm\, after which the doors will be closed. \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-2605/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Celebrate May Day / Beltane and World Labyrinth Day
DESCRIPTION:The VanU Earth Spirit group invites you to celebrate May Day/Beltane with us.\n\nWe have several events planned and you are welcome to attend all or any of them.\n\n10-12 noon: Labyrinth Workshop (Hewett Hall)\n1-2pm: Walk as One at One: World Labyrinth Day (outdoors)\n2-3:30pm – Earth Spirit Beltane ritual with Maypole Dancing\n\nRegistration appreciated: https://forms.gle/Tkw26Q1zBnnJ5pUu5\n\nQuestions: unitarianmary@gmail.com or earthspirit@vanu.ca
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/celebrate-may-day-beltane/
LOCATION:VanU\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T090000
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SUMMARY:Book Bash at VanU: Great deals on used books!
DESCRIPTION:The next Vancouver Unitarian Book Sale is coming up April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hewett Hall. \nAs always\, we will have a wide selection of books from all genres\, together with some rare and antiquarian books. Please let all of your book-loving friends know about this event. \nWe need volunteers to help with the set-up on April 11 and with the sale on April 12. Please contact David at momus1@hotmail.com if you are able to help.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/book-bash-at-vanu-great-deals-on-used-books/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T203000
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SUMMARY:Nowruz Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Vanu Earth Spirit Group invites you to come and celebrate spring with a special presentation and ritual around Now Ruz\, the Persian celebration of Spring.\n\nYou’ll learn about the seven items that are put on the altar and experience a joyful\, welcoming of spring.\n\nIt helps us plan to know how many people are coming\, so please respond on this form.\nhttps://forms.gle/h6bCtW2bwhFPThgj6\n\nDate Friday March 20th\nTime 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\nFireside Room at VanU
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/nowruz-celebration/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T170000
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SUMMARY:Breaking Bread: Family Centred Community Dinners
DESCRIPTION:Gather round for Vancouver Unitarians monthly Breaking Bread potluck! It’s a time each month when we circle back\, to be community together in a family-centred dinner for all ages (think of the broadest definition of family and you’ll find that you’re invited!). In a community as large as ours\, it’s easy to find our connections revolving around a small group without many chances to meet newcomers; it’s just as easy for newcomers to find themselves orbiting on the periphery of the congregation\, not sure how to connect with existing members. Breaking Bread is a chance to make those connections\, while celebrating the cycles of our lives and the wheel of the year. \nWith this month’s gathering landing on Pi Day (March 14th – 3.14)\, we’re celebrating all things pie/pi related! Vancouver Unitarians’ Men’s Group is hosting and will provide a few main dishes\, and you’re invited to please bring something to share if you are able. Maybe chicken pot pie\, or hand pies\, or shepherds’ pie\, or apple pie\, or pecan pie\, or cottage pie\, or shoofly pie\, frito pie\, or pizza pie! The possibilities of pie are truly endless! \nIn addition to the tasty meal\, we’ll have activities exploring circular symbols in spiritual traditions\, mathemagic tricks\, food/math trivia\, and much more! \nPlease RSVP below to let us know that you’re coming and how many friends you’re bringing!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/breaking-bread-family-centred-community-dinners-9/
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:20260118T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T141500
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CREATED:20260115T004210Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Circle on the State of the World
DESCRIPTION:Led by the Healthy Relations Team\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 Fireside Room\, when the Healthy Relations Team will facilitate a listening circle. We can be silent\, or share the complex feelings we’re carrying about global conflicts\, climate change\, and the state of democracy in the world. \nThis will be an opportunity to be heard about how things are weighing on your heart. \nFor the mutually caring atmosphere we would like to hold in the room\, we request you arrive by 12:45 pm\, after which the doors will be closed. \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-5/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260117T200000
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CREATED:20250923T224109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T212638Z
UID:10004725-1768669200-1768680000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Breaking Bread: A New Year Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Connecting in the New Year with dinner and board games\nThe Lifespan Programs Team is excited to host a monthly series of family centred events for building community\, friendships\, skills\, and fun. For January\, each table will have one or two games to play. Do you have a favourite game at home? Bring it along! \nWhat should I bring?\nPlease bring food 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. This month you can also bring a favourite game to share! (appropriate to play around kids please)
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/breaking-bread-a-new-year-game-night/
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:20251220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251220T200000
DTSTAMP:20251216T233228Z
CREATED:20250923T224048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T233228Z
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SUMMARY:Blanket Fort Solstice Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come together for rest and renewal with food and fun! This will be our second annual Solstice Blanket Fort Dinner. We’ll eat family style and after dinner the Fireside Room will be dedicated to building a blanket fort for storytime and in the Hall we will create an evergreen spiral labyrinth with electric tea lights.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/blanket-fort-solstice-dinner-2025/
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: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:20251024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T203000
DTSTAMP:20251014T175217Z
CREATED:20250923T223520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T175217Z
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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:20251012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251012T130000
DTSTAMP:20251002T194915Z
CREATED:20251002T193735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T194915Z
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SUMMARY:Book Bash: Great deals on used books
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a book lover’s book sale! \nJoin us for our massive semiannual book sale featuring an incredible selection of books across all genres—fiction\, non-fiction\, mystery\, romance\, sci-fi\, fantasy\, religion and more! \nPlease plan to attend the next VanU book sale in Hewett Hall on Sunday October 12\, 2025 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. \nIf you are interested in volunteering on Saturday or Sunday\, please contact David at momus1[at]hotmail[dot]com
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/book-bash-great-deals-on-used-books-3/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250927T200000
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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:20250629T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T134500
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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:20250608T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T213100Z
CREATED:20250513T202700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T213100Z
UID:10004384-1749385800-1749391200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Unitarians Extraordinary General Meeting 2025 - EGM
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 8\, at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary and online (via Zoom). \nTo join the online meeting\, participants must be members and must register for the event. We recommend registering in advance\, please click this link to register. \nIn-person observers are welcome. \nIf you are unable to attend the meeting\, we encourage you to appoint a proxy. If you wish to appoint a proxy voter for the EGM\, please email derrick[at]vanu[dot]ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/egm-2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T141500
DTSTAMP:20250424T054858Z
CREATED:20250423T235027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T054858Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250427T150000
DTSTAMP:20250424T181511Z
CREATED:20250106T192050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T181511Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Concert: Historical Performance Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Be transported to the Court Theatre of Louis XIV in a 45 minute programme of Baroque Dance and Music performed in period costumes. \nMusic is played live on actual instruments from the period or modern reproductions. All dances are from notations written 1660 to 1725\, or newly created based on Baroque step repertoire and rules of arm usage. \nPerformed works will be interspersed and illuminated by AD Catherine Lee who will give short explanations of various aspects of what you will experience. Bring your children and grandchildren too! \nFUND-RAISER (all the proceeds go to VanU)\n\nSunday\, April 27\, 2025\n1 pm – 2pm\nAdmission:  $20\n\nTickets can be purchased below or at the door (cash/card)\n\n\nContact Elliott for details:  604-254-1814 / elliottdainow@gmail.com\n\n— \nClick here to donate directly to the piano fund\nIt’s time to get a new piano for this beautiful space – and we know that VWMS members\, guests and performers will appreciate this upgrade. We have a good start to our fundraising campaign and we are hoping that you might be interested in making a donation towards this important purchase.\n\nWe still need $10\,000 to $20\,000 to ensure that we get the best possible instrument\, as well as insurance and care for it. Any amount would be greatly appreciated.\n  \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/fundraising-concert-historical-performance-ensemble/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music,Special Event
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20250220T215229Z
CREATED:20250220T215229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T215229Z
UID:10004288-1740592800-1740598200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Evening Circle Worship
DESCRIPTION:Winter Circle Worship – Staying Present Amidst Chaos\nCircle 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. \nCircle Worship is open to everyone; come fill your spirit! Wednesday\, February 26th in the Fireside Room\, 6:00-7:30 pm. Theme this month: Being Present\, to this moment\, amidst uncertainty. Rev. Shawn and Kiersten are planning a time of music\, singing\, bearing witness to the chaos unfolding in our world right now and countering our anxiety through creation. Central to the worship will be a time of creation and contemplation. Materials will be provided for writing\, drawing\, sculpting\, manipulating\, moving\, dancing\, and simply being with the music. \nWe will start with dinner at 6:00 pm–bring food to share and/or RSVP to join the pizza order.  Ritual starts at 6:45 and we will end by 7:30 pm. Donations towards future food fund accepted\, not required. \nAttending with Children\nChildren are welcomed to attend and participate with a caregiver–there will be floor space and movement space available. Worship and Ritual are meaningful for children\, but sometimes group worship can be challenging. If you’re wondering whether to attend with your child\, things to consider are: It will be about 45 min long; there will be listening and singing and creating time; does your child mostly self-direct and self-regulate or do they need your active attention and guidance? Do they enjoy being in contemplative spaces with mixed ages? If they need very active attention and guidance\, how do you feel about co-regulating with them vs. fully experiencing the worship for yourself? \nPlease RSVP below so that we know how much pizza to order and how many chairs to set out. (RSVP’s after Tuesday night may not get counted for pizza–but you are still welcome to attend!) \n  \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/evening-circle-worship-2/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Children and Families,Lifespan,Service,Special Event,Vespers,Youth
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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/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250212T203000
DTSTAMP:20250210T181226Z
CREATED:20250206T170730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T181226Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250201T203000
DTSTAMP:20250115T231633Z
CREATED:20241203T235045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T231633Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Community Dinner and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Unitarians have a great tradition of holding intergenerational community dinners and social events. \nOn Saturday\, Feb 1st. 5pm-8:30pm you’re invited to join us for a Lunar New Year community dinner in Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave on the Vancouver Unitarians campus).  Spring is around the corner but it hasn’t sprung yet in this most dreary of times–let’s encourage it onwards! \nWe cook a rice dish for all those who RSVP! Potluck contributions encouraged: side dish/bread/dessert/drinks.  Contributions towards the costs welcomed on the night\, and not required. \nRSVP with this Form \nBring a friend to share in the joy and a side dish/bread/dessert/drinks to share as you are able.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/lunar-new-year-community-dinner-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Seasonal,Special Event,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250126T150000
DTSTAMP:20241215T201430Z
CREATED:20241211T182518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T201430Z
UID:10004246-1737896400-1737903600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Food Synergy: Film Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Food Sustainability Documentary screening and panel discussion \nThe global food system is responsible for up to one third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions\, making it one of the largest contributors to climate change. \nFood Synergy is a one-of-a-kind feature documentary in the sustainability genre. The filmmakers analyze the whole food supply chain. They uncover the challenges and\, more importantly\, the solutions that everyday food heroes locally and across the world are enacting in each level of the food supply chain to make food loss and waste a thing of the past. \nJoin the filmmaker and fellow Unitarian Vivian Davidson-Castro at the Fireside Room at the Vancouver Unitarian centre on January 26th from 1-3 for a screening of the documentary followed by a Q&A. Donations welcome! \nwww.foodsynergymovie.ca
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/food-synergy-film-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment,Social Justice,Special Event,Zero Waste
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250121T203000
DTSTAMP:20241211T000339Z
CREATED:20241211T000339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T000339Z
UID:10004179-1737486000-1737491400@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 in-person 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-2501/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241221T203000
DTSTAMP:20241220T201706Z
CREATED:20241121T205644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T201706Z
UID:10004182-1734800400-1734813000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Solstice Community Dinner and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Unitarians have a great tradition of holding intergenerational community dinners and social events. \nOn Saturday\, Dec 21st. 5pm-8:30pm you’re invited to join us for a Winter Solstice community dinner in Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave on the Vancouver Unitarians campus).  This time of year can be hectic\, busy\, full of demands. Let us gather to take a pause\, lean into rest and joy; it is what this time of year is supposed to be about. The Fireside Room will be turned over to blanket fort building–all children and young at heart are invited to play and create. The main Hall will be a space of reflection and connection over food as we turn the corner on the longest night of the year. \nWe’ll be making spaghetti for dinner. RSVP below to be counted among the pasta partakers! \nAll welcome to bring additional food or drinks or desserts to share.  Also blankets and pillows to add to the fort building!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/holiday-community-dinner-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Community,Seasonal,Special Event,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T210000
DTSTAMP:20241203T200621Z
CREATED:20241118T210707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T200621Z
UID:10004177-1734256800-1734296400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Holiday Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe hours of the sale range from 10am to 2pm and 6:30pm to 9pm (before and after the Candlelight Service).
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/holiday-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment,Seasonal,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241111T153000
DTSTAMP:20250212T035158Z
CREATED:20241001T185449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T035158Z
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SUMMARY:Let Peace Be Their Memorial
DESCRIPTION:To join the live stream\, please join us at 2pm using the video below\nClick here for a program of the service\nJoin like-hearted others to mark and mourn the ravages of war and gather inspiration and courage to continue your commitment to a better alternative. \nLet Peace Be Their Memorial\nService November 11\, 2024 – 2:00pm Vancouver Unitarians Sanctuary\n\nKeynote speaker: Dr. Linda Thyer\, of Canadian Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment on the Environmental Impacts of War\nOpening and closing words: Rev Shawn Gautier\nMC: Actor and Peace Activist Steven Aberle\n\nThe ceremony aims to broaden our Remembrance Day focus to better reflect the diversity of Canadian perspectives on war and remembrance\, and the personal war experiences of many immigrant Canadians.War’s victims include the civilians who now make up an estimated 90% of conflict victims\, and immense damage to the environment. We must challenge the beliefs\, values and institutions that make war seem inevitable; and to urge our government to promote and fund effective non-military means of dispute resolution.\n\nCo-Sponsored by Vancouver Peace Poppies and Vancouver Unitarians\n \nPEACE BUILDING RECEPTION\n\n\n\nPlease join the Social Justice Team\, Vancouver Peace Poppies\,  and other peace activists in Hewett Hall immediately following the Let Peace Be Their Memorial ceremony. There will be  light refreshments\, a chance to socialize\, meet event hosts and wreath layers\,  and display tables set up with information about peace building activities at VanU and beyond. \nVanU members who have recently attended peace caravans and international events will be present to tell their personal stories. \nAs 2025 will mark the 10th anniversary of the White Poppy Ceremony\, there will be a brief overview of what they are planning to do\, and an opportunity to sign up to be involved in helping plan the November 2025 event.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/let-peace-be-their-memorial/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241106T203000
DTSTAMP:20241017T171418Z
CREATED:20241017T072902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T171418Z
UID:10003634-1730919600-1730925000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Listening Circle on the State of the World
DESCRIPTION:We are living in both beautiful and bewildering times\, and many of us feel the need to come together to try to make sense of it all. \nOn Wednesday\, November 6th\, at 7:00pm\, Rev. Shawn 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/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241030T203000
DTSTAMP:20241023T231133Z
CREATED:20241023T231133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T231133Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner for Circle Worship Planning
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn and Kiersten Moore invite young adults and youth to dinner. We want to talk with folks interested in seeing evening circle worship and alternative forms of UU community grow with support from Vancouver Unitarians.  Come for an evening of food and community\, inform the themes of our circle worships for the year. What is generative in this space for you? \nRSVP below and we look forward to seeing you! \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/dinner-for-circle-worship-planning/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Lifespan,Special Event,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="DLFD":MAILTO:kiersten@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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