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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 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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241221T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T201706Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T210000
DTSTAMP:20241203T200621Z
CREATED:20241118T210707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T200621Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241111T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241106T203000
DTSTAMP:20241017T171418Z
CREATED:20241017T072902Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241027T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241027T130000
DTSTAMP:20241003T200317Z
CREATED:20241003T200317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T200317Z
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SUMMARY:Appreciation Party for Olivia Hall
DESCRIPTION:Time to show our gratitude and love!\nOn Sunday\, October 27th\, after the service Vancouver Unitarians will share our appreciation for Olivia’s nine years of service as our Youth Coordinator\, three of those years as the Children and Youth Program Coordinator. Olivia has been a member of Vancouver Unitarians since childhood and they have brought depth\, insight\, vitality\, humour\, and a joyful spirit to their work with children and youth. \nHelp us celebrate with your presence and contact Kiersten if you would like to share a story or say a few words or contribute some yummy treats!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/appreciation-party-for-olivia-hall/
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:20241026T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241026T203000
DTSTAMP:20241024T170823Z
CREATED:20241010T211258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T170823Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Pot Luck Party
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Unitarians have a great tradition of holding intergenerational community dinners and social events. These casual gathering are open to members\, friends\, and \nOn Saturday\, Oct. 26 5:00pm-8:30pm you’re invited to join us for a Halloween-themed community potluck in Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave). \nPlease let us know what you’re able to bring when you RSVP. \nOur Youth Group is excitedly planning a Haunted House event for October 26th in connection with our regular October potluck.  The youth are aiming the spookiness at a younger child level. \nFor the potluck\, please bring some food or drinks to share – costumes encouraged but not required 🙂 \nRSVP below!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/halloween-pot-luck-party/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Community,Special Event,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241024T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241024T190000
DTSTAMP:20241023T213759Z
CREATED:20241022T213117Z
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SUMMARY:Night for All Souls at Mountain View Cemetary
DESCRIPTION:Join Kiersten Moore and Casey Stainsby this Thursday at the Opening Ceremony for All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery. We will meet near the entrance at 5:45 pm to make it to the ceremony site for 6pm. This event has been held annually since 2005; It is personal and non-denominational\, with an artistic and communal atmosphere that speaks to our Unitarian Universalist principles. \nAll Souls at Mountain View Cemetery is an artist led annual event to honour our dead. It was conceived by artists Paula Jardine & Marina Szijarto. Over the years\, they have been joined by others who have shared their love and regard for their dead. \n“In many cultures around the world\, the days at the end of October and beginning of November are considered an important time for honouring the dead in our lives. In our modern\, urban\, and relatively transient culture\, traditional “village” customs have been left behind\, though not the human impulses that led to these traditions.” \nHeld during the last days of October\, people are invited to light candles\, write messages\, and leave personal memorials to remember their dead in an atmosphere of contemplative beauty. Often there is live music\, and small fires to gather around. \nVisit the All Souls at Moutain View website for more information and a list of all the events. \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/night-for-all-souls/
LOCATION:Mountain View Cemetery\, Fraser Street 5455\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5W 2Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Special Event,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T130000
DTSTAMP:20240929T192250Z
CREATED:20240917T200048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T192250Z
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SUMMARY:Book Bash: Great deals on used books
DESCRIPTION:The beloved VanU book sale will be held on Sunday\, October 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hewett Hall. \n\nThousands of books of all genres\nGreat deals\nMost books sell for $1\, $2\, $3\n\nPlease plan to attend and let your book-loving friends know!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/book-bash-great-deals-on-used-books-2/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T130000
DTSTAMP:20240908T191408Z
CREATED:20240908T190854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T191408Z
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SUMMARY:VanU Campus History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know our Sanctuary is an official Heritage building? Or that Greenpeace’s name was reportedly coined after a meeting held in the Fireside Room decades ago? \nWant to learn all about the history of our beautiful buildings and grounds at 49th and Oak? VanU member Karen Bartlett will be leading a tour of campus on Sunday\, Sept. 15th starting at 12:30 p.m. in the alcove of Hewett Centre during Coffee Hour. All welcome!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/vanu-campus-history-tour/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T123000
DTSTAMP:20240815T175235Z
CREATED:20240815T175122Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Hiking Group: Byrne Creek Ravine in Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting at 11 a.m. in the parking lot at Ron McLean Park (7820 Hedley Ave). From Boundary Road go east on Rumble some ways until south at Hedley Ave to the parking lot. \nThe trail at Byrne Creek Ravine park is all well-shaded and should take around an hour. The loop involves some steps\, around 200\, and some change in elevation. \nOur VanU hiking and walking group now meets the fourth Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. For more info contact moc@vanu[dot]ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/monthly-hiking-group-byrne-creek-ravine-in-burnaby/
LOCATION:Byrne Creek Ravine\, Hedley Avenue\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5E 2R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Groups,Lifespan,Special Event,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20240725T182345Z
CREATED:20240725T182235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T182345Z
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SUMMARY:Visit the Powell Street Festival with fellow Unitarians
DESCRIPTION:The Powell Street Festival is one of the largest and the longest-running community arts festivals in Canada\, located in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood\, Paueru Gai – today known as the Downtown Eastside. The Powell Street Festival Society also offers year-round programs\, and collaborates with local organizations\, artists\, and communities. \nYou’re invited to attend with fellow Vancouver Unitarians for a guided tour of the Powell Festival with long-time VanU member\, Megumi. This is the 48th annual Powell Festival\, and the third straight year VanU members have attended as a group. The event is free and open to all! \nWe will be meeting 12 Noon on Saturday\, August 3\, at the corner of Dunlevy Ave and E. Cordova St\, at the entrance to Oppenheimer Park. For more about the festival\, click HERE. Contact tamiko.l.suzuki[at]gmail[dot]com if you are interested in attend with the group.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/visit-the-powell-street-festival-with-fellow-unitarians/
LOCATION:Oppenheimer Park\, Dunlevy Avenue and E. Cordova\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Groups,IPA,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T123000
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CREATED:20240627T194245Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Hiking Group: Maplewood Flats
DESCRIPTION:Our VanU hiking and walking group now meets the fourth Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. \nThis month we’re exploring the trails and bird life around Maplewood Flats at the conservation area managed by the Wild Bird Trust located at 2649 Dollarton Highway\, North Vancouver\, on Unceded Tsleil-Waututh Territory. \nIf you are interested in joining\, or have an idea for an upcoming monthly hike please email moc[at]vanu[dot]ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/monthly-hiking-group-maplewood-flats/
LOCATION:2649 Dollarton Highway\, Dollarton Highway\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7H 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Groups,Lifespan,Special Event,Youth
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GEO:49.3048681;-123.002777
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240630T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240630T134500
DTSTAMP:20250612T195800Z
CREATED:20240522T230106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T195800Z
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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 June 30th and September 1st.  Orientation is offered on three dates: June 28th at 5pm\, June 29th at 6pm\, and June 30th at 12:45pm. \nSign-up Here to be on the roster and attend an orientation. Please contact Kiersten with questions or for more information. \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-summer-re/2024-06-30/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240628T180000
DTSTAMP:20250612T195800Z
CREATED:20240522T230106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T195800Z
UID:10003053-1719594000-1719597600@vanu.ca
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 June 30th and September 1st.  Orientation is offered on three dates: June 28th at 5pm\, June 29th at 6pm\, and June 30th at 12:45pm. \nSign-up Here to be on the roster and attend an orientation. Please contact Kiersten with questions or for more information. \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-summer-re/2024-06-28/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240622T123000
DTSTAMP:20240622T150655Z
CREATED:20240521T203103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T150655Z
UID:10003049-1719054000-1719059400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Hiking Group
DESCRIPTION:Our VanU hiking and walking group now meets the fourth Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. \nThis month we’re celebrating the arrival of summer with a walk from Jericho Beach to Spanish Banks. Meet at 11a.m. at 3941 Point Grey Rd. \nIf you are interested in joining\, or have an idea for an upcoming monthly hike please email moc[at]vanu[dot]ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/monthly-hiking-group-pacific-spirit-park/
LOCATION:3941 Point Grey Rd\, Point Grey Road\, Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, V6R 1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Groups,Lifespan,Special Event,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="MOC":MAILTO:moc@ucv.im
GEO:49.2716535;-123.1915286
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3941 Point Grey Rd Point Grey Road Vancouver Metro Vancouver V6R 1B5 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Point Grey Road:geo:-123.1915286,49.2716535
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T140000
DTSTAMP:20240612T063436Z
CREATED:20240513T185744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T063436Z
UID:10003041-1717936200-1717941600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Unitarians Extraordinary General Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 9\, 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. \nIn-person observers are welcome. \nIf you are unable to attend the meeting\, we encourage you to appoint a proxy. For more information on this process\, please visit this link. \nEGM Documents:\nThese items can all be found in the Member View area. \nStart here: vanu.ca/members\, then go to member documents. You need to be logged in to view this page\, and once there\, you’ll see a button for member related documents. Once in the folder\, look for congregational meetings and finally 2406 EGM. \n\nEGM Notice and Draft Agenda\nDraft AGM Minutes\nCertified Copy of Special Resolution of Members – May 24\nVanU Congregational Endorsement of CUC Resolution DRAFT 2\nBudget Summary Letter\nProposed 2024-25 Budget\n\nA video of the EGM is also available to view in the 2406 EGM folder.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/vancouver-unitarians-egm/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240605T193000
DTSTAMP:20240530T191920Z
CREATED:20240529T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T191920Z
UID:10003056-1717610400-1717615800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Evening Circle Worship
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCircle Worship is open to everyone; come fill your spirit! Wednesday\, June 5th in the Fireside Room\, 6:00-7:30 pm. Theme this month: Transitions. Children will be supported in attending and participating. \nWe will start with dinner at 6:00 pm–cheese pizza\, vegetarian noodles\, and pop will be available and folks are invited to bring food to share if you are able. Ritual starts at 6:45 and we will end by 7:30 pm. Donations towards future food fund accepted\, not required. \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 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-worship-june/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifespan":MAILTO:dlfd@ucv.im
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T123000
DTSTAMP:20240521T193910Z
CREATED:20240521T193910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T193910Z
UID:10003048-1717329600-1717331400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Thank you\, Donna Brown!
DESCRIPTION:June 2 will be Donna Brown’s last day as Choir Director after 25 amazing years! After the service\, we will say thank you to Donna in a short and simple event in Hewett Hall. All are welcome to join in.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/thank-you-donna-brown/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Choir,Music,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T130000
DTSTAMP:20240521T192650Z
CREATED:20240521T183809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T192650Z
UID:10003047-1716724800-1716728400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Community BBQ and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us after service on Sunday\, May 26 for a community BBQ and celebration in our courtyard and in Hewett Hall. There’ll be delicious veggie burgers for all. \nWe’re having the BBQ this Sunday to mark the end of our Pledge season and to thank all of the generous members and friends who have chosen to invest keeping the Vancouver Unitarians moving forward as a thriving community. (If you haven’t pledged yet\, you may do so here: vanu.ca/pledge \nFood will be served right after Sunday service lets out at Noon. Please RSVP below and let us know if you’re able to bring a dessert and/or help out with set-up or clean-up in the kitchen.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/community-bbq-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240515T190000
DTSTAMP:20240509T015344Z
CREATED:20240509T015344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T015344Z
UID:10003040-1715794200-1715799600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Evening Circle Worship
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCircle Worship is open to everyone; come fill your spirit! Wednesday\, May 15th in the Fireside Room\, 5:30-7:00 pm. Our theme is Belonging and all that it represents: beginnings\, transitions\, equinox\, renewal\, and balance. Children will be supported in attending and participating. \nWe will start with dinner at 5:30 pm–vegetarian pizza and pop will be available and folks are invited to bring food to share if you are able. Ritual starts at 6:15 and we will end by 7:00 pm. \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 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/evening-circle-worship/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifespan":MAILTO:dlfd@ucv.im
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240505T183000
DTSTAMP:20240505T065151Z
CREATED:20240404T191226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T065151Z
UID:10002971-1714924800-1714933800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Rev. Shawn's Installation
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the installation of our new-ish minister Shawn Gauthier at 4 p.m. on May 5th. That Sunday will look a little different\, in that the regular 11 a.m. service will be led by Rev. Claire Feingold-Thoryne\, a visiting minister and close friend of Shawn’s. \nThen at 4 p.m.\, we will have the formal Installation Service\, led by Shawn\, congregational leaders\, and visiting clergy which will include the full participation of the congregation. (Please click HERE for the words of promise that Shawn will say to us\, and we will say to him.) Also in attendance at the service will be visiting clergy from across Canada and the U.S.\, as well as representatives from the CUC and neighbouring Unitarian congregations. \nAt 5:30 p.m. we shall begin the reception in Hewett Hall\, with hors d’oeuvres by a caterer. Congregants are encouraged to bring sweet or savoury finger foods to make it a truly community feast. Given the large number of people in the Hall\, please try to bring something that requires little or no kitchen preparation. \nWe hope that you will join us on this rare ceremonial occasion. RSVP below so we can order the appropriate amount of food. Please also to let us know if you are willing and able to help with set up or clean up. \nWe look forward to experiencing this celebration of our shared ministry together. \nCarolyn Grant and Michael O’Neil \nInstallation Committee Co-Chairs \nDownload the Order of Service
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/rev-shawns-installation/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Minister,Service,Special Event,Sunday Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T220000
DTSTAMP:20240428T200841Z
CREATED:20240310T080028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T200841Z
UID:10002955-1714332600-1714341600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Chalice Choir Spring Concert: Considering Matthew Shepard
DESCRIPTION:The Chalice Choir presents \nConsidering Matthew Shepard: A Choral Suite by Craig Hella Johnson\nPlease join the Chalice Choir to experience this important work (which we believe to be a Vancouver premiere).  Considering Matthew Shepard  was written as a 20th anniversary tribute to Matthew Shepard\, a gay college student who was murdered in Laramie\, Wyoming in 1998.  In these days of increasing intolerance\, we believe this music to be more important than ever.  The evening will conclude with choir favourites to celebrate Donna Brown’s final concert as Chalice Choir director. \n  \nSunday\, April 28 at 7:30 pm. \nSanctuary \nReception to follow. \n  \nTickets:  $20* available after service on April 14 & 21\, at the door\, or online (see below). \n\n* please note: no one will be turned away for lack of funds!)
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/choir-concert-considering-matthew-shepard/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Choir,Music,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T130000
DTSTAMP:20240424T190052Z
CREATED:20240406T051040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T190052Z
UID:10002973-1714305600-1714309200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Everybody's Birthday!
DESCRIPTION:Everybody’s Birthday is a fabulous multigenerational event that connects you with people you may not usually talk with. Volunteers bake 14 cakes and the children get to decorate them\, one for each month of the year plus extra for gluten free. \nEveryone sits together at the table of their birthday month with fun facts and activities–like guess what famous people were born the same month! \nThis will be our first Everybody’s Birthday event since 2019\, all are welcome!  *There will not be lunch served this year\, so plan accordingly–we are committed to putting on events that meet the capacity of our volunteers–not over-extending. \nVolunteers are needed to bake cakes\, supervise kids decorating\, set-up tables\, help kids serve cakes\, and clean-up! All essential parts of this community event. \nSign-up for a volunteer role that fits your capacity at: vanu.ca/bday-volunteer \n*Child Cake Decorators RSVP below*
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/everybodys-birthday/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T193000
DTSTAMP:20240327T173554Z
CREATED:20240314T191633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T173554Z
UID:10002959-1711562400-1711567800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Our First Intergenerational Circle Worship
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis month is our first offering of evening Circle Worship open to everyone; come fill your spirit! Wednesday\, March 27th in the Fireside Room\, 6-7:30 pm. Our theme is Spring and all that it represents: beginnings\, transitions\, equinox\, renewal\, and balance. Children will be supported in attending and participating. \nWe will start with dinner at 6 pm–vegetarian pizza and pop will be available and folks are invited to bring food to share if you would like. Ritual starts at 6:45 and we will end by 7:30 pm. \nPlease RSVP below so that we know how much pizza to order and how many chairs to set out. (RSVP’s after 10:30 am Wednesday may not get counted for pizza–but you are still welcome to attend!) \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/intergen-circle-worship/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifespan":MAILTO:dlfd@ucv.im
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240324T130000
DTSTAMP:20240311T210521Z
CREATED:20240311T185457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T210521Z
UID:10002956-1711270800-1711285200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Book Bash: Great deals on used books
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBooks of all genres will be available at incredibly low prices. Lots of excellent deals. \nCall for volunteers: If you like to help out with set up on Saturday 11am-3pm (lunch provided for volunteers) or the sale itself on Sunday 9am-2pm\, please contact David at momus1[at]hotmail[dot]com.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/book-bash-great-deals-on-used-books/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T140000
DTSTAMP:20240222T011122Z
CREATED:20240215T191103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T011122Z
UID:10002948-1710073800-1710079200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Film: Myanmar – The Forgotten Revolution
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nMyanmar 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 least 8\,000 civilians.  The conflict has displaced approximately 2.3 million people\, according to the United Nations\, yet it has received relatively muted international attention compared to the crises in Ukraine and Gaza.\n\nThis rare film gives witness to  a forgotten revolution born out of decades of brutal oppression. After viewing the film\, the audience is welcome to stay for a discussion. Popcorn and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/film-myanmar-the-forgotten-revolution/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IPA,Social Justice,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240309T193000
DTSTAMP:20240308T173522Z
CREATED:20240208T221039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T173522Z
UID:10002941-1709989200-1710012600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Unitarians Congregational Retreat
DESCRIPTION: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?” \nAfter an opening song\, there will be icebreaker activities\, a presentation by the Board on our current state of affairs\, and then small group discussions.  The results of those discussions will be brought back to the whole group.  Then we will close the afternoon session with an outline of next steps as well as some announcements. \nThere will be a catered dinner starting at about 5:30 pm\, by donation. It will be followed at 6:15 pm by a coffee house organized by the youth – an opportunity to let our hair down and have some fun.  It would be great if everyone can stay for both the afternoon and evening\, but that may not be practical. Childcare is available upon request.  \nPlease RSVP below by Tuesday\, Mar. 5. This will greatly help us with organizing the sessions\, food\, and childcare for the day. We are looking forward to March 9 and hope you will be able to join us.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/vancouver-unitarians-congregational-retreat/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Meetings,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Walk with VanUs at the Women’s Memorial March
DESCRIPTION:Event Location: Meet at noon at the NW corner of Main and Hasting (in front of OWL Drugs)\, see map below \nFor more information before Feb 14\, send email to: yvonnemarcus@gmail.com. On the morning of Feb 14th\, text or call: Nan Gregory (604-817-1450) or Yvonne Marcus (604-328-1466) \nYou are invited to join Vancouver Unitarians from the IPA (IBPOC+Allies) and Social Justice teams to march together at the 33rd annual Women’s Memorial March to honour the lives of the missing and murdered women and all gender-diverse peoples’ lives lost in the Downtown Eastside. \nThe march protocols are listed at the end of this post. March for the public starts at 12 pm from Carnegie (Main and Hastings) until 4 pm. All are welcome as the march takes to the streets and proceeds through the Downtown Eastside. Many stops are made to commemorate where women were last seen or found. \nUnitarians will meet at the NW corner of Main St and Hastings at noon on Wednesday\, Feb 14. We will not carry the Vancouver Unitarians sign. Photos of missing loved ones are welcome. The march is made possible by donations from individuals and organizations.  The expenses will be $10\,000 this year. \nYou can donate online or by cheque. Please donate online at https://dewc.ca/donate-online and in the question “Where would you like to give?” please specify the Women’s Memorial March. Please make cheques payable to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre\, and include Feb 14 Women’s Memorial March on the memo line. Mail cheques to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre\, 302 Columbia St. Vancouver\, BC V6A 4J1. All donations over $10 will be gratefully acknowledged with a tax-deductible receipt. \nPlease see the Women’s Memorial March website for history of the march and protocols to be followed during the march. Livestreaming of the march will be available on Facebook. \nThe following text is taken from the Women’s Memorial March website: \n\nKNOW THE PROTOCOL: In a good way\, we want to inform everyone about the protocol for the march that has been in place for three decades:\n At 10 am\, there will be a family and community remembrance at Main and Hastings.\n At noon\, the elders and family members make a circle at Main and Hastings for the prayer circle and then the march proceeds.\n Women elders carrying medicines are at the front\, followed by all women elders and family members and women drummers. The quilt made by loved ones in the DTES community is carried behind the family members and drummers.\n Everyone is invited to follow. We ask that you leave your organizational banners at home\, signs honouring women’s lives are welcome.\n The march makes a number of stops along the way for ceremony to honour where women were last seen or found.\n At approximately 2 pm we stop again at Main and Hastings for speeches by community members\, followed by a healing circle and drummers at Oppenheimer Park around 3 pm\, and finally a community feast at the Japanese Language Hall from 4-5 pm.\n\nCompelling documentary:  Finding Dawn\nWhether or not you are able to attend the march\, please watch the compelling documentary\, Finding Dawn\, by acclaimed Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh. This documentary puts a human face on our national tragedy – the epidemic of missing or murdered Indigenous women in Canada. This documentary is available for free viewing here.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/walk-with-vanus-at-the-womens-memorial-march/
LOCATION:Main and Hastings – NW corner (OWL Drugs)\, 199 E Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Special Event
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