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Event Series Meditation

Meditation and Chi Gong

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

On Sunday mornings, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. First, there is Chi Gong from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. This practice is Chanting to clear organs and/or Chanting to clear chakras as originally taught by Dr. Steven Aung. Facilitated by Victoria Oginski. You are also welcome to…

Event Series Sunday Service

Sunday Service: Circle of Elders

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

Rev. Shawn Gauthier This Sunday, Rev. Shawn gathers with a number of the elders of our congregation to reflect in conversation about the highs and lows across their many years at VanU. This circle of elders will speak about when they’ve been proudest of the congregation, when they’ve been most…

Children’s Group & Crossing Paths

Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949, Vancouver, BC, Canada +1 more

Click here for more information about our children and families program. Children’s Group 5 to 9 years Children’s Group begins in the Sanctuary for worship and leaves together after the Wisdom Story. This is a place to build friendships and self-identity in an actively anti-oppressive setting. We use play and art…

Matters of Life and Death

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

For our next session of our occasional series on issues pertaining to aging and end-of-life concerns, Rev. Shawn welcomes Dr. Paula Flynn for a conversation about how we document our wishes for our care as our life comes to a close—and why we sometimes resist this sacred task. Dr. Paula Flynn is a…

2025 Cherry Blossoms Potluck Picnic (OHANAMI)

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

Date/Time: March 30, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Location:  If the weather is good and the cherry blossoms are blooming, we will walk to Tisdall Park (2 blocks from VanU )--- under 3 big, old cherry trees. See map HERE.   We will meet in the Fireside Room in Hewett Centre, and…

Event Series Youth Group

Youth Group

Hitschmanova West 49th Avenue 949, Vancouver, BC, Canada

A space for youth to hang out, connect, be themselves--figure out themselves, organize, and be together. Learn more here.

Event Series Circle Dance

Circle Dance

Hewett Hall 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Come Join us for Circle Dance New dancers welcome! Dances held the first Tuesday of every month. Contact Leslie Kemp or Mairy Beam gmail.com] for more info. Circle Dance is part of Vancouver Unitarians' Spirituality and Practice, click here to see similar events  

Event Series Circle Dance

Circle Dance: Foolish Fun!

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

The Fool card in the Tarot deck, represents beginnings, daring journeys, and innermost potential. It's about embracing the unknown and allowing oneself to step into new experiences without fear.  On this evening of dance, we can be playful as we explore new dances. Come join in the fun! All welcome…

Event Series Elders’ Circle

Elders’ Circle – Wednesdays

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This Elders' Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, from 10am to 11:30am. For more information about this small group, please click here. Please click on the blue Join Meeting below to connect.

Event Series Meditation and Talk

Meditation and Talk

Virtual Event Virtual Event

For this online event on Wednesday nights, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski, how-to, purpose and pitfalls. The second half is a shared silent meditation, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist…

Event Series Elders’ Circle

Elders’ Circle – Fridays

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The Elders' Circle is a small group that explores various topics. You can learn more about this and other VanU Shared Identity Groups here. One group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, and another meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday. All meetings are online and…

Paganism 101 Spring Class Series – 2025

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

2025 classes of Paganism 101 take place over 9 Saturdays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, February 15 - April 19 (no class on March 8). All sessions will be held on the Vancouver Unitarians' campus, Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave., Vancouver) Facilitators for this class are Louise Bunn and Milo…