The Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk supports First United’s work in the Downtown Eastside (DTES). Groups from around Vancouver gather once a year to walk and show their support for the community. Use this link to "join the team" as a walker or make a donation for Team…
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…
Janet Pivnick Wisdom comes from many sources. In this multigenerational service, we’ll consider the stories of two spiritual elders and their legacy of wisdom. St. Frances of Assisi has been a source of insight for many Catholic and non-Catholic followers, and Frances David has had profound influence in our own…
In March, many of our small groups will be discussing this month’s theme: Seeking Wisdom. We’ll launch this theme with an all-ages service focusing on wisdom derived from spiritual elders and exploring the sources that we each draw on for wisdom. There will be a light lunch after the service followed…
Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education for Grades 7-9 (birthdays in 2011, 2012, 2013) This series runs for 25 Sundays, October 5 to May 31 (usually 11am - 12:30pm), excluding holiday weekends. Dates and times may be adjusted during the year to accommodate participant and facilitator needs. Check the OWL…
The Healthy Relations Team invites you to join a listening circle to share your reflections on how the wisdom of elders, or other sources, might provide solace in this time of chaos and confusion.
We are on the verge of International Working Women’s Day (March 8) and just a few weeks from the Spring Equinox. Marg Piercy’s poem, A Strong Woman evokes the ways women are strong: "A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done…" "Strong is what…
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. Joining the meeting At the corresponding time and date, please click on the blue Join Meeting below.…
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…
Janet Pivnick, Madeline McPeck and Taylor Starkman Intergenerational sharing can bring so much richness into our lives, widening our understanding and bringing new perspectives. Although Unitarian congregations have a reputation for attracting mostly boomers, we also have wonderful young adults in our midst. Today we will hear from two of…
Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education for Grades 7-9 (birthdays in 2011, 2012, 2013) This series runs for 25 Sundays, October 5 to May 31 (usually 11am - 12:30pm), excluding holiday weekends. Dates and times may be adjusted during the year to accommodate participant and facilitator needs. Check the OWL…
Click here for more information about our children and families program. Children’s Group 5 to 12 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 LEGO, art, and…
