June 22nd 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm in Fireside Room or the Courtyard (weather permitting) You are invited to join the VanU Earth Spirit group celebration of the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year! There will be time for crafts and “Cakes & Ale” (potluck snacks and drinks)…
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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…
Friendly readers gather online for an hour and a half on fourth Thursdays sharing their notable reads and recommendations from the past month. The broad-ranging meetings might include books on global governance, social justice and climate action, self-help and spiritual inspiration, the best of fiction, biography, art, memoir, and more.…
This Saturday, June 28 we're meeting at 11 a.m. at Pacific Spirit Park at 16h Ave and Camosun. All welcome to join us - RSVP below! Our Vancouver Unitarians hiking and walking group meets the 4th Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. If you are…
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…
James Chamberlain James Chamberlain will speak about how a few key points from that precedent setting court case are being recycled or have shifted for continued use against the 2SLGBTQIA+ community by the extreme right. Also, he’ll suggest three strategies that you might proactively use to counter the spread of…
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 play and art…
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. This orientation is to support…
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…
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…
Diane Brown VanU member Diane Brown, speaking from the perspective of a long time theatre professional, explores some of what she calls Theatre’s Superpowers and how, when employed in life and not just art, may help us overcome adversity and move forward together. Diane is a multi-award-winning director and actor,…
