• Meditation and Talk

    Meditation and Talk
    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…

  • Breaking Bread: Skill Share and Community Dinner

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

    Skill Sharing: Fibre Arts of All Kinds Do 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…

    Free
  • Meditation and Chi Gong

    Meditation
    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…

  • Sunday Service: The Gift of Conflict

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

    Rev. Shawn Gauthier It’s been said that conflict has things to teach us. It’s certainly true that when conflicts arise, there’s something to be learned. Rev. Shawn will explore this idea in his sermon. Following the service, the Healthy Relations Team will offer a program on the concept of rupture…

  • OWL – Our Whole Lives for ages 12-14

    OWL Jr. High – 2025
    Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    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…

  • Children’s Group

    Children’s Group
    Lindsey-Priestley West 49th Avenue 949, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    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…

  • The Gift of Conflict: Rupture and Repair Workshop

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

    Presented by members of the Healthy Relations Team, this 90-minute workshop will explore different ways to handle conflict, how we each have distinct conflict styles, and how conflict can become an opportunity to heal, connect, and grow our relationships. This workshop will take place after the service in the Fireside…

  • Meditation and Talk

    Meditation and Talk
    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…

  • Potluck Book and Lunch Club

    Potluck Book and Lunch Club
    Virtual Event

    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.…

  • Elders’ Circle – Fridays

    Elders’ Circle
    Virtual Event

    This Elders' Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays, 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.…

  • Meditation and Chi Gong

    Meditation
    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…

  • Sunday Service: Movement

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

    Definitions of the word MOVEMENT: The act or process of shunting people or things from one place to another. Shifting our bodies in and through space — crucial for physical and mental well-being. A group of people who actively promote common beliefs, ideas, or aims. World views enlarging and evolving…