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…
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.…
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…
The annual VanU Holiday Fair will soon be back in Hewett Hall! Come check out a wide variety of hand-made items crafted by some of our members, our youth, and others. The Refugee Table will have lots of lovely costume jewelry available at remarkably low prices. Perhaps you will find…
Janet Pivnick We all hope for warmth and connection with loved ones during the holidays. But families are complicated – and, more often than not, family gatherings can provoke a range of emotions. Continuing with our monthly theme of “care”, this week we’ll explore care for ourselves and our loved…
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…
The IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour) Plus Allies also known as the IPA, meets on the second Sunday of the month at 12:30pm. Some meetings are virtual and some are in-person, please check the details below for each meeting. The IPA team fosters greater understanding of IBPOC experiences. We…
Our much-beloved annual tradition offers a feast of poetry and music to mark the many meanings of the winter holidays. This service will feature several anthems from the Chalice Choir and seasonal readings offered by many members of our congregation. Download the Order of Service Weekly services We gather every…
UCV Board meetings are held online on the third Tuesday of each month except for July. Please click on the JOIN MEETING button below to join.
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.…
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…
