We are living in both beautiful and bewildering times, and many of us feel the need to come together to try to make sense of it all. On Wednesday, November 6th, at 7:00pm, Rev. Shawn will facilitate a listening circle in the Fireside Room where we can talk about the…
Please join us for silent meditation. For the past 9 years, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski, who has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada, Nepal, India, and Tibet.…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier This week, we will observe Remembrance Sunday by reflecting on the meaning of war and peace in our world. Rev. Shawn’s sermon will focus on Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Satyagraha. Weekly services Join us in person in our Sanctuary or watch the service live on this page, beginning…
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…
The Vancouver Unitarians' Second Sunday Book Group meets after the Sunday service on the second Sunday of each month (except July and August). We meet at 12:30 pm in the Biddle room and online (by request – please contact rdainowgmail.com if interested in attending online). Everyone is welcome. if attending…
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 in Lindsey Priestley room. The IPA team fosters greater understanding of IBPOC experiences. We organize events such as the Lunar New Year and the Intersection of…
A space for youth to hang out, connect, be themselves--figure out themselves, organize, and be together. Learn more here.
Please come back to this page on Nov 11 for a live stream of the event. Join like-hearted others to mark and mourn the ravages of war and gather inspiration and courage to continue your commitment to a better alternative. Let Peace Be Their Memorial Service November 11, 2024 -…
Please join the Social Justice Team, Vancouver Peace Poppies, and other peace activists in Hewett Hall immediately following the Let Peace Be Their Memorial ceremony. There will be light refreshments, a chance to socialize, meet event hosts and wreath layers, and display tables set up with information about peace building…
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…
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…
Please join us for silent meditation. For the past 9 years, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski, who has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada, Nepal, India, and Tibet.…
