2025 classes of Paganism 101 take place over 9 Saturdays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, February 15 - April 19 (no class on March 8). All sessions will be held on the Vancouver Unitarians' campus, Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave., Vancouver) Facilitators for this class are Louise Bunn and Milo…
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. Walkers can choose between a 2 km route around Chinatown or a 5 km route stretching…
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…
Rev. Shana Lynngood, Guest Minister We are joined this Sunday by Rev. Shana Lynngood, Co-Minister at First Unitarian in Victoria. (Rev. Shawn and Rev. Shawna are exchanging pulpits this Sunday, so Shawn will be leading the service in Victoria.) About the service, Rev. Lynngood writes: “I have found myself reflecting…
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…
This Sunday participate in our annual, short, jolly festival honouring spring and entreating our apple trees to bear good fruit this year. The Apple Wassail is an Old English tradition recognizing the important symbiotic relationship between us and all living things. We bless our trees, share a hot mulled drink,…
The Doctrine of Discovery comprises several 15th century papal bulls proclaiming that Christian nations had the right to take possession of the lands of non-Christians to save their souls by Christianizing them. The Doctrine of Terra Nullius (vacant land) was considered to apply to land not yet occupied by Christians,…
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Winter Circle Worship - Staying Present Amidst Chaos Circle Worship is an intimate and participatory style of worship featuring ritual, togetherness, and reflection. Unitarian Universalist youth have been creating this style of worship for decades but it is enjoyed by and accessible to all ages. Circle Worship is open to…
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.…
2025 classes of Paganism 101 take place over 9 Saturdays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, February 15 - April 19 (no class on March 8). All sessions will be held on the Vancouver Unitarians' campus, Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave., Vancouver) Facilitators for this class are Louise Bunn and Milo…
