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SUMMARY:Meditation and Chi Gong
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings\, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. \nFirst\, 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. \nYou are also welcome to join us from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for silent meditation. \nFor the past nine 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. Although informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. \nThere is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-2-2/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260304T113000
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SUMMARY:Elders' Circle - Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:This Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays\, from 10am to 11:30am. \nFor more information about this small group\, please click here. \nJoining the meeting\nAt the corresponding time and date\, please click on the blue Join Meeting below. \nThis button will only appear 15 minutes before the meeting starts.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-wednesdays-4/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T181021Z
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SUMMARY:Circle Dance: Celebrating the Wisdom of Women and the Earth
DESCRIPTION:We are on the verge of International Working Women’s Day (March 8) and just a few weeks from the Spring Equinox. Marg Piercy’s poem\, A Strong Woman evokes the ways women are strong: “A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done…” \n“Strong is what we make\neach other. Until we are all strong together\,\na strong woman is a woman strongly afraid.” \nThe Spring Equinox evokes the resilience of life\, the determination to grow from seedlings to fruit. \nWe will share dances that bring awareness of the strength\, resilience and wisdom of women and the earth. Women like Boudica/ Boadicea\, a symbol of the struggle for justice and independence in Britain during the Roman Empire or Julien of Norwich\, who assured those who came to see her that “all will be well\,” during the black death in the middle ages.  In more recent times\, Joanna Macy shared the Elm Dance to help heal the collective trauma of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. We will share these dances as well as others that are about survival\, resilience and the hope of renewal that spring offers. \nAll are welcome to join this circle — whether you are new to circle dance or experienced. All dances will be taught.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-celebrating-the-wisdom-of-women-and-the-earth/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Kemp":MAILTO:lesliekemp76@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T134500
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20260225T223730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T223730Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Circle: Inviting reflections on how wisdom provides solace
DESCRIPTION:The Healthy Relations Team invites you to join a listening circle to share your reflections on how the wisdom of elders\, or other sources\, might provide solace in this time of chaos and confusion.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/listening-circle-inviting-reflections-on-how-wisdom-provides-solace/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Healthy Relations Team":MAILTO:hrt@vancouverunitarians.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T134500
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CREATED:20250923T233539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000513Z
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SUMMARY:OWL - Our Whole Lives for ages 12-14
DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education for Grades 7-9\n(birthdays in 2011\, 2012\, 2013)\nThis 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. \nCheck the OWL calendar here for up-to-date information on dates and times. \nThe workshops are written to include ages 11-14\, grades 7-9\, our current demographics are weighted to the younger end. If your child is 14 going into grade 9 and does not mind learning with 12 and 13-yr-olds then this class is also for them! \nFor more information and to register: https://vanu.ca/services/owl-teenagers \nSee below for details on date\, time and venue. \nContact Us\nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/our-whole-lives-for-ages-12-14-3-5/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T133000
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SUMMARY:Exploration Sunday: Seeking Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:In March\, many of our small groups will be discussing this month’s theme: Seeking Wisdom. We’ll launch this theme with an all-ages service focusing on wisdom derived from spiritual elders and exploring the sources that we each draw on for wisdom. \nThere will be a light lunch after the service followed by our Exploration Groups (choose your interest) 12:30-1:45 pm: \n\nPaganism 101: This adult education course\, offered bi-annually at Vancouver Unitarians\, focuses on paganism that is compatible with and complementary to modern Unitarian rationality. Today’s session is a teaser for the upcoming fall course. Led by Louise Bunn in Lindsay-Priestly.\nListening Circle: The Healthy Relations Team invites you to join a listening circle to share your reflections on how the wisdom of elders or other sources might provide solace in this time of chaos and confusion. Fireside Room\nWisdom of our Bodies: Come and join Ariel for some active games. All ages welcome. Outside\, weather permitting. Meet in the alcove.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/exploration-sunday-seeking-wisdom/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Sunday Service,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T120000
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CREATED:20260228T065400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T013605Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: A Tale of Two Francis
DESCRIPTION:Janet Pivnick\nWisdom comes from many sources. In this multigenerational service\, we’ll consider the stories of two spiritual elders and their legacy of wisdom. St. Frances of Assisi has been a source of insight for many Catholic and non-Catholic followers\, and Frances David has had profound influence in our own Unitarian faith. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nSermon text\nWeekly services\n\nWe gather every Sunday morning at 11am in our Sanctuary at 49th and Oak and online at vanu.ca/live. Worship creates connections within\, among\, and beyond us\, calling us to our better selves\, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion. \n\nAfter service\, we gather in Hewett Centre for Coffee and Social Hour. Families with children and newcomers are always welcome!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-service-a-tale-of-two-francis/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T104500
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CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Chi Gong
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings\, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. \nFirst\, 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. \nYou are also welcome to join us from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for silent meditation. \nFor the past nine 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. Although informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. \nThere is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-2-2/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20260123T065101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T071023Z
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SUMMARY:2026 DTES Fundraising Walk for First United
DESCRIPTION: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. \nUse this link to “join the team” as a walker or make a donation for Team Vancouver Unitarians! \nThe start/finish of FIRST UNITED’s 2026 Coldest Night of the Year event will be at 312 Main St. The main door access is via the entrance on the E Cordova side of the building. \nWalkers can choose between a 2 km route around Chinatown or a 5 km route stretching down the seawall along False Creek. Send any questions to VanU member Yvonne M at yvonnemarcus[at]gmail[dot]com. \n \nAbout FIRST UNITED: \nOn the front-lines every day\, FIRST UNITED’s low-barrier essential services include shelter to 51 residents\, legal advocacy\, tax filing\, spiritual care\, mail and phone services\, overdose response\, provision of essential items like clothing and toiletries\, and over 1\,000 free meals each week to DTES community members.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/2026-dtes-fundraising-walk-for-first-united/
LOCATION:312 Main Street\, 312 Main St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2T2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2820673;-123.0992001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T113000
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CREATED:20250908T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190036Z
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SUMMARY:Elders' Circle - Fridays
DESCRIPTION:This Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays\, from 10am to 11:30am. \nFor more information about this small group\, please click here. \nJoining the meeting\nAt the corresponding time and date\, please click on the blue Join Meeting below. \nThis button will only appear 15 minutes before the meeting starts.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-fridays-5/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20250925T185856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T190035Z
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SUMMARY:Potluck Book and Lunch Club
DESCRIPTION:Friendly readers gather online for an hour and a half on fourth Thursdays sharing their notable reads and recommendations from the past month. \nThe 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. A written Book Report follows\, featuring all the books mentioned including the reader’s comments. \nYou’re welcome to drop in any time. Nan Gregory is the de facto contact person and host nangregory [at] shaw [dot] ca . When she’s not around\, someone else picks up the slack. \nPlease click on the JOIN MEETING button below to join.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/potluck-book-and-lunch-club-2-2/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/potluckbooks
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20260204T221733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T185202Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday Book Club: Ron Thom\, Architect
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Unitarians’ Fourth Sunday Book Group meets after the Sunday service on the fourth Sunday of each month (except July and August). We meet at 12:30 pm in the Family Room (admin building) and online at vanu.ca/fourth-sunday-books. Everyone is welcome. \nFebruary\n\nVanU’s Fourth Sunday Book Club will meet on Sunday\, February 22\, at 12:30 pm in the Family Room (administration building) to discuss the book Ron Thom\, Architect by Adele Weder\, a Vancouver based\, award winning architectural writer and cultural journalist. \nThe author has noted this book tells “What happens when an artist becomes an architect.” The book has been very warmly received by the architectural community and the general public. It addresses not only the buildings\, but considers the intricacies of the complex genius who created these master works as well. \nTwo Unitarians who live in a house designed by Ron Thom will attend. All are welcome to join the discussion. \nAnd thanks to the many readers who responded to our recent survey – good news\, good ideas.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/fourth-sunday-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Family Room\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Group
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 12 years \nChildren’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 games to build community\, trust\, and a beginning understanding of evolving Unitarian Universalist values of justice\, equity\, pluralism\, interdependence\, generosity and love. \nclick here for more info \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/summer-childrens-group-2-2/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20250923T230217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000412Z
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SUMMARY:OWL - Our Whole Lives for ages 12-14
DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education for Grades 7-9\n(birthdays in 2011\, 2012\, 2013)\nThis 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. \nCheck the OWL calendar here for up-to-date information on dates and times. \nThe workshops are written to include ages 11-14\, grades 7-9\, our current demographics are weighted to the younger end. If your child is 14 going into grade 9 and does not mind learning with 12 and 13-yr-olds then this class is also for them! \nFor more information and to register: https://vanu.ca/services/owl-teenagers \nSee below for details on date\, time and venue. \nRegister by September 29th\nMinimum class size is 6 students\, maximum 15 \n(late registrations may be accepted up to Oct 22 on a case-by-case basis) \nContact Us\nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/our-whole-lives-for-ages-12-14-3/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20260126T175147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T073043Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Celebrating Our Burundian Partner Church
DESCRIPTION:VanU Partner Church Team\nSince before COVID we’ve been working closely with our Partner Church in Africa to fund their ambitious effort to erect a church in Rutana Burundi. The church structure is now complete but they still need money for finishings. We hope your donations this year will allow them to paint the interior and exterior\, tile the floors and bring in electricity. Join us in celebrating the amazing achievement of this small congregation with African music\, dance\, and testimonies from our own VanU Burundian refugees. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nWeekly services\n\nWe gather every Sunday morning at 11am in our Sanctuary at 49th and Oak and online at vanu.ca/live. Worship creates connections within\, among\, and beyond us\, calling us to our better selves\, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion. \n\nAfter service\, we gather in Hewett Centre for Coffee and Social Hour. Families with children and newcomers are always welcome!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-service-celebrating-our-burundian-partner-church/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T104500
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CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Chi Gong
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings\, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. \nFirst\, 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. \nYou are also welcome to join us from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for silent meditation. \nFor the past nine 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. Although informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. \nThere is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-2-2/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20250908T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185134Z
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SUMMARY:Elders' Circle - Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:This Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays\, from 10am to 11:30am. \nFor more information about this small group\, please click here. \nJoining the meeting\nAt the corresponding time and date\, please click on the blue Join Meeting below. \nThis button will only appear 15 minutes before the meeting starts.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-wednesdays-3/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20250814T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T190728Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:UCV Board meetings are held online on the third Tuesday of each month except for July. \nPlease click on the JOIN MEETING button below to join.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/board-meeting-4/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/board-meeting
CATEGORIES:Board,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260215T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260215T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Group
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 12 years \nChildren’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 games to build community\, trust\, and a beginning understanding of evolving Unitarian Universalist values of justice\, equity\, pluralism\, interdependence\, generosity and love. \nclick here for more info \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/summer-childrens-group-2-2/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260215T120000
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CREATED:20260210T223855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T004531Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: All Kinds of Love Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nLove is\, indeed\, a many-splendoured thing. This Valentine’s Day weekend\, we will celebrate love’s many varied forms. The service will involve a marvellous mix of music and powerful poems that speak to the love found in many different types of relationships. \nDownload the Order of Service\nWeekly services\nRelated Reading\n\nWe gather every Sunday morning at 11am in our Sanctuary at 49th and Oak and online at vanu.ca/live. Worship creates connections within\, among\, and beyond us\, calling us to our better selves\, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion. \n\nAfter service\, we gather in Hewett Centre for Coffee and Social Hour. Families with children and newcomers are always welcome!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-service-all-kinds-of-love-sunday-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260215T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Chi Gong
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings\, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. \nFirst\, 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. \nYou are also welcome to join us from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for silent meditation. \nFor the past nine 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. Although informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. \nThere is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-2-2/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T220632Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Breaking Bread Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the Lunar New Year at Breaking Bread\, February 14!  It’s the Year of the Fire Horse! \nTime for Unstoppable Energy and Courageous Action. \nFolks and families of all ages are welcome. Food and fun. Games and dancing. Singing and play. \nFeaturing: \nA community fashion show. Come take part as a proud sashayer\, strutting your stuff down the catwalk of Hewett Hall\, or as audience where you can ooh and ah\, giggle\, and applaud to your heart’s content\, or as a backstage helper to get the show ready! \nTake your choice of four themes: \n1) Cultural Pride where you wear something from YOUR cultural background \n2)  Urban Streetwear–strut down the catwalk in something cool or outrageous \n3)  Valentine’s Day-dress in red \n4) Year of the Horse\, dress in something associated with horses. Or Unicorns! \nA Pokemon Table  \nPotluck dinner \nAn Art Show tour \nThe  Intercultural Art Display Project will launch its first art show at Hewett Hall. Project members/artists will lead a tour to showcase the many colorful new art pieces. \n* \nThere is no registration required for this community event\, but if you (or your kids) can help out\, please enter your food and volunteer contributions on the online signup form here. \nIf you are having problems accessing the signup form\, send an email with your contribution(s) to Intercultural@vanu.ca and let us know if you are able to: \n\nBring dish for potluck dinner (soup\, sides\, dessert);\n\n\nSet up decorations\, tables for food\, Pokemon\, arts and crafts (please arrive early);\n\n\nCleanup (2 shifts);\n\n\nFashion show models\, assistants\, sound\, etc\n\nCo-hosted by VanU’s Intercultural and LRE Teams. \nPainting by Tamiko Suzuki. \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/lunar-new-year-breaking-bread-dinner/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Intercultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20260125T002633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T025732Z
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SUMMARY:Walk with VanU members to honour MMIWG2S+
DESCRIPTION:Event Location: Meet at noon at the NW corner of Main and Hasting (in front of OWL Drugs) \nYou are invited to join Vancouver Unitarians from the Intercultural and Social Justice teams to march together at the 35th annual Women’s Memorial March to honour the lives of the missing and murdered women and all gender-diverse peoples’ lives lost in the Downtown Eastside. \nFor more information before Feb 14\, send email to: lesliekemp76[at]gmail[dot]com. On the morning of Feb 14th\, text or call: Leslie Kemp  (604-818-5869). \nNancy and Yvonne at 2025 Memorial March\nIf you are not able to attend but would like to support\, please donate online or by cheque. Please donate online at https://dewc.ca/donate-online and in box labelled “Message to DEWC” please specify the Women’s Memorial March. Please make cheques payable to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre\, and include Feb 14 Women’s Memorial March on the memo line. Mail cheques to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre\, 302 Columbia St. Vancouver\, BC V6A 4J1. All donations over $10 will be gratefully acknowledged with a tax-deductible receipt. \nThe march protocols are listed at the end of this post. March for the public starts at 12 pm from Carnegie (Main and Hastings) goes until about  3:30 pm. All are welcome as the march takes to the streets and proceeds through the Downtown Eastside. Many stops are made to commemorate where women were last seen or found. \nUnitarians will meet at the NW corner of Main St and Hastings at noon on Saturday\, Feb 14. We will not carry the Vancouver Unitarians sign. Photos of missing loved ones are welcome. The march is made possible by donations from individuals and organizations. The expenses will be about $10\,000 this year. \nLive streaming of the march will be available \nat https://www.facebook.com/groups/3241909016109819/ \nThe following text is taken from the Women’s Memorial March website: \nKNOW THE PROTOCOL: In a good way\, we want to inform everyone about the protocol for the march that has been in place for three decades: \nAt 10 am\, there will be a family and community remembrance at Main and Hastings. \nAt noon\, the elders and family members make a circle at Main and Hastings for the prayer circle and then the march proceeds. \nWomen elders carrying medicines are at the front\, followed by all women elders and family members and women drummers. The quilt made by loved ones in the DTES community is carried behind the family members and drummers.Everyone is invited to follow. We ask that you leave your organizational banners at home\, signs honouring women’s lives are welcome.The march makes a number of stops along the way for ceremony to honour where women were last seen or found. \nAt approximately 2 pm we stop again at Main and Hastings for speeches by community members\, followed by a healing circle and drummers at Oppenheimer Park around 3 pm\, and finally a community feast at the Japanese Language Hall from 4-5 pm \nCompelling documentary: Finding Dawn\nWhether or not you are able to attend the march\, please watch the compelling documentary\, Finding Dawn\, by acclaimed Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh. This documentary puts a human face on our national tragedy – the epidemic of missing or murdered Indigenous women in Canada. This documentary is available for free viewing here. \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/walk-with-vanu-members-to-honour-mmiwg2s/
LOCATION:Main and Hastings – NW corner (OWL Drugs)\, 199 E Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Intercultural,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20250908T190122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190122Z
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SUMMARY:Elders' Circle - Fridays
DESCRIPTION:This Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays\, from 10am to 11:30am. \nFor more information about this small group\, please click here. \nJoining the meeting\nAt the corresponding time and date\, please click on the blue Join Meeting below. \nThis button will only appear 15 minutes before the meeting starts.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-fridays-6/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20260204T234420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T001120Z
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SUMMARY:Reflecting on Promises We Make in This Community
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Healthy Relations Team invite you to a conversation about what promises means within our community. \nWe invite you to share what kinds of promises you would like to make and have others make that will enhance our community here at VanU. \nCome join this conversation at 12:30 pm in the Fireside Room.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/reflecting-on-promises-we-make-in-this-community/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Forum,HRT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Group
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 12 years \nChildren’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 games to build community\, trust\, and a beginning understanding of evolving Unitarian Universalist values of justice\, equity\, pluralism\, interdependence\, generosity and love. \nclick here for more info \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/summer-childrens-group-2-2/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20250923T230217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000412Z
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SUMMARY:OWL - Our Whole Lives for ages 12-14
DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education for Grades 7-9\n(birthdays in 2011\, 2012\, 2013)\nThis 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. \nCheck the OWL calendar here for up-to-date information on dates and times. \nThe workshops are written to include ages 11-14\, grades 7-9\, our current demographics are weighted to the younger end. If your child is 14 going into grade 9 and does not mind learning with 12 and 13-yr-olds then this class is also for them! \nFor more information and to register: https://vanu.ca/services/owl-teenagers \nSee below for details on date\, time and venue. \nRegister by September 29th\nMinimum class size is 6 students\, maximum 15 \n(late registrations may be accepted up to Oct 22 on a case-by-case basis) \nContact Us\nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/our-whole-lives-for-ages-12-14-3/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20260204T185440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T012811Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Promises to Keep
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nIn this service\, we’ll reflect on the meaning of the various promises we make to one another\, as individuals and as part of an enduring community. From vows made at the altar to commitments made through a congregational covenant\, what does it mean for us to keep such promises? And\, even more\, when these promises are tested or broken\, how do we find our way back to a state of well-being\, even if everything has seemingly changed? \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nSermon text\nWeekly services\n\nWe gather every Sunday morning at 11am in our Sanctuary at 49th and Oak and online at vanu.ca/live. Worship creates connections within\, among\, and beyond us\, calling us to our better selves\, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion. \n\nAfter service\, we gather in Hewett Centre for Coffee and Social Hour. Families with children and newcomers are always welcome!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-service-promises-to-keep/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Chi Gong
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings\, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. \nFirst\, 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. \nYou are also welcome to join us from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for silent meditation. \nFor the past nine 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. Although informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. \nThere is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-2-2/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T144618
CREATED:20260113T180924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T014056Z
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SUMMARY:The Grand Debut piano concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of our new piano at The Grand Debut concert. It will feature piano solos\, piano duets\, and (drum roll) even some music for two pianos\, eight hands!  Also included will be some of our very talented VanU musicians\, and lots of chances for you as audience members to sing along. \nThis is a time to appreciate our new piano\, and all that we’ve accomplished as a community.  Money raised will go to support VanU operations. \nYour organizing team of Elliott\, Patti and Mairy
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/the-grand-debut-piano-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert,Music
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