Rev. Shawn Gauthier Many years ago, there was a trend for Unitarians and Unitarian Universalists to develop their “elevator speech,” the brief explanation of our tradition that one might offer up to a fellow traveller as you ride from the lobby up to the 24th floor. As most people discovered, this…
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…
All are welcome to join us for a lunch at Noon in Hewett Centre after Sunday Service, hosted by the Environment Team. By donation. Proceeds to the Green Fund.
Sexuality Education for teens entering grades 8 or 9 this year (turning 13 or 14 in 2023). Parent Orientation required (September 28 or 29) Contact Kiersten Moore for late registration up until October 15th. Learn more on our OWL page
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 at (ucv.im/second-sunday-books). For March's meeting, we will discuss Walden by Henry David Thoreau. Most long-time Unitarians…
The IPA and Social Justice Teams and will be co-sponsoring the screening of the film MYANMAR The Forgotten Revolution (2022) Director Katie Arnold, Journeyman Pictures. Myanmar may be the most violent among the 50 wars tracked globally with an estimated death toll of at least 50,000 since the 2021 military coup, including at…
The IPA and Social Justice Teams and will be co-sponsoring the screening of the film MYANMAR The Forgotten Revolution (2022) Director Katie Arnold, Journeyman Pictures. The film's running time is 53 minutes. Myanmar may be the most violent among the 50 wars tracked globally with an estimated death toll of…
A space for youth to hang out, connect, be themselves--figure out themselves, organize, and be together. Learn more here.
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…
These Wednesday evenings extend our explorations of how our personal theologies integrate into a shared whole. Registration and attendance at the Saturday retreat on February 24th is required to participate. If you've missed this opportunity, you may still join us on April 15th for Part 3: Creating Theology Beyond. See…
Qi Gong is an ancient form of exercise that is steep in eastern philosophy of health and well-being. It emphasizes on circulation, use of breathing, and flow movements to help increase one’s energy. Given time and regular practice, health benefits will be evident. We are fortunate to have Yuen Hing…
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.…
