Please plan to attend the Board forum for an in-depth discussion of the responses to Question of the Month #2 ("What is the boldest thing we can do now to have a vibrant congregation 3 years from now?"). Come hear the great ideas so many of you proposed! Sunday, January…
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 Lay Chaplain Team This Sunday service falls on Imbolc, the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, when the first signs of the awakening earth are seen, the first stirrings of spring to come. The Lay Chaplain Team and friends will lead the service in Celebration…
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…
Imbolc marks the halfway point between Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It beckons us towards hope, potential, rebirth and promise. Caroline Mellor says in her poem Imbolc “From the darkness of the earth I give light to the flame which will forge the new world…. I am the stirring…
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.…
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…
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. Shawn Gauthier In 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…
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…
Members of the Healthy Relations Team invite you to a conversation about what promises means within our community. We 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. Come join this conversation at 12:30…
