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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-2-2/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Flower Communion
DESCRIPTION:Flower Communion\nWe return to this beloved\, ritual-based service to celebrate both the unique gifts of every person and the rich diversity of our congregation. Rev. Shawn\, Kiersten Moore\, and Laureen Stokes will lead us in the ritual\, while we welcome Brent-Alan Huffman to the piano. \nAll are invited to bring a single flower to share in the ritual. It might be a cherished flower from your backyard or a dandelion you spot on your walk to VanU. Every flower is welcome. (We will have a few extra flowers available for those who need them.) \nA reminder that the Vancouver Marathon will be moving through the VanU neighbourhood on Sunday morning\, so plan your trip to the campus accordingly\, with the help of this map. \n\nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\n— \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. \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-flower-communion/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T121500
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CREATED:20240828T212656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T212656Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Group & Crossing Paths
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 9 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 play and art 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 \n— \nCrossing Paths 10 to 12 years (grades 5-7) \nFocus: understanding the religious and spiritual practices of our neighbours and ourselves. Click here for more info. \n— \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact our Children and Youth Coordinator\, Olivia Hall
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/childrens-group-crossing-paths-3/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T141500
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20250423T235027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T054858Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Circle on the State of the World
DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nWe live in both beautiful and bewildering times\, and many of us feel the need to come together to try to make sense of it all. \nAfter this Sunday’s service there will be a lunch in Hewett Hall\, so please join us after that at 12:45pm in the Sanctuary when the Healthy Relations Team will facilitate a listening circle. We can talk about the complex feelings we’re carrying about global conflicts\, climate change\, and the state of democracy in the world. \nWhile there will be space to share what’s weighing on our hearts\, there will also be an invitation to look for hope and the seeds of resilience. All are welcome. \nIf you are unable to join in person and feel you would benefit from joining a listening circle online\, please let us know at healthyrelations [@] vanu.ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/listening-circle-on-the-state-of-the-world-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240828T200507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200818Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:A space for youth to hang out\, connect\, be themselves–figure out themselves\, organize\, and be together. Learn more here.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/youth-group-4/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Hitschmanova\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifespan":MAILTO:dlfd@ucv.im
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20250502T173616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T171128Z
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SUMMARY:Circle Dance: The Very Merry Month of May
DESCRIPTION:Come Join us for Circle Dance. All dances taught. New dancers welcome! \nThere are many sayings we are familiar with about May: “April showers bring May flowers” is one that comes to mind. A quote from Edwin Way Tale is:  “The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.”  \nThis quote fits some of the themes we’ll explore on May 6th: nature\, spring and possibilities\, including the struggle for justice for workers and for peace.  \nMay Day (May 1st) is International Workers Day). Workers started organizing globally in order to secure peace. From the outset\, May 1 was a day of international mass struggle for the eight-hour work day and universal suffrage\, as well as for world peace and socialism. \nContact Leslie Kemp or Mairy Beam [mairyelesbea[at]gmail.com] for more info. \nCircle Dance is part of Vancouver Unitarians’ Spirituality and Practice\, click here to see similar events \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-6/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240924T220505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T220505Z
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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. \nPlease click on the blue Join Meeting below to connect.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-wednesdays-2/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Talk
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe 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 and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2025-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
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-2-2/2025-05-11/
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:20250511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20250506T174411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T013226Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Asian Connections – Part 1: Unitarians & India
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier & Gerta Moray\nWe celebrate Asian Heritage Month with a series of three services focussed on the many connections between Unitarianism/Unitarian Universalism and various Asian religions. Rev. Shawn and a small group of VanU members have spent the past year exploring our fascinating but sometimes neglected history to better understand how our faith today has been shaped through encounters with Asian cultures. This Sunday’s service will focus on the connections we have with Indian cultures and religions. \nDownload the Order of Service\nFurther Reading\n— \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-asian-connections/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240828T212656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T212656Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Group & Crossing Paths
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 9 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 play and art 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 \n— \nCrossing Paths 10 to 12 years (grades 5-7) \nFocus: understanding the religious and spiritual practices of our neighbours and ourselves. Click here for more info. \n— \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact our Children and Youth Coordinator\, Olivia Hall
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/childrens-group-crossing-paths-3/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240924T210203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T211020Z
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday Book Group
DESCRIPTION: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 rdainow[at]gmail.com if interested in attending online). Everyone is welcome. \nif attending online\, please join using the link: ucv.im/second-sunday-books or click on blue JOIN MEETING button below.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/second-sunday-book-group-6/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:Biddle\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20250213T013429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T015223Z
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SUMMARY:IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSome meetings are virtual and some are in-person\, please check the details below for each meeting. \nThe IPA team fosters  greater understanding of IBPOC experiences. We organize events such as the Lunar New Year  and the Intersection of Climate and Colonialism events held at VanU\, and lead outings to various IBPOC events in the city\, some examples include tours of art galleries and museums\, plays\, restaurants\, protest marches\, and cultural celebrations. \nEveryone is welcome. We are a welcoming\, energetic\, and enthusiastic group! \nIf the meeting is virtual\, return to this page just before the meeting starts and click on the JOIN MEETING button that will appear below. ⬇️ \n(Photo by Miles Peacock on Unsplash)
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/ibpoc-plus-allies-ipa-monthly-meeting-4-2/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/ipa-meeting
CATEGORIES:IPA,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240828T200507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200818Z
UID:10003117-1746968400-1746975600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:A space for youth to hang out\, connect\, be themselves–figure out themselves\, organize\, and be together. Learn more here.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/youth-group-4/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:Hitschmanova\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifespan":MAILTO:dlfd@ucv.im
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Talk
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe 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 and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2025-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240924T221016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T071417Z
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SUMMARY:Elders' Circle - Fridays
DESCRIPTION:The Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics. You can learn more about this and other VanU Shared Identity Groups here. \nOne 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 last from 10 to 11:30 a.m. You can see the upcoming meetings on this page. \nFriday Group\nTogether\, we’ll explore the spiritual challenge of ageing as we read chapters of Parker J. Palmer’s book On The Brink of Everything:  Grace\, Gravity and Growing Old. \n“Age itself is no excuse to wade in the shallows.  It’s a reason to dive deep and take creative risks.”   Parker J. Palmer \nTo register for this group\, please click here and let us know your details. We will then email you the details for joining.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-fridays/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:https://vancouver.breezechms.com/form/small-group-signup2024
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
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-2-2/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20250506T175801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T070048Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: New Beginnings for a Hopeful World
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Mwibutsawineza Ndagijimana\, Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nEvery day can be an opportunity to start anew\, to be true to our values and build an identity that helps us deal with the challenges we face on our human journey. This Sunday\, Rev. Mwibutsawineza Ndagijimana (formerly Fulgence Ndagijimana) will speak about the importance of constant new beginnings and how important they are for individuals and communities. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\n— \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-new-beginnings/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240828T212656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T212656Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Group & Crossing Paths
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 9 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 play and art 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 \n— \nCrossing Paths 10 to 12 years (grades 5-7) \nFocus: understanding the religious and spiritual practices of our neighbours and ourselves. Click here for more info. \n— \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact our Children and Youth Coordinator\, Olivia Hall
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/childrens-group-crossing-paths-3/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20250321T222814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T223109Z
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SUMMARY:Where Olive Trees Weep Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Social Justice Team is hosting this screening for a maximum of 40 people.   Please reserve your free ticket here.   Click here to watch trailer. \nAbout the Film:\nWhere Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss\, trauma\, and the quest for justice.We follow\, among others\, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish\, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi\, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars\, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation\, expulsions\, imprisonment\, home demolitions\, water deprivation\, and denial of basic human rights. Yet\, through the veil of oppression\, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives.This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its own cruelty?
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/where-olive-trees-weep-film-screening/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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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:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240828T200507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200818Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:A space for youth to hang out\, connect\, be themselves–figure out themselves\, organize\, and be together. Learn more here.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/youth-group-4/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Hitschmanova\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifespan":MAILTO:dlfd@ucv.im
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240905T182100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T063132Z
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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-2/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/board-meeting
CATEGORIES:Board,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240924T215801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T063223Z
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SUMMARY:Elders' Circle - Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:This Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics. Together we’ll explore the spiritual challenge of aging as we read chapters of Parker J. Palmer’s book On The Brink of Everything:  Grace\, Gravity and Growing Old. \nTwo 90-minute Zoom sessions a month\, this group meets on Wednesdays 10-11:30 am\, beginning on October 16\, in the first and third weeks of each month. \n“Age itself is no excuse to wade in the shallows.  It’s a reason to dive deep and take creative risks.”   Parker J. Palmer \nTo register for the Fridays or Wednesdays Elders’ Circle\, please sign up HERE. \nFor more information about this small group\, please click here. \nPlease click on the JOIN MEETING button below to join.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-wednesdays/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Talk
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe 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 and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2025-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240922T191921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T060327Z
UID:10004268-1747911600-1747918800@vanu.ca
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-3/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/potluckbooks
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20250522T165534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T173057Z
UID:10004386-1748084400-1748089800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Walking Group at Southlands River Trail
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, May 24th we’re meeting at 11 a.m. at 7420 Blenheim St to walk the Southlands River Trail along the Fraser River. \nAll welcome to join us for this scenic walk – RSVP below! \nOur Vancouver Unitarians hiking and walking group meets the 4th Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. (Next month we’ll be meeting up June 28 to walk at Pacific Spirit Park.) \nIf you are interested in joining\, or have an idea for an upcoming monthly hike please email derrick[at]vanu[dot]ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/monthly-hiking-group-may24-2025/
LOCATION:Metro Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Groups,Hiking,Lifespan,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="MOC":MAILTO:moc@ucv.im
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20250124T081011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T042608Z
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SUMMARY:Magic Carpet Fashions - Ivan Sayers - Refugee Fund Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Ivan is returning to VanU!\nAfter 2 previous fashion shows in 2022 and 2023 that were met with rave reviews\, the Vancouver Unitarian Refugee Committee has invited fashion historian Ivan Sayers back to present a selection of garments inspired by the Middle East and Africa. It is sure to be both informative and entertaining. \nWe are also delighted to have local fashion designer Somaya Ahmadi present one of her fabulous creations. \nRefreshments will be available at intermission. \nThere will also be a sale of much-loved accessories before\, at intermission and after the show in Hewett Hall. Prices will be very reasonable. So\, do check out the merchandise to find a little gift for yourself or a loved one. \nAll proceeds from this event will go towards supporting refugees that Vancouver Unitarians bring to the Lower Mainland through the Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Program. \nBring a friend (or two) for an enjoyable afternoon! \nClick here to donate to the Vancouver Unitarian Refugee Fund\n(Sheilah Thompson Refugee Fund)\nvanu.ca/refugee-give\nContributions of $20 or more will be sent a receipt for tax purposes in early 2026. \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/magic-carpet-fashions-ivan-sayers-refugee-fund-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Refugee
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003942-1748163600-1748169900@vanu.ca
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-2-2/2025-05-25/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20250506T180128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T083447Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Asian Connections – Part 2: Japan/Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Mei Jia Lam\, Hisako Masaki and Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nWe continue our celebration of Asian Heritage Month with the second of three services focused on the many connections between Unitarianism/Unitarian Universalism and various Asian religions. \nRev. Shawn and a small group of VanU members have been exploring our fascinating but sometimes neglected history to better understand how our tradition today has been shaped through ongoing encounters with Asian cultures. \nThis Sunday\, we will focus on our connections with Buddhism\, particularly in the Japanese context. We’ll explore how the exchange of ideas over the past 150 years has left a Unitarian legacy in Japan and how Zen Buddhism has found expression in modern Unitarian Universalism. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\n— \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/asian-connections-part2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T235533
CREATED:20240828T212656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T212656Z
UID:10003183-1748171700-1748175300@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Children’s Group & Crossing Paths
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 9 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 play and art 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 \n— \nCrossing Paths 10 to 12 years (grades 5-7) \nFocus: understanding the religious and spiritual practices of our neighbours and ourselves. Click here for more info. \n— \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact our Children and Youth Coordinator\, Olivia Hall
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/childrens-group-crossing-paths-3/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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