Come Join us for Circle Dance New dancers welcome! Dances held the first Tuesday of every month. Our Theme for December is A Moment of Stillness. Winter is a sacred time of rest and reflection; the energy of winter is that of going within. It's the fruitful darkness and silence…
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…
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.…
Ursula Litzcke ''I grew up in the 1930's and 40's, which include the time of WWII. I saw people cope with struggles that seemed overwhelming. Where did people find their strength to carry on? Religious people impressed me most; they not only found strength in their belief in God, they…
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…
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.…
Mairy Beam and Martha Saunders The Cosmic Walk takes us on a ritual journey through the story of the origins of the universe and of the Earth from the Big Bang to the present day. It celebrates the story of our beginnings, the scientific story of evolution, and our creation…
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…
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.…
Karen Bartlett “Air. Every human life is measured from the first inhalation of air to the last breath. We will ponder some concepts of science, and what we discharge into air, then move on to concepts of spirit and practices built on sacred breath. We will breathe together as a…
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.…
Our VanU hiking and walking group now meets the fourth Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. This month we're exploring the trails and bird life around Maplewood Flats at the conservation area managed by the Wild Bird Trust located at 2649 Dollarton Highway, North…
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.…
The LGBTQ2+ community has accomplished much since homosexuality was decriminalized in Canada in 1969, including winning rights and greater respect. Some are asking "Why do we still have pride celebrations?" Let's explore that question with Danny Enright. Download the Order of Service Related Reading Weekly services Join us in person in our…
The IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour) Plus Allies also known as the IPA, meets on the fourth Sunday of the month at 12:30pm in Lindsey Priestley room. The IPA team fosters greater understanding of IBPOC experiences. We organize events such as the Lunar New Year and the Intersection of…
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…
The Powell Street Festival is one of the largest and the longest-running community arts festivals in Canada, located in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood, Paueru Gai – today known as the Downtown Eastside. The Powell Street Festival Society also offers year-round programs, and collaborates with local organizations, artists, and communities. You're invited to attend with fellow Vancouver Unitarians…
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.…
Seventy-six years after the UN Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed the fundamental human right to adequate housing, homelessness and housing precarity remain at crisis levels across Canada and around the world. How can we hope to live spiritually-fulfilled lives while brimming with anxiety about having a roof over our heads? It turns out…
