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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-2-2/2024-12-01/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: What Are You Waiting For?
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nThis Sunday begins the season of Advent\, a time in the calendar when Christians embark on the spiritual journey towards Christmas. These four weeks are a time for reflection and renewal\, a time of anticipation\, and a time for growth. Whatever the holidays we may personally celebrate this month\, the gifts of Advent are open to us all. Rev. Shawn’s sermon will invite us to consider the ways we seek to grow our hearts in this season.\nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\n— \nWeekly services\n\nJoin us in person in our Sanctuary or watch the service live on this page\, beginning each Sunday just before 11 am. \nYou can also catch the current service stream anytime at vanu.ca/live
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-service-what-are-you-waiting-for/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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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-3/2024-12-01/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Lunch for Burma
DESCRIPTION:The VU IPA and other teams have been together with the local Burmese (Myanmar) community to raise both awareness and funds in support of Burmese citizens ravaged by a military dictatorship and civil war. \nWe warmly invite you to attend our next event Sunday\, Dec. 1st.  The Burmese community will be catering a delicious lunch following the service. We are looking forward to a large crowd and please donate as generously as you are able.  Funds raised will be donated to Inter Pares\, an international charity recognized by Canada. \nKyi Min Saw\, who attends VU\, is courageously leading the local Burma campaign fundraising. \n\nThank you and we look forward to sharing Burmese food with you on Sunday\, Dec. 1.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/fundraising-lunch-for-burma-2/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,IPA
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SUMMARY:'We Are The Great Turning' Sunday podcast discussion group
DESCRIPTION:A young activist\, Jess Serrante\, has created a 10-part podcast entitled ‘We Are The Great Turning‘ with the revered 95 year-old activist\, Joanna Macy. She approached Joanna about sharing her work in this way\, and Joanna agreed\, being aware of her limited time left on this earth\, and her awareness of how important it is to get The Work That Reconnects out into the world in these deeply troubled times. She recommends strongly that this work be done in community. \nJess and Joanna are imagining us all there with them sitting at Joanna’s kitchen table. Hearing Joanna’s voice as she shares her deep\, expansive wisdom is deeply moving and her process is very helpful in processing the fear and grief many of us are experiencing\, so that it can move us to action in a challenge mindset rather than reactivity or shutdown in fear and grief. The podcast includes much more than just words\, but includes the experiential elements as are shared in the 2 day retreat. Join me in Biddle at 12:30 every first Sunday. Feel welcome to chat with me around the Vanu campus or email me if you would like to attend at healthyrelations@vanu.ca \nYou can listen to a teaser of the podcast here: We Are The Great Turning Podcast Teaser. – Cindy Cashin
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/we-are-the-great-turning-sunday-podcast-discussion-group-2/
LOCATION:Biddle\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241201T124500
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SUMMARY:Matters of Life and Death
DESCRIPTION:Approaching End of Life\, Starting Today: What Do I Get to Choose? \nFor the next in our series of programs on aging and the end-of-life\, Rev. Shawn will host a conversation between Jane Slemon and Michael O’Neil\, who will share their medical expertise and experience around the options and decisions available to us as we near life’s end. These life-giving lessons can be relevant to us all\, even if death is nowhere on the horizon. The session will take place on December 1st at 12:45pm\, in the Fireside Room. All are welcome and encouraged to RSVP here. \nJane Slemon (RN\, MA in English) is recently retired from her role as Director of Care at a hospice and has a background in critical care nursing and in teaching English and Science at Emily Carr. She is a folk musician playing in various bands for concerts and dances. Michael (BA\, MD\, CCFP-EM\, FCFP\, Clinical Asst. Prof. UBC ) is a mostly retired physician teaching at UBC medical school and assisting at surgeries. He has worked for 50 years\, first as a Family doctor\, then as an ER doc\, palliative care doctor\, and then as a Hospitalist. He has had many discussions about illness and end of life care.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/matters-of-life-and-death-2/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Lifespan,Minister
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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-4/2024-12-01/
LOCATION:Hitschmanova\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan,Youth
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SUMMARY:Welcome Yule - Chalice Choir presents their Advent Concert
DESCRIPTION:Wolcum Yole! Welcome Yule!\nClick here for tickets \nCombining the traditions of the pagan Yuletide with the medieval texts of Advent\, the Vancouver Unitarians’ Chalice Choir presents their Advent Concert: Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols! \nAs Benjamin Britten set back to England from the USA during WWII\, he stopped off in Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, where he picked up a book of ancient manuscripts over 600 years old. On his voyage\, instead of being terrified of torpedo attacks\, he worked through his complicated relationship with these religious texts to create a brilliant musical setting celebrating the end of the darkness and welcoming back the journey to the light! \nThis “YOLE” afternoon concert\, featuring an afternoon of lovely music written between 1624 to 2024 will feature our returning tenor Lead\, Lyndon Ladeur\, Harpist\, Miya Otake\, our wonderful accompanist\, Elliott Dainow and conductor\, David Buchan. Come celebrate this afternoon of beautiful music with us! \n\nDate: Dec 1\, 2024 (Sunday)\nTime: 2:30pm\nPlace: Vancouver Unitarians\, Oak & 49th\nCost: $20 (‘what you can afford’ tickets are available at the ticket desk on the night)\n\nTickets\nPlease buy your tickets using the GET TICKETS button below. You will receive an email with your ticket(s). On the day of the concert\, please show us your QR codes at the door.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/welcome-yule-chalice-choir-presents-their-advent-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Choir,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T210000
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SUMMARY:Circle Dance – A Moment of Stillness *Cancelled*
DESCRIPTION:*Today’s dance has had to be cancelled due to illness. Apologies for any inconvenience.*  \nCome Join us for Circle Dance \nNew dancers welcome! \nDances held the first Tuesday of every month.  Our Theme for December is A Moment of Stillness. \nWinter is a sacred time of rest and reflection; the energy of winter is that of going within. It’s the fruitful darkness and silence out of which our souls’ yearnings and new inspirations can eventually emerge. Through dance\, we will experience  how darkness can nourish us and help us find stillness in challenging times. \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-3/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241204T113000
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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-2/2024-12-04/
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:20241204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241204T203000
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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/2024-12-04/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T113000
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CREATED:20241017T071613Z
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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-2/2024-12-06/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T104500
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
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-2-2/2024-12-08/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: There's Something About Mary
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier and Vivian Davidson\nShe is known as the mother of Jesus—or even the Mother of God. By many\, she’s called the Queen of the World and the Queen of Heaven. She’s often portrayed as a serene and silent figure\, but she’s also been frequently depicted as crowned in glory and sitting on a throne. She is both a simple peasant girl and a manifestation of the feminine divine\, at once\, relatable and remote. Her image is instantly recognizable\, and yet she feels mysterious and maybe even confusing. This Sunday\, Vivian and Shawn will explore the enduring and complex meanings of Mary.\nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\n— \nWeekly services\n\nJoin us in person in our Sanctuary or watch the service live on this page\, beginning each Sunday just before 11 am. \nYou can also catch the current service stream anytime at vanu.ca/live
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-service-theres-something-about-mary/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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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-3/2024-12-08/
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:20241208T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T140000
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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 in Lindsey Priestley room. \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! \n(Photo by Miles Peacock on Unsplash)
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/ibpoc-plus-allies-ipa-monthly-meeting-4/2024-12-08/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IPA,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
CREATED:20241201T061541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T035151Z
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SUMMARY:Write for Rights
DESCRIPTION:The Social Justice Team will host our 8th annual Amnesty International Write for Rights event in the Fireside Room from 12:30-2:00 p.m.  Snacks will be available. \nThis year’s cases are from Angola\, Argentina\, Belarus\, Canada\, Egypt\, Saudi Arabia\, South Korea\, Turkey\, and Viet Nam. \nYou may also participate in Write for Rights by signing a petition. Petitions will be available in Hewett Hall.  There will be a clipboard for each case and you may select individual cases or print you name\, city\, province and write your signature on all clipboards. \nPlease stop by to sign petitions or write  letters.  You choose the case(s) which interests you the most. If you are not able to write a letter or sign a petition in person\, please use this link to support all 9 cases.  You will be asked to enter your first name\, last name and email address. \nBackground material and sample letters will be available for 9 cases.  Paper\, pens and envelopes will be provided. We will affix postage and mail your letters \nInformation about Write for Rights: \nDec 10th\, marks the 76th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Canadian legal scholar John Peters Humphrey was the principal author of the first draft of the UDHR. \nAmnesty International (AI) has offices around the world and they are constantly hearing about human rights violations.  Each year\, AI selects  cases that they believe are most likely to be influenced by public exposure. Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana\, well known to the VanU community\, credits an international letter writing campaign with his release from jail after he was arrested and imprisoned in 2015. \nPlease watch the videos below to learn more about two cases for 2024. \n“Our medicines\, our berries\, our food\, the animals\, our water\, our culture\, are all here since time immemorial. We are obligated to protect our ways of life for our babies unborn.” This quote is from Sleydo’\, a member of the Wet’suwet’en Nation. \n \nLawyer Dang Dinh Bach is an environmental activist. He is now serving a five year sentence after being convicted of tax evasion\, a crime he did not commit.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/write-for-rights-2/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
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-4/2024-12-08/
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:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
CREATED:20241203T000945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T001017Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Board meeting will take place Dec. 10th. \nClick on where it says JOIN MEETING below to join.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/board-meeting-3/
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:20241211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
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/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T104500
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
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-2-2/2024-12-15/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
CREATED:20241118T210707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T200621Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Artisans are mostly from our own congregation. Look for artisans selling cards\, pottery\, jewellery\, knitted sweaters and scarves\, hand-painted silk scarves\, photos\, honey\, candles\, and some surprises. \nThe hours of the sale range from 10am to 2pm and 6:30pm to 9pm (before and after the Candlelight Service).
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/holiday-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment,Seasonal,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
CREATED:20241121T183821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T080310Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: To Wish Upon a Star
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nAs we approach the Winter Solstice\, Rev. Shawn invites us to seek out the stillness of this season\, starting with an appreciation of the stars above.\nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\n— \nWeekly services\n\nJoin us in person in our Sanctuary or watch the service live on this page\, beginning each Sunday just before 11 am. \nYou can also catch the current service stream anytime at vanu.ca/live
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-service-to-wish-upon-a-star/
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:20241215T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T121500
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
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-3/2024-12-15/
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:20241215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
CREATED:20240828T200507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200818Z
UID:10003098-1734267600-1734274800@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-4/2024-12-15/
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:20241215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
CREATED:20241121T211025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T021052Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Candlelight Service
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nOur much-beloved annual tradition offers a feast of poetry and music to mark the many meanings of the winter holidays. This service will feature several anthems from the Chalice Choir and seasonal readings offered by many members of our congregation.  All are invited to stay for refreshments in Hewett Hall after the service.\nDownload the Order of Service\n— \nWeekly services\n\nJoin us in person in our Sanctuary or watch the service live on this page. \nYou can also catch the current service stream anytime at vanu.ca/live
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-candlelight-service/
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:20241218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
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/2024-12-18/
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:20241218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10004350-1734546600-1734553800@vanu.ca
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/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-12-18/
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:20241220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
CREATED:20240924T221016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T071417Z
UID:10003602-1734688800-1734694200@vanu.ca
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/2024-12-20/
LOCATION:https://vancouver.breezechms.com/form/small-group-signup2024
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161750
CREATED:20241127T182541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T213013Z
UID:10004237-1734795000-1734800400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Yule Ritual and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The VanU Earth Spirit group invites everyone to attend a celebration of Yule or Winter Solstice on Saturday\, December 21st from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in the Fireside Room. It is a time to celebrate the longer nights that give us time to dream and replenish\, and also to look forward to the lengthening days. \nActivities include readings\, singing solstice carols\, circle dance and crafts. This is an all ages event and is open to VanU members and the wider community. Stay for our Winter Holiday Community Potluck right after the ritual in Hewett Hall! \nPlease RSVP so we can plan appropriately. https://forms.gle/Ko3xVkdp2cTttWzj9 \nFor any questions please email us at earthspirit@vanu.ca
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/winter-solstice-yule-ritual-and-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seasonal
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