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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-4-2/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81694622847?pwd=VfS7VKwSobcosxDObvcBYvPYGztYN3.1
CATEGORIES:Board,Meetings
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185134Z
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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. \nJoining the meeting\nAt the corresponding time and date\, please click on the blue Join Meeting below. \nThis button will only appear 15 minutes before the meeting starts.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-wednesdays-3/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20260226T194946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T175817Z
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SUMMARY:Katherine Roback - Celebration of Life
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Katherine’s life will be held at 11 am on March 20\, 2026\nVancouver Unitarians\n949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC V5Z 2T1 \nDownload the Order of Service\nA reception will follow\nThis event will be livestreamed – please see below – please refresh if you don’t see it\n—\nKATHERINE RUTH ROBACK\nFebruary 14\, 1945 – January 31\, 2026\nKatherine Roback was born and raised in Montreal\, the eldest of three children born to Leo and Jeannette Roback (née Wales). She grew up with the strong values of her secular Jewish/Protestant socialist family and community. Degrees in anthropology from McGill University and University of Kansas\, coupled with thesis fieldwork in Jamaica\, led to her lifelong interest in non-institutionalized religions. \nIn 1968\, Katherine moved to British Columbia to pursue work in urban anthropology. She soon formed personal connections with the Lil’wat people in Mount Currie\, 160 km north of Vancouver. She lived in the vicinity for five years with her then-partner Phil Sam\, and she remained connected to the Sam family for life\, from whom she learned of the spirituality of giving and receiving. \nThe greatest gift in Katherine’s life was her daughter\, Lorien Sam Roback Maté. Katherine raised her daughter in Vancouver in a shared living arrangement with Aleksa Dorsey and her child Sean. Their blended family provided support\, stability\, and a safe and caring home life for all. Katherine’s life continued to grow after Lorien’s marriage to Gunther Maté\, the births of their beautiful children Sophia and Philip\, and the family’s moves to Europe and Asia. The relationship between Katherine and Lorien nurtured them both. In 1996 Katherine brought her mother Jeannette to Vancouver where she was her devoted companion and caregiver until Jeannette’s death in 1999. \nKatherine devoted her life to serving community. She worked as coordinator of the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre\, developed a training program for Indigenous family support workers\, and counselled women on their healing journeys from chemical dependency and abuse. In her later life\, as a spiritual director\, she provided counselling services to private clients. Through organizations such as Sacred Web\, Oak Counselling Services\, Unitarians\, and Unison\, Katherine fostered belonging and creativity to create a place where people were accepted and supported. As a Unitarian lay chaplain\, Katherine was honoured to marry couples and to serve bereaved families. \nIn midlife\, Katherine’s spirit awoke\, and she discovered that she was lesbian. New worlds opened to her – love\, sensuousness\, and spirituality\, some hard lessons and many great gifts. She embraced the Unitarian community\, and she lent her voice to choral singing. With her grandmother’s cello\, Katherine’s music-making in Ambleside Orchestra and a quartet of musical friends stretched and enriched her. \nAs a teacher\, counsellor\, singer\, worship coordinator\, and facilitator\, she worked to empower families and communities. To live with integrity each day\, to live the strong values she was raised with\, to be authentic to herself and others\, and to receive and give love unconditionally – these became her watchwords. \nKatherine took in the world through her senses. Among her loves were her dear friend Marylke Nieuwenhuis\, her family and friends\, the peaceful energy of water\, solitude and adventure\, singing\, music-making\, and story-writing. She will be remembered for her loyal and steadfast friendships\, her bright smile\, her intrinsic optimism and faith in humanity\, and her trust in the process of positive change and healing. \nKatherine died of cancer on January 31\, 2026. She was predeceased by her son-in-law Gunther Maté in 2023. She leaves her daughter Lorien Maté and grandchildren Sophia and Philip; her brother David and partner Kathleen Flanagan and their children Jonah and Halley; her sister Frances and partner Steve White; and many dear cousins and friends. \nIf friends and family wish\, a memorial donation to Doctors Without Borders would be deeply appreciated.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/katherine-roback-celebration-of-life/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Memorials
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SUMMARY:Nowruz Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Vanu Earth Spirit Group invites you to come and celebrate spring with a special presentation and ritual around Now Ruz\, the Persian celebration of Spring.\n\nYou’ll learn about the seven items that are put on the altar and experience a joyful\, welcoming of spring.\n\nIt helps us plan to know how many people are coming\, so please respond on this form.\nhttps://forms.gle/h6bCtW2bwhFPThgj6\n\nDate Friday March 20th\nTime 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\nFireside Room at VanU
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/nowruz-celebration/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:World Water Day Musical Fundraiser for Indigenous Water Protectors & RAVEN
DESCRIPTION:Please come for an afternoon of song and inspiration featuring the Alouette Sisters in collaboration with the Left Coast Labour Chorus and Holly Arntzen. This World Water Day Musical Fundraiser will raise funds for Indigenous Water Protectors and RAVEN’s We Are All One Planet campaign which is led by two Wet’suwet’en House groups of the Likhts’amisyu Clan. \nThe Environment Team is sponsoring this event with support from the Intercultural and Social Justice Teams. \nGet your tickets now through Eventbrite or by cash at the door. If you can’t make it but would still like to support\, please donate using the Eventbrite link -click “Get Tickets” and fill in the “Donations” section. \nDoors open at 2:30
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/world-water-day-musical-fundraiser-for-indigenous-water-protectors-raven/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment,Fundraising,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260322T104500
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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-2-2/2026-03-22/
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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260322T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Is There Meaning in Suffering?
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nSometimes\, while trying to be helpful\, people say the darndest—and most damaging—things in the wake of loss or human suffering. These are typically attempts to make sense of what has happened\, to find some deeper meaning amid the heartache we feel. But\, it’s worth asking: Is there meaning to be found in suffering? \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nSermon text\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-is-there-meaning-in-suffering/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Unitarians’ Fourth Sunday Book Group meets after the Sunday service on the fourth Sunday of each month (except July and August). We meet at 12:30 pm in the Family Room (admin building) and online at vanu.ca/fourth-sunday-books. Everyone is welcome. \nIf attending online\, please come back to this page at the time of the event\, and you will see a JOIN MEETING button below. Click on that button to join the meeting.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/fourth-sunday-book-club/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Family Room\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20250925T185856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T190035Z
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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-2-2/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/potluckbooks
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20250908T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190036Z
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SUMMARY:Elders' Circle - Fridays
DESCRIPTION:This Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays\, from 10am to 11:30am. \nFor more information about this small group\, please click here. \nJoining the meeting\nAt the corresponding time and date\, please click on the blue Join Meeting below. \nThis button will only appear 15 minutes before the meeting starts.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-fridays-5/2026-03-27/
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:20260329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260329T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
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-2-2/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20260328T015550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T205042Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Building Hope Together
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nWe find ourselves at a pivotal moment\, both as a country and as a congregation. In these tumultuous times\, with so much in flux\, how are we at VanU being called to put our values into action? \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nSermon text\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-building-hope-together/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260329T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260329T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Group
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 12 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 LEGO\, art\, and games 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 \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/summer-childrens-group-2-2/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260401T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20250908T185653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185653Z
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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. \nJoining the meeting\nAt the corresponding time and date\, please click on the blue Join Meeting below. \nThis button will only appear 15 minutes before the meeting starts.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-wednesdays-4/2026-04-01/
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:20260405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260405T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
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-2-2/2026-04-05/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20260401T210550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T212258Z
UID:10004956-1775386800-1775390400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: The Newness of Life
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nThis Sunday\, we celebrate Passover and Easter in a decidedly Unitarian key\, with readings and music to open us to the renewal of this season. Rev. Shawn’s sermon will draw on the themes of freedom and hope found in the ancient stories that define these holidays and holy days. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nSermon text\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-the-newness-of-life/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=949 W 49th Ave:geo:-123.1276881,49.2268718
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20260401T171926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T171926Z
UID:10004955-1775588400-1775595600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Circle Dance:  Celebrating the Blessings of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Are you moved by the bright beauty of the daffodils?  By the cherry blossoms floating to the ground?  By the new buds on the trees?  Does it make you want to dance?\n\nCome join us as we celebrate spring in all its glory.  With deep gratitude for the bounty of the Earth\, and the promise of a new season.  How can we give up hope when so much is in bud?\n\nPlease join us as we share dances that invoke joy and gratitude and hope.  Everyone is welcome.  All dances are simple and will be taught.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-celebrating-the-blessings-of-the-earth/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lindsey-Priestley West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20250908T190122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190122Z
UID:10004715-1775815200-1775820600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Elders' Circle - Fridays
DESCRIPTION:This Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays\, from 10am to 11:30am. \nFor more information about this small group\, please click here. \nJoining the meeting\nAt the corresponding time and date\, please click on the blue Join Meeting below. \nThis button will only appear 15 minutes before the meeting starts.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-fridays-6/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Reflections-on-Aging.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003988-1775984400-1775990700@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-2-2/2026-04-12/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meditation Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20260402T201931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T201931Z
UID:10004957-1775984400-1775998800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Book Bash at VanU: Great deals on used books!
DESCRIPTION:The next Vancouver Unitarian Book Sale is coming up April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hewett Hall. \nAs always\, we will have a wide selection of books from all genres\, together with some rare and antiquarian books. Please let all of your book-loving friends know about this event. \nWe need volunteers to help with the set-up on April 11 and with the sale on April 12. Please contact David at momus1@hotmail.com if you are able to help.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/book-bash-at-vanu-great-deals-on-used-books/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hewett Hall 949 West 49th Avenue Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=949 West 49th Avenue:geo:-123.1276881,49.2268718
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20260410T034734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T193439Z
UID:10004959-1775991600-1775995200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: The Sacred Circle
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nAs Unitarians\, we honour the great web of life. Our 7th Principle affirms our “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” In his sermon\, Rev. Shawn will explore the deeper implications of the phrase “of which we are a part.” \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nSermon text\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-the-sacred-circle/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=949 W 49th Ave:geo:-123.1276881,49.2268718
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20250923T230217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000412Z
UID:10004775-1775991600-1775997000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:OWL - Our Whole Lives for ages 12-14
DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education for Grades 7-9\n(birthdays in 2011\, 2012\, 2013)\nThis 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. \nCheck the OWL calendar here for up-to-date information on dates and times. \nThe workshops are written to include ages 11-14\, grades 7-9\, our current demographics are weighted to the younger end. If your child is 14 going into grade 9 and does not mind learning with 12 and 13-yr-olds then this class is also for them! \nFor more information and to register: https://vanu.ca/services/owl-teenagers \nSee below for details on date\, time and venue. \nRegister by September 29th\nMinimum class size is 6 students\, maximum 15 \n(late registrations may be accepted up to Oct 22 on a case-by-case basis) \nContact Us\nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/our-whole-lives-for-ages-12-14-3/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
UID:10004439-1775992500-1775996100@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Children’s Group
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 12 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 LEGO\, art\, and games 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 \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/summer-childrens-group-2-2/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/banner-childrens-groups.png
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lindsey-Priestley West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20250908T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185134Z
UID:10004658-1776247200-1776252600@vanu.ca
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. \nJoining the meeting\nAt the corresponding time and date\, please click on the blue Join Meeting below. \nThis button will only appear 15 minutes before the meeting starts.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-wednesdays-3/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Reflections-on-Aging.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003989-1776589200-1776595500@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-2-2/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meditation Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20260415T192304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T065227Z
UID:10004961-1776596400-1776600000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Inspiring Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:VanU Environment Team\nThe world today is beset with interwoven and sometimes unprecedented poly-crises. On Earth Day we focus on the climate crisis; it will not tolerate postponing action to a later date. Karen Crosby will relate her personal story of how a high school teacher became an advocate for political change in her city of New Westminster and a public educator on climate solutions. Her story will inspire you to take intelligent action. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\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-inspiring-climate-action/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=949 W 49th Ave:geo:-123.1276881,49.2268718
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20250923T230217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000412Z
UID:10004776-1776596400-1776601800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:OWL - Our Whole Lives for ages 12-14
DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education for Grades 7-9\n(birthdays in 2011\, 2012\, 2013)\nThis 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. \nCheck the OWL calendar here for up-to-date information on dates and times. \nThe workshops are written to include ages 11-14\, grades 7-9\, our current demographics are weighted to the younger end. If your child is 14 going into grade 9 and does not mind learning with 12 and 13-yr-olds then this class is also for them! \nFor more information and to register: https://vanu.ca/services/owl-teenagers \nSee below for details on date\, time and venue. \nRegister by September 29th\nMinimum class size is 6 students\, maximum 15 \n(late registrations may be accepted up to Oct 22 on a case-by-case basis) \nContact Us\nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/our-whole-lives-for-ages-12-14-3/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/OWL.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
UID:10004440-1776597300-1776600900@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Children’s Group
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 12 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 LEGO\, art\, and games 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 \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/summer-childrens-group-2-2/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/banner-childrens-groups.png
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lindsey-Priestley West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T134500
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20260318T021139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T175846Z
UID:10004949-1776601800-1776606300@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:5th Annual Cherry Blossom Potluck Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual Cherry Blossom Potluck Picnic. We will meet in the Fireside Room to share a meal while watching beautiful cherry blossom scenes from Japan and Vancouver. There will  be an opportunity to write haikus. Here is a post about the creative haikus that were written last year. There is an International Haiku competition and everyone is welcome to enter. \nPlease bring your favourite food to share or sign up to help with the dishes. Please use this spreadsheet to enter your name. \nAfter a quick cleanup\, we will then venture out to view the cherry blossom trees along Fremlin Street and possibly Tisdale Park. Our walk will happen rain or shine\, so you may need to bring an umbrella. \nFor more information please contact socialjustice[at]vanu[dot]ca \nphoto by Hisako Masaki
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/5th-annual-cherry-blossom-potluck-picnic/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Intercultural,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T013232
CREATED:20260421T211527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T211527Z
UID:10004637-1776798000-1776805200@vanu.ca
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-4-3/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86165343515
CATEGORIES:Board,Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/banner-gauthier-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR