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SUMMARY:Circle Dance: Red Dress Day and more!
DESCRIPTION:May 5 is known as Red Dress Day in Canada. Red Dress Day honours the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women\, girls\, 2-spirit and gender diverse people in Canada. We will dance in solidarity with the families and communities that are working for justice\, healing and change. \nIn Mexican culture\, May 5th is Cinco de Mayo\, Battle of Puebla Day\, and so we celebrate this as well as the May 1st Celtic festival known as May Day and International Workers Day\, which originated in the late 19th century to commemorate the fight for an 8-hour day. While many workers have benefited from this historic victory\, many groups of workers still work long hours to feed their children and pay the rent. \nWe will weave these diverse threads in our dances on May 5th. Please join us in solidarity\, community and in celebration.  And don’t hesitate to wear red! \nThis is a welcoming circle for new and experienced dancers alike. All dances will be taught.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-red-dress-day-and-more/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Meditation and Movement
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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-4/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190122Z
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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-6/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
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-2-2/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T005057Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Life Insurance
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday Rev. Shawn invites us to rethink the concept of life insurance in the context of the communities we build together. \nRev. Shawn Gauthier\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-life-insurance/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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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-12-14-3/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
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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-2-2/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T133000
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SUMMARY:Intercultural Team Forum: Bicultural Identity and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:What are the ingredients to fostering a sense of belonging? What are the barriers? Please join us in celebrating Asian Heritage Month by engaging in a joyful\, in-depth interactive exchange about how to build a community through action where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to it. \nGuest speakers include Faly Mevamanana\, Tricia Trinh\, Ricardo Aguilar Valles\, Ava Jung\, Wiley Ho. \nFaly Mevamanana is an award-winning actor and writer. She has performed leading roles in seven provinces across Canada\, including roles with Neptune Theatre\, Western Canada Theatre\, and the Grand Theatre. \nOffstage\, she was a writing shadow on This Hour Has 22 Minutes\, and a Program Associate with Nightwood Theatre. Her first play “The Baking Show Show: The Play” premiered with Ruby Slippers Theatre in February 2026. Faly is also the creator\, writer\, and star of the new comedy TV series “Be Better” for Bell Fibe TV1. \nAs a queer mixed-race creator\, Faly is passionate about telling stories which showcase marginalized voices in a joyful way. \n\nTricia Trinh is a queer\, genderfluid\, Chinese-Vietnamese-Canadian\, multidisciplinary theatre artist; with a background in playwrighting\, directing\, performing and producing. Graduate of University of Victoria [BFA]. Their artistic practice prioritizes the multifaceted existence in intersectional lived experiences\, specifically investigating intercultural socio-political influence on queer identity\, gender identity and diaspora identity. \nSelected Playwright–Director Credits: Probability [rEvolver 2018]\, Red Glimmer [Fringe 2019]\, Attachments [Tremors Festival 2020 & Advance Theatre Festival 2024]\, Diosa Volcanica [Infinity Fire 2023]\, Duality [Infinity Fire 2024]\nSelected Director Credit: Dil Ka [Ruby Slippers Theatre 2024]\nSelected Assistant Director Credits: we the same [Ruby Slippers 2021]\, Henry V [Bard on the Beach 2023] \nTheir practice is committed to cross-pollinating social justice with storytelling through an anti-oppressive decolonial lens. This commitment actualizes in the form of creating new multidisciplinary theatre with feminist-forward\, gender non-conforming and BIPOC stories at the forefront; as a freelance artist and through their collective Dusty Foot Productions. The dedication to spearheading opportunities for underserved emerging theatre creators is demonstrated through their work as: Artistic Producer –Rumble Theatre [New Cabaret Series]\, Program Producer –frank theatre [Telling It Bent: Queer Youth Playwriting Program] and Producer –Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre [MSG Playwrighting Lab]. \nRicardo Aguillar Valles is a Settlement Worker with the I Belong Program at MOSAIC. I support newcomers who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community\, assisting them in navigating systems such as healthcare\, housing\, and language services\, while helping them build a sense of belonging in their new environment. \nAva Jung works as the Community Engagement Officer at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.\, a non-partisan\, non-profit multicultural Canadian organization with a proud 50+ year history of serving newcomers\, seniors\, youth\, and families. In her role\, she manages the volunteers for a variety of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. services\, meeting people from all walks of life. She herself is a mixed-race Chinese Canadian\, born and raised in Greater Vancouver with a degree in Gender\, Race\, Sexuality and Social Justice and Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies from UBC. She is particularly passionate about Vancouver’s historic Chinatown\, cultural heritage preservation\, and the politics surrounding mixed-race identity. \n\nWiley Ho is a Taiwanese Canadian writer\, whose stories and personal essays have been published in various literary journals\, magazines\, and anthologies. Her first book The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street: A Memoir was published this spring by Douglas & McIntyre\, currently on the BC Bestsellers List. When not writing she’s busy community building or growing Asian vegetables in her front yard.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/intercultural-team-forum-bicultural-identity-and-belonging/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Forum,IPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260511T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260511T180000
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Autobiography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME SO FAR\nSpiritual Autobiography Workshop for the 55+ \nOffering from Rita Cavigioli \nPlease RSVP below to sign up for this 10-session workshop series forthcoming at VanU. \nThe main goal of the workshop is to offer tools and stimuli that will help you to reexamine your life experiences in a creative way; find spiritual meanings and threads in your actions\, choices\, recollections\, desires\, projects\, and legacies. \nRevisiting the phases of your lives will help you retrieve memories\, emotions\, loved ones and significant objects\, and understand what you want to pass on to new generations. On a spiritual level\, the “third and fourth age” can be viewed not only as a gateway to wisdom but also\, and more importantly\, as an opportunity for transformative roles and unexplored potential. \nRita Cavigioli is Professor Emerita at the University of Missouri- Columbia. She also holds the diploma of “Expert in the facilitation of autobiographical workshops and the collection of life stories” from LUA (Libera Università dell’Autobiografia). She has offered autobiographical workshops to various audiences\, particularly in continuing education institutes. \nThe workshop will consist of ten meetings running from 4 to 6 pm every Monday and Thursday beginning on Monday\, May 11 (additional dates include May 14\, May 18\, May 21\, May 25\, May 28\, June 1\, June 4\, June 8\, and June 11). \nMaximum number of participants: 12\nMeeting duration: 2 hours (4 – 6 pm) \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/spiritual-autobiography-workshop/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Lifespan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T194658Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Autobiography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME SO FAR\nSpiritual Autobiography Workshop for the 55+ \nOffering from Rita Cavigioli \nThe main goal of the workshop is to offer tools and stimuli that will help you to reexamine your life experiences in a creative way; find spiritual meanings and threads in your actions\, choices\, recollections\, desires\, projects\, and legacies. \nRevisiting the phases of your lives will help you retrieve memories\, emotions\, loved ones and significant objects\, and understand what you want to pass on to new generations. On a spiritual level\, the “third and fourth age” can be viewed not only as a gateway to wisdom but also\, and more importantly\, as an opportunity for transformative roles and unexplored potential. \nRita Cavigioli is Professor Emerita at the University of Missouri- Columbia. She also holds the diploma of “Expert in the facilitation of autobiographical workshops and the collection of life stories” from LUA (Libera Università dell’Autobiografia). She has offered autobiographical workshops to various audiences\, particularly in continuing education institutes. \nThe workshop will consist of ten meetings running from 4 to 6 pm every Monday and Thursday beginning on Monday\, May 11 (additional dates include May 14\, May 18\, May 21\, May 25\, May 28\, June 1\, June 4\, June 8\, and June 11). \nMaximum number of participants: 12\nMeeting duration: 2 hours (4 – 6 pm) \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/spiritual-autobiography-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Lifespan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260517T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
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-2-2/2026-05-17/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20260516T203405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T004137Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: On the Lookout for Love
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier & CanUUdle Leaders\nIt can be hard to know where to direct our attention in these bewildering times. How might we change our world\, if we were more routinely on the lookout for love? \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-on-the-lookout-for-love/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260517T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260517T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
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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-2-2/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20250814T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T190728Z
UID:10004638-1779217200-1779224400@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-4/2026-05-19/
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:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20250908T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185134Z
UID:10004659-1779271200-1779276600@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-3/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20260421T172037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T172056Z
UID:10004966-1779390000-1779397200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:A Monthly Ritual and Movement Group
DESCRIPTION:To restore body and spirit in tune with the rhythms of nature (our Unitarian sixth source*) \n\n\n\nEach gathering will include \n\n\n\n\nOpening and closing ritual (cast circle\, call directions)\n\n\n\nSharing circle\n\n\n\nMeditation\n\n\n\nPoetry\n\n\n\nCircle dances – lots of circle dances\n\n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nMay 21 \nNext session: June 25 \n\n\n\nTime: 7-9pm\n\n\n\nPlease register here:  https://forms.gle/6HuuY7ubweWWpfWi9
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/a-monthly-ritual-and-movement-group-may21/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
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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:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20250908T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190036Z
UID:10004697-1779444000-1779449400@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-5/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003994-1779613200-1779619500@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-2-2/2026-05-24/
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:20260524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20260521T214806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T070925Z
UID:10004980-1779620400-1779624000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Liberating Love in the Midst of Hate
DESCRIPTION:Janet Pivnick\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-liberating-love-in-the-midst-of-hate/
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:20260524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20250923T230217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000412Z
UID:10004779-1779620400-1779625800@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-12-14-3/2026-05-24/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
UID:10004445-1779621300-1779624900@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-2-2/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20260204T220016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T185120Z
UID:10004937-1779625800-1779631200@vanu.ca
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/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Family Room\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Family Room 949 West 49th Avenue Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=949 West 49th Avenue:geo:-123.1276881,49.2268718
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20260506T021637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T021637Z
UID:10004971-1779625800-1779631200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Talking Climate:  How to have Conversations that Connect
DESCRIPTION:The single strongest predictor of climate action is whether people talk about it. But how to do that in these times of intersecting poly-crisis\, where mention of climate change is made to feel taboo\, socially? \nKaren Crosby of Regenerate BC will facilitate an interactive workshop on strategies and best practices to empower you to use your best voice in communicating solutions to what we all fundamentally care about. The workshop will focus (not exclusively) on solutions related to transportation.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/talking-climate-how-to-have-conversations-that-connect/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment,Forum,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20260507T175304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T201734Z
UID:10004975-1779625800-1782050400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday Book Club: "War Resisters\, Standing Against the Vietnam War"
DESCRIPTION:The VanU Fourth Sunday Book Club will meet on May 24 at 12:30 in the Family room in the Administrative building and online at vanu.ca/fourth-sunday-books to discuss “War Resisters\, Standing Against the Vietnam War\,” by Joline Martin. This book offers a contemporary perspective on the struggles and triumphs of the American Vietnam War resisters who resettled in Canada on Vancouver Island. Through interviews with resisters\, author Joline Martin shares previously untold stories about what it was like for them to start new lives on Vancouver Island all the while grappling with the consequences of their decisions to stand against the war. The resisters’ stories blend with historical context to offer a deep and alternate insight into a time of political unrest in the United States. These stories challenge the long-held myths and assumptions about what it meant to be a Vietnam War resister.\n\nWe have arranged for a war resister who came to Canada during the late 1960s from the U.S. to attend this meeting. We look forward to hearing an account of his journey to BC and involvement with Vancouver Unitarians at that time. We are also hoping find and invite someone in our congregation to give an account of what was involved in organizing and providing support and assistance to that wave of immigrants through the Unitarian Church of Vancouver.\n\n\nEveryone is welcome. If you plan to attend online\, please advise Rob Dainow at rdainow[at]gmail.com by May 23 at the latest. \n\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-war-resisters-standing-against-the-vietnam-war/
LOCATION:Family Room\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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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:20260528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20250925T185856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T190035Z
UID:10004795-1779966000-1779973200@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-2-2/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/potluckbooks
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003995-1780218000-1780224300@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-2-2/2026-05-31/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20260530T062246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T011112Z
UID:10004981-1780225200-1780228800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: The Love We Leave Behind
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nWhat is the legacy we’ll leave in this world\, when our lives are done? \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-love-we-leave-behind/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
UID:10004446-1780226100-1780229700@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-2-2/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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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:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260602T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20260507T173656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T184012Z
UID:10004972-1780426800-1780434000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Circle Dance: High Time to Dance!
DESCRIPTION:Mother Earth is singing a song on days like this.  It’s high time to dance.  So wake up and dance.  Let us celebrate the beauty of the earth\, the bounty of our gardens\, and the comfort of community.  Let us celebrate moving our bodies to joyous music\, and thereby filling our spirits.\n\nEveryone is welcome.  Steps are simple and will be taught.  There are no wrong steps\, only variations!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-high-time-to-dance/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mairy Beam":MAILTO:mairyelesbea[at]gmail[dot]com
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:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T125311
CREATED:20250908T185653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185653Z
UID:10004679-1780480800-1780486200@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-4/2026-06-03/
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
END:VCALENDAR