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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/2024-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Groups
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LOCATION:https://vancouver.breezechms.com/form/small-group-signup2024
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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/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-10-16/
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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/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Groups
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LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T210000
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:UCV Board meetings are held online on the third Tuesday of each month except for July. \nPlease click on the JOIN MEETING button below to join.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/board-meeting-2/2024-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Board,Meetings
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LOCATION:https://ucv.im/board-meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T150000
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CREATED:20240828T200507Z
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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-4/2024-10-13/
LOCATION:Hitschmanova\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T123000
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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-4/2024-10-13/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IPA,Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T133000
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday Book Group - Fire Weather by John Vaillant
DESCRIPTION:The VanU Second Sunday Book Group will meet on Sunday October 13\, 12:30 p.m. at Biddle and online at this link to discuss Fire Weather by John Vaillant. \nJohn Vaillant is a stellar Vancouver author. His books read like gripping novels but are based in reality and well-researched facts. This non-fiction book sets the scene for the unimaginable firestorm that engulfed the city of Fort McMurray Alberta in May\, 2016. He digs deep into the history of the boreal forest\, the tar sands\, the oil industry\, the city\, fire itself and the dreadful beast that was created by one small spark. Deeply disturbing and enlightening. \nEveryone who has read or is interested in hearing about this book is welcome. \nThe Vancouver Unitarians’ Second Sunday Book Group meets after the Sunday service on the second Sunday of each month (except July and August). We meet at 12:30 pm in the Biddle room and online (by request – please contact rdainow[at]gmail.com if interested in attending online). Everyone is welcome. \nIf attending online\, please click on blue JOIN MEETING button below.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/second-sunday-book-group-fire-weather-by-john-vaillant/
LOCATION:Biddle\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T121500
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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-3/2024-10-13/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Oh\, We Give Thanks” - Thanksgiving Sunday and Harvest Communion
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nThis Thanksgiving weekend\, we pause to consider the many gifts of this life. Rev. Shawn will reflect on the deeper meaning of gratitude and then lead us in this year’s Harvest Communion ritual\, as we taste with intention a slice of the earth’s abundance.\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-oh-we-give-thanks-thanksgiving-sunday-and-harvest-communion/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T104500
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SUMMARY:Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for silent meditation. \nFor the past 9 years\, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski\, who has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. 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-2/2024-10-13/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
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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/2024-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-10-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240829T205011Z
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SUMMARY:How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Dismantling Racism with Fierce Compassion
DESCRIPTION:This workshop was by donation\, but you can still donate. Please click here to make your donation.\nThe donation window closes on Wednesday night – 9 October.\nPost-workshop links:\n\ndownload Dr. Manning’s workshop slides\nsend feedback about the workshop\ndonate to contribute to workshop expenses (until Wednesday night – 9 Oct)\nbuy books written by Dr. Roxy Manning\n\n\nRegistration\nThis event is free and we will gratefully accept any donations at the workshop; these will help support Dr. Manning’s work and contribute to her travel expenses. \nJoin us\nJoin Dr. Roxy Manning\, clinical psychologist and expert in Nonviolent Communication\, for a transformative workshop open to all. Using principles that build mutual compassion and guide truthful conversations\, this workshop is designed to support dismantling racism and other oppressions in ourselves and in our institutions. \nDrawing from her books\, How to Have Antiracist Conversations and The Antiracist Heart*\, Dr. Manning will guide participants through practical tools and strategies to foster meaningful dialogues about race and systemic oppression. \nParticipants will\n\nExplore self-compassion practices for resilience in antiracist work.\nIdentify and address internalized racism and unconscious biases.\nDevelop plans to dismantle systemic barriers in their communities.\nBuild skills to create a welcoming and equitable environment\n\nThis workshop\, hosted by Vancouver Unitarians and open to all\, combines lectures\, group discussions\, and hands-on activities to equip attendees for the work of dismantling racism in their daily lives and communities. Come join Vancouver Unitarian members on their continued path towards the full justice that will create Beloved Community. \nDr. Manning’s books are available through Indigenous-owned Massy Books and through Banyen Books\, and are in the Vancouver Unitarians library. \nDr Manning will also be hosted by Massy Books\, Saturday October 5\, from 2-4 pm in the Massy Arts Society space (23 E Pender St\,Vancouver) for a book-talk and Q&A. \nAbout Dr. Manning\nRoxy Manning\, PhD\, is a clinical psychologist and certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. As a Black Caribbean American\, she brings a unique\, intersectional perspective to her work\, focusing on transforming communication and relationships to foster justice and equity. Her writing offers practical tools for engaging in antiracist dialogue and building resilient\, compassionate communities. \nWith over 20 years of experience\, she is also a dynamic speaker and facilitator\, guiding individuals and organizations in dismantling systemic racism and fostering inclusive environments. Dr. Manning lives in the San Francisco Bay Area\, where she continues to inspire change through her teachings and writings. \nEvents\nSaturday Oct. 5: Booktalk and Q&A at Massy Arts Society\, 2-4 pm\, 23 East Pender\, Vancouver\, BC \nSunday\, Oct. 6: Put it into practice! Workshop at Vancouver Unitarians\, 1-4 pm\, 949 West 49th Ave Vancouver\, BC \nBooks\nIf you’d like to purchase books by Dr. Manning\, please click here or scan the QR code. \nPublicity\nPlease click here to download the event poster which can be freely shared for publicity purposes.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/antiracist-conversations-dismantling-racism-with-fierce-compassion/
LOCATION:Vancouver Unitarians\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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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-4/2024-10-06/
LOCATION:Hitschmanova\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T121500
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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-3/2024-10-06/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: The Antiracist Heart: A Conversation between Dr. Roxy Manning and Rev. Shawn Gauthier
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, we are joined by Dr. Roxy Manning\, a clinical psychologist\, a leader in the field of Nonviolent Communication\, and the author of The Antiracist Heart and How to Have Antiracist Conversations. Dr. Manning offers a meaningful framework for engaging across our differences with compassion and deep mutual regard.\n\nIn the 11 am service\, Rev. Shawn will invite Dr. Manning into a conversation about her work. From 1-4 pm\, Dr. Manning leads a workshop to deepen the exploration of antiracist conversations. All are welcome to the morning service and/or to the afternoon workshop. You can find more workshop information and register here.\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-the-antiracist-heart-a-conversation-between-dr-roxy-manning-and-rev-shawn-gauthier/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240205T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T215236Z
UID:10001930-1728208800-1728211500@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for silent meditation. \nFor the past 9 years\, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski\, who has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. 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-2/2024-10-06/
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:20241006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240917T200048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T192250Z
UID:10003218-1728205200-1728219600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Book Bash: Great deals on used books
DESCRIPTION:The beloved VanU book sale will be held on Sunday\, October 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hewett Hall. \n\nThousands of books of all genres\nGreat deals\nMost books sell for $1\, $2\, $3\n\nPlease plan to attend and let your book-loving friends know!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/book-bash-great-deals-on-used-books-2/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10002713-1727893800-1727901000@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/2024-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-10-02/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240925T213232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T214058Z
UID:10003415-1727809200-1727816400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Circle Dance: Autumn Potpourri
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a mix of favourites\, old and new\, and October/Fall-related dances. We will explore and dance themes of truth and reconciliation\, peace\, transition and harvest.  All welcome – new and experienced dancers welcome! Dances will be taught. \nDances held the first Tuesday of every month.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-autumn-potpourri/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Kemp":MAILTO:lesliekemp76@gmail.com
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240828T200507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200818Z
UID:10003087-1727614800-1727622000@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-4/2024-09-29/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hitschmanova West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T121500
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240828T212656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T212656Z
UID:10003152-1727608500-1727612100@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Children’s Group & Crossing Paths
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 9 years \nChildren’s Group begins in the Sanctuary for worship and leaves together after the Wisdom Story. This is a place to build friendships and self-identity in an actively anti-oppressive setting. We use play and art to build community\, trust\, and a beginning understanding of evolving Unitarian Universalist values of justice\, equity\, pluralism\, interdependence\, generosity and love. \nclick here for more info \n— \nCrossing Paths 10 to 12 years (grades 5-7) \nFocus: understanding the religious and spiritual practices of our neighbours and ourselves. Click here for more info. \n— \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact our Children and Youth Coordinator\, Olivia Hall
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/childrens-group-crossing-paths-3/2024-09-29/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240828T191511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T063854Z
UID:10001705-1727607600-1727611200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: To Hear and Honour Another’s Truth
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nOn the eve of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\, we will honour this holiday by together reflecting on our next steps on the long road to reconciliation.\nDownload the Order of Service\nFurther 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-hear-and-honour-anothers-truth/
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:20240929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240205T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T215236Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for silent meditation. \nFor the past 9 years\, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski\, who has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. 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-2/2024-09-29/
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:20240929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240818T185036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T201741Z
UID:10003083-1727600400-1727629200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Reconnecting to Life: A Weekend Retreat for Facing the Climate Emergency
DESCRIPTION:Day two of a two-day retreat with Heather Talbot and Olive Dempsey \nHow to live with the enormity and urgency of today’s intertwined crises?  \nThrough experiential practices of reflection and ritual\, we will open to the grief we carry for our planetary home\, deepen our gratitude and respect for the gifts of life\, explore ways of knowing\, and renew our connections to ourselves\, each other and all of life. Together\, we will cultivate courage and resilience for facing this moment with clarity and purpose\, and we will strengthen our commitments to bringing our unique gifts more fully into the service of life. \nThe Work that Reconnects (WTR) is an interactive and evolving group process\, first developed by Joanna Macy\, in cooperation with many colleagues\, over several decades. The WTR draws on a range of foundational teachings\, including systems thinking\, deep ecology and deep time practices\, along with wisdom traditions and a commitment to undoing oppression. \nAbout the facilitators: \nHeather and Olive have been students and facilitators of the Work that Reconnects framework for more than 15 years. Together\, they bring decades of experience in justice-oriented group process facilitation and therapeutic practice\, which they integrate into the containers they create to support meaningful and connected participant experiences. As non-Indigenous practitioners living on the territories of the Musqueam\, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish peoples\, they are each walking a path of grounding this work in practices of decolonization. \nolivedempsey.ca \nheathertalbotcounselling.com \nLunches\, tea and coffee provided. \nBursary application: Contact Olive Dempsey at olive[at]olivedempsey[dot]ca \n*Click HERE to register for the full weekend.\nFor further information\, contact Catherine: cathh1[at]gmail[dot]com
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/reconnecting-to-life-a-weekend-retreat-for-facing-the-climate-emergency-2/
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:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240618T193616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T201711Z
UID:10003076-1727514000-1727542800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Reconnecting to Life: A Weekend Retreat for Facing the Climate Emergency
DESCRIPTION:Day one of a two-day retreat with Heather Talbot and Olive Dempsey \nHow to live with the enormity and urgency of today’s intertwined crises?  \nThrough experiential practices of reflection and ritual\, we will open to the grief we carry for our planetary home\, deepen our gratitude and respect for the gifts of life\, explore ways of knowing\, and renew our connections to ourselves\, each other and all of life. Together\, we will cultivate courage and resilience for facing this moment with clarity and purpose\, and we will strengthen our commitments to bringing our unique gifts more fully into the service of life. \nThe Work that Reconnects (WTR) is an interactive and evolving group process\, first developed by Joanna Macy\, in cooperation with many colleagues\, over several decades. The WTR draws on a range of foundational teachings\, including systems thinking\, deep ecology and deep time practices\, along with wisdom traditions and a commitment to undoing oppression. \nAbout the facilitators: \nHeather and Olive have been students and facilitators of the Work that Reconnects framework for more than 15 years. Together\, they bring decades of experience in justice-oriented group process facilitation and therapeutic practice\, which they integrate into the containers they create to support meaningful and connected participant experiences. As non-Indigenous practitioners living on the territories of the Musqueam\, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish peoples\, they are each walking a path of grounding this work in practices of decolonization. \nolivedempsey.ca \nheathertalbotcounselling.com \nLunches\, tea and coffee provided. \nBursary application: Contact Olive Dempsey at olive[at]olivedempsey[dot]ca \n*Click HERE to register for the full weekend.\nFor further information\, contact Catherine: cathh1[at]gmail[dot]com
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/reconnecting-to-life-a-weekend-retreat-for-facing-the-climate-emergency-3/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
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GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240908T163224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T035203Z
UID:10003209-1727290800-1727296200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Provincial Election All-Candidates Forum for the Riding of Vancouver - Little Mountain
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Unitarians are hosting an all-candidates debate for the provincial riding of Vancouver – Little Mountain\, where our heritage campus is located. All are welcome to attend! \nThe forum will be held Wednesday\, Sept. 25th at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary building at 949 W. 49th Ave. The forum will also be available to view by livestream on this web page. \nConfirmed candidates: \n\nChristine Boyle\, New Democratic Party\nJohn Coupar\, Conservative Party of BC\nWendy Hayko\, Green Party of BC\n\nAs a community-minded organization\, the Vancouver Unitarians have hosted many previous all-candidates forums during past municipal\, provincial\, and federal elections. With a B.C. provincial election scheduled for Oct. 19th\, all candidates in the Vancouver – Little Mountain riding have been invited to participate. \nThe venue is at the northeast corner of 49th Avenue and Oak Street and can be reached by public transit on the #17 or #49 bus routes. There are 40 parking spaces\, including 4 accessible spaces\, which can be accessed from Fremlin Street. The venue is accessible for mobility device users. \nEmail info@vanu.ca for more information. \nTo share the Eventbrite notice\, click HERE.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/allcandidatesforum/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment,Social Justice
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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:20240925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10002712-1727289000-1727296200@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/2024-09-25/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-09-25/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240828T200507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200818Z
UID:10003086-1727010000-1727017200@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-4/2024-09-22/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hitschmanova 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:20240922T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240917T181646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T035207Z
UID:10003217-1727008200-1727011800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Social Justice postcards for Housing & Safe Supply
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Social Justice Team in sending postcards to ALL provincial party leaders to urge them to implement policy for vacancy control and safe supply. \n  \nWe will meet in the Fireside Room from 12:30-1:30. \nPostcards\, postage and snacks will be provided. \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/social-justice-postcards-for-housing-safe-supply/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Forum,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:20240922T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T121500
DTSTAMP:20260619T141154
CREATED:20240828T212656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T212656Z
UID:10003151-1727003700-1727007300@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Children’s Group & Crossing Paths
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 9 years \nChildren’s Group begins in the Sanctuary for worship and leaves together after the Wisdom Story. This is a place to build friendships and self-identity in an actively anti-oppressive setting. We use play and art to build community\, trust\, and a beginning understanding of evolving Unitarian Universalist values of justice\, equity\, pluralism\, interdependence\, generosity and love. \nclick here for more info \n— \nCrossing Paths 10 to 12 years (grades 5-7) \nFocus: understanding the religious and spiritual practices of our neighbours and ourselves. Click here for more info. \n— \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact our Children and Youth Coordinator\, Olivia Hall
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/childrens-group-crossing-paths-3/2024-09-22/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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