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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifespan":MAILTO:dlfd@ucv.im
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
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-2/2024-10-06/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T130000
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CREATED:20240917T200048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T192250Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T203000
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CREATED:20240211T171935Z
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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/2024-10-02/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240925T213232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T214058Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T121500
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240828T191511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T063854Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240205T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T215236Z
UID:10001929-1727604000-1727606700@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-2/2024-09-29/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240818T185036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T201741Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240618T193616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T201711Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240908T163224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T035203Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Talk
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-09-25/
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T121500
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
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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GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240907T053302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T032124Z
UID:10001704-1727002800-1727006400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: An Invitation to Beloved Community
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Faith Director\, Kiersten Moore\, shares her journey into an understanding of what Beloved Community means and can be. Imperfect and ever evolving. \nHow do we invite each other into deeper understanding and a complexity of multiple truths? What does it mean to celebrate differences we might not understand and hold our shared humanity with love? \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\n— \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-an-invitation-to-beloved-community/
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:20240922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240205T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T215236Z
UID:10001928-1726999200-1727001900@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-2/2024-09-22/
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
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10002711-1726684200-1726691400@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/2024-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-09-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240917T184253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T002340Z
UID:10003199-1726599600-1726606800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:UCV Board meetings are held online on the third Tuesday of each month except for July. \nClick on where it says JOIN MEETING below to join.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/board-meeting-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Board,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/board-meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240828T200507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200818Z
UID:10003085-1726405200-1726412400@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-4/2024-09-15/
LOCATION:Hitschmanova\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifespan":MAILTO:dlfd@ucv.im
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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:20240915T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240908T190854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T191408Z
UID:10003210-1726403400-1726405200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:VanU Campus History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know our Sanctuary is an official Heritage building? Or that Greenpeace’s name was reportedly coined after a meeting held in the Fireside Room decades ago? \nWant to learn all about the history of our beautiful buildings and grounds at 49th and Oak? VanU member Karen Bartlett will be leading a tour of campus on Sunday\, Sept. 15th starting at 12:30 p.m. in the alcove of Hewett Centre during Coffee Hour. All welcome!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/vanu-campus-history-tour/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T121500
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240828T212656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T212656Z
UID:10003150-1726398900-1726402500@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-3/2024-09-15/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240828T190049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T032348Z
UID:10001703-1726398000-1726401600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Showing Up When It Matters Most
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\n“Would you harbour me? Would I harbour you?” These haunting opening lines from the song by the exquisite a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey and the Rock beg fundamental questions about the commitments we make to care for one another. In his sermon this week\, Rev. Shawn will invite us to grapple with our answers. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\n— \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-showing-up-when-it-matters-most/
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:20240915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240205T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T215236Z
UID:10001927-1726394400-1726397100@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-2/2024-09-15/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10002710-1726079400-1726086600@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/2024-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-09-11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240828T200507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200818Z
UID:10003084-1725800400-1725807600@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-4/2024-09-08/
LOCATION:Hitschmanova\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifespan":MAILTO:dlfd@ucv.im
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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:20240908T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240908T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T153526
CREATED:20240829T005742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T035211Z
UID:10003189-1725794100-1725795000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Water Ceremony Empty Cups
DESCRIPTION:As you offer a bit of water during the annual water ceremony in-gathering service\, the Social Justice Team  invites you to also place an empty paper cup next to the congregational vessel in solidarity with Palestinians\, civilians in war-torn Sudan\, and Indigenous communities in Canada under drinking water advisories. \nUnitarians across America are augmenting the traditional In-gathering Water Ceremony to express solidarity with those denied access to water. This blog post from Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East provides reasons and resources for ways to express solidarity. \nThe day before the Water Ceremony\, decorate the cup with a keffiyeh pattern\,  a photo of healthy Palestinian children\, or another hopeful graphic to acknowledge another community.  UUs across America are taking this prayerful action in recognition of and solidarity with the 2 million Palestinians in Gaza who are denied potable water by Israel. Palestinian civilians are dying en masse of starvation\, thirst\, preventable disease\, and weapons of war. This summer\, the General Assembly of the UUA passed the “Solidarity with Palestinians” Action of Immediate Witness\, calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. \nAt our EGM in June\, the  VanU congregation passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel/Gaza and a return of all hostages.  The Social Justice team hopes that this expression of solidarity will  spur discussions that may lead to the understanding and the transformation of the conditions faced by those who are denied access to clean water. There will be a table set up under the portico after the September 8th service. We will have handouts and a signup sheet if you would like to be involved in further discussions. \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/water-ceremony-empty-cups/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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END:VCALENDAR