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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/2024-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-08-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240825T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240825T140000
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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 fourth 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/2024-08-25/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IPA,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240825T120000
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CREATED:20240814T205911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T013103Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: The Art of Doing Nothing Much at All
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nIn the “dog days” of summer\, many of us settle into the stillest part of the year. In this week’s service\, Rev. Shawn will reflect on the meaning and spiritual value of rest and renewal.\nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nSermon text\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-art-of-doing-nothing-much-at-all/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240825T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
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-2/2024-08-25/
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:20240824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240815T175122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T175235Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Hiking Group: Byrne Creek Ravine in Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting at 11 a.m. in the parking lot at Ron McLean Park (7820 Hedley Ave). From Boundary Road go east on Rumble some ways until south at Hedley Ave to the parking lot. \nThe trail at Byrne Creek Ravine park is all well-shaded and should take around an hour. The loop involves some steps\, around 200\, and some change in elevation. \nOur VanU hiking and walking group now meets the fourth Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. For more info contact moc@vanu[dot]ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/monthly-hiking-group-byrne-creek-ravine-in-burnaby/
LOCATION:Byrne Creek Ravine\, Hedley Avenue\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5E 2R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Groups,Lifespan,Special Event,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="MOC":MAILTO:moc@ucv.im
GEO:49.2124183;-122.9668237
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240821T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10002707-1724265000-1724272200@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/2024-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-08-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240814T182612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T010602Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Course Adjustments
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nSo often\, we think we know where we’re going… until we don’t. In such moments\, we are called to recalculate and maybe even retool. In this week’s service\, Rev. Shawn will reflect on what it means to recalculate as we travel through life. \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-course-adjustments/
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:20240818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240818T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
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-2/2024-08-18/
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:20240814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10002706-1723660200-1723667400@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/2024-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-08-14/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240811T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240806T202911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T071125Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Reaching Across the Ages
DESCRIPTION:Casey Stainsby\n\nPeople on each end of the spectrum of life\, young and old\, often express a desire to have more to do with each other. Why\, then\, do we often struggle to connect across generational gaps? So many aspects of our culture are designed to keep us apart that we find ourselves speaking different languages\, having different conversations and existing in different spaces. Let’s explore together some strategies from cross-cultural bridge building that might be able to help us get closer to those on the other side of the generational divide. Because we can’t afford not to. \nCasey Stainsby (she/her) is an aspirant for Unitarian Universalist ministry\, studying at the Vancouver School of Theology. She has just recently stepped down from her role as Youth and Young Adult Program Manager at the Canadian Unitarian Council in order to pursue her studies a bit faster\, and is looking forward to guiding the Crossing Paths program for 10-12 year olds at Vancouver Unitarians this coming year. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\n— \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-reaching-across-the-ages/
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:20240811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240811T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240205T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T215236Z
UID:10001922-1723370400-1723373100@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-2/2024-08-11/
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:20240807T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240807T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10002705-1723055400-1723062600@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/2024-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-08-07/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240123T191626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T190356Z
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SUMMARY:Circle Dance – A Moment of Stillness
DESCRIPTION:Come Join us for Circle Dance \nNew dancers welcome! \nDances held the first Tuesday of every month.  Our Theme for December is A Moment of Stillness. \nWinter is a sacred time of rest and reflection; the energy of winter is that of going within. It’s the fruitful darkness and silence out of which our souls’ yearnings and new inspirations can eventually emerge. Through dance\, we will experience  how darkness can nourish us and help us find stillness in challenging times. \nContact Leslie Kemp or Mairy Beam [mairyelesbea[at]gmail.com] for more info. \nCircle Dance is part of Vancouver Unitarians’ Spirituality and Practice\, click here to see similar events \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance/2024-08-06/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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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:20240804T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240717T180948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T001740Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Theologies of Liberation and the Human Right to Housing
DESCRIPTION:Seventy-six years after the UN Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed the fundamental human right to adequate housing\, homelessness and housing precarity remain at crisis levels across Canada and around the world. How can we hope to live spiritually-fulfilled lives while brimming with anxiety about having a roof over our heads? It turns out many of our spiritual traditions have something to say about the responsibility to act to ensure everyone has a place to call home.\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-theologies-of-liberation-and-the-human-right-to-housing/
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:20240804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240804T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
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-2/2024-08-04/
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:20240803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240725T182235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T182345Z
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SUMMARY:Visit the Powell Street Festival with fellow Unitarians
DESCRIPTION:The Powell Street Festival is one of the largest and the longest-running community arts festivals in Canada\, located in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood\, Paueru Gai – today known as the Downtown Eastside. The Powell Street Festival Society also offers year-round programs\, and collaborates with local organizations\, artists\, and communities. \nYou’re invited to attend with fellow Vancouver Unitarians for a guided tour of the Powell Festival with long-time VanU member\, Megumi. This is the 48th annual Powell Festival\, and the third straight year VanU members have attended as a group. The event is free and open to all! \nWe will be meeting 12 Noon on Saturday\, August 3\, at the corner of Dunlevy Ave and E. Cordova St\, at the entrance to Oppenheimer Park. For more about the festival\, click HERE. Contact tamiko.l.suzuki[at]gmail[dot]com if you are interested in attend with the group.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/visit-the-powell-street-festival-with-fellow-unitarians/
LOCATION:Oppenheimer Park\, Dunlevy Avenue and E. Cordova\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Groups,IPA,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240731T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240731T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10003546-1722450600-1722457800@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/2024-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-07-31/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240728T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240201T025532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T032902Z
UID:10001774-1722169800-1722175200@vanu.ca
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 fourth 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/2024-07-28/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:IPA,Meetings
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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:20240728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240724T174156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T053606Z
UID:10001696-1722164400-1722168000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Celebrating Pride
DESCRIPTION:The LGBTQ2+ community has accomplished much since homosexuality was decriminalized in Canada in 1969\, including winning rights and greater respect. Some are asking “Why do we still have pride celebrations?” Let’s explore that question with Danny Enright.\nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\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-celebrating-pride/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240728T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240205T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T215236Z
UID:10001920-1722160800-1722163500@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-2/2024-07-28/
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:20240727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240627T194245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T194245Z
UID:10003079-1722078000-1722083400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Hiking Group: Maplewood Flats
DESCRIPTION:Our VanU hiking and walking group now meets the fourth Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. \nThis month we’re exploring the trails and bird life around Maplewood Flats at the conservation area managed by the Wild Bird Trust located at 2649 Dollarton Highway\, North Vancouver\, on Unceded Tsleil-Waututh Territory. \nIf you are interested in joining\, or have an idea for an upcoming monthly hike please email moc[at]vanu[dot]ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/monthly-hiking-group-maplewood-flats/
LOCATION:2649 Dollarton Highway\, Dollarton Highway\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7H 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Groups,Lifespan,Special Event,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="MOC":MAILTO:moc@ucv.im
GEO:49.3048681;-123.002777
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2649 Dollarton Highway Dollarton Highway North Vancouver British Columbia V7H 1B1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Dollarton Highway:geo:-123.002777,49.3048681
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20230926T055832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T055833Z
UID:10001007-1721905200-1721912400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Pot Luck 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. \nTo join us\, please click on blue JOIN MEETING button below.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/pot-luck-book-and-lunch-club-2/2024-07-25/
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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LOCATION:https://ucv.im/potluckbooks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10003545-1721845800-1721853000@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/2024-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-07-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240627T180342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T035809Z
UID:10001695-1721559600-1721563200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Sacred Breath
DESCRIPTION:Karen Bartlett\n“Air. Every human life is measured from the first inhalation of air to the last breath. We will ponder some concepts of science\, and what we discharge into air\, then move on to concepts of spirit and practices built on sacred breath. We will breathe together as a community\, and consider our individual commitments to this most unusual element in the entire universe.” \nKaren Bartlett is a recently retired professor from the UBC School of Population and Public Health.  She has been a Unitarian since 1989\, and finds that respect for air\, earth\, and water is the basis of her spiritual practice. \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-sacred-breath/
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:20240721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240721T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240205T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T215236Z
UID:10001919-1721556000-1721558700@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-2/2024-07-21/
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:20240717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10003544-1721241000-1721248200@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/2024-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-07-17/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240714T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240703T170636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T182237Z
UID:10001694-1720954800-1720958400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: The Cosmic Walk
DESCRIPTION:Mairy Beam and Martha Saunders\nThe Cosmic Walk takes us on a ritual journey through the story of the origins of the universe and of the Earth from the Big Bang to the present day. It celebrates the story of our beginnings\, the scientific story of evolution\, and our creation story in all of its mystery.  We begin the walk in the centre of the spiral\, tracing our evolution.  This is a unique and dramatic way to honour our 7th principle of the interconnected web of all existence.\nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\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-cosmic-walk/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240714T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240205T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T215236Z
UID:10001918-1720951200-1720953900@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-2/2024-07-14/
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:20240710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10003543-1720636200-1720643400@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/2024-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-07-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240707T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T194250
CREATED:20240702T182625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T042339Z
UID:10001693-1720350000-1720353600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: In Awe of Life
DESCRIPTION:Ursula Litzcke\n”I grew up in the 1930’s and 40’s\, which include the time of WWII. I saw people cope with struggles that seemed overwhelming.  Where did people find their strength to carry on? Religious people impressed me most; they not only found strength in their belief in God\, they also found comfort. I found that path impenetrable but over the course of my life I found a winding path of my own.’\nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\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-in-awe-of-life/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
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