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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/2025-06-18/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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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/2025-06-18/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2025-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T113000
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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/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:https://vancouver.breezechms.com/form/small-group-signup2024
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T104500
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Chi Gong
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings\, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. \nFirst\, there is Chi Gong from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. This practice is Chanting to clear organs and/or Chanting to clear chakras as originally taught by Dr. Steven Aung. Facilitated by Victoria Oginski. \nYou are also welcome to join us from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for silent meditation. \nFor the past nine years\, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski\, who has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. Although informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. \nThere is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-2-2/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Some Kind of Wonderful
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Christopher Wulff\nAs we gather on the Summer Solstice we’ll rejoice in the blessings of the season\, celebrating the sweetness of life. Beauty and joy are so often the animating forces that keep us moving forward in difficult times\, and remaining connected to them is an important spiritual skill. We’ll reflect on some of the many places we each turn to for renewal and wonder.   \nRev. Christopher Wulff has been attending Vancouver Unitarians with his wife Ariel Hunt-Brondwin and their boys Rowan and Benjamin since they moved back to Vancouver in 2022. He is just ending his term as a pastoral care provider for UU young adults across the country\, and previously worked in a variety of roles for the UUA. Rev. Christopher was ordained by the First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto in 2018\, and is currently a stay-at-home parent eagerly looking forward to the fall when both boys will be at the same school and on the same schedule. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nWeekly services\n\nWe gather every Sunday morning at 11am in our Sanctuary at 49th and Oak and online at vanu.ca/live. Worship creates connections within\, among\, and beyond us\, calling us to our better selves\, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion. \n\nAfter service\, we gather in Hewett Centre for Coffee and Social Hour. Families with children and newcomers are always welcome!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-service-some-kind-of-wonderful/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T121500
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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-3/2025-06-22/
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:20250622T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T140000
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SUMMARY:2025 Summer Solstice Ritual at VanU
DESCRIPTION:June 22nd 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm in Fireside Room or the Courtyard (weather permitting) \nYou are invited to join the VanU Earth Spirit group celebration of the Summer Solstice\, the longest day of the year! \nThere will be time for crafts and “Cakes & Ale” (potluck snacks and drinks) to follow. \nEveryone is invited to please bring a flower or flowers to be part of the altar and ritual. \nAll are welcome. Please register so we have an idea of numbers: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceBH6RsN3FgKIgMVMnZonRNr7Bz0BZUdZKHteQnOc9vY5FUQ/viewform \nFor any questions please email earthspirit@vanu.ca
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/2025-summer-solstice-ritual-at-vanu/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T150000
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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-4/2025-06-22/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T203000
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UID:10002751-1750876200-1750883400@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/2025-06-25/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2025-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20240922T191921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T060327Z
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SUMMARY:Potluck Book and Lunch Club
DESCRIPTION:Friendly readers gather online for an hour and a half on fourth Thursdays sharing their notable reads and recommendations from the past month. \nThe broad-ranging meetings might include books on global governance\, social justice and climate action\, self-help and spiritual inspiration\, the best of fiction\, biography\, art\, memoir\, and more. A written Book Report follows\, featuring all the books mentioned including the reader’s comments. \nYou’re welcome to drop in any time. Nan Gregory is the de facto contact person and host nangregory [at] shaw [dot] ca . When she’s not around\, someone else picks up the slack. \nPlease click on the JOIN MEETING button below to join.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/potluck-book-and-lunch-club-3/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/potluckbooks
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20250522T172756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T172756Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Group at Pacific Spirit Park
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, June 28 we’re meeting at 11 a.m. at Pacific Spirit Park at 16h Ave and Camosun. All welcome to join us – RSVP below! \nOur Vancouver Unitarians hiking and walking group meets the 4th Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. \nIf you are interested in joining\, or have an idea for an upcoming monthly hike please email derrick[at]vanu[dot]ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/walking-group-at-pacific-spirit-park/
LOCATION:Metro Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Groups,Hiking,Lifespan,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="MOC":MAILTO:moc@ucv.im
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Chi Gong
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings\, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. \nFirst\, there is Chi Gong from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. This practice is Chanting to clear organs and/or Chanting to clear chakras as originally taught by Dr. Steven Aung. Facilitated by Victoria Oginski. \nYou are also welcome to join us from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for silent meditation. \nFor the past nine years\, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski\, who has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. Although informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. \nThere is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-2-2/2025-06-29/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T001843Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Queerly Moving Forward. What Can We Do?
DESCRIPTION:James Chamberlain\nJames Chamberlain will speak about how a few key points from that precedent setting court case are being recycled or have shifted for continued use against the 2SLGBTQIA+ community by the extreme right. Also\, he’ll suggest three strategies that you might proactively use to counter the spread of this homophobic\, biphobic and transphobic misinformation and disinformation.  \nThirty years ago as a young kindergarten teacher James Chamberlain championed the right to have the book “One Dad Two Dads\,” a book about a family with gay parents\, used in Kindergarten and Grade 1 classrooms in Surrey. When school trustees voted to ban the book\, James and other litigants took the case all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada and won. In 2021\, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree from UFV in Abbotsford for his 30 years of work for advocacy of LGBTQ rights in schools. \nHe continues to be active in Nanaimo\, founding with others a charitable\, philanthropic organization called Island Queers and Allies Who Care Society. He also volunteers on the board of ROAR (Reaching Out Assisting Refugees) which sponsors the resettlement of LGBTQ+ refugees whose lives are in danger because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nWeekly services\n\nWe gather every Sunday morning at 11am in our Sanctuary at 49th and Oak and online at vanu.ca/live. Worship creates connections within\, among\, and beyond us\, calling us to our better selves\, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion. \n\nAfter service\, we gather in Hewett Centre for Coffee and Social Hour. Families with children and newcomers are always welcome!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-service-queerly-moving-forward-what-can-we-do/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T121500
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
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SUMMARY:Summer Children’s Group
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 12 years \nChildren’s Group begins in the Sanctuary for worship and leaves together after the Wisdom Story. This is a place to build friendships and self-identity in an actively anti-oppressive setting. We use 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 \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/summer-childrens-group/2025-06-29/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T134500
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20250612T201654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T201654Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation for Summer Children's Group
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Unitarians is largely lay-led over the summer while ministry staff have vacation and study time in preparation for the new program year.  It is important for children of all ages to feel included and cared for no matter what time of year they attend. \nThis orientation is to support those able to volunteer to be available for children on 2 or more Sundays between July 6th and August 31st. Orientation is offered on two dates: Thursday\, June 26th at 5:30 pm\, and Sunday\, June 29th at 12:45 pm. \nSign-up at vanu.ca/summer-orientation to be on the roster and attend an orientation. Please contact Kiersten with questions or for more information. \nIf you are new to volunteering with children or youth\, or have not worked in this capacity with Kiersten\, please fill out the intake form at vanu.ca/RE-volunteer-apply \n*All volunteers who work with children or youth require a police record check for the vulnerable sector current within three years.* There is no cost for volunteers.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/volunteer-orientation-for-summer-childrens-group/2025-06-29/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
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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/2025-07-02/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2025-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250706T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003948-1751792400-1751798700@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Meditation and Chi Gong
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings\, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. \nFirst\, there is Chi Gong from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. This practice is Chanting to clear organs and/or Chanting to clear chakras as originally taught by Dr. Steven Aung. Facilitated by Victoria Oginski. \nYou are also welcome to join us from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for silent meditation. \nFor the past nine years\, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski\, who has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. Although informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. \nThere is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-2-2/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20250604T164227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T221303Z
UID:10004306-1751799600-1751803200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Breaking Good: Unlocking Stereotypes and Other Superpowers
DESCRIPTION:Diane Brown\nVanU member Diane Brown\, speaking from the perspective of a long time theatre professional\, explores some of what she calls Theatre’s Superpowers and how\, when employed in life and not just art\, may help us overcome adversity and move forward together. \nDiane is a multi-award-winning director and actor\, and the Artistic Director of Ruby Slippers Theatre\, a company dedicated to furthering equity-deserving artists. She is the recipient of the Bra d’Or from Playwrights Guild of Canada for her work in theatre. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nSermon text\nWeekly services\n\nWe gather every Sunday morning at 11am in our Sanctuary at 49th and Oak and online at vanu.ca/live. Worship creates connections within\, among\, and beyond us\, calling us to our better selves\, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion. \n\nAfter service\, we gather in Hewett Centre for Coffee and Social Hour. Families with children and newcomers are always welcome!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-service-breaking-good-unlocking-stereotypes-and-other-superpowers/
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:20250706T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250706T121500
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20250626T203041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T203536Z
UID:10004399-1751800500-1751804100@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Children’s Group
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 12 years \nChildren’s Group begins in the Sanctuary for worship and leaves together after the Wisdom Story. This is a place to build friendships and self-identity in an actively anti-oppressive setting. We use 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 \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/summer-childrens-group/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250709T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10002753-1752085800-1752093000@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/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2025-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003949-1752397200-1752403500@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Meditation and Chi Gong
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings\, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. \nFirst\, there is Chi Gong from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. This practice is Chanting to clear organs and/or Chanting to clear chakras as originally taught by Dr. Steven Aung. Facilitated by Victoria Oginski. \nYou are also welcome to join us from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for silent meditation. \nFor the past nine years\, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski\, who has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. Although informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. \nThere is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-2-2/2025-07-13/
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:20250713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20250610T202716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T071520Z
UID:10004307-1752404400-1752408000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Stones & the Spirit of Life: Another Camino Story
DESCRIPTION:Laureen Stokes\nThe Camino de Santiago from Porto to Santiago de Compostella brings pilgrims from church to church through diverse ecosystems\, alongside diverse other pilgrims including a surprising number of nuclear physicists. \nShe will share stories of her journey\, including how her relationship with the earth\, life\, and prayer changed. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nWeekly services\n\nWe gather every Sunday morning at 11am in our Sanctuary at 49th and Oak and online at vanu.ca/live. Worship creates connections within\, among\, and beyond us\, calling us to our better selves\, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion. \n\nAfter service\, we gather in Hewett Centre for Coffee and Social Hour. Families with children and newcomers are always welcome!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-service-stones-and-the-spirit-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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T121500
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20250626T203041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T203536Z
UID:10004400-1752405300-1752408900@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Children’s Group
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 12 years \nChildren’s Group begins in the Sanctuary for worship and leaves together after the Wisdom Story. This is a place to build friendships and self-identity in an actively anti-oppressive setting. We use 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 \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/summer-childrens-group/2025-07-13/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20250213T013429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T015223Z
UID:10003243-1752409800-1752415200@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 second Sunday of the month at 12:30pm. \nSome meetings are virtual and some are in-person\, please check the details below for each meeting. \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! \nIf the meeting is virtual\, return to this page just before the meeting starts and click on the JOIN MEETING button that will appear below. ⬇️ \n(Photo by Miles Peacock on Unsplash)
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/ibpoc-plus-allies-ipa-monthly-meeting-4-2/2025-07-13/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/ipa-meeting
CATEGORIES:IPA,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20250709T170853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T192402Z
UID:10004460-1752670800-1752678000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sneak Preview for My Friend Fritz
DESCRIPTION:Mairy Beam’s latest play\, My Friend Fritz\, will be performed at the PlayStorm Festival of the Langley Little Theatre in July 2025. You can get a sneak preview by coming to our last rehearsal on July 16 in the VanU Sanctuary\, 1 – 3 pm. The rehearsal will not have the projections and sound track\, so if you want the full deal\, come to Langely. Tickets https://langleylittletheatre.org/festival#fritz \nThis is a tale about what happens when a giant rat named Fritz becomes a fan of your prized beets. Not content with disrupting your garden\, he starts to disrupt your life. Wilma didn’t know how adventuresome she could be. Now she finds herself on the way to Ottawa\, in defiance of her son. She risks jail time as she finagles her way into see the Prime Minister\, in an attempt to convince her to take action to combat the climate crisis.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sneak-preview-for-my-friend-fritz/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mairy Beam":MAILTO:mairyelesbea[at]gmail[dot]com
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250720T104500
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003950-1753002000-1753008300@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Meditation and Chi Gong
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday mornings\, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. \nFirst\, there is Chi Gong from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. This practice is Chanting to clear organs and/or Chanting to clear chakras as originally taught by Dr. Steven Aung. Facilitated by Victoria Oginski. \nYou are also welcome to join us from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for silent meditation. \nFor the past nine years\, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski\, who has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. Although informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. \nThere is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-2-2/2025-07-20/
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:20250720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20250610T203045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T014523Z
UID:10004308-1753009200-1753012800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Reflections on Aging
DESCRIPTION:Gerta Moray\, Mei Jia Lam\, Jeannie Corsi\, Carol Siebert\, and Eva Mai Allan\nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nWeekly services\n\nWe gather every Sunday morning at 11am in our Sanctuary at 49th and Oak and online at vanu.ca/live. Worship creates connections within\, among\, and beyond us\, calling us to our better selves\, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion. \n\nAfter service\, we gather in Hewett Centre for Coffee and Social Hour. Families with children and newcomers are always welcome!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-service-reflections-on-aging/
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:20250720T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250720T121500
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20250626T203041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T203536Z
UID:10004401-1753010100-1753013700@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Children’s Group
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information about our children and families program. \nChildren’s Group 5 to 12 years \nChildren’s Group begins in the Sanctuary for worship and leaves together after the Wisdom Story. This is a place to build friendships and self-identity in an actively anti-oppressive setting. We use 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 \nContact Us \nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/summer-childrens-group/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250720T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250720T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20250717T192946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T073924Z
UID:10004463-1753014600-1753018200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Forum: VanU Logo renewal
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Sunday Forum about the creation of a new logo for Vancouver Unitarians. The forum will take place at 12:30 PM on Sunday\, July 20 in the Fireside Room. This event will happen in-person and on-line\, click on the JOIN MEETING below to join online. \nWith a new official name\, a new settled minister\, and a new website\, the Board has directed the Logo Team to move ahead with a reimagining of our logo as part of the refresh of our visual identity. \nMembers of the logo team will present on the technical aspects of logo design\, and gather feedback from the congregation on the thematic elements you’d like to see reflected in a new logo. \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/forum-vanu-logo-renewal/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Forum
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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:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250726T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T220735
CREATED:20250717T201215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T201654Z
UID:10004462-1753527600-1753533000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Walking Group at Lynn Canyon
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, July 26 we’re meeting at 11 a.m. at Lynn Canyon in North Vancouver\, located at 3663 Park Rd\, North Vancouver. All welcome to join us – RSVP below! Note: Pay parking is available. \nOur Vancouver Unitarians hiking and walking group meets the 4th Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. \nIf you are interested in joining\, or have an idea for an upcoming monthly hike please email derrick[at]vanu[dot]ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/walking-group-at-lynn-canyon/
LOCATION:3663 Park Rd\, North Vancouver\, BC V7J 3G3\, 3663 Park Rd\, North Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Groups,Hiking,Lifespan,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="MOC":MAILTO:moc@ucv.im
GEO:49.3427386;-123.0199138
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3663 Park Rd North Vancouver BC V7J 3G3 3663 Park Rd North Vancouver BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3663 Park Rd:geo:-123.0199138,49.3427386
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END:VCALENDAR