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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-2-3-2-2/2024-06-02/
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:20240602T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T065522Z
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SUMMARY:Forum – Should we keep the Vancouver Park Board?
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Unitarians will host a one hour forum\, with questions welcomed\, on the future of the Vancouver Park Board with Parks chair Brennan Bastyovanszky\, at the Vancouver Unitarians Sanctuary.  The event will be also be  live-streamed on YouTube. \nLast December\, Mayor Sim announced his plan to dissolve the elected Vancouver Parks Board\, and a council majority endorsed it – with no public vote on the issue. Premier David Eby (whose B.C. government must approve the change) said he agreed in principle\, but would wait for the results of the Oct. 19 provincial election before deciding. \nThe forum will discuss if we need the elected Park Board. What are the pros and cons of this move? Should it go to a public vote first? You can send your questions for Brennan to forum organizer Stanley Tromp at stromp[at]telus[dot]net \nPlease return to this page on June 2 at 12:30 to watch the live stream.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/forum-should-we-keep-the-vancouver-park-board/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment,Forum,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T133000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240507T202302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202432Z
UID:10003035-1717329600-1717335000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Our Whole Lives (OWL) for ages 13-14
DESCRIPTION:Sexuality Education for teens entering grades 8 or 9 this year (turning 13 or 14 in 2023). Parent Orientation required (September 28 or 29) \nContact Kiersten Moore for late registration up until October 15th. \nLearn more on our OWL page
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/our-whole-lives-owl-for-ages-13-14-2-3/2024-06-02/
LOCATION:Hitschmanova\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES: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:20240602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T123000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240521T193910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T193910Z
UID:10003048-1717329600-1717331400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Thank you\, Donna Brown!
DESCRIPTION:June 2 will be Donna Brown’s last day as Choir Director after 25 amazing years! After the service\, we will say thank you to Donna in a short and simple event in Hewett Hall. All are welcome to join in.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/thank-you-donna-brown/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Choir,Music,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240530T182318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T194900Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Beauty to Behold
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nThis Sunday\, we celebrate Donna Brown’s remarkable 25 years as VanU’s Choir Director\, with a service focussed on beauty. We will offer tributes to Donna\, complete with an unforgettable postlude by members of the choir. We will also welcome David Buchan\, our incoming Choir Director\, as Donna passes on the baton. Rev. Shawn’s sermon will invite us all to pay deep attention to the beauty all around us. Following the service\, you are invited to join us for more festivities in the Hall. \nDownload the Order of Service\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-beauty-to-behold/
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:20240530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240530T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240507T204506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T234626Z
UID:10003038-1717095600-1717101000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Info Night: Our Whole Lives for ages 16-17
DESCRIPTION:We will hold an info night for the Senior High ages Our Whole Lives sexuality education program on Thursday\, May 30th\, at 7:00 pm. The program is aimed at ages 16-17 and/or entering grades 11 or 12 in the fall of 2024.  If you will be 15 and entering grade 10\, this may still be the right class for you depending on your peer connections–that’s what the info night is for! \nFor those who have taken the Jr. High OWL class back in 2021 and elementary OWL in 2018. The difference between Jr. High and Sr. High is as great as the difference between the elementary OWL and Jr. High. The Sr. High has more exploration of relationship dynamics and is able to meet both youth with lived experience dating and those who haven’t yet explored that dynamic. As usual\, the goal is to create a confidential space to discuss sensitive topics\, learn some things\, and have fun. \nThis program is intentionally inclusive of LGBTQ+ identities and experiences. See the OWL section of our website for more information. \nI hope to see you on May 30th! RSVP below and feel free to spread the word and bring a friend.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/owl-sr-high-info/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240519T165717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T035214Z
UID:10003046-1717009200-1717014600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Forum – Special Resolution to be voted on at EGM
DESCRIPTION:This is a forum to discuss the Special Resolution on Endorsement of the CUC Statement calling for Permanent Ceasefire  in Israel/Palestine and Return of Hostages. \nItem 10 of the Vancouver Unitarians EGM on June 9th is the reading and vote on this Special Resolution. \nClick to see full text of the Special Resolution \nExcerpt of resolution: \nTHEREFORE\, BE IT RESOLVED\,   \nTHAT the Vancouver Unitarians congregation endorses the Canadian Unitarian  Council (CUC) Statement made on March 16\, 2024 – Canadian Unitarian  Universalists Demand Permanent Ceasefire in Israel and Gaza and Return of  Hostages \nExcerpt of CUC Statement: \n“The Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) and Unitarian Universalist Ministers of Canada (UUMOC) are calling on the State of Israel and on Hamas to agree to a permanent ceasefire and the immediate release of all hostages. We call on Canada’s government to stop supplying weapons and instead advocate for a lasting peace with self-determination\, civil\, religious\, and political rights as a foundation. …” \nThe congregation will vote on this resolution at the EGM on June 9\, 2024\, 12:30-1:45
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/forum-special-resolution-to-be-voted-on-at-egm/
LOCATION:meet.google.com/zav-tgmv-dgv
CATEGORIES:Forum,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10002695-1717007400-1717014600@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/2024-05-29/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240120T002613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T210508Z
UID:10001467-1716730200-1716737400@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-2-3-2-2/2024-05-26/
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:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240403T205234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T175712Z
UID:10002970-1716728400-1716737400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Starting Point: Join us for an introduction to the Vancouver Unitarians
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in becoming members of the Vancouver Unitarians\, or just interested in gaining a deeper understanding of our faith tradition and our current organization\, you are encouraged to attend this Sunday’s Starting Point workshop. \nWhen: Sunday\, May 26\, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm after Sunday service after the BBQ lunch. \nWhere: In the Fireside Room in Hewett Centre \nPlease RSVP below to save your spot! \nRequest childcare with a message to Kiersten. \nIf you have any questions about Starting Point or membership in general\, please message moc[at]vanu[dot]ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/starting-point-join-us-for-an-introduction-to-the-vancouver-unitarians-2/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240501T193024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T192611Z
UID:10003034-1716727500-1716732000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Forum: Clean BC or Fracked LNG?
DESCRIPTION:Environment Team sponsored Forum \nMay 26 at 12:45 PM in the sanctuary. \nCLEAN BC OR FRACKED LNG? \nGuest speaker Peter McCartney\nWilderness Committee Climate Campaign Lead \nPeter will address the issue of BC’s trending policy of promoting fracking and new LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) terminals.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sunday-forum-clean-bc-or-fracked-lng/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240201T025532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T032902Z
UID:10001772-1716726600-1716732000@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/2024-05-26/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T133000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240507T202302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202432Z
UID:10001545-1716724800-1716730200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Our Whole Lives (OWL) for ages 13-14
DESCRIPTION:Sexuality Education for teens entering grades 8 or 9 this year (turning 13 or 14 in 2023). Parent Orientation required (September 28 or 29) \nContact Kiersten Moore for late registration up until October 15th. \nLearn more on our OWL page
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/our-whole-lives-owl-for-ages-13-14-2-3/2024-05-26/
LOCATION:Hitschmanova\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifespan":MAILTO:dlfd@ucv.im
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240521T183809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T192650Z
UID:10003047-1716724800-1716728400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Community BBQ and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us after service on Sunday\, May 26 for a community BBQ and celebration in our courtyard and in Hewett Hall. There’ll be delicious veggie burgers for all. \nWe’re having the BBQ this Sunday to mark the end of our Pledge season and to thank all of the generous members and friends who have chosen to invest keeping the Vancouver Unitarians moving forward as a thriving community. (If you haven’t pledged yet\, you may do so here: vanu.ca/pledge \nFood will be served right after Sunday service lets out at Noon. Please RSVP below and let us know if you’re able to bring a dessert and/or help out with set-up or clean-up in the kitchen.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/community-bbq-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240430T202546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T103726Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Is There Unity in Our Diversity?
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nSometimes\, given our great diversity of views\, one has to wonder if we can find common ground.\nRev. Shawn’s sermon will explore what we share and what keeps us together.\nDownload the Order of Service\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-is-there-unity-in-our-diversity/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T104500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
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-2/2024-05-26/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240524T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240424T223331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T223906Z
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SUMMARY:4th Friday Covenant Group
DESCRIPTION:This Covenant group was formed in January and meets on the 4th Friday of each month. We use the soul matter theme packets curated by Rev. Shawn to explore aspects of spirituality\, values\, and how they both are present in our lives. The group is currently full with a mailing list of 10. You may RSVP to express interest in future openings and new small groups. \nMembers please RSVP whether you can attend or not. Thank you!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/4th-friday-covenant-group-may/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Groups,Lifespan
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20231130T210722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T211658Z
UID:10001654-1716544800-1716550200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Elders' Circle
DESCRIPTION:Our Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the second and fourth Fridays\, from 10am to 11:30am. \nFor more information about this small group\, please click here. \nPlease click on the blue Join Meeting below to connect.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle/2024-05-24/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20230926T055832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T055833Z
UID:10001005-1716462000-1716469200@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-2/2024-05-23/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/potluckbooks
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10002694-1716402600-1716409800@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/2024-05-22/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-05-22/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20231023T210304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T001320Z
UID:10001625-1716318000-1716325200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:UCV Board meetings are held online on the third Tuesday of each month except for July. \nClick on the blue button below to join.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/board-meeting/2024-05-21/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/board-meeting
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240519T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240120T002613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T210508Z
UID:10001466-1716125400-1716132600@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-2-3-2-2/2024-05-19/
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:20240519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240430T202239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T054313Z
UID:10001686-1716116400-1716120000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: A Celebration of Stories
DESCRIPTION:On May 19\, please join the IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) in a heartful exploration of cultural connections through story\, music\, dance and song.  Experience how beneath diverse appearances\, sounds\, and languages\, we really are One. Take part in our journey and discover in the sharing\, how we are all enriched. We look forward to seeing you at this special service!\nDownload the Order of Service\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-a-celebration-of-stories/
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:20240519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240519T104500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240205T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T215236Z
UID:10001910-1716112800-1716115500@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-2/2024-05-19/
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:20240515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240211T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193945Z
UID:10002693-1715797800-1715805000@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/2024-05-15/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/event/meditation-and-talk/2024-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240509T015344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T015344Z
UID:10003040-1715794200-1715799600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Evening Circle Worship
DESCRIPTION:Circle Worship is an intimate and participatory style of worship featuring ritual\, togetherness\, and reflection. Unitarian Universalist youth have been creating this style of worship for decades but it is enjoyed by and accessible to all ages. \nCircle Worship is open to everyone; come fill your spirit! Wednesday\, May 15th in the Fireside Room\, 5:30-7:00 pm. Our theme is Belonging and all that it represents: beginnings\, transitions\, equinox\, renewal\, and balance. Children will be supported in attending and participating. \nWe will start with dinner at 5:30 pm–vegetarian pizza and pop will be available and folks are invited to bring food to share if you are able. Ritual starts at 6:15 and we will end by 7:00 pm. \nPlease RSVP below so that we know how much pizza to order and how many chairs to set out. (RSVP’s after Tuesday night may not get counted for pizza–but you are still welcome to attend!) \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/evening-circle-worship/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Children and Families,Lifespan,Service,Special Event,Vespers,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:20240512T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240120T002613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T210508Z
UID:10001465-1715520600-1715527800@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-2-3-2-2/2024-05-12/
LOCATION:Hitschmanova\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/banner-youth.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lifespan":MAILTO:dlfd@ucv.im
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T133000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240425T210623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T163442Z
UID:10001016-1715517000-1715520600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Second Sunday Book Group
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Unitarians’ Second Sunday Book Group meets after the Sunday service on the second Sunday of each month (except July and August). We meet at 12:30 pm in the Biddle room and online (by request – please contact rdainow[at]gmail.com if interested in attending online) . Everyone is welcome. \nWe do not have an ‘assigned’ book this month\, but instead will share with each other books we have particularly liked\, so please come prepared to explain briefly what you liked about your chosen book and what you took away from reading it\, hopefully in a way that will inspire others to read it. Please join us for interesting conversations. You will leave with some new book recommendations.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/second-sunday-book-group-3-3-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Biddle\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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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:20240512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240430T200310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T162256Z
UID:10001685-1715511600-1715515200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Waging Peace
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nRev. Shawn’s sermon will reflect on the worrying state of wars in our world\, drawing on what the origins of Mother’s Day can teach us about labouring in the cause of peace.\n\nDownload the Order of Service\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-waging-peace/
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:20240512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T104500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014047
CREATED:20240205T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T215236Z
UID:10001909-1715508000-1715510700@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-2/2024-05-12/
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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