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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/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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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-2-2/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250810T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service - Into the Swamp: The importance of feeling our feelings
DESCRIPTION:Casey Stainsby\n\nCan’t go over it. Can’t go under it. Can’t go around it. Gotta go through it! It’s good advice for those who are going on a bear hunt (or at least singing about doing so while sitting around a campfire). It’s also good advice for those who feel things… that is\, all of us. Try as we may to explain our emotions\, or ignore them\, or fix them\, or find any number of ways around them\, our feelings ask to be felt. Let’s bravely wade into the swamp together. We may find that being with what is opens up new possibilities previously unimagined. \nCasey Stainsby (she/her) is an aspirant for Unitarian Universalist ministry. These days her time is spent supporting the children’s programs here at the Vancouver Unitarians\, doing homework\, and connecting with her beloveds. This fall she will also be facilitating Good Grief Workshops with Learning Through Loss\, teaching highschoolers and the adults in their lives all about grief and loss. \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-25-into-the-swamp/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T203536Z
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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/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250810T140000
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SUMMARY:IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:The IBPOC (Indigenous\, Black\, People of Colour) Plus Allies also known as the IPA\, meets on the second Sunday of the month at 12:30pm. \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-4-2/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/ipa-meeting
CATEGORIES:IPA,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250817T104500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
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-2-2/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250817T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: For Work That Is Real
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nThe poet Marge Piercy says in her marvelous poem\, “To Be of Use\,” that a person yearns for “work that is real.” She’s not talking so much about a job\, a career\, or profession\, as much as she is talking about finding one’s purpose in life. In this service\, Rev. Shawn will invite us to reflect on how we discover our life’s purpose\, no matter the age or stage of our lives. \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-for-work-that-is-real/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250817T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250817T121500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250626T203041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T203536Z
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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/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250814T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T190728Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:UCV Board meetings are held online on the third Tuesday of each month except for July. \nPlease click on the JOIN MEETING button below to join.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/board-meeting-4/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/board-meeting
CATEGORIES:Board,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250823T123000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250819T202527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T203901Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Group at Deer Lake
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, August 23 we’re meeting at 11 a.m. at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby\, located at 5435 Sperling Ave. This is an approximately one hour walk. All welcome to join us – RSVP below! Note: Parking is available at the Park but it may be busy. \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-deer-lake/
LOCATION:Deer Lake Park\, 5435 Sperling Ave\, Burnaby\, BC V5E 2L8\, 5435 Sperling Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5E 2L8
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Groups,Hiking,Lifespan,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250824T104500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
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-2-2/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250824T120000
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CREATED:20250806T190604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T175717Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Keeping the Faith
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nIn a world in so much flux\, what does it mean to keep faith–and\, in particular\, to “keep the faith” as a Unitarian? Rev. Shawn’s sermon will explore what we can hold on to as we journey through our “living tradition.” \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-keeping-the-faith/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250824T121500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250626T203041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T203536Z
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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/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250831T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250831T104500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
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-2-2/2025-08-31/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250831T120000
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CREATED:20250827T203957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T002556Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Becoming
DESCRIPTION:Leslie Hill\n\nJoin Leslie Hill for a personal reflection on the inner journey through love\, loss\, identity\, and transformation. Leslie explores what it means to ask life’s hardest questions – Who am I? Where am I going? – and to live into the answers. This talk touches on the power of vulnerability\, the inevitability of change\, and the quiet strength that carries us through grief into growth. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\nSermon text\n\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-becoming/
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:20250831T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250831T121500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250626T203041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T203536Z
UID:10004407-1756638900-1756642500@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/2025-08-31/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250907T104500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003957-1757235600-1757241900@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-2-2/2025-09-07/
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:20250907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250806T190802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T044100Z
UID:10004315-1757242800-1757246400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Water Communion
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nThis Sunday\, we celebrate our Water Communion ritual and the ingathering of the VanU community (be sure to bring a bit of water!)\, with the first of our Exploration Sundays. We’ll welcome back the Chalice Choir\, Elliott\, and David\, as well as Janet Pivnick\, our Intern Minister for the next two years. \nFollowing the service\, a quick and simple lunch will be available in Hewett Hall\, followed by a choice among three 75-minute programs: \n\nStorytelling Games: Community-Building through Play\, with Kiersten in the Alcove\nUU History Timeline: Where Do We Come From?\, with Shawn in the Fireside Room\nListening Circle on the State of the World\, with the Healthy Relations Team in Lindsey-Priestley\n\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-water-communion/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250907T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250907T121500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250626T203041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T203536Z
UID:10004408-1757243700-1757247300@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/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250612T184454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T200809Z
UID:10004390-1757444400-1757449800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Talking about Climate Hope and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:A series of 3 workshops on effective communication strategies for augmenting public engagement on climate issues. Workshops are led by facilitators from Regenerate BC\, using solutions from Drawdown.org\, Regeneration.org\, and other credible sources. \nTo register for this session\, click HERE. \nSession topics include (1) seeing through climate disinformation\, (2) effectively communicating with family and friends\, and (3) strategies for engaging with politicians.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/talking-about-climate-hope-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250904T195149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T163852Z
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SUMMARY:In Loving Memory of Lynn Sabourin: A Celebration of Life
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a celebration of Lynn’s life on the afternoon of Saturday\, September 13. The ceremony will take place at 2 pm in the Sanctuary\, followed by a party in the Hewett Centre. \nAs teal and purple were Lynn’s favourite colours\, we encourage you to wear them. \nIf you are unable to attend in person\, please click here for our service page vanu.ca/lynnsabourin. Here you will find the livestream and other elements of the service.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/in-loving-memory-of-lynn-sabourin-a-celebration-of-life/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Memorials
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T104500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003958-1757840400-1757846700@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-2-2/2025-09-14/
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:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250902T204823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T055636Z
UID:10004316-1757847600-1757851200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Control Issues
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nWith so much seemingly spinning out of control in our world\, it’s understandable that\, gripped by fear and anxiety\, we might seek to control whatever we can. In this service\, we’ll reflect on what is reasonably under our control—and how we might come to terms with so much else that is not. \nDownload the Order of Service\nRelated Reading\n\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-control-issues/
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:20250914T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T121500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250626T203041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T203536Z
UID:10004409-1757848500-1757852100@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/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250213T013429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T015223Z
UID:10003245-1757853000-1757858400@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-4-2/2025-09-14/
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:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250612T185002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T201016Z
UID:10004391-1758049200-1758054600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Talking about Climate Hope & Solutions
DESCRIPTION:A series of 3 workshops on effective communication strategies for augmenting public engagement on climate issues. Workshops are led by facilitators from Regenerate BC\, using solutions from Drawdown.org\, Regeneration.org\, and other credible sources. \nTo register for this session\, click HERE. \nSession topics include (1) seeing through climate disinformation\, (2) effectively communicating with family and friends\, and (3) strategies for engaging with politicians.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/talking-about-climate-hope-solutions/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Talk-about-it-scaled.jpeg
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250814T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T190728Z
UID:10004630-1758049200-1758056400@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:UCV Board meetings are held online on the third Tuesday of each month except for July. \nPlease click on the JOIN MEETING button below to join.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/board-meeting-4/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/board-meeting
CATEGORIES:Board,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250908T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185134Z
UID:10004651-1758103200-1758108600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Elders' Circle - Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:This Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays\, from 10am to 11:30am. \nFor more information about this small group\, please click here. \nJoining the meeting\nAt the corresponding time and date\, please click on the blue Join Meeting below. \nThis button will only appear 15 minutes before the meeting starts.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/elders-circle-wednesdays-3/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250921T104500
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003959-1758445200-1758451500@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-2-2/2025-09-21/
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T014052
CREATED:20250902T205227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T191329Z
UID:10004317-1758452400-1758456000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Welcoming - and Preparing for - New Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming – and Preparing for – New Beginnings\nJanet Pivnick\, Intern Minister\n\nThere are moments in every year such as the beginning of a church year or school year that turn our minds to fresh starts\, new beginnings\, dreams and aspirations. As we welcome the Jewish New Year\, we will turn our minds to what new beginnings are growing in our hearts and how to prepare for them.\n\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-welcoming-and-preparing-for-new-beginnings/
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
END:VCALENDAR