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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: On the Lookout for Love
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier & CanUUdle Leaders\nIt can be hard to know where to direct our attention in these bewildering times. How might we change our world\, if we were more routinely on the lookout for love? \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-on-the-lookout-for-love/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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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-2-2/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T180000
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Autobiography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME SO FAR\nSpiritual Autobiography Workshop for the 55+ \nOffering from Rita Cavigioli \nThe main goal of the workshop is to offer tools and stimuli that will help you to reexamine your life experiences in a creative way; find spiritual meanings and threads in your actions\, choices\, recollections\, desires\, projects\, and legacies. \nRevisiting the phases of your lives will help you retrieve memories\, emotions\, loved ones and significant objects\, and understand what you want to pass on to new generations. On a spiritual level\, the “third and fourth age” can be viewed not only as a gateway to wisdom but also\, and more importantly\, as an opportunity for transformative roles and unexplored potential. \nRita Cavigioli is Professor Emerita at the University of Missouri- Columbia. She also holds the diploma of “Expert in the facilitation of autobiographical workshops and the collection of life stories” from LUA (Libera Università dell’Autobiografia). She has offered autobiographical workshops to various audiences\, particularly in continuing education institutes. \nThe workshop will consist of ten meetings running from 4 to 6 pm every Monday and Thursday beginning on Monday\, May 11 (additional dates include May 14\, May 18\, May 21\, May 25\, May 28\, June 1\, June 4\, June 8\, and June 11). \nMaximum number of participants: 12\nMeeting duration: 2 hours (4 – 6 pm) \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/spiritual-autobiography-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Lifespan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260511T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260511T180000
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Autobiography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME SO FAR\nSpiritual Autobiography Workshop for the 55+ \nOffering from Rita Cavigioli \nPlease RSVP below to sign up for this 10-session workshop series forthcoming at VanU. \nThe main goal of the workshop is to offer tools and stimuli that will help you to reexamine your life experiences in a creative way; find spiritual meanings and threads in your actions\, choices\, recollections\, desires\, projects\, and legacies. \nRevisiting the phases of your lives will help you retrieve memories\, emotions\, loved ones and significant objects\, and understand what you want to pass on to new generations. On a spiritual level\, the “third and fourth age” can be viewed not only as a gateway to wisdom but also\, and more importantly\, as an opportunity for transformative roles and unexplored potential. \nRita Cavigioli is Professor Emerita at the University of Missouri- Columbia. She also holds the diploma of “Expert in the facilitation of autobiographical workshops and the collection of life stories” from LUA (Libera Università dell’Autobiografia). She has offered autobiographical workshops to various audiences\, particularly in continuing education institutes. \nThe workshop will consist of ten meetings running from 4 to 6 pm every Monday and Thursday beginning on Monday\, May 11 (additional dates include May 14\, May 18\, May 21\, May 25\, May 28\, June 1\, June 4\, June 8\, and June 11). \nMaximum number of participants: 12\nMeeting duration: 2 hours (4 – 6 pm) \n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/spiritual-autobiography-workshop/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Lifespan
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T133000
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SUMMARY:Intercultural Team Forum: Bicultural Identity and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:What are the ingredients to fostering a sense of belonging? What are the barriers? Please join us in celebrating Asian Heritage Month by engaging in a joyful\, in-depth interactive exchange about how to build a community through action where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to it. \nGuest speakers include Faly Mevamanana\, Tricia Trinh\, Ricardo Aguilar Valles\, Ava Jung\, Wiley Ho. \nFaly Mevamanana is an award-winning actor and writer. She has performed leading roles in seven provinces across Canada\, including roles with Neptune Theatre\, Western Canada Theatre\, and the Grand Theatre. \nOffstage\, she was a writing shadow on This Hour Has 22 Minutes\, and a Program Associate with Nightwood Theatre. Her first play “The Baking Show Show: The Play” premiered with Ruby Slippers Theatre in February 2026. Faly is also the creator\, writer\, and star of the new comedy TV series “Be Better” for Bell Fibe TV1. \nAs a queer mixed-race creator\, Faly is passionate about telling stories which showcase marginalized voices in a joyful way. \n\nTricia Trinh is a queer\, genderfluid\, Chinese-Vietnamese-Canadian\, multidisciplinary theatre artist; with a background in playwrighting\, directing\, performing and producing. Graduate of University of Victoria [BFA]. Their artistic practice prioritizes the multifaceted existence in intersectional lived experiences\, specifically investigating intercultural socio-political influence on queer identity\, gender identity and diaspora identity. \nSelected Playwright–Director Credits: Probability [rEvolver 2018]\, Red Glimmer [Fringe 2019]\, Attachments [Tremors Festival 2020 & Advance Theatre Festival 2024]\, Diosa Volcanica [Infinity Fire 2023]\, Duality [Infinity Fire 2024]\nSelected Director Credit: Dil Ka [Ruby Slippers Theatre 2024]\nSelected Assistant Director Credits: we the same [Ruby Slippers 2021]\, Henry V [Bard on the Beach 2023] \nTheir practice is committed to cross-pollinating social justice with storytelling through an anti-oppressive decolonial lens. This commitment actualizes in the form of creating new multidisciplinary theatre with feminist-forward\, gender non-conforming and BIPOC stories at the forefront; as a freelance artist and through their collective Dusty Foot Productions. The dedication to spearheading opportunities for underserved emerging theatre creators is demonstrated through their work as: Artistic Producer –Rumble Theatre [New Cabaret Series]\, Program Producer –frank theatre [Telling It Bent: Queer Youth Playwriting Program] and Producer –Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre [MSG Playwrighting Lab]. \nRicardo Aguillar Valles is a Settlement Worker with the I Belong Program at MOSAIC. I support newcomers who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community\, assisting them in navigating systems such as healthcare\, housing\, and language services\, while helping them build a sense of belonging in their new environment. \nAva Jung works as the Community Engagement Officer at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.\, a non-partisan\, non-profit multicultural Canadian organization with a proud 50+ year history of serving newcomers\, seniors\, youth\, and families. In her role\, she manages the volunteers for a variety of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. services\, meeting people from all walks of life. She herself is a mixed-race Chinese Canadian\, born and raised in Greater Vancouver with a degree in Gender\, Race\, Sexuality and Social Justice and Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies from UBC. She is particularly passionate about Vancouver’s historic Chinatown\, cultural heritage preservation\, and the politics surrounding mixed-race identity. \n\nWiley Ho is a Taiwanese Canadian writer\, whose stories and personal essays have been published in various literary journals\, magazines\, and anthologies. Her first book The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street: A Memoir was published this spring by Douglas & McIntyre\, currently on the BC Bestsellers List. When not writing she’s busy community building or growing Asian vegetables in her front yard.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/intercultural-team-forum-bicultural-identity-and-belonging/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Forum,IPA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T121500
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SUMMARY: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 LEGO\, art\, and games 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-2-2/2026-05-10/
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:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000412Z
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SUMMARY:OWL - Our Whole Lives for ages 12-14
DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education for Grades 7-9\n(birthdays in 2011\, 2012\, 2013)\nThis series runs for 25 Sundays\, October 5 to May 31 (usually 11am – 12:30pm)\, excluding holiday weekends. Dates and times may be adjusted during the year to accommodate participant and facilitator needs. \nCheck the OWL calendar here for up-to-date information on dates and times. \nThe workshops are written to include ages 11-14\, grades 7-9\, our current demographics are weighted to the younger end. If your child is 14 going into grade 9 and does not mind learning with 12 and 13-yr-olds then this class is also for them! \nFor more information and to register: https://vanu.ca/services/owl-teenagers \nSee below for details on date\, time and venue. \nRegister by September 29th\nMinimum class size is 6 students\, maximum 15 \n(late registrations may be accepted up to Oct 22 on a case-by-case basis) \nContact Us\nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/our-whole-lives-for-ages-12-14-3/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T005057Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Life Insurance
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday Rev. Shawn invites us to rethink the concept of life insurance in the context of the communities we build together. \nRev. Shawn Gauthier\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-life-insurance/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
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-2-2/2026-05-10/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20250908T190122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190122Z
UID:10004716-1778234400-1778239800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Elders' Circle - Fridays
DESCRIPTION:This Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays\, 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-fridays-6/2026-05-08/
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:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20250908T185653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185653Z
UID:10004678-1778061600-1778067000@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-4/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20260429T161544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T063530Z
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SUMMARY:Circle Dance: Red Dress Day and more!
DESCRIPTION:May 5 is known as Red Dress Day in Canada. Red Dress Day honours the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women\, girls\, 2-spirit and gender diverse people in Canada. We will dance in solidarity with the families and communities that are working for justice\, healing and change. \nIn Mexican culture\, May 5th is Cinco de Mayo\, Battle of Puebla Day\, and so we celebrate this as well as the May 1st Celtic festival known as May Day and International Workers Day\, which originated in the late 19th century to commemorate the fight for an 8-hour day. While many workers have benefited from this historic victory\, many groups of workers still work long hours to feed their children and pay the rent. \nWe will weave these diverse threads in our dances on May 5th. Please join us in solidarity\, community and in celebration.  And don’t hesitate to wear red! \nThis is a welcoming circle for new and experienced dancers alike. All dances will be taught.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-red-dress-day-and-more/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T141500
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20260502T061828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T061828Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Circle on the State of the World
DESCRIPTION:Led by the Healthy Relations Team\nWe live in both beautiful and bewildering times\, and many of us feel the need to come together to try to make sense of it all. \nAfter this Sunday’s service\, there will be a BBQ outside\, so please join us after that at 12:45pm in the Fireside Room\, when the Healthy Relations Team will facilitate a listening circle. We can be silent\, or share the complex feelings we’re carrying about global conflicts\, climate change\, and the state of democracy in the world. \nThis will be an opportunity to be heard about how things are weighing on your heart. \nFor the mutually caring atmosphere we would like to hold in the room\, we request you arrive by 12:45 pm\, after which the doors will be closed. \nIf you are unable to join in person and feel you would benefit from joining a listening circle online\, please let us know at healthyrelations [@] vanu.ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/listening-circle-on-the-state-of-the-world-2605/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T134500
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20250923T233557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000624Z
UID:10004760-1777810500-1777815900@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:OWL - Our Whole Lives for ages 12-14
DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education for Grades 7-9\n(birthdays in 2011\, 2012\, 2013)\nThis series runs for 25 Sundays\, October 5 to May 31 (usually 11am – 12:30pm)\, excluding holiday weekends. Dates and times may be adjusted during the year to accommodate participant and facilitator needs. \nCheck the OWL calendar here for up-to-date information on dates and times. \nThe workshops are written to include ages 11-14\, grades 7-9\, our current demographics are weighted to the younger end. If your child is 14 going into grade 9 and does not mind learning with 12 and 13-yr-olds then this class is also for them! \nFor more information and to register: https://vanu.ca/services/owl-teenagers \nSee below for details on date\, time and venue. \nContact Us\nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/our-whole-lives-for-ages-12-14-3-6/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20260330T170251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T063425Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Flower Communion
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier and Laureen Stokes\nAmid the glories of spring in Vancouver\, we gather for our traditional Flower Communion ritual to celebrate our community. From hand to hand\, we will pass flowers that symbolize the unique qualities each of us bring to make up the rich diversity of our congregation. Please plan to bring a fresh flower or two to share in this ritual. If you’re participating in the service online\, consider having a flower or other some bit of nature that you can use in the ritual. \nDownload the Order of Service\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/flower-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:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003991-1777798800-1777805100@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-2-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20260416T185031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190131Z
UID:10004962-1777716000-1777735800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Celebrate May Day / Beltane and World Labyrinth Day
DESCRIPTION:The VanU Earth Spirit group invites you to celebrate May Day/Beltane with us.\n\nWe have several events planned and you are welcome to attend all or any of them.\n\n10-12 noon: Labyrinth Workshop (Hewett Hall)\n1-2pm: Walk as One at One: World Labyrinth Day (outdoors)\n2-3:30pm – Earth Spirit Beltane ritual with Maypole Dancing\n\nRegistration appreciated: https://forms.gle/Tkw26Q1zBnnJ5pUu5\n\nQuestions: unitarianmary@gmail.com or earthspirit@vanu.ca
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/celebrate-may-day-beltane/
LOCATION:VanU\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20260401T183559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T210456Z
UID:10004936-1777206600-1777212000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Unitarians’ Fourth Sunday Book Group meets after the Sunday service on the fourth Sunday of each month (except July and August). We meet at 12:30 pm in the Family Room (admin building) and online at vanu.ca/fourth-sunday-books. Everyone is welcome. \nOn April 26\, ’26 Rhea Kikkert will be leading a discussion in the 4th Sunday Book Group on Proof of Heaven\, by Dr. Eben Alexander. This is a book that is an autobiographical description of Alexander’s Near Death Experience\, and one that aims to join science and religion. It describes his experience of the after-life\, suggests that each of us is immortal and that there are no isolating divisions amongst us on earth. We are all connected\, whatever we do or do not believe. We meet at 12:30 pm (after the Sunday service) in the family room (in the Admin building) or online at vans.ca/fourth-sunday-books. If you plan to attend online\, please let Rob Dainow rdainow@gmail.com. \nPlease join us in what promises to be a lively discussion. \nIf attending online\, please come back to this page at the time of the event\, and you will see a JOIN MEETING button below. Click on that button to join the meeting.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/fourth-sunday-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Family Room\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
UID:10004441-1777202100-1777205700@vanu.ca
SUMMARY: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 LEGO\, art\, and games 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-2-2/2026-04-26/
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:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20250923T230217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000412Z
UID:10004777-1777201200-1777206600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:OWL - Our Whole Lives for ages 12-14
DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education for Grades 7-9\n(birthdays in 2011\, 2012\, 2013)\nThis series runs for 25 Sundays\, October 5 to May 31 (usually 11am – 12:30pm)\, excluding holiday weekends. Dates and times may be adjusted during the year to accommodate participant and facilitator needs. \nCheck the OWL calendar here for up-to-date information on dates and times. \nThe workshops are written to include ages 11-14\, grades 7-9\, our current demographics are weighted to the younger end. If your child is 14 going into grade 9 and does not mind learning with 12 and 13-yr-olds then this class is also for them! \nFor more information and to register: https://vanu.ca/services/owl-teenagers \nSee below for details on date\, time and venue. \nRegister by September 29th\nMinimum class size is 6 students\, maximum 15 \n(late registrations may be accepted up to Oct 22 on a case-by-case basis) \nContact Us\nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/our-whole-lives-for-ages-12-14-3/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,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:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20260421T062607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T193700Z
UID:10004963-1777201200-1777204800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: The Spiritual Practice of Sleep
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nWe spend roughly a third of our lives asleep—at least ideally. While sleep can sometimes be a struggle\, a good night’s sleep can be good for our health. In his sermon\, Rev. Shawn will reflect on how sleep can also be good for our spiritual lives\, as it provides a place for rest\, for dreaming\, and for healing. \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-the-spiritual-practice-of-sleep/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003990-1777194000-1777200300@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-2-2/2026-04-26/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20260408T180546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T160029Z
UID:10004958-1777143600-1777149000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sing the Darkness to Light - A Cabaret of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our special CABARET OF HOPE!\nJoin us for a warm\, relaxing night of music and good company at the beautiful Vancouver Unitarians Sanctuary\, on the corner of 49th and Oak. \nDoors open at 6:15 pm\, and the music starts at 7:00.\nTables fill up quickly\, so arrive early to pick your spot. The balcony is open\, with a lovely view of the whole room\, and great acoustics too.  Seating is not reserved/general admission only. Because the music happens in two different areas through the evening\, feel free to turn or shift your chair whenever you’d like a better angle.  \nYummy Bits and Bites will be waiting on your table when you arrive\, and drinks can be bought at the bar in the entry hall. You are welcome to bring your drink to your seat but please be careful with your food and drink in our beautiful space!  \nBuy your drinks in advance\nSkip the lineup on the night and save a bit by bundling your drink with your online ticket purchase. Your drink ticket will be waiting for you at the door when you arrive\, so no line ups for you! \n\n\n\n\nOnline\n\n\nTicket only\n$20\n\n\nTicket + soft drink\n$22\n\n\nTicket + fancy drink\n$26\n\n\n\n  \nSoft drinks ($3 on the night): pop\, juice\, water\, flavoured water \nFancy drinks ($7 on the night): beer\, cider\, non-alcoholic beer\, wine \n  \nWe’ll take a 20-minute interval partway through the evening\, so there’s plenty of time to head to the bar\, stretch your legs\, mingle and settle back in for the second half. \nWe can’t wait to see you there. \nConcert Poster click here
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/sing-the-darkness-to-light-a-cabaret-of-hope/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Choir,Concert,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20250908T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190036Z
UID:10004696-1777024800-1777030200@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Elders' Circle - Fridays
DESCRIPTION:This Elders’ Circle is a small group that explores various topics and meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays\, 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-fridays-5/2026-04-24/
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:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20260421T171212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T171800Z
UID:10004964-1776970800-1776978000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:A Monthly Ritual and Movement Group
DESCRIPTION:To restore body and spirit in tune with the rhythms of nature (our Unitarian sixth source*) \n\n\n\nEach gathering will include \n\n\n\n\nOpening and closing ritual (cast circle\, call directions)\n\n\n\nSharing circle\n\n\n\nMeditation\n\n\n\nPoetry\n\n\n\nCircle dances – lots of circle dances\n\n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nApril 23: Fairies\, Flowers and Fire  \nNext sessions are May 21 and June 25 \n\n\n\nTime: 7-9pm\n\n\n\nPlease register here:  https://forms.gle/6HuuY7ubweWWpfWi9
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/a-monthly-ritual-and-movement-group/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
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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:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20250925T185856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T190035Z
UID:10004794-1776942000-1776949200@vanu.ca
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-2-2/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/potluckbooks
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20260421T211527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T211527Z
UID:10004637-1776798000-1776805200@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-4-3/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86165343515
CATEGORIES:Board,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T134500
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20260318T021139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T175846Z
UID:10004949-1776601800-1776606300@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:5th Annual Cherry Blossom Potluck Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual Cherry Blossom Potluck Picnic. We will meet in the Fireside Room to share a meal while watching beautiful cherry blossom scenes from Japan and Vancouver. There will  be an opportunity to write haikus. Here is a post about the creative haikus that were written last year. There is an International Haiku competition and everyone is welcome to enter. \nPlease bring your favourite food to share or sign up to help with the dishes. Please use this spreadsheet to enter your name. \nAfter a quick cleanup\, we will then venture out to view the cherry blossom trees along Fremlin Street and possibly Tisdale Park. Our walk will happen rain or shine\, so you may need to bring an umbrella. \nFor more information please contact socialjustice[at]vanu[dot]ca \nphoto by Hisako Masaki
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/5th-annual-cherry-blossom-potluck-picnic/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Intercultural,Social Justice
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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:20260419T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T095613
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
UID:10004440-1776597300-1776600900@vanu.ca
SUMMARY: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 LEGO\, art\, and games 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-2-2/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
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SUMMARY:OWL - Our Whole Lives for ages 12-14
DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education for Grades 7-9\n(birthdays in 2011\, 2012\, 2013)\nThis series runs for 25 Sundays\, October 5 to May 31 (usually 11am – 12:30pm)\, excluding holiday weekends. Dates and times may be adjusted during the year to accommodate participant and facilitator needs. \nCheck the OWL calendar here for up-to-date information on dates and times. \nThe workshops are written to include ages 11-14\, grades 7-9\, our current demographics are weighted to the younger end. If your child is 14 going into grade 9 and does not mind learning with 12 and 13-yr-olds then this class is also for them! \nFor more information and to register: https://vanu.ca/services/owl-teenagers \nSee below for details on date\, time and venue. \nRegister by September 29th\nMinimum class size is 6 students\, maximum 15 \n(late registrations may be accepted up to Oct 22 on a case-by-case basis) \nContact Us\nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/our-whole-lives-for-ages-12-14-3/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
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