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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-12-14-3/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Promises to Keep
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nIn this service\, we’ll reflect on the meaning of the various promises we make to one another\, as individuals and as part of an enduring community. From vows made at the altar to commitments made through a congregational covenant\, what does it mean for us to keep such promises? And\, even more\, when these promises are tested or broken\, how do we find our way back to a state of well-being\, even if everything has seemingly changed? \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-promises-to-keep/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260208T104500
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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-2-2/2026-02-08/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20260113T180924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T014056Z
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SUMMARY:The Grand Debut piano concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of our new piano at The Grand Debut concert. It will feature piano solos\, piano duets\, and (drum roll) even some music for two pianos\, eight hands!  Also included will be some of our very talented VanU musicians\, and lots of chances for you as audience members to sing along. \nThis is a time to appreciate our new piano\, and all that we’ve accomplished as a community.  Money raised will go to support VanU operations. \nYour organizing team of Elliott\, Patti and Mairy
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/the-grand-debut-piano-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260204T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185653Z
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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-4/2026-02-04/
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:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20260129T174601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T203337Z
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SUMMARY:Circle Dance: The Dream of Awakening
DESCRIPTION:Imbolc marks the halfway point between Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It beckons us towards hope\, potential\, rebirth and promise. Caroline Mellor says in her poem Imbolc “From the darkness of the earth I give light to the flame which will forge the new world…. I am the stirring in your belly that knows what you are capable of\, and just how much your gifts are needed now.” \nWe will share dances that help to release this potential and invite healing and hope. In addition to dancing\, we are delighted that Nan will share the story of Brigid. Join our circle – all are welcome – new and experienced dancers alike. All dances will be taught.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-the-dream-of-awakening/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Kemp":MAILTO:lesliekemp76@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260201T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260201T134500
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250923T233522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T003011Z
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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. \nContact Us\nInterested in finding out more? Please contact Kiersten Moore\, Director of Programs \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			 \n		\n	\n	\n		\n			\n			 \n		\n	\n	\n		\n			\n			 \n		\n	\n	\n	 \n\n     \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/our-whole-lives-for-ages-12-14-3-4/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20260114T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T063916Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: A Celebration of Imbolc
DESCRIPTION:The Lay Chaplain Team\nThis Sunday service falls on Imbolc\, the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox\, when the first signs of the awakening earth are seen\, the first stirrings of spring to come. \nThe Lay Chaplain Team and friends will lead the service in Celebration of Imbolc and explore The Persephone Story as metaphor for earth and ceremony grounding. Following the service\, please plan to join us for lunch in Hewett Hall. \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-a-celebration-of-imbolc/
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:20260201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260201T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003978-1769936400-1769942700@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-2-2/2026-02-01/
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:20260125T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20260119T205038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T081725Z
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SUMMARY:Board Forum on the Question of the Month
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to attend the Board forum for an in-depth discussion of the responses to Question of the Month #2  (“What is the boldest thing we can do now to have a vibrant congregation 3 years from now?”). \nCome hear the great ideas so many of you proposed! Sunday\, January 25 at 12:30 in the Fireside room.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/board-forum-on-the-question-of-the-month/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Board,Community,Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
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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-2-2/2026-01-25/
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:20260125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250923T230217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000412Z
UID:10004770-1769338800-1769344200@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-12-14-3/2026-01-25/
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20260114T180737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T011518Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: The Price of Perfection
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nFew people would actually defend perfection as a goal for most if not all aspects of life. While excellence can be compelling\, perfection can be elusive and ultimately unfulfilling. Yet\, too many of us remain in its grip. This Sunday\, Rev. Shawn will invite us to reflect on perfection—and\, even more\, on its insidious sibling\, perfectionism. \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-price-of-perfection/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
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-2-2/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250908T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190036Z
UID:10004693-1769162400-1769167800@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-5/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Reflections-on-Aging.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250925T185856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T190035Z
UID:10004791-1769079600-1769086800@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-2-2/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:https://vanu.ca/potluckbooks
CATEGORIES:Books,Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cal-book-groups.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250908T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185134Z
UID:10004655-1768989600-1768995000@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-3/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Reflections-on-Aging.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250814T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T190728Z
UID:10004634-1768935600-1768942800@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-4/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/board-meeting
CATEGORIES:Board,Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/banner-gauthier-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T141500
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20260115T004210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T014944Z
UID:10004919-1768740300-1768745700@vanu.ca
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 lunch in Hewett Hall\, 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-5/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/listening-circles.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
UID:10004427-1768734900-1768738500@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-2-2/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/banner-childrens-groups.png
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250923T230217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000412Z
UID:10004769-1768734000-1768739400@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-12-14-3/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/OWL.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20260114T180250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T061128Z
UID:10004887-1768734000-1768737600@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Evolving toward Enlightenment
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier\nWhile some religious people struggle to reconcile the findings of science with the teachings of their faith\, Unitarians are typically not among them. In this week’s service\, we’ll celebrate the great epic of evolution and our relationship with the earth. \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-evolving-toward-enlightenment/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=949 W 49th Ave:geo:-123.1276881,49.2268718
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003976-1768726800-1768733100@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-2-2/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meditation Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250923T224109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T212638Z
UID:10004725-1768669200-1768680000@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Breaking Bread: A New Year Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Connecting in the New Year with dinner and board games\nThe Lifespan Programs Team is excited to host a monthly series of family centred events for building community\, friendships\, skills\, and fun. For January\, each table will have one or two games to play. Do you have a favourite game at home? Bring it along! \nWhat should I bring?\nPlease bring food to share; a side dish\, dessert\, bread\, or drinks so that we will always have enough to fill our tummies as well as our spirits. Hosts will provide a couple large main dishes such as soup or pasta. This month you can also bring a favourite game to share! (appropriate to play around kids please)
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/breaking-bread-a-new-year-game-night/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Community,Lifespan,Special Event,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Breaking-Bread.jpg.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hewett Hall 949 West 49th Avenue Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=949 West 49th Avenue:geo:-123.1276881,49.2268718
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20251020T171012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T171012Z
UID:10004869-1768134600-1768140000@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. Everyone is welcome.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/second-sunday-book-group-4/
LOCATION:Biddle\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Books,Community,Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Biddle West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250924T000754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001004Z
UID:10004426-1768130100-1768133700@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-2-2/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children and Families,Lifespan
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/banner-childrens-groups.png
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250923T230217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T000412Z
UID:10004768-1768129200-1768134600@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-12-14-3/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lifespan,Owl,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/OWL.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20251204T181025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T072206Z
UID:10004886-1768129200-1768132800@vanu.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: Lives Lived 2025
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Shawn Gauthier and Janet Pivnick\nAs we move fully into 2026\, we take time to look back on the lives of people – the famous\, the not-so-famous\, and the infamous – we said goodbye to last year. Through a collection of short eulogies\, Shawn and Janet will lift up the lives of people who have touched our world in various ways. The service will feature the music of several musicians who died in 2025. \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-lives-lived-2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 949 W 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Service,Sunday Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/260111-Lives-Lived.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
GEO:49.2268718;-123.1276881
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=949 W 49th Ave:geo:-123.1276881,49.2268718
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20241106T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T185619Z
UID:10003975-1768122000-1768128300@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-2-2/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Meditation Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Oginski":MAILTO:victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com
GEO:49.2268279;-123.1276026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Meditation Room West 49th Avenue 949 Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West 49th Avenue 949:geo:-123.1276026,49.2268279
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T150614
CREATED:20250908T190122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190122Z
UID:10004712-1767952800-1767958200@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-6/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:https://ucv.im/elders-circle-meeting
CATEGORIES:Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Reflections-on-Aging.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR