Ursula Litzcke ''I grew up in the 1930's and 40's, which include the time of WWII. I saw people cope with struggles that seemed overwhelming. Where did people find their strength to carry on? Religious people impressed me most; they not only found strength in their belief in God, they…
Mairy Beam and Martha Saunders The Cosmic Walk takes us on a ritual journey through the story of the origins of the universe and of the Earth from the Big Bang to the present day. It celebrates the story of our beginnings, the scientific story of evolution, and our creation…
Karen Bartlett “Air. Every human life is measured from the first inhalation of air to the last breath. We will ponder some concepts of science, and what we discharge into air, then move on to concepts of spirit and practices built on sacred breath. We will breathe together as a…
The LGBTQ2+ community has accomplished much since homosexuality was decriminalized in Canada in 1969, including winning rights and greater respect. Some are asking "Why do we still have pride celebrations?" Let's explore that question with Danny Enright. Download the Order of Service Related Reading Weekly services Join us in person in our…
The IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour) Plus Allies also known as the IPA, meets on the fourth Sunday of the month at 12:30pm in Lindsey Priestley room. The IPA team fosters greater understanding of IBPOC experiences. We organize events such as the Lunar New Year and the Intersection of…
The Powell Street Festival is one of the largest and the longest-running community arts festivals in Canada, located in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood, Paueru Gai – today known as the Downtown Eastside. The Powell Street Festival Society also offers year-round programs, and collaborates with local organizations, artists, and communities. You're invited to attend with fellow Vancouver Unitarians…
Seventy-six years after the UN Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed the fundamental human right to adequate housing, homelessness and housing precarity remain at crisis levels across Canada and around the world. How can we hope to live spiritually-fulfilled lives while brimming with anxiety about having a roof over our heads? It turns out…
Casey Stainsby People on each end of the spectrum of life, young and old, often express a desire to have more to do with each other. Why, then, do we often struggle to connect across generational gaps? So many aspects of our culture are designed to keep us apart that…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier So often, we think we know where we're going... until we don't. In such moments, we are called to recalculate and maybe even retool. In this week's service, Rev. Shawn will reflect on what it means to recalculate as we travel through life. Download the Order of…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier In the "dog days" of summer, many of us settle into the stillest part of the year. In this week's service, Rev. Shawn will reflect on the meaning and spiritual value of rest and renewal. Download the Order of Service Related Reading --- Weekly services Join us…
The IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour) Plus Allies also known as the IPA, meets on the fourth Sunday of the month at 12:30pm in Lindsey Priestley room. The IPA team fosters greater understanding of IBPOC experiences. We organize events such as the Lunar New Year and the Intersection of…
Michael Clague How Do We Live Well in a World in Crisis? One Unitarian’s community work perspective on living in a world which seems to be in such a mess. Michael Clague writes, teaches, and works in the fields of adult education, community development, and social planning. He currently works…
