CUC Archives - Vancouver Unitarians

CUC mourns deaths of Rev. Rodrigo Emilio Solano-Quesnel

Denominational AffairsJuly 13, 2023

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the tragic death of Rev. Rodrigo (“Rod”) Emilio Solano-Quesnel, who died at age 42 in a traffic accident early on the morning of Tuesday, July 11. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and those who knew and cared for him, especially his beloved partner Sarah Wert,…

Rev. Lara’s parting message

Denominational Affairs, In the InterimJune 29, 2023

This is my last message to you before heading off on summer break and to my new ministry, which will be in St. Paul, Minnesota. This photo was taken at the UUA General Assembly on June 22 as I walked across the stage during the Service of Living Tradition, to celebrate Final Fellowship and showing…

CUC repudiates Doctrine of Discovery

Denominational AffairsJune 15, 2023

In its final report, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada called on “all religious denominations and faith groups who have not already done so to repudiate concepts used to justify European sovereignty over Indigenous lands and peoples. . .” (Call to Action #49) On Friday, May 19, 2023, members of the Canadian Unitarian Council…

Reporting back from the CUC National Symposium

In the InterimMay 30, 2023

I have just returned from a week in Ottawa where the tulips were in spectacular bloom. I had been on retreat with Canadian ministers and then attending the CUC National Symposium. A lot was packed into this week! If you missed it, I encourage you to watch the powerful Confluence Lecture delivered by Rev. Julie…

Vancouver Unitarians at the CUC

Denominational AffairsMay 30, 2023

What a week it has been! I left for Ottawa last Wednesday to attend the Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) gathering, AGM, and Symposium on Living into the 8th Principle. It was an uplifting, challenging, inspiring, and generative weekend. I was pleased to see a few other Vancouver Unitarians in-person and online for the first national…

Kiersten Moore elected President of CUC

Denominational AffairsMay 21, 2023

Vancouver Unitarian member and Director of Lifespan Faith Development was elected to be President of the Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) at its Annual General Meeting on 19 May 2023. Congratulations to Kiersten!! The hybrid meeting lasted 4 hours and included approximately 50 delegates online via zoom and a similar number face to face in Ottawa. At the time…

Your Feedback Wanted on CUC Proposed Resolutions

Denominational Affairs, UU ConnectionsMarch 6, 2023

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 2. The Denominational Affairs committee invites all members' feedback on the proposed CUC Resolutions scheduled to be voted on May 19, 2023. Survey re: CUC Resolutions: https://forms.gle/2J3yUaban3ewsKxG7 shortlink: tinyurl.com/ucvdac We are gathering questions and comments in various ways (forum now on youtube/ cafe style discussions on Sunday March 5) and…

Call for CUC Delegates

Governance, UU ConnectionsJanuary 29, 2023

Call for CUC Delegates The Canadian Unitarian Council Annual General Meeting will be held in person (in Ottawa) and electronically Friday, May 19 from 10:00 – 1:30 pm Pacific. UCV board will submit names of our 6 delegates by May 1, 2023. In 2022, the UCV board adopted the CUC-recommended process of appointing delegates to…