VanU celebrates Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year Breaking Bread Dinner, cohosted by VanU’s Intercultural and LRE Teamson February 14th, was a cozy, lighthearted, and delicious evening that many described as feeling like a family gathering. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere made the night feel especially warm and communal.  Guests were greeted by festive lanterns and Valentine hearts, with beautiful pen-and-ink and…

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Exploration Sunday: Communities of Care

Exploration Sundays happen the first Sunday of each month and are meant to be an animating time for the whole congregation. The morning service launches the month’s worship and small-group theme with different explorations of that theme in programming following a light lunch. The intent is to engage everyone in the community-building and learning that…

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Exploration Sunday: Seeking Wisdom

In March, many of our small groups will be discussing this month’s theme: Seeking Wisdom. We’ll launch this theme with an all-ages service focusing on wisdom derived from spiritual elders and exploring the sources that we each draw on for wisdom. There will be a light lunch after the service followed by our Exploration Groups (choose your interest)…

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Exploration Sunday: Awakening wonder

Exploration Sundays happen the first Sunday of each month and are meant to be an animating time for the whole congregation. The morning service launches the month’s worship and small-group theme with different explorations of that theme in programming following a light lunch. The intent is to engage everyone in the community-building and learning that…

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Image of jenga blocks stacked like a wall. Words on the blocks read: learn, privilege, redeem, open, begin, risk, journey, deepening, and source. The Vancouver Unitarians logo is paired with the title "Exploration Sunday"

Exploration Sunday – Communities of Care

Exploration Sundays happen the first Sunday of each month and are menat to be an animating time for the whole congregation. The morning service launches the month’s worship and small-group theme with different explorations of that theme in programming following a light lunch. The intent is to engage everyone in the community-building and learning that…

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Exploration Sunday: Learning from Ancestors

Exploration Sundays happen the first Sunday of each month and are meant to be an animating time for the whole congregation. The morning service launches the month’s worship and small-group theme with different explorations of that theme in programming following a light lunch. The intent is to engage everyone in the community-building and learning that…

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Children’s Group

Click here for more information about our children and families program. Children’s Group 5 to 12 years Children’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…

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