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Opportunity at VanU: Caretakers needed

Our SpaceAugust 28, 2024
VanU is in need of more casual Caretakers to help facilitate event rentals and keep our buildings and grounds looking beautiful throughout the busy Fall season and on throughout the year! This is an excellent opportunity for students, creatives, and underemployed people that offers great flexibility, competitive pay, and a respectful, jovial work environment. Previous…

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Watch this space: Fall programs coming soon!

BlogAugust 21, 2024
As Labour Day approaches, we hope you have had a restful and joyful summer. The Vancouver Unitarians are excited for Rev. Shawn Gauthier's second full year as our minister, and we are all feeling inspired and energized for the Fall. This week Rev. Shawn is working with staff to map out our Fall programming…

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A note from Rev. Shawn

Rev. ShawnAugust 21, 2024
Mid-August greetings, one and all! I hope you’re having a wonderful summer, taking in all the gifts of renewal this time of year has to offer. As I return from my summer break, I’m deeply grateful to have had time over the past few weeks to recharge my own battery and discover the charms…

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Summer book club: How to have anti-racist conversations

BlogJuly 9, 2024
This bookclub will study Dr. Roxy Manning’s book "How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy.” Sessions are planned for Tuesday evenings online, Aug 13 and 27, Sept 10 (this date subject to change), and Sept 24. Dr. Roxy Manning will be a guest at VanU in the Sunday service…

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Update from the Wild Salmon Action Team

EnvironmentJune 27, 2024
The long campaign to remove the open-net pen fish farms that threaten our wild Pacific salmon is generating some positive results! To find out about a recent win in federal court, and about an investigation into the integrity of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, click here. While floating open-net pen fish farms continue to…

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Notice from our Tech Team: Beware of fake emails

BlogJune 25, 2024
Please be advised that another wave of scam attempts have been emailed out to Vancouver Unitarian members and congregants in recent days. Please take extra care to protect yourself. Rev. Shawn and our office staff will never request money or gift cards directly via email. If you feel even slightly suspicious, please call the office…

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Vancouver Unitarians call for Permanent Ceasefire in Israel/Gaza and release of hostages

Resolutions, Social JusticeJune 11, 2024
The Vancouver Unitarians' congregation formally endorsed the statement by the Canadian Unitarian Council and Unitarian Universalist Ministers of Canada calling on the State of Israel and on Hamas to agree to a permanent ceasefire and the immediate release of all hostages. The statement calls on the Government of Canada to stop shipments of weapons to Israel…

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The Year in Review

Rev. ShawnJune 3, 2024
I’m struggling to believe it’s already June. The soggy early days of “June-uary” (which the Search Committee fully warned me about) may be part of it. But, even more, it’s my surprise that we’ve almost completed our first year together as minister and congregation. How did that happen, so quickly?! Yet, looking back over my…

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Introducing David Buchan, our next Choir Director

BlogMay 30, 2024
The Choir Director Search Task Force is grateful to the many people in the congregation who provided insightful input about what you are hoping for in our next Choir Director. Your reflections helped us greatly in reaching a decision. Thank you!  We are delighted, then, to announce that David Buchan has been appointed as our…

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