children, adults, and elders eat together and read questions from cards in the centre of the table

Sparking Joy, Finding Transcendence

Blog, Children and Families, LifespanNovember 27, 2025

Last Saturday twenty-two people from ages 0-80+ and everywhere inbetween gathered in the hall to share food, silly questions, and skills with yarn, wool, and fabric. At my table the "would you rather" questions were the hit of the evening, bringing all ages into the conversation. We will gather again on December 20th for our…

A pink heart transforms over five iterations into a bird in flight. The words "Transforming Hearts Collective" appear underneath on a red background.

Trans Spaces of Safety & Belonging: Transforming Hearts Collective 3-Session Program hosted by the CUC

BlogNovember 25, 2025

The Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) brings us collective programs connecting Unitarians across Canada. This December they are hosting an offering to address an important justice issue for humanity. The current United States government has been targeting multiple marginalized groups, and the rights of transgender people to exist, recieve care, and move through society without fear…

What is Restorative Justice?

Adult Programs, Community, IPA, Lifespan, Social JusticeNov 15, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for this interactive, hands-on, workshop designed to introduce participants to the basics of Restorative Justice, and its associative skills. This workshop is not a lecture series, rather it is intended to promote connection and learning for the entire group. Six practitioners from diverse backgrounds will lead participants through different skills such as: active listening,…

Exploration Sunday: Communities of Care

Adult Programs, Children and Families, Community, Lifespan, Sunday Service, YouthDec 7, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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…

Exploration Sunday: Seeking Wisdom

Adult Programs, Children and Families, Community, Lifespan, Sunday Service, YouthMarch 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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)…

Exploration Sunday: Awakening wonder

Adult Programs, Children and Families, Community, Lifespan, Sunday Service, YouthJanuary 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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…

Exploration Sunday – Communities of Care

Adult Programs, Children and Families, Community, Lifespan, Sunday Service, YouthJune 7 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

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…

Exploration Sunday: Learning from Ancestors

Adult Programs, Children and Families, Community, Lifespan, Sunday Service, YouthNov 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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…

word cloud for Our Whole Lives sexuality education. Words include: body image, sexual behavior, pleasure, consent education, celebration, gender identity, challenges, responsible sexual decisions, respect, justice, inclusivity, gender expression, social media, affirmation, relationship skills

Our Whole Lives (OWL) Begins in one week!

Blog, Children and Families, Lifespan, youthSeptember 26, 2025

Exploration Sundays: Experimenting with new forms of how we do what we do. What builds friendships and community that can support spirituality and deep connections? Q&A

Children’s Group

Children and Families, LifespanSep 28, 2025 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

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…

Breaking Bread: Family Centred Community Dinners

Children and Families, Community, Lifespan, Special Event, YouthMarch 14 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Gather round for Vancouver Unitarians monthly Breaking Bread potluck! It’s a time each month when we circle back, to be community together in a family-centred dinner for all ages (think of the broadest definition of family and you’ll find that you’re invited!). In a community as large as ours, it’s easy to find our connections…

Breaking Bread: A New Year Game Night

Children and Families, Community, Lifespan, Special Event, YouthJanuary 17 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Connecting in the New Year with dinner and board games The 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! What…

Sparking Joy, Finding Transcendence

Exploration Sunday: Communities of Care

Exploration Sunday: Seeking Wisdom

Exploration Sunday: Awakening wonder

Exploration Sunday – Communities of Care

Exploration Sunday: Learning from Ancestors

Our Whole Lives (OWL) Begins in one week!

Children’s Group

Upcoming Events

Potluck Book and Lunch Club

A Monthly Ritual and Movement Group

Elders’ Circle – Fridays

Celebrating Summer – Coffeehouse Pot Luck and Talent Show

Meditation and Chi Gong