The Sanctuary is an auditorium-style space. This light-filled space which holds up to 250 people on two levels. It is popular for concerts and lectures. It is also a beautiful space for weddings, memorial services, and ceremonies.
The large stage at the front of the room is ideal for recitals, choirs, chamber groups and plays.
A grand piano is located on the stage and an organ is in the balcony.
The space is equipped with microphones, operated by a sound booth in the balcony. Sound can also be sent to an overflow crowd in Hewett Centre.
Throughout the year, the walls of the sanctuary are hung with monthly rotating art exhibits. Wall hangings can be placed over art if you prefer.
Reilly Yeo “Another world is not only possible, she is on her way," says Arundhati Roy. "On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing." How do we keep sight of this other world -- the one so many of us are working towards -- in ways that can renew…
So much of life is made up as we go along, an improvisation of the themes of everyday life. Shawn’s sermon will focus on embracing improvisation as a key to the art of living. Download the Order of Service Related Reading Weekly services Join us in person in our Sanctuary…
It’s been said that experience is what you get when you don’t get what you wanted. And, yet, experience can be an incredibly valuable gift. In this service, we will reflect on the role that experience plays in shaping our existence. Download the Order of Service Related reading Weekly services…
Sunday, June 9, at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary and online (via Zoom). To join the online meeting, participants must be members and must register for the event. We recommend registering in advance. In-person observers are welcome. If you are unable to attend the meeting, we encourage you to appoint…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier It’s been said that experience is what you get when you don’t get what you wanted. And, yet, experience can be an incredibly valuable gift. In this service, we will reflect on the role that experience plays in shaping our existence. Download the Order of Service Weekly…
The Vancouver Unitarians will host a one hour forum, with questions welcomed, on the future of the Vancouver Park Board with Parks chair Brennan Bastyovanszky, at the Vancouver Unitarians Sanctuary. The event will be also be live-streamed on YouTube. Last December, Mayor Sim announced his plan to dissolve the elected…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier This Sunday, we celebrate Donna Brown’s remarkable 25 years as VanU’s Choir Director, with a service focussed on beauty. We will offer tributes to Donna, complete with an unforgettable postlude by members of the choir. We will also welcome David Buchan, our incoming Choir Director, as Donna…
Environment Team sponsored Forum May 26 at 12:45 PM in the sanctuary. CLEAN BC OR FRACKED LNG? Guest speaker Peter McCartney Wilderness Committee Climate Campaign Lead Peter will address the issue of BC's trending policy of promoting fracking and new LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) terminals.
Rev. Shawn Gauthier Sometimes, given our great diversity of views, one has to wonder if we can find common ground. Rev. Shawn’s sermon will explore what we share and what keeps us together. Download the Order of Service Weekly services Join us in person in our Sanctuary or watch the…
On May 19, please join the IBPOC Plus Allies (IPA) in a heartful exploration of cultural connections through story, music, dance and song. Experience how beneath diverse appearances, sounds, and languages, we really are One. Take part in our journey and discover in the sharing, how we are all enriched.…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier Rev. Shawn’s sermon will reflect on the worrying state of wars in our world, drawing on what the origins of Mother’s Day can teach us about labouring in the cause of peace. Download the Order of Service Weekly services Join us in person in our Sanctuary or…
Come and celebrate the installation of our new-ish minister Shawn Gauthier at 4 p.m. on May 5th. That Sunday will look a little different, in that the regular 11 a.m. service will be led by Rev. Claire Feingold-Thoryne, a visiting minister and close friend of Shawn’s. Then at 4 p.m.,…
