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.
Celebrate the arrival of our new piano at The Grand Debut concert. It will feature piano solos, piano duets, and (drum roll) even some music for two pianos, eight hands! Also included will be some of our very talented VanU musicians, and lots of chances for you as audience members…
The Lay Chaplain Team This Sunday service falls on Imbolc, the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, when the first signs of the awakening earth are seen, the first stirrings of spring to come. The Lay Chaplain Team and friends will lead the service in Celebration…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier Few people would actually defend perfection as a goal for most if not all aspects of life. While excellence can be compelling, perfection can be elusive and ultimately unfulfilling. Yet, too many of us remain in its grip. This Sunday, Rev. Shawn will invite us to reflect…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier While some religious people struggle to reconcile the findings of science with the teachings of their faith, Unitarians are typically not among them. In this week’s service, we’ll celebrate the great epic of evolution and our relationship with the earth. Download the Order of Service Related Reading…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier and Janet Pivnick As we move fully into 2026, we take time to look back on the lives of people - the famous, the not-so-famous, and the infamous - we said goodbye to last year. Through a collection of short eulogies, Shawn and Janet will lift up…
Kiersten Moore, Janet Pivnick, and Rev. Shawn Gauthier We mark the turning of the year with our annual Fire Communion Service. Through reflections and the ritual burning of rosemary, we’ll be invited to let go of what can be released and invite in the promise of the new year. Download…
Please note: this service will be in-person only and there will be no livestream. Laureen Stokes This Sunday, Laureen Stokes, the chair of our Worship Services Team, will offer a unique contemplative worship gathering to conclude the year. Come and find the quiet centre for yourself in this service that…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier & Janet Pivnick Our Christmas Eve service celebrates Christmas from a decidedly Unitarian angle, with a mix of carols and readings, a homily by Rev. Shawn, and the traditional lighting of candles, as we sing “Silent Night.” Come, lift your light of hope! Download the Order of…
Children & Youth, Kiersten Moore, and Rev. Shawn Gauthier This Sunday, we will celebrate the season with a pageant featuring the children and youth of our congregation. Join us to explore, through story and song, the enduring wisdom this time of year offers to us all. Download the Order of…
Our much-beloved annual tradition offers a feast of poetry and music to mark the many meanings of the winter holidays. This service will feature several anthems from the Chalice Choir and seasonal readings offered by many members of our congregation. Download the Order of Service Weekly services We gather every…
Janet Pivnick We all hope for warmth and connection with loved ones during the holidays. But families are complicated – and, more often than not, family gatherings can provoke a range of emotions. Continuing with our monthly theme of “care”, this week we’ll explore care for ourselves and our loved…
Diane Brown, Rev. Shawn Gauthier, and Kiersten Moore For this Exploration Sunday, we’ll consider the stories that have stayed with us from holidays past—those personal experiences that hold for us something of the enduring meaning of the season. As you prepare for the service, give some thought to these stories…
