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.
Our annual fire ritual to mark the turning of the year. As we bid farewell to 2023 and turn to the year ahead, we contemplate what we wish to relinquish to the past and what we wish to carry with us into the future. Rev. Shawn’s sermon is titled: “Spending…
An evening of candlelight and carols, along with seasonal readings and reflections on the meaning of Christmas in our lives. Rev. Shawn’s sermon is titled: “Magnum Mysterium.” Download the Order of Service Weekly services Join us in person in our Sanctuary or live online at https://ucv.im/live for our weekly Sunday Service,…
This morning, the Sanctuary will be open for quiet contemplation and meditation. Our hope is to offer a still point at this busy time of year. At the same time, in the Hall, there will be carols, conversation, and seasonal treats for all. Later in the evening, we will also…
A contemplative, candlelight service to celebrate the season of lights, with readings and music honouring many different traditions. Download the Order of Service Weekly services Join us in person in our Sanctuary or live online at https://ucv.im/live for our weekly Sunday Service, beginning each week at 11am
In this intergenerational service, Kiersten, Rev. Shawn, and a cast of budding thespians from our Religious Education program and beyond, will revisit the nativity story and its lessons of love, care, and belonging that still hold meaning for us today. Download the Order of Service Weekly services Join us in person…
This service, led by Rev. Shawn, will seek to honour Chanukah, while also lifting up International Human Rights Day. Download the Order of Service Weekly services Join us in person in our Sanctuary or live online at https://ucv.im/live for our weekly Sunday Service, beginning each week at 11am
Please join the Chalice Choir for a lovely afternoon of music, beginning with Bach’s Cantata #147 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, followed by our string ensemble, a selection of shorter choral pieces and a seasonal singalong. Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 2:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Reception to…
In this service, Rev. Shawn will highlight the many ways that Unitarians and Unitarian Universalists have given shape to what we know as Christmas. Click Here to Download the Order of Service Weekly services Join us in person in our Sanctuary or live online at https://ucv.im/live for our weekly Sunday Service,…
Paul Prescod Scientists and leading capitalists have declared that they can foresee the near-term end of a project that they have been working on since 1956: the creation of digital beings that are as intellectually flexible as humans: Artificial Intelligence. Whether they succeed or fall short, some form of "Homo…
The Vancouver Unitarians' Annual General Meeting will take place Sunday, Nov 19 at 1 pm in the Sanctuary at UCV and online. To join the meeting online in Zoom, you need to register in advance. Please click the blue register for Zoom button below or click here. If you wish…
All welcome to join us for a pizza lunch at Noon in Hewett Centre after Sunday Service, hosted by the Environment Team. By donation.
A not-insignificant part of a minister’s working week is dedicated to what happens on Sunday mornings. This week, Rev. Shawn will pull back the curtain to reflect on the craft of preaching and the art of worship, because what we do together on Sundays is very much a shared endeavour.…
