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The Vancouver Unitarians at 49th and Oak
This is a welcoming and inclusive community, located at 49th and Oak in Vancouver — on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
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Our next service is this Sunday at 11 a.m. followed by coffee and social hour. Our most recent service can be viewed here.
Because we envision a more compassionate world, we seek to deepen our spiritual and religious lives, grow and enrich our congregation, and advocate for love and justice.
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What are Vancouver Unitarians about?
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Upcoming Events
Meditation and Talk
For this online event on Wednesday nights, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski, how-to, purpose and pitfalls. The second half is a shared silent meditation, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist…
Elders’ Circle – Fridays
The Elders' Circle is a small group that explores various topics. You can learn more about this and other VanU Shared Identity Groups here. One group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, and another meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday. All meetings are online and…
Meditation and Chi Gong
Meditation Room West 49th Avenue 949, Vancouver, BC, CanadaOn Sunday mornings, we have two offerings in our Meditation Room. First, there is Chi Gong from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. This practice is Chanting to clear organs and/or Chanting to clear chakras as originally taught by Dr. Steven Aung. Facilitated by Victoria Oginski. You are also welcome to…
Sunday Service: New Beginnings for a Hopeful World
Sanctuary 949 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC, CanadaRev. Mwibutsawineza Ndagijimana, Rev. Shawn Gauthier Every day can be an opportunity to start anew, to be true to our values and build an identity that helps us deal with the challenges we face on our human journey. This Sunday, Rev. Mwibutsawineza Ndagijimana (formerly Fulgence Ndagijimana) will speak about the importance of constant new beginnings…
Children’s Group & Crossing Paths
Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949, Vancouver, BC, Canada +1 moreClick here for more information about our children and families program. Children’s Group 5 to 9 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 play and art…
Where Olive Trees Weep Film Screening
Fireside Room West 49th Avenue 949, Vancouver, BC, CanadaThe Social Justice Team is hosting this screening for a maximum of 40 people. Please reserve your free ticket here. Click here to watch trailer. About the Film: Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It…
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We're located on the corner of 49th and Oak
on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.