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MARCH 2018
UCV EVENTS
Unitarian Church of Vancouver 949 West 49th Ave. Vancouver BC V5Z 2T1 vancouverunitarians.ca 604-261-7204
meeting on unceded,
traditional Musqueam land
Wild Salmon Info and Fundraiser. Photo: Rob Dainow
More info: http://vancouverunitarians.ca/topics/environment/ - Click NEWS
March 4
What is Worship?
Rev. Steven Epperson
Every Sunday, we gather for worship
services at UCV. But consider these
questions: What do we think we’re doing
when we do worship? What do we feel
and experience? Is worship important,
and why?
This will be an all congregation/all
ages worship service where we get to ask
and explore the meaning of worshipping
as a Unitarian congregation.
March 11
Tolerance and Toleration
Partner
Church Committee
This is our annual
Partner Church service,
expressing our
partnership with
Unitarians not only in
one place but around
the globe.
Gavin Grandish will read sermon
written by Rev. Phillip Hewett
March 18
When Religion Runs Off the Rails
Rev. Steven Epperson
Having explored what religion may be
good for in February, let’s follow that up
with a walk on the wild, more forbidding
side of it. People have been asking what
the heck’s going on with the toxic brew
of religion, culture and politics south of
the border and elsewhere. Let’s see where
the journey takes us.
The Chalice Choir sings.
March 25
Intergenerational Solidarity and Us
Rev. Steven Epperson
Increasingly, it is becoming clear that
young people, roughly between the ages
of 18 – 35, who make up what’s called
the “Millennial Generation” face a unique
set of challenges. How is this cohort
responding to them? How does it impact
their future and spirituality? And how can
other age groups respond generatively?
This service will be a good run-up for
our April 7th Metro Vancouver Gathering
which will be exploring this and related
issues.
Worship Services
Every Sunday
10:00 am Meditation
10:45 am Musical Prelude
11:00 am Worship Service
Coffee and conversation in Hewett
Centre before and after.
12:00 pm Lunch
12:15 pm Sermon discussion in
Priestley room
12:30 pm Forum in Fireside room
1:00 pm Library closes
Children's programs for all ages begin
after story time in the sanctuary
Canvass 2018
Nourishing Compassion Together
March 15 – Email packets sent
March 18 and 25 – Packets available
Passover Seder / Dinner
Fri. Apr. 6, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Hall
More info: http://
vancouverunitarians.ca/jewish-
celebrations/ Contact Sheila
[email protected] to RSVP.
Love, Hope and New Life
Seven Years after the Eastern Japan Great Earthquake/
Tsunami (March 11, 2011)
Music, Talks and Textile Art Workshop
Wed. March 7 7:30 – 9 pm Talks and Music – Hall
Thurs. March 8 10 am – 4 pm 50x50 cm Textile Art
Workshop: Remember, Learn, Participate with Eriko Shiomi and Judy Villett
Fri. March 9 7:30 – 9 pm Music for Peace and Textile Art Display + reception
Sponsored by Artistic Studio LaLaLa, Tokyo and Egret Music Centre, Vancouver
Questions? Contact Tama Copithorne [email protected] 604-224-2646
Supported by UCV Arts Committee
Art Show: Elemental Journeys
March 1 – April 30
Joanne Brown, Jackie Conradi-
Robertson and Mary Bennett
Joanne will show her Four Elements
prints. Jackie's work is inspired by
nature here at home or in her travels.
Mary's pieces explore materiality
through colour, texture and layers.
All three are members of Artists in
Our Midst artistsinourmidst.com
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March 4
Electric Cars Now
Jim Stephenson
North Shore Unitarian Church
Will your next vehicle have an electric
motor? Jim has driven a Nissan Leaf
electric car for years, so he knows
about gas and maintenance savings,
rebates, and any unforeseen problems.
He has followed climate change
for many years and knows how to
reduce one’s carbon footprint.
Sponsor: Environment Team
March 11
The National Housing Strategy: Will It Solve the Crisis?
The federal government describes its
National Housing Strategy as a 10-
year, $40-billion plan that “will
strengthen the middle class, fuel our
economy and give more Canadians a
place to call home.” Critics point to
growing homelessness and increasing
unaffordability and charge that the plan is
seriously deficient.
Sponsor: Social Justice Committee
March 18
Upcoming CUC Meeting May 18 to 20
Board of Trustees
We will discuss issues and delegates for
the upcoming CUC meeting in Hamilton.
March 25
Art with Kids and Kid-Art with Adults
Joanne Brown, Jackie Conradi-
Robertson and Mary Bennett
All three of this month’s artists also have
experience with early-childhood art
education. They will share what they
know about doing art with kids and how
adults can learn to do art like kids do.
Mary Bennett will unveil preliminary
plans for a Kids Takeover UCV Arts
Festival. Come and give your input and
help us find out what kids want in an arts
festival.
“Every child is an artist.
The problem is how to remain an artist
once we grow up.” - Pablo Picasso
Sponsor: Arts & Culture Group
FORUMS 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Fireside Room
(unless noted)
All welcome!
Bring along your lunch or beverage.
Additional details at:
http://vancouverunitarians.ca/forums
More Sunday Programs
CompuTutor
Sun. March 11 12 – 2 pm
Lindsey
Bring your curiosity, questions and
computer/social media challenges.
Book Group
March 11 (2nd Sunday) 12:30 – 2 pm
Biddle
We will discuss Never Let Me Go by
Kazuo Ishiguro. Sheila Resels
Ostara/ Spring Equinox Earth Spirituality Ritual and Circle
Dance
Sun. March 18 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Sanctuary Stage
We will celebrate the return of spring
and the turning the wheel of the seasons.
All welcome. RSVP appreciated.
Religious Exploration
First Sunday/First Hour RE for All Ages
Sun. March 4 9:30 am-10:30 am
Lindsey-Priestley
• Children’s Garden Program ages 4-12
• Coming of Age
• Coming of Age Parents Small Group
Ministry
• Adult Discussion: Being Unitarian
Through the Week
Kiersten Moore
New to UCV Workshop
Sat. Apr 14 9:15 am – 2:30 pm
Coffee and Muffins 9 am
Fireside Room
Everything you wanted to know about
Unitarianism and UCV but were
afraid to ask.
RSVP Dianne Crosbie
UCV Events
Mary Bennett, Margo Elfert.
[email protected] Layout: Ben Hechter
Proofreading: Kathryn Aberle Submission deadline:18th of previous month
(15th for special events)
Sunday Communal Lunches
Mar 4 Refugee Family Subcommitee
Mar 11 UCV Refugee Committee
Mar 18 Amy's Love Soup Crew
Mar 25 Social Justice Committee
Contact: Leslie Kemp 604-818-5869, [email protected]
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Social Dinner Events Regular Events
Chi Gong
Every Sun. 9:15 – 9:45 am
Family Room
Meditation
Every Sun. 10 – 10:45 am
Family Room
Meditation and Study Group
Every Wed. 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fireside Room
6:30 – 7:15 Meditation
7:30 – 8:30 Study Group
Victoria [email protected]
Bridge Group
March 6 (1st Tues.) 7 – 9:30 pm
Fireside
Friendly bridge. All levels welcome but
you should know basics of play. Donna
Brown [email protected]
SFU Philosophers' Café
Thu. March 1 10:30 am – 12 pm
Fireside Room
What Are Some Universal Attributes of Being Human?
Philosophers’ Cafe is a series of informal
public discussions in libraries, cafes,
community centres, and restaurants
throughout Metro Vancouver.
philosopherscafe.net. Free. Registration
not required.
Moderator: Randall MacKinnon
Co-sponsors SFU and UCV
Sacred Circle Dance
Hewett Hall unless noted
No partner or experience is needed.
Dances are always taught and reviewed.
Balance and Equality: Celebrating Women’s Day
and the Spring Equinox
March 6 (1st Tues.) 7 – 9 pm
If you would like to share a dance,
contact Mairy [email protected].
Springtime Dances
March 12 (2nd Mon.) 7 – 9 pm
Corinne Chepil facilitates.
Questions about evening circle dances,
contact Leslie Kemp [email protected]
Messy Church + Make Dinner
March 9 (2nd Fri.) 6 – 9 pm
Hewett Hall
Relax together, play, talk, create, cook,
and eat. One of our children’s program
leaders joins us to engage and supervise
so children and adults alike have down-
time to play, converse, and connect.
All ages, all faiths, all genders, all
family configurations and sizes welcome.
Suggested donations to cover costs:
$5 adult/$3 child. No one turned away.
RSVP or questions: Kiersten Moore
Movable Feast
March 31 (Last Sat.) 6 pm
Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant, 1509
West 12th at Granville
heirloomrestaurant.ca Wheelchair
accessible. RSVP essential. Dianne
Crosbie [email protected]
Hygge (Potluck) Dinners
“Hygge” is a Danish word meaning
“cosy”. Guests bring all the food.
Sat. March 17 (3rd Sat.) 6 pm
Jeannie Corsi and Caede Pungente
4311 West 14th Avenue
As several participants have severe food
intolerances please avoid: dairy, egg,
gluten, seafood, tree nuts, legumes and
potatoes. It is a fully accessible home.
Please RSVP with whether you will bring
appetizer, salad, bread, main course,
veggies or dessert. Call Jeannie
604-224-1040.
Host: Joan Dublanko
False Creek Hygge Dinner
1057 Scantlings (False Creek)
Sign up here https://mealtrain.com/
k960dv or email [email protected]
G.L.A.D. Gathering for
Labyrinth, Art and Dance
Balance and Equality
Mary Bennett and Darlene Rainbow
March 15 (3rd Thu.) 11 am – 1 pm
Lindsey-Priestley
We’ll celebrate International Women’s
Day and the Spring Equinox by focusing
on balance and equality. On our labyrinth
walk, we’ll collect herbs and flowers for
a nature craft. RSVP appreciated
Contemplative Collage
March 15 (3rd Thurs) 2 – 4 pm
Lindsey-Priestley
This is an opportunity for creative play
and self-exploration using collage. We
work quietly at our own pace. Scissors,
glue sticks, paper and images are
provided. RSVP appreciated: Mary and
Laurie [email protected]
Supported by UCV's Arts Committee.
Small Groups
Open Covenant Groups
These two covenant groups are accepting
new members at this time.
Thu. March 8 (2nd Thu.) 7 – 8:30 pm
Fireside
What are the Principles and Sources?
This is a good place to learn them and
explore how you personally relate to
them. Drew Lemen 604-441-4619
Sunday March 25 12:45 – 2:15 pm
Family Room
Fourth Sunday Covenant group is
accepting new members. Contact Nonie
Lyon [email protected]
Neighbourhood Groups
Would you like to connect with other
Unitarians in your neighbourhood?
Groups are forming in East Van, New
West, South Vancouver and Richmond.
To be added to your neighbourhood
email group, contact
Westside Neighbourhood Group
Tues. March 27 (4th Tues) 2:30 – 5 pm
Private Home, Kitsilano
Contact [email protected] for
details.
Compassionate Communication
Workshop
facilitated by Nancy Barker (UCV)
and guest
M. Asad Asadullah (SFU)
Sat. Apr. 21, 9:30 am — 3:30 pm
Fireside Room
Cost: Pay what you can, suggested
$25-$50 per person.
Info: Nancy [email protected]
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CONTACTS
Office Hours: Mon – Thu 9:30 am – 2 pm
Parish Minister
Rev. Dr. Steven Epperson
Lay Chaplains
Louise Bunn, Nan Gregory
Committee and Team Contacts
http://vancouverunitarians.ca/connections/
contacts/
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President: Margaret Fletcher
Secretary: Karen Bartlett
http://vancouverunitarians.ca/about-us/our
-congregational-leaders/
STAFF
Congregational Administrator: Aurora
Eyolfson [email protected]
Director of Children’s and Youth
Religious Education
Kiersten Moore
Office Assistant: (Room Bookings and
Announcements) Marcus Hynes
Bookkeeper: Collene Harris
Choir Director: Donna Brown
Music Assistant: Elliott Dainow
Caretakers: Paul Nash, Ben Yeung,
Igor Santizo, Ken Godmere, Ahmed
Walwail
Our Vision 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.
Living Our Vision
As Unitarians, we are dedicated to
spiritual growth, social justice, and
reverence for nature and all life.
We embody these values through
worship, ethical action, artistic ex-
pression, and religious education for
all ages that aim to connect hearts,
heads, and hands. Our congregation
welcomes all ages, orientations,
abilities, and identities in our joyous
search for meaning.
Upcoming Events EVERY SUNDAY
9:15 – 9:45 am Chi Gong, Family Room
1000 – 10:45 am Meditation, Family Room
11:00 – 12:00 pm Worship Services, Sanctuary
12:00 – 1:00 pm Coffee and Conversation, Hall
12:00 – 1:00 pm Sermon Discussion – Priestley
12:30 – 1:30 pm Forum, Fireside
EVERY WEDNESDAY
10:00 – 11:30 am * Seven UU Principles, Fireside. At capacity.
6:30 – 7:15 pm Meditation, Family Room
7:30 – 8:30 pm Study Group, Family Room
EVERY THURSDAY
7:15 – 9:15 pm Chalice Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
EVENTS THIS MONTH
Thu. 1 10:30 am – 12:30 pm SFU Philosophers' Café, Fireside Room
Sun. 4 9:30 – 10:30 am Family Faith Formation, Lindsey-Priestley
Sun. 4 9:45 – 10:45 am Communications Team Meeting, Biddle
Mon. 5 2:00 –3:00 pm Library Committee, Fireside Room
Tue. 6 7:00 – 9:30 pm Bridge Group - 1st Tuesday, Fireside Room
Tue. 6 7:00. – 9:00 pm. Sacred Circle Dance - 1st Tuesday, Main Hall
Wed. 7 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Coming off Benzodiazepines, Hitschmanova
Wed. 7 7:30 – 9:00 pm Peace Building Textile Art and Music Event, Hall
Thu. 8 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Textile Art Workshop, Hall
Thu. 8 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Principles and Sources Covenant Group -
2nd Thursday Evening – Fireside Room
Fri. 9 7:30 – 9:00 pm Music for Peace and Textile Art Display, Hall
Fri. 9 6:00 – 8:30 pm Messy Church + Make Dinner Hall
Sun. 11 12:30 – 2:00 pm Book Group Never Let Me Go, Biddle
Mon. 12 7:00 – 9:00 pm Sacred Circle Dance - 2nd Monday, Hall
Thu. 15 11:00 am – 1:00 pm GLAD Gathering for Labyrinth, Art and Dance,
Lindsey-Priestley
Thu.15 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Contemplative Collage, Lindsey-Priestley
Sat. 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grounds Work Party, Hall
Sun. 18 12:30 – 1:30 pm Environment Meeting, Biddle
Sun. 18 12:30 – 1:30 pm Ostara Spring Equinox Celebration, Sanctuary
Sun. 18 1:00 – 1:30 pm Arts Committee
Sun. 25 9:30 – 10:45 am * Compassion Circle, Lindsey-Priestley At capac-
ity.
Sun. 25 12:30 – 1:30 pm Refugee Committee, Biddle
Sun. 25 12:45 – 2:15 pm Covenant Group - 4th Sunday, Family Room
OFF SITE
Wed. 14 2:30 – 4:00 pm Westside Covenant Group, Kitsilano Private Home
Sat. 17 6:00 – 8:30 pm Hygge Potluck Dinners, Westside Private Homes
Tue. 27 2:30 – 5:00 pm Westside Unitarians Neighbourhood Group
Sat. 31 6:00 – 8:00 pm Movable Feast Restaurant Dinner, Heirloom
Vegetarian Restaurant, 1509 West 12th
Our web site has the most up-to-date and accurate event listings with additional
details. http://vancouverunitarians.ca/eventlist/
Book Bash — Sunday March 25 9 am – 1 pm
Please bring donations to the library on Sundays following the service.
