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Participation Fair at UCV

September 9, 2012 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Participation FairTO BE CONFIRMED: Sunday, September 9 12pm-1:30pmFireside Room, Alcove and Lindsey-PriestleyPurpose:To provide an opportunity for congregational members to learn about all of the committees and people that make UCV happen.To provide committees an opportunity to invite new people to join their ranksA time to celebrate “back to church” and look forward to the coming year together.See More
May 15
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Werner Herzog film about Paleolithic Art

Audrey and I rented this DVD from Cinephile Video on Main Street (@28th Ave) on the suggestion of the proprietor - it certainly did not disappoint. This film (which was shot in 3D, and lucky us, we have a 3D set-up) is transcendent; it left us in a state of awe about humanity and human history.  HIGHLY recommended!  (note - it does not require 3D, that's just a plus) From the film's website:   http://www.caveofforgottendreams.co.uk/…See More
May 13
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Farmers Market Opening at Unitarian Church of Vancouver

June 6, 2012 from 2:30pm to 7pm
Oak Street Farmers Market Grand Opening  -Adrianne Carr will speak.there will be music and art and organic food!See More
May 9
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Worship: Living on Provincial Welfare: An Experiment at UCV 949 West 49th at Oak

May 6, 2012 from 11am to 12pm
Living on Provincial Welfare: An Experiment Sunday, May 6, 11 am Jagrup Brar, MLA, and Rev. Steven Epperson Mr. Brar took up the challenge to live on welfare for a month last year; an experience he found transformative and educational. What led him to do this? What did he learn? What values should guide our provincial social assistance policies? Join us for a provocative, worshipful service. Music by Jim Edmondson and Lynne Pinkerton.See More
Apr 28
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Worship: On Truth and Truthiness at UCV 949 West 49th at Oak

April 29, 2012 from 11am to 12pm
On Truth and Truthiness Sunday, April 29, 11 am Rev. Dr. Steven Epperson  Image credit: niemanlab.orgFrom those who question whether William Shakespeare actually wrote the plays of Shakespeare, to climate change skeptics, to post-modernist authors playing loose with the facts (what comedian Stephen Colbert calls truthiness). Does getting the facts, the science, really matter in our postmodern, mash-up world? Join us for what hopefully will be an enlightening look at a contentious subject.…See More
Apr 28
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Mary Bennett replied to Mary Bennett's discussion Active Democracy in Unitarian movement
"The CUC Active Democracy Report recommend that region always be a required answer. from the following, I think size of congregation should also be required: 4. Question 6: Balancing the needs of large and small congregations. Many respondents…"
Apr 22
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Oil Tankers and Pipelines at Sanctuary UCV 949 West 49th at Oak

May 27, 2012 from 1pm to 2pm
Oil Tankers and Pipelines with Ben West, Wilderness C'tee and others TBA.Does your RRSP portfolio hold Enbridge stock?  You might be surprised.  Most ethical funds hold Enbridge stock, and they're getting pressure from people like us, to get rid of it.  A UCV resolution on pipelines, First Nations, and our financial complicity with Tar Sands corporations will be the topic.  Come to the SANCTUARY at 1:00 pm.  It will be worthwhile! See More
Apr 22
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Canadian Unitarian and Universalist Historical Society Lecture at Unitarian Church of Vancouver, Fireside Room

June 3, 2012 from 12:30pm to 2pm
Mary Bennett, a UCV member and previously Executive Director of the Canadian Unitarian Council from 2000 to 2008 will deliver the CUUHS annual lecture. It will be recorded for broadcast on the internet.See More
Apr 21
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How and Why to Ning... by Mary

The UCV Board has approved use of this site as a social networking site for our church. All members and friends of UCV are welcome.

Click here for the OFFICIAL UCV WEBSITE.
Some advantages of a Ning group are:
1. different sections can have different privacy settings. e.g., for some of the groups you can only access if the chair has approved your membership
2. administrators can moderate certain sections, e.g. the chair of a committee can manage that group.
3. You can "follow" some discussions and not others, by clicking at the bottom of various sections.
4. Unlike an email list, content stays up until it's removed. Members can share photos and videos.
5. Unlike a website, it's an "everyone participates" opportunity - once you join you can add and update events for your group or committee.

Back story: The ucv-chat email group was set up 10 years ago. Technology has advanced as has people's comfort level and capacity. The yahoogroup has provided an informal way for people to start or jump into a discussion and post information about UCV and community events. There are about 130 people on it. The downside is that the messages exist for only a moment in time and the settings are limited.
 

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Unsung Hero - Nominations accepted

UCV Unsung Hero Award

Nominations are invited up to and including April 15 for this award. Please contact Mary Bennett, Convenor, Program Coordinating Council. maryinvancouver@gmail.com or leave at UCV office.Nominationsform.docx

 

Description:  This award was initiated in 1985…

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Posted by Vancouver Unitarians on March 6, 2012 at 10:00pm

Finally settled

It's been a number of months since I've been here. I have been totally preoccupied with downsizing, selling a house, buying a new place to live, moving and unpacking. After nearly two-and-a-half months in the new place I'm finally feeling settled. There's only one room with boxes still waiting to be unpacked.…

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Posted by Kathryn Aberle on August 27, 2011 at 11:38pm

Getting to the Church on time - on the bus



Subject: Bus Visiting - or Car pooling

 I’m taking the bus to church at least 90% of the time now. It does take much longer *and* is more pleasant if I run into someone I know on the bus to chat with.

 

I catch the #17 at Broadway and Oak at 10:23 am or 10:38.(I transfer from the #9 from broadway and Macdonald)

 

Here’s the schedule for the bus:…

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Posted by Mary Bennett on May 24, 2011 at 7:50pm

Gratitude Group - Here's what we do- 3rd Sundays 10-10:30 am JOIN US!

Gratitude Group

This group meets on the 3rd Sunday from 10-10:30 am in the Meditation room in Hewett Centre.

It’s sponsored by the UCV Environment Committee and facilitated by a member of the Environment Committee.



The format is based on Joanna Macy’s work. Here’s an excerpt from her website:…

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Posted by Mary Bennett on February 16, 2011 at 9:00am

 
 
 

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