Join experienced writer ElJean Wilson for a Writing Circle from 1:30-3pm on Thursday, May 14th. No prior writing experience needed. ElJean will provide the prompts and inspiration, so all you have to do is show up! All are welcome.
Contact ElJean (or the main office) with questions.
Our 2026 AGM will be held after the service on Sunday, May 24th. Notice Packets will be emailed to Members on Wednesday, May 13th.
Zoom viewing will be available for Members to watch the AGM from home. But voting must be done in person or by proxy. (There will be no Zoom voting).
Although anyone may attend our AGM, only Members who meet Bylaw requirements may vote or speak at the meeting. If you have questions, please contact Janni in the Main Office.
How to Be Hopeful by elin kelsey will be the basis of a new book series in May. Teresa Morton of Beacon Unitarian will facilitate four Zoom sessions on Tuesdays at 7pm (May 5, 12, 26, and June 2). Please reply to enviroteam@northshoreunitarians.ca if you are interested in participating and we will send you the Zoom link.
Each month, we raise funds for a registered charity whose mission is in line with our values. We call this “Outreach”.
During the month of May, donations marked “Outreach” will be given to Ocean Wise, a global conservation organization on a mission to build communities that take meaningful action to protect and restore our ocean. They work across Turtle Island and beyond, supporting Indigenous peoples in their vital work on ocean conservation and biodiversity whenever possible or as they are invited to.
See our payment methods here. Whichever payment method you choose, please mark your donation as “Outreach” so we can correctly apply your donation.
(Donors will receive an end-of-year tax receipt for their donations to our Outreach campaigns).
Our volunteer Ushers & Greeters stand near the front doors to welcome us with a smile as we arrive on Sunday mornings. They help newcomers feel welcome, and assist with the collection plate. We appreciate the warmth they bring to our services!
The following people have assisted with Usher/Greeting this term:
All of the Board Members
Bob Rentz
Jennifer Matthews
Jennifer Williams
Judith Radford
Julia Covell
Karen Funt
Meghan Mitchell
Pamela Berg
Paul Sungaila
Sandra Baker
Shirley Macdonald
Trisha Mason
If you'd be interested in volunteering as an Usher or Greeter when we resume services in the Fall of 2026, please reach out to either Elain Duvall or Janni in the Main Office. No experience is needed -- just a welcoming smile and a willingness to help out.
We are entitled to two delegates, two votes at our national organization's (CUC) online AGM, May 23rd, 10 am-1:30PT.
Interested in joining Linda Vance as our second delegate? Let's talk. Reach out to Linda directly, or contact Janni in the Main Office.
Vancouver Unitarians is offering a special CABARET OF HOPE! Join them for a warm, relaxing night of music and good company at the beautiful Vancouver Unitarians Sanctuary, on the corner of 49th and Oak.
Tables fill up quickly, so arrive early to pick your spot. The balcony is open, with a lovely view of the whole room, and great acoustics too. Seating is not reserved; general admission only. Because the music happens in two different areas through the evening, feel free to turn or shift your chair whenever you’d like a better angle.
Yummy Bits and Bites will be waiting on your table when you arrive, and drinks can be bought at the bar in the entry hall. You are welcome to bring your drink to your seat but please be careful with your food and drink in our beautiful space!
Skip the lineup on the night and save a bit by bundling your drink with your online ticket purchase (PURCHASE HERE). Your drink ticket will be waiting for you at the door when you arrive, so no line ups for you!
Prepurchase prices:
$20 OnlineTicket only
$22 Ticket + soft drink
$26 Ticket + fancy drink
On the night of the event:
$3 for soft drinks, pop, juice, water, flavoured water
$7 fancy drinks: beer, cider, non-alcoholic beer, winte
We’ll take a 20-minute interval partway through the evening, so there’s plenty of time to head to the bar, stretch your legs, mingle and settle back in for the second half.
Following the Earth Day service, please join us in the Sanctuary at 12:15 to hear from Dave Lovely, a North Shore Streamkeeper.
Dave will provide us with an overview of the Streamkeeper's work. These folks are hands-on in the restoration of our North Shore streams, many of which have now returned once again to bearing salmon and welcoming other species. Providing habitat in our urban environment benefits us all in countless ways. The group is a force in action and they welcome new volunteers! Presented by the NSU Environmental Action Team.
New walking/hiking groups are meeting the second Saturday of April, May and June (rain or shine) to explore the beautiful trails of Lynn Valley — and you’re invited!
Where: Meet at the seating area outside End of the Line Cafe (bus 228 to the end of Lynn Valley Rd or street parking).
When: 1pm on April 11th, May 9th, and June 13th (the second Saturday of these 3 months)
Why: Walking and talking in nature -- what could be better in spring?
Intensity - pick from two groups:
One led by Marcia Stephenson, which will go to Rice Lake (one hill but no stairs).
One led by Jennifer Williams (lots of stairs and uneven terrain).
Bring water, although drinks can be purchased at the cafe and people may want to hang out afterwards.
Questions? Contact Marcia, Jennifer, or Janni in the Main Office.
Each month, we raise funds for a registered charity whose mission is in line with our values. We call this “Outreach”.
During the month of April, donations marked “Outreach” will be given to the Pacific Salmon Foundation. They work with First Nations, Government, NGO partners, industry, and all salmon supporters to achieve our vision of healthy, sustainable, and naturally diverse populations of Pacific salmon for the benefit of ecosystems and people for generations to come.
See our payment methods here. Whichever payment method you choose, please mark your donation as “Outreach” so we can correctly apply your donation.
(Donors will receive an end-of-year tax receipt for their donations to our Outreach campaigns).
