Hi y'all, I thought you might be interested in some of the books that have been most formative to me. Reading them, you will find many of the themes that you hear from the pulpit on Sunday's (though perhaps more cogently laid out!).
If nothing else, they are excellent and beautiful reads. I would particularly highlight the first.
~ Rev. Ron Phares
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And here are the books I’ll be reading this summer:
Our Corn Roast theme is “Country”, so we invite you to wear Western garb!
The menu includes corn on the cob, hamburgers (or veggie burgers) with cheese, condiments, salad, refreshments, fruit, and chocolate fountain. We’ll even have welcome-back cake!
Suggested donation: $10 for adults, $5 for children.
Special thanks to the team of volunteers who helped to make this possible, including: Barb Moore, Clair Walsh, Jenn & Dave Ritchie, Jennifer Williams & Lila, Richard Kwan & Mairi, Jill Phares, Melissa Picher Kelly, Shelley Hrdlitschka, Summer Wang, Ruth Sherwood, Michael Watson and Merrick Walsh.
We are having a hot dog lunch (with a vegan option) and special desserts this Sunday -- our last service before the summer. You're invited to join us for this special year-end celebration! Feel free to wear Hawaiian clothing, if you like. Suggested donations: Adults $10, children & youth $5. There will be activities for kids!
We need several people to help move tables and chairs both before and after the lunch. If you can help, please contact Merrick (778-847-6377).
Read our NEW newsletter HERE or pick up a printed copy from the foyer table this weekend.
In this edition, we provide staff schedules for the summer, info about our summer services, a recap of our Spring FundFest auction, and more!
Join BC congregations for a service with Matt Meyer at 11am on Sunday, August 14th at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver.
Our favorite songs were created in a strange alchemy of study and inspiration, of strict practice and of letting go. Spiritual Practice is a similar combination of dedication, muscle memory, and perhaps a little divine inspiration. Join us for a musical exploration of learning to risk, building courage and the spiritual practice of relationship when things around us are changing fast.
Matt is a musician and worship leader who has led hundreds of services for UU congregations across the country. He has a degree in hand drumming and serves as Director of Community Life for Sanctuary Boston.
Attend in-person at UCV (949 W. 49th Ave) or via livestream at http://ucv.im/live.
The Pillman family would like to invite friends and acquaintances to a get together on June 25, 2022 to celebrate the life of our dad and grandfather Ray Pillman. Ray passed away at Lions Gate Hospital on February 23 at the age of 96. We would be pleased to see all of Dad’s friends and acquaintances at 3:30 at the West Vancouver Yacht Club. Children are welcome. It will be casual. Please email us if you can make it. We look forward to seeing you.
best wishes,
Janice, Lynn, Peter and families
Each month, we collect donations for an outside non-profit whose mission and vision are in line with our Unitarian Principles. We call this “Outreach”. 100% of our offering plate collection (unless otherwise marked) is given to the current Outreach Recipient, but you can also donate via eTransfer, credit card, and more. (See all payment options HERE).
During the summer months (June through August), we will collect donations for the Indian Residential School Survivors’ Society, whose mission is: To provide physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual growth, development, and healing through culturally-based values and guiding principles for Survivors, Families, and Communities.
Does your Committee or Team have something for the Summer Newsletter? If so, please email your article to Janni between now and June 12th.
Sandwiches after the Service and before the AGM
You're invited to join us in the Fireside Room for coffee, tea, and sandwiches during Spirit Zone time and before the AGM this Sunday. Special thanks to Dianne Hicks for preparing the sandwiches.
Each year, we celebrate Flower Communion — usually as our final service of the church year. At this special service, congregants are invited to bring a flower or two to contribute to a bouquet on our chancel table (artistically arranged by Diane Noble). During the service, congregants will come forward to select a different flower to take home.
In our Flower Communion service on June 26th, we’ll also present the Mary Segal Award and Service Awards for outstanding volunteers this year.
We hope you’ll join us for this special service!
