Special thanks to the volunteers who so skillfully tidied up the Butterfly and Resiliency Gardens on May 8th: Jean Prescott, Stuart Browning, Anne Midzain, Michelle Sheardown, Shae Rutherford, and Vandy Savage. Here are some pictures (click on an image to see it full screen):
Article about NSU from The Tyee's "Daily Catch"
Did you see this article about NSU?
On Monday, May 11th, The Tyee's "Daily Catch" featured a very favourable article about NSU under the headline "Seeking Faith? Don't Look Up" by Anjini Snape. Read the article here.
Office Closed May 18 & 19
The Main Office will be closed Monday, May 18th for the Victoria Day holiday, and Tuesday, May 19th as a vacation day so Janni can make another trip to Seattle to help her parents. Janni will be available by phone (604-926-1621) and email (info@northshoreunitarians.ca) the rest of the week.
Writing Circle
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.
AGM Sunday, May 24th
Our 2026 AGM will be held after the service on Sunday, May 24th. Notice Packets were emailed to Members on Wednesday, May 13th. If you are a Member and did not receive it, please check your spam folder for May 13th — or access it in the Member area of the website.
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). The Zoom link was provided in the original Notice packet (sent out May 13th) as well as the Annual Report mailing to Members on Friday, May 22.
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.
May Book Series: How to Be Hopeful by elin kelsey
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.
May Outreach: Ocean Wise
Each month, we raise funds for a registered charity whose mission is in line with our values. We call this “Outreach”.
During May, we collected $1,140.50 for 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.
Learn about our June Outreach recipient here.
Thank you, Ushers & Greeters!
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.
Wanted: Volunteer as Our Second CUC Delegate for May 23rd
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.
Cabaret of Hope -- April 25th at the Vancouver Unitarian Sanctuary
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.
Saturday, April 25th at Van U (49th & Oak)
Doors open at 6:15pm and the music starts at 7pm
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!
Buy your drinks in advance.
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.