Monday Meditation

Dianne Hicks has been offering free Meditation sessions in the Sanctuary on Mondays at 11am. But during June, July and August, the sessions will likely be held less often — and possibly at a different location due to our elevator construction project.

These sessions are in the Vipassana tradition starting with Meta (loving kindness) followed by a silent meditation and a reading with discussion.  The only requirement is to be able to close your eyes and breathe.

Contact Dianne Hicks (604-831-4145) for the dates, times, and locations over the summer (June, July & August of 2026).

Request for donations for Sudanese refugees

Some new arrivals to Canada are in need of bicycles and equipment. Thanks to an earlier donation the two little girls (ages 6 and 8) now have bikes but still need helmets and bike locks. One of the adults, who is six feet tall, is also looking for a bike, and one who is five foot nine inches could really use an e-bike. The group who sponsored them realize an e-bike is a big ask, but we felt it was worth spreading the word.

Contact Jennifer Williams or the NSU Office if you have questions or need more information.

June Outreach Recipient: Urban Spirit Foundation

Each month, we raise funds for a registered charity whose mission is in line with our values. We call this “Outreach”.

During June, all donations marked “Outreach” will be donated to Urban Spirit Foundation, a charitable organization that exists to further the success and self reliance of Urban Indigenous people in the Metro Vancouver Region.

USF was created by the founders of ACCESS a non profit organization formed in 1999 through the collaboration of six Indigenous community organizations and funded by Human Resources Development Canada to provide education and employment training for the urban Indigenous living in the region. The Foundation works to grow philanthropic resources to provide education and employment training opportunities, secondary and post-secondary scholarships and bursaries, and community based programs and projects that move people from poverty to self sufficiency.

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).

What Environmental Action Events Would You Like To See?

Everyone is invited to events organized by our Environmental Action Team.  We'd like to host events that more people are interested in attending.

We've brainstormed a few ideas — a book club (there a number of great new books) or speaker series (who would you want to hear from?) — but we welcome your input!

Please share any ideas or thoughts to enviroteam@northshoreunitarians.ca or check out the interactive display in the lower hall and tell us what you'd like to see.

Invitation to the Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir concert - May 29th

You may recall that the Welsh Men’s Choir performed at one of our services earlier this year. Now’s your chance to hear them in concert — directed by our very own Alison Nixon (NSU Music Director).

You’re invited to the Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir concert at Highlands United Church (3255 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver) on Friday May 29th at 7pm. Tickets available at the door.

All are welcome at our June 17th Board Meeting at 5pm

All are invited to our next Board Meeting at 5pm on Wed. June 17th. We’re shaping this special meeting to include a conversation about what is working well and what we might do differently next year and and beyond.

We are in a lovely upswing surging moment of NSU history and it would be so helpful to have your input, suggestions and creative thinking. This is not a huge visioning process. . . more like an appreciative inquiry about what is working well and what we can do more of, or add into the mix.

Light food & drink will be provided. Please come!

Dancing with Darkness 2: Songs & Poems of Leonard Cohen

Dancing with Darkness:
Songs & Poems of Leonard Cohen

with Kerry Burke (guitars, vocals) & Matthew van der Giessen (bass, cello, vocals) and Friends

7:30pm Sun. june 14th
$20/person

(proceeds go to North Shore Unitarians)

at North Shore Unitarians
370 Mathers Ave, West Van.

Leonard Cohen offers insights for thriving in a world of darkness. Through vivid imagery and beautiful music, we will explore relationships, politics and spirituality, finding the crack where the light shines through.

Purchase tickets using the button below, or pay cash at the door.

Questions? Contact Janni in the Main Office, or Kerry Burke.

tickets

Elevator Installation Has Begun!

Our elevator installation project has begun, and will eventually connect the Sanctuary to the Fireside Room. We’ll show updates here as the project progresses.

May 21, 2026

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No Heat: Layers Recommended

Hi All,

Construction of the elevator has begun!

One of the first things that is needed is for the heating pipes to be re-routed both upstairs and down. Mark (the contractor) has had to shut off the heat in order to cut the pipes and cap them. They will then be rerouted by a plumber (permit required) and then inspected by West Van.

We could be without heat for a few weeks but fortunately the weather is looking good. We recommend dressing in layers that you can put on or take off, as needed, to stay comfortable.

~ Brian Welwood, Co-Chair of Building & Grounds Committee