We gather as a community every Sunday to share reflections, meditations, and music that challenge the mind and touch the soul. Our services are open to all, regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Join us – we’d love for you to be part of the conversation. See Upcoming Events page for more details.
Summer Break
We’re taking a short break from regular Sunday services, while everyone is enjoying summer adventures.
Meanwhile...
We hope you’ll catch some of our recent services online, and check out our YouTube channel.
See You in September
Sunday services will resume September 13, at 10:30 am. We’re looking forward to seeing you then!
February 8, 2026 @ 10:30 am
Joseph Elias Hashemi
February 15, 2026 @ 10:30 am
Rebecca Lindley
February 22, 2026 @ 10:30 am
Alison Nixon
We’re a diverse community committed to spiritual growth, social justice, and the future of the planet. Discover why so many have made this their spiritual home.
There is a place for you here, with all your truths and doubts, your worries and your hopes. We’ve gathered some details on what to expect when you visit.
Our services take place Sunday mornings at 10:30 am, in our Sanctuary at 370 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver. We socialize for a few minutes beforehand, with coffee and tea available. The service begins with the lighting of the chalice, a symbol of our Unitarian Universalist tradition. Following some words of introduction and welcome, we light a Candle of Joys and Concerns, and a Candle of Global Concern. We may listen to a reading or take a few minutes for silent meditation.
A reflection on the week’s topic is presented by a member of our Sunday Services Team, or a guest speaker. We sing together and listen to our choir. We take a collection to support the work of our organization as well as select non-profit organizations on the North Shore. We close with a few more thoughts, music, and announcements about upcoming events, and link hands for our closing song. Services are usually an hour in length.
We usually serve a light lunch or snack after the service, so we have more time for socializing and discussing the morning’s ideas.
The North Shore Unitarians is the largest lay-led Unitarian Universalist (UU) community in Canada. What this means is that we aren’t led by ordained clergy – we have a small team from within our UU community who take turns leading Sunday services. Each member of the team has their own unique strengths and interests, resulting in an impressive diversity and depth of service topics, perspectives, and styles. Every week is something new. Occasionally we have guest speakers.
Check out some of our recent services – we think you’ll agree they are captivating, inspiring, and thought-provoking.
We are delighted to have children attend. Children are welcome to stay with their parents in the Sanctuary during the service (there is a play area in the Sanctuary), or childcare can be provided in the play area downstairs. We are currently unable to offer a Sunday School curriculum.
In true North Shore style, we’re relaxed and casual – please wear whatever you are most comfortable in. Many people dress casually (jeans are fine), but some people dress up. We recommend children wear something they can play in.
Our congregation is intentionally diverse. You’ll find a wide variety of people in our North Shore Unitarian (NSU) community, including those with Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, humanist, agnostic, atheist, freethinker, pagan, and many other spiritual backgrounds or leanings. Many of our members are people who have attended another church and found the community valuable but weren’t able to accept the beliefs. Some have never before been part of a spiritual community. Acceptance is very important to our membership – we like to learn from each other, knowing that none of us has all the answers.
We are a welcoming congregation, which means we affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We invite, welcome, and celebrate people of all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, levels of education, and economic status. We believe we do not all need to think alike to love alike.
Dedicated parking for individuals with disabilities is available close to the front door. The main floor of our building, including the Sanctuary (where Sunday services are held), is fully wheelchair accessible. There is a wheelchair-accessible washroom on the main floor. In the Sanctuary we have a hearing loop system, as well as headsets, for people with hearing difficulties. We project song lyrics onto a large screen at the front of the Sanctuary.
Definitely not. Many members of our congregation live on the North Shore, but not all. Many live in Vancouver, the Gulf islands, and elsewhere on the Lower Mainland. Everyone is welcome – we’d love to see you.
At the heart of Unitarian Universalism (UU) is the belief that each person is free to search for truth and meaning in their lives. We believe that what matters is not who or what you believe in, but how you live your life. Our interest is in deeds, not creeds. What we have in common are our Unitarian Universalist Principles, and our desire to build community that nurtures our spirits and takes a stand for love and justice. North Shore Unitarians are committed to community, diversity, social justice, truth and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, the environment, and the future of the planet.
No. The right to a free and independent search for truth and meaning is one of our Unitarian Universalist Principles. We are not as oriented towards spreading our spirituality as much as we are towards making it available for people who are looking for it. However, expect people to be friendly and encouraging. When you first arrive, you will be welcomed by one of our Greeters and offered a nametag if you wish to wear one. You will also be given an opportunity to fill out a guest form. If you like what you find, you are welcome to return for our services as often as you wish, and to participate in our community life in any other ways that appeal to you. When the time suits you, you may wish to become a member – it’s entirely up to you.