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Unitarian Universalists
of the Salish Sea
Weekly Update
May 23, 2025
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Join us TOMORROW!!
"Reflections on Belonging"
with special guests!
Saturday, May 24 @ 5:00pm
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Join us TOMORROW!!
Please join us for our special Sharing Our Faith service: Reflections on Belonging, in which we will explore the nature of belonging, where one is recognized and appreciated as part of a community.
We are delighted to have with us members from the Vancouver Unitarians who are part of that church’s IPA Team (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, plus Allies). Three speakers who are the offspring of immigrants, will share with us their stories of how belonging is possible when one is straddling two cultures. As children, they were the bridge between their parents, who brought over their language, culture, hopes and dreams, and the new reality of life in Canada. What did these children experience growing up through the Canadian education system and being immersed in North American culture? How did this experience affect them as they became adults? How did they find their way to the Unitarian Church? We will, hopefully, reflect on how we can widen our circle in our congregation to include those whose experience is different from ours.
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Magic Carpet Fashions
Refugee Fund Fundraiser
Saturday, May 24 2-4pm
Vancouver Unitarian
Tickets here.
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LOOKING FOR YOUR INPUT!
On June 21, there will an annual big bash held right afterwards. There will be a catered dinner so please reach out to info@uusalishsea.ca with any dietary restrictions.
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From our Care and
Concerns Committee
Having trouble getting to UUSS services and events?
We have heard that some folks have trouble driving across the bridge to Saturday evening services in East Vancouver, and some others have difficulty getting to Mollie Nye House in North Vancouver on Sundays. We want to try to make our get-togethers as accessible as possible, so please contact the Care & Concerns Team at info@uusalishsea.ca if transportation is a barrier for you. We will try to organize carpooling as needed.
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Dismantling Barriers - Talking about Solidarity:
May 29 - 4:00 pm
CUC AGM 2025: May 31 - 10:00 am
- The AGM is free and open to everyone Observers are welcome, although only delegates may vote (register delegates here asap if your congregation hasn’t done so yet!)
- Regular business motions are on the agenda; there are no additional social justice motions. Access the AGM on Zoom here – delegates, please check in 60 minutes ahead of time
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Justice News
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Sacred Trust Water Ceremony Sunday May 25, 8:30 to 2 p.m.
Location: Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park, 4141 Dollarton Highway North Vancouver, BC
Join us for the second Interfaith Water Ceremony hosted by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Sacred Trust and supported by Sierra Club BC! Join TWN as many faiths worship together – one heart, one mind, one prayer.
The Tsleil Waututh Nation Sacred Trust is asking folks to register via the Eventbrite link so that they can ensure there is enough food.
They are looking for volunteers for 3 different shifts. There is also an opportunity to be part of the water ceremony itself, out on the water in a canoe. Let Robyn know (robyn.newton.mail@gmail.com) if you want to participate on the water (space limited), or if you can help out at any of these shifts:
- 8-9am > a) setting up tent, table, chairs b) canoe launch support (e.g., helping wrangle folks to sign waver and get in place and oriented)
- 11:30am–12:30pm > Helping with lunch distribution
- 2-3pm > take down tent, table, chairs; tidy up park
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Check out our social media!
We have many NEW followers and growing and now are on Blue Skye! Check out our latest Instagram stats
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