Author: Tony Turner

FUFON Welcomes New Minister!

After several years of searching, we are thrilled to welcome a new minister to our small but mighty Nanaimo Fellowship.  Rev. Ashley Burczak comes to us from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling, Virginia where she has served as minister for three years.  

Rev … read more.

The Power of Community

Saturday, May 17 (4-7 pm), Unitarian Hall (595 Townsite Road)

This free intergenerational community event includes fun interactive things to do, an open mic, free pizza, and resources from local Rainbow community organizations. Co-hosted by pflag Canada-Nanaimo and the Rainbow Committee of the First Unitarian … read more.

Unitarian Shelter Turns 15!

Please join us at an Open House to mark our 15 years of service to the community.

At the event on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 from 1:15 to 3:15 pm at the Unitarian Hall, 595 Townsite Road, we will also launch a $150,000 fundraising campaign to … read more.

Ministerial Search Committee News

The First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo is looking for a three-quarter time consulting minister to walk with us as we continue a long tradition of Unitarianism in Nanaimo, BC. This position starts March 1, 2023 after our current minister, Rev. Debra Thorne, steps down … read more.

Capital Campaign for New Roof Launched

The Unitarian Foundation of Nanaimo is embarking on a capital campaign to raise money for a new roof.

The campaign will run from June 12, 2022, to September 18, 2022.

The Need

Our Fellowship building at 595 Townsite Road in Nanaimo is in need of a new roof. … read more.

Fellowship Seeks Coordinator of Spiritual Exploration

Are you the exactly right someone for this position? Or do you know someone who is?

This loving, liberal congregation is seeking a Coordinator of Spiritual Exploration to provide leadership and inspiration in delivering a quality Spiritual Exploration (SE) program for children and youth, reflecting the … read more.

Paul Manly Becomes New ED of our Unitarian Shelter

The Shelter Management Team is very pleased to announce that Paul Manly has been hired as our new Unitarian Shelter Executive Director, effective Mon., March 28th.

Manly, Green MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith from 2019-2021, comes to us with a wealth of experience working for Nanaimo organizations … read more.