Author: Tony Turner

Messy UU Church, Friday, October 20th, 5-7:30pm

Come join us for family fun and activities at Messy UU Church, this Friday, Oct. 20th, 5-7:30 pm at the fellowship. We’ll explore the theme of healing with a collage of caring, comfort foods like chicken soup and jello, and a story/activity by Rev. Meg Roberts.  Everyone welcome!

Homelessness Action Week, Oct. 8-14

Unitarian Shelter Coat Drive,  Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 11:00am-2:00pm Please drop off your coats, jackets, and fleeces for men and women (and children) on Saturday, October 7th, between 11am and 2pm.  Stay for coffee and cookies and learn more about what we do. [gview file=”http://ufon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-09-Coat-Drive-poster.pdf”]

Welcome Back Barbecue, Sept. 22nd

Welcome Back Barbecue for our FUFON children, Friday Sept. 22nd Save the date for this great get-together! The Children’s Religious Education Committee is having a welcome back barbecue for our fabulous FUFON kids and their families, 5 to 7:30 pm, Friday, Sept. 22nd, at Pacific Gardens, 347 Seventh St. We’ll have s’mores, banana boats, a sing-along, and lots of fun. Everyone welcome!

Coat Drive, Sat. Oct. 7 11am – 2pm at 595 Townsite Road.

Drop off your unused coats and jackets at the Coat Drive, Sat. Oct. 7 11am – 2pm at 595 Townsite Road. Enjoy coffee and cookies and learn about our shelter. New socks, hats and gloves will also help keep shelter guests warm over the coming season.

Opus of Hope – Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 2:00pm

Opus of Hope – Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 2:00pm St.Andrew’s United Church, Nanaimo An Afternoon of Musical Entertainment and Syrian Refreshments to benefit Syrian Families, featuring our very own Tony Turner. [gview file=”http://ufon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Concert-draft-Aug21-1.pdf”]

2017 Vancouver Island Unitarian Women’s Retreat, September 15-17

2017 Vancouver Island Unitarian Women’s Retreat, Sep. 15-17, Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Nanaimo We are happy to announce that this year’s Unitarian Women’s Retreat will offer a workshop entitled “Write Your Life”.  It will be conducted by our very own Lois Peterson together with Maggie de Vries. Please see the attached poster and registration form. [gview file=”http://ufon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017-UNITARIAN-WOMENS-RETREAT-FILLABLE-FORM.PDF.pdf”]

Opus of Hope

Opus of Hope An Afternoon of Musical Entertainment to benefit Syrian Families [gview file=”http://ufon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Concert-draft-Aug21.pdf”]

Supporting the Humpback Whales

 Jackie Hildering, of MERS (Marine Education & Research Society) gave an absolutely magnificent presentation in April titled Humpback Comeback. She has volunteered to return to speak on another subject of whales.  Below is their post on the MERS FB-page. Marine Education & Research Society  Were it not for support like this . . . we could … Continue reading Supporting the Humpback Whales