Author: Tony Turner

Messy UU Church celebrating Earth Day, April 21st

This month Messy UU Church will be celebrating Earth Day with a woolly interdependent web, spring seedlings, local food, and special Earth Day cookies! The fun starts at 5 pm and ends  – usually somewhat reluctantly – at 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome.  Please RSVP by e-mailing messyUUchurch@gmail.com or call 250 755-1215.

Messy UU Church, Friday, February 17th

Gather Around the Flame at the Messy UU Church

This month’s Messy UU Church is happening Friday, Feb. 17th, 5 pm to 7:30 pm, and it’s going to be a blast! The theme is Gather Round the Flame. We will be creating an indoor campfire, eating camp food, and sharing camp … read more.

Messy UU Church keeps growing

Messy UU Church keeps growing by leaps and bounds – at our last one Nov.18th we had more than 40 attending, with13 children from babes in arms to pre-teens.

Our next Messy UU Church is Friday, Jan. 20th, and will focus on the theme of problem-solving. … read more.

Unitarian Shelter in the News

As the snow is falling outside again today on January 10th in Nanaimo, lit is comforting to know that 25 of Nanaimo’s homeless people will have a warm bed and a meal for the night at the Unitarian Shelter.  It is also comforting to … read more.

In the Spirit of Christmas

A big thank you to Evan and Marina, the owners of Marinas Taverna on Terminal Avenue, for donating dinner for 17 and hosting a Christmas party for the staff and volunteers of the Unitarian Shelter at their restaurant. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was … read more.

Spaghetti Night, Friday, November 4th

Our First Spaghetti Night Opens with a Bang!

Friday, November 4th at 5:30pm

Entertainment by The Bryden Street Jazz Band!  Everyone welcome!

Please bring a salad or dessert.

Unitarian Shelter News

Our very own Marla Thorburn, newly appointed Unitarian Shelter Interim Executive Director, and Shelter Coordinator Kevan Griffith recently appeared before the Nanaimo City Council to apply for urgently needed funding for the continued operation of our shelter in the coming winter.  Please watch the city council … read more.