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 Ashley received her Bachelor of Arts degree in religion from … Continue reading FUFON Welcomes New Minister!
Sundays: June 29 through Aug. 31 (11am – 1pm), Unitarian Hall (595 Townsite Road) This is a 10-week, drop-in discussion group on various pre-scheduled topics. Everyone is welcome! Facilitators: Rupert Raj & Chris English. Contact: Rupert (RupertRajToronto@gmail.com)
Saturday, June 14 (11 am – 12:30 pm), Nanaimo Harbourfront Library (upstairs meeting room) The UFON Rainbow Committee wants to raise awareness of this is a monthly peer-support group meeting for queer, trans and gender-diverse youth and adults, and their parents, families, partners, friends and allies. Everyone is welcome! Contact: pflagCanada-Nanaimo
Saturday, May 31 (5-9pm), Unitarian Hall (595 Townsite Road) If you are planning to attend please click here to register to make things easier when you arrive (your information will already be entered into the system and you will have a preassigned paddle) An annual fundraising and community building event for our fellowship. Members/friends donate … Continue reading Goods/Services/Events Auction night
Sunday, June 8: Parade (11am–12pm), Festival (12-5pm at Maffeo Sutton Park) Come walk with us in the Pride Parade, then celebrate afterwards at the Nanaimo Pride Festival at Maffeo Sutton Park. There you can visit many resource tables, including our Rainbow Committee’s. The First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo, pflag Canada-Nanaimo and many other local organizations … Continue reading Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival
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 Fellowship of Nanaimo. Everyone is welcome! Contacts: UFON Rainbow Committee, … Continue reading The Power of Community
Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, our Messy Church activity, previously scheduled for March 20, has been cancelled. We will provide further updates as the situation evolves. Thanks for your understanding and please stay safe everyone.
Messy UU Church is back Friday, Feb. 21st, from 5-7:30 pm, at the Unitarian Hall, 595 Townsite Rd. We’ll be making care packages for the shelter and talking about social justice. A vegetarian meal will be served. Everyone welcome!
It’s the first Messy UU Church of 2020 Friday, Jan. 17th, 5-7:30 pm, at the Unitarian Hall, 595 Townsite Rd. We’ll make care packages for the shelter and serve a vegetarian meal to show our compassion for others. Everyone welcome!
