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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)

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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

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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 goods, services or events. These are then purchased by other members/friends at a live auction.

5pm – Doors open; 6pm – Potluck dinner; 7pm – 9pm – Auction

• Mix and mingle
• Enjoy a potluck meal
• Bid on one of the exciting events and activities donated by our friends and members
• Help raise funds for the Fellowship

Join us! 

Please register to help us plan for the evening

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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 will be taking part in this annual community event. Contacts: UFON Rainbow Committee; pflagCanada-Nanaimo

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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, pflagCanada-Nanaimo

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Save the date! The CUC’s 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held online on Saturday, May 31, 2025, starting at 1:00 pm ET. Before that, in early January, proposed motions will be sent to congregations and UUs for discussion and feedback. As of 2024, everyone can provide input through hosted conversations, surveys, and congregational meetings.

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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. The building was constructed in 1949 and has serviced us well, providing sanctuary space, kitchen, meeting rooms and office space. In addition, it provides space for a much needed shelter for up to 30 unhoused guests each night. Nothing is more important for a building in a rain forest than a watertight roof to provide a safe, dry environment for all who reside there. We have been having problems with leaks over the last two years and the time has come for a replacement. The building replacement cost is over $2M, so we need to protect that for years to come.

The Ask

The budget for the roof is $150,000. While we have some funds available, we are hoping to raise at least $50,000, with a stretch goal of $100,000. If we meet the stretch goal, we will be able to proceed without any borrowing.

The Dedication

The roof capital campaign is dedicated to the memory of Sam Cosco, long time member of the Fellowship who died suddenly last year. He was among the earliest supporters of purchasing the building, believing that a “home of our own” would lead to growth and recognition in the community. He was a key member of the Joint Building Committee, overseeing and directing many maintenance and improvement projects and, of course, roof issues. His passion for doing the right thing was always appreciated and we are continuing that spirit by replacing the roof rather than just continually patching it.

How to Donate

1. By cheque
2. Make cheques out to “Unitarian Foundation of Nanaimo” and add “For the roof” on the memo line
3. Mail or drop them off at the office

       First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo

       595 Townsite Road, Suite 1

       Nanaimo BC V9S 1K9

• By e-transfer
• Name of account “Unitarian Foundation”
• Contact method – email –  foundationdonation@ufon.ca
• The account is set up for auto-deposit                       
• In the memo, please add “For the roof”

All donors who provide name and address information will receive a charitable tax receipt for their donation.

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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 principles and values of Unitarian Universalism. 

We strive to provide a program that encourages spiritual growth and development, and grounds our children, youth, and families in Unitarian Universalist principles and values. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful environment in which we all continue to learn the skills for creating beloved community, and for living ethically in our changing world.

The position is 35 hours per month and must include Sundays. Please contact us by June 6, 2022.  Emails of interest can be sent to minister@ufon.ca

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