We are pleased to announce that our new Unitarian Shelter Executive Director is Isha Matous-Gibbs. She started her duties at the shelter April 6th.
Isha comes to us with a wealth of experience as an outreach worker with the Victoria Cool Aid Society and other organizations assisting the … read more.
In response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, FUFON’s Sunday Services and the Children’s Program will be suspended until information from BC’s Chief Health Officer confirms that the virus has been contained and public meetings can resume.
However, we are making the Sunday Services available via ZOOM technology in REAL … read more.
First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo (FUFON) is an inclusive community of 75 members and friends whose values are: the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice and compassion in human relations; acceptance of one another; and peace, liberty and justice for all. Another of … read more.
A truly wonderful and joyous occasion took place at the FUFON General Meeting on Sunday, February 3 when the assembled membership voted unanimously to have Reverend Debra Thorne become our new minister.
The meeting was the culmination a busy Candidating Week that included numerous occasions for … read more.
Our newly created Fundraising task force has outdone itself. First a highly successful bake sale of Christmas goodies contributed by members and then the first ever Bottle drive! Stay tuned for more creative ideas from this enthusiastic group!
BRAVO!
Thank you fellow FUFONITES for making our Holiday Bake Sale
such a huge success!
We cleared a record-breaking $660! A huge thank you to those who baked, brought, and bought the delicious array of wonderful holiday foods!
Thank you again for all your support to help us raise … read more.
The Membership Team is delighted to announce that there will be a New Member Welcoming Ceremony during the Sunday service on Nov 19th.
The Unitarian Shelter for the homeless is now open through March 31, 2018
For the past nine years, men and women have found overnight respite from the streets, a hot meal, clean clothes and a non-judgemental welcome at the
Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter at 595 Townsite Road, Nanaimo, … read more.
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.
A classically trained pianist and jazz saxophonist, Nico can be heard playing everything from country to Coltrane, and everywhere from Chemainus to Stratford. A professional studio musician, composer, arranger and music director; Nico has had the privilege of performing across Canada. the … read more.
