The Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter kitchen is getting fresher by the minute as renovations continue. Thanks to a grant from the federal government’s Reaching Home Fund, administered by the United Way, new countertops and cupboards have been installed. Our volunteers will have a great treat when they are able to return, and in the meantime, staff … Continue reading NUS Shelter gets Kitchen Update
On January 24th, at a special meeting, members voted unanimously to pay off the mortgage on our building. The mortgage was able to be paid off due to a generous donation by Bob Goodman. Free of its debt, the Fellowship now has more flexibility to explore innovative possibilities for improving its life and operations. Our … Continue reading FUFON Pays off its Mortgage!
Plan to purchase a Singing Telegram for someone you care about. The Fabulous Fufonics and their Fearless Leader, Leah Hokanson, are working on the songs for this fun project. Details, and the list of songs to choose from, coming soon. Contact Lily Quan at: fufonphoneagram@gmail.com for more information.
Our Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter is pleased announced that it has begun operating a new service. The Shelter will be managing the St. Peter’s Church Winter Shelter at 301 Machleary St. The shelter at St. Peter’s provides a vital service to Nanaimo by providing shelter to those experiencing homelessness this winter. The Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter brings … Continue reading Unitarian Shelter has new Role
At First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo we can’t meet in our well loved building, so we occupy virtual spaces through the magic of dedicated and gifted people in our midst. Our Website has been in Tony Turner’s care and now, while we were attending virtual services, meetings and events, he undertook to bring us a … Continue reading Applause for Website Magicians
In September 2012, a young man was hiding in a basement wondering whether he is going to be the next to go, wishing for a chance to say goodbye to his family that he hadn’t seen in four months while peeking through his window, watching the army killing innocent souls. Little did he know that this was the … Continue reading A Note of Appreciation from Ammar
FUFON’s Communications Committee is pleased to announce that our fellowship has a brand-new website! When launched in a few days you will find fresh content as well as easy access to news, events, documents and much, much more. You are invited to use the website a key resource and point others there to discover what a great … Continue reading New website for FUFON!
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 poor and marginalized.We know that with her passion, dedication and skills she will continue the … Continue reading New Executive Director for Unitarian Shelter Announced
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 time. A modified service will be held each Sunday starting … Continue reading IMPORTANT NOTICE: On-site Sunday Services and RE Program Suspended
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 our core values is social responsibility. FUFON has been part … Continue reading Refugee Sponsorship Campaign Update
