New Member Welcoming Ceremony, November 19th
The Membership Team is delighted to announce that there will be a New Member Welcoming Ceremony during the Sunday service on Nov 19th.
Category: News
Unitarian Shelter is Open, Nov. 1st to March 31st
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.
Supporting the Humpback Whales
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.
Meet Nico Rhodes – Our Interim Music Director
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.
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.
Spaghetti Night, Friday, January 6th – CANCELLED
Don’t miss the fun, food, and music and join us for our first Spaghetti Night in 2017. Let’s ring in the New Year with good cheer and camaraderie and join in the sing-along provided by our very own Ruth and Zale. Looking forward to seeing … 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.
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities to be celebrated on December 3rd.
Spearheaded by Rev. Helen McFadyen, M.Div., Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Kamloops. BC., we have been invited to participate in this year’s special media project. Please have a look at our very … read more.
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.
Home Depot installs new ceiling tiles at Unitarian Winter Weather Shelter
Bravo to Home Depot for donating time, material, and expertise to the Unitarian Winter Weather Shelter run by the First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo!