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Spring Plant Sale
Order deadline: April 26, 2024
Pick up: May 11, 2024
Spring is here, and we are excited to be offering spring flowers and plants for sale! Our parking lot will be buzzing on May 11, when you can pick up your lovely plants in time for Mother's Day and spring gardening. This year we are supporting StreetMeals and Kits Cares Cafe, both CMUC outreach programs for our local community. Ordering is easy through the link on our website, and we accept credit card payments. Paper forms are also available, and payment can be made for those by cheque or cash.
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Connection Circle on Contemplative Practice for Challenging Times
Starting May 6, 2024, 7 - 8:30pm
Via Zoom
Seeing the need for a stronger, more resilient presence when one actively engages in the world, Toni Pieroni and Bob Russell have decided that more specific practices are critical to help maintain balance in the face of today's uncertitudes. As a result, they have chosen our next Circle to be entitled Contemplative Practices for Challenging Times and to draw from the wisdom and inspiration of Bucko's partner Kaira Jewel Lingo, who works closely with him on Christian/Buddhist practices for contemplation and action. they will use her highly praised book with the intriguing title We Were Made for These Times: 10 Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption. The Circle will meet virtually on Zoom, beginning May 6 and continuing for 10 consecutive Mondays. Click here to register.
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Join CMUC Community Choir
Thursdays at 7pm
In our Sanctuary
We're excited to announce the restart of the Canadian Memorial United Church Community Choir on Thursdays at 7pm! If you've been missing the joy of singing with a group of like-minded individuals, this is your chance to dive back into the world of music. Our choir is a wonderful space for people who love to sing, whether you're a seasoned vocalist or someone who simply enjoys belting out a tune in the shower. This is your opportunity to not only learn new songs but also make lasting friendships. The power of music brings people together in a unique way, and we invite you to be a part of it. Interested in joining the choir, email our Music Director Jay Esplana!
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Truth Mandala for Palestine and Israel
April 26, 2024 at 10 am
Great Hall, Centre for Peace
Join us for this powerful ritual - based on the work of Joanna Macy - that enables us to share our emotions and support one another as we grieve the tremendous suffering in Palestine and Israel. In late February, 25 of us from CMUC gathered to take part in this ritual together. So, please join us on Friday, April 26 at 10am in the church, where Toni Pieroni will once again facilitate the Truth Mandala. And this time, please bring others whom you know are also suffering because of this situation now.
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Woven In: The Story of Job with the Burrard St. Story Guild
April 28, 2024 at 10:30 am and 2pm
In our Sanctuary
Embark on a transformative journey of storytelling and reflection as the Burrard St. Story Guild presents "WOVEN IN," an artistic exploration of the timeless tale of Job. Join us on Sunday, April 28, as we delve into this revered story through spoken word, music, dance, and audience participation.The first performance will take place during the 10:30 a.m. service at Canadian Memorial United Church, followed by a stand-alone second performance at 2:00 p.m. Suitable for all ages, this event provides a wonderful opportunity to engage with the community and invite families to join us in exploring the timeless themes of resilience and hope.
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Volunteering on Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen
April 28, 2024 at 12:45
At Corner of Main and Hastings (in front of Carnegie Hall)
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community and engage in interfaith collaboration? Canadian Memorial United Church invites you to join us in volunteering with Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen. Every fourth Sunday of the month, eight volunteers from our church have the opportunity to join the Sikh community in serving lunch to those in need on the Downtown Eastside. You can choose to carpool with fellow volunteers from the church or travel separately. If you're interested in joining us or have any questions, please reach out at programs@canadianmemorial.org.
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Public Prayers for Palestine and Israel
Every Tuesday at 12pm (noon
Via Zoom
In response to the ongoing and heartbreaking violence in Palestine and Israel, Cathy Merchant and Jeff Rock will be taking turns leading a 30-minute prayer vigil every Tuesday from 12noon - 12:30pm. We will gather to grieve and pray together for all those suffering in the region. Participants are welcome to pray or meditate with us silently, or to offer any scripture readings, prayers, poems, or songs that they wish to share with the group.
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Confirmation Sunday
May 5, 2024 at 10:30 am
In our Sanctuary
On May 5th, our congregation will come together in a spirit of celebration as we affirm and welcome seven remarkable youth into the full vision and work of our church. It's Confirmation Sunday—a significant milestone for these young individuals and a joyous occasion for our entire community. In preparation for Confirmation Sunday, we're offering an opportunity for everyone to contribute to the occasion in a unique way. You're invited to add your handprint and name to stoles, which will be presented to the youth during the ceremony. These stoles symbolize our collective support and love as they embark on this new chapter of their lives.
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Canadian Memorial United Church is an open-hearted, open-minded progressive Christian church on unceded Coast Salish Territory in Vancouver, BC.
Find out more at www.canadianmemorial.org
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