Unitarian Universalists of the Salish Sea 

Unitarian Universalists
of the Salish Sea

March 27, 2026

UPCOMING UUSS EVENTS

Healing Together 

Hello Beloveds,

Many of us still carry trauma and distress from the experiences that led us to leave NSUC. And while this resulted in us creating our wonderful UUSS community, we continue to be impacted and possibly limited by these experiences. 

Please join us for a Healing Together session on Saturday, April 18th from 2 pm to 4 pm at St. Margaret's Cedar Cottage. This event will offer us an opportunity to share our stories and be witnessed as well as offer some tools and practices that can help us process our unresolved impact. The session will be lead by Lindsay Hindle, Casey Stainsby and catherine strickland.

After the Healing session, we will offer a light snack before the start of our monthly Worship and potluck dinner starting at 5 pm.  The Worship service will provide opportunities to reflect on and integrate the work done in our Healing session.

We hope you will join us!
warmly, UUSS Healing Team

Tumbler Ridge Heart Ministry – Community Update

The Unitarian Universalists of the Salish Sea are honoured to serve as the host sponsors of a growing outreach effort to support the people of Tumbler Ridge as they cope with the aftermath of the recent tragedy in their community. What began as a small gesture of care has quickly grown into a powerful circle of compassion.

Volunteers have been gathering to sew handmade hearts—one for every member of the Tumbler Ridge community. Each heart is a simple reminder that people far away are holding them in love and solidarity during this difficult time.

Here is where the project stands so far:
Over 40 volunteers are already helping by sewing hearts, cutting fabric, preparing ribbons, and assembling materials. Together we have created more than 130 hearts, with a goal of 2,400 hearts so that every community member can receive one. The project is spreading through word of mouth. Neighbours, friends, members of volunteer groups, local merchants (including Michaels and a sewing shop), and even people Joy meets while out shopping have offered support. Ron McKinnon, MP for Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam, has offered to contact the Member of Parliament representing Tumbler Ridge to help connect our effort with the community there.

Deadline: To make this gesture of care possible, all hearts need to be completed by August 15 so they can be prepared and delivered to the community by the beginning of this school year. This project is growing quickly, and there are many ways people can help.

We are currently looking for:
- People willing to sew hearts
- Volunteers to assemble heart kits (cut fabric, ribbons, stuffing, etc.)
- Donations of sewing supplies
- Hosts for small sewing gatherings
- People willing to spread the word to friends, neighbours, and community groups

Small acts of care can travel a long way. Each heart carries a message: you are not alone. If you would like to participate or donate supplies, please contact us. Together we can surround the people of Tumbler Ridge with a visible sign of compassion and community.The Unitarian Universalists of the Salish Sea are grateful to everyone who has already stepped forward to help grow this circle of care.

NO GATHERING IN APRIL due to the date falling on Easter Sunday.           
May 3: “Question Storming” with Jessica Motherwell

A reminder to keep our wonderful very own Lay Chaplain, Barb Moore, in mind when planning weddings, life celebrations, child dedications and more. She crafts ceremonies to cater to the individual circumstances, taking faith, values, sexual orientation and gender identity, and cultural differences into consideration.
Learn more about Barb here.

There is a Metro UU cross border support Google group just starting up. For anyone interested in joining a discussion about how we can support UU's in the States, especially our LGBTQ+ friends, please contact Cara.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

No war! No ICE! No Tyrants!

TOMORROW!!

Lets have a UUSS showing at the No Tyrant's Day on March 28, starting at 11:00 at the Vancouver Public Library downtown and marching to Jack Poole Plaza. This event is sponsored by Indivisible Vancouver and Democracy Rising. The threat to the globe by the current administration in the US is increasing daily. Let's raise our voices against the insanity and show up in force! Please reach to Cindy if you want to go.  More info.

CUC 

Register Now! CanUUdle XXVI is happening in Vancouver, BC from May 15-18th, 2026! 

CanUUdle is the annual national conference for Unitarian Universalist youth (ages 14-19) and their adult advisors (25+). 

​​It’s a beautiful weekend where youth and adults create an amazing community, worship together, grow as spiritual beings, and join in multigen activities. CanUUdle attendees stay overnight at the Vancouver Unitarians Congregation from Friday to Monday. 

Don’t delay in registering! We require a minimum of 30 participants registered by April 15 for the event to go ahead.

Congregational Conversations: Shifting from Problem to Opportunity
April 16 & April 18  10:00 am 

Dismantling Barriers: Positionality and Economics
April 23 4:00 pm

Workshop: UUism and Social Enterprise with Shaun Loney
April 25 10:00 am

Upcoming AGM Update

CUC Annual General Meeting 
Saturday, May 23 | Online and in person in Toronto

This is how congregations shape the national direction of Canadian UU life: through voting, dialogue, and shared governance. Delegate registration deadline is May 10. An updated bylaw motion will be circulated in early April
  Register your delegates now.

Seeking a Parliamentarian
The CUC is looking for someone well-versed in Robert's Rules of Order to guide our democratic process at the AGM. This is a meaningful volunteer role. Know someone who'd be a great fit? Applications are due April 15. See the full Terms of Reference.