February 27th ENews
NEWS AND UPDATES
OUR SIGN IS BACK!
Between Saturday, February 8th, and Sunday, February 9th, an Apartheid-Free Church yard sign was spray-painted with a swastika.
The sign is now replaced! This incident strengthens our resolve to do justice, working for freedom and equality for all people.
PRAYERS, PEOPLE, INLET
6 people from TGUC joined over 300 people at the ‘Prayers, People, Inlet’ gathering last weekend. At the invitation of Tsleil-Watuth ceremonial leader, Reuben George, we joined our prayers with people of faith and goodwill across many traditions and spiritualities .
There will be more opportunities coming to join this powerful multi-faith, multi-cultural movement. Stay tuned!
LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE EASTER CHOIR!
TGUC’s first “pick up” choir will be singing two songs during the Easter Sunday service on April 5th. If you’re interested in joining, please email the office or speak to Darcy or Sandra on Sunday.
SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday, March 1st at 10:30am
This Lent, we follow Jesus from wilderness solitude to life-giving community, discovering who we are and who we belong to.
Presider: Rev. Sandra Nixon
Scripture: John 3: 1-17
FOR YOUR ATTENTION & ACTION
TGUC’s Pledge as an Apartheid Free Community includes “… to join others in working to end all support to Israel’s Apartheid regime, settler colonialism, and military occupation”
One way to do this - Support Boycott and Divestment Actions (click on images for more info about BDS).
During Lent, we will provide examples of both successful and on-going BDS campaigns. This week:
Boycott Ahava cosmetics
Ahava cosmetics is an Israeli company that has its production site, visitor center, and main store in an illegal Israeli settlement in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Boycott Reebok
Sportswear brand Reebok is the main sponsor of the Israel Football Association (IFA), which includes teams in Israel’s illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land.
UPCOMING AT TGUC
ONGOING
FARM 2 PLATE MARKETPLACE
Every Thursday 5:15-6:00pm.
Support local farms! TGUC is the Pick Up location - order online
For more information click here
RECOMMENDED
Voices for Gaza: A Benefit Concert
Friday Feb 27, 2026 - 7:30pm
Canadian Memorial United Church - 1806 W. 15th Ave.
Come together, to listen to beautiful music, and to gather in our shared humanity, grief, and hope. All Proceeds go to Palestinian-led initiatives in Gaza
Join the Gallery Singers, featuring a glorious double choir polyphony with string accompaniment and continuo.
Doppelchor Schütz & Gabrieli: The Gallery Singers
Sunday, March 8th at 3pm
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
1440 West 12th Ave (at Hemlock)
For more information click here.
Vancouver Tellers: Sunrise, Sunset Sunday March 15, 7-9pm (Doors at 6:45) @ Trinity-Grace
Dedicated to the art of storytelling in all it’s forms. Over 40 years and thousands of stories. Come join the Vancouver Tellers for storytelling, tea and treats!
Sliding Scale admission - $20 - $15 - $10
Queer Family Camp: Friday May 15 - Monday May 18, 2026
The first-ever camp created specifically for Queer families. Only a 20 minute water taxi ride from Horseshoe Bay, you and your family can unplug, unwind, explore the wonders of nature, have all your meals taken care of, and experience the magic of camp in a community that truly sees you!
Registration is now open!