May 1st E-News
NEWS
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Staff holidays & study Leave:
Anita Fast will be away from the office April 30th - May 4th.
Shadia Qubti will be away from the office May 1st - 13th.
Rev. Sandra Nixon is away on study leave until May 4th.
SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday, May 3rd
10:30am
5th Sunday of Easter
Guest Preacher: The Very Rev. Dr. Gary Paterson, former moderator of the UCC
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
May 5th is known as Red Dress Day and is recognized as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. It is a day to remember and honour the countless Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people who have disappeared or been victims of violence, often receiving little to no legal justice. Join a community event happening in Vancouver, May 5th, 2-4pm Grandview Park.
May 14, 2026:
The Moose Hide Campaign is a call to all people in Canada to take a stand against racism and for justice. This year we are hoping for a record United Church turn-out at the virtual events, local walks to end violence, and fasts to end violence.
National events include a sunrise ceremony, educational plenary, and workshops (all available via livestream).
Local marches are being organized across the country. Find your local march on the map, or register to become a community steward and organize your own events.
May 7, 6-9pm (In person)
May 14, 1:00-3:30pm PT (Zoom) You’re invited join a region-wide conversation about the future of the church. May 14th is online - join here. For in person RSVP , click here!
These conversations will explore the United Church’s Toward 2035 vision, reflect on data specific to your local area, and begin imagining a shared path forward for sustaining and strengthening our ministry.
The Land Remembers: Anti-Colonial Resistance from Gitxsan to Gaza
Wednesday May 13th 6-9pm
949 W49th Ave (Unitarian Church)
Join together for an inspiring evening highlighting the global links connecting Indigenous and Palestinian resistance.
More information and registration here. This event is free, but funds will be collected for Lax’yip Firekeepers
Unison Music Festival
May 15-18, 2026
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQIA+ choral festival will be in Vancouver this year, featuring concerts by 27 choirs from across Canada!
Note: Emma’s choir, the Rainbow Chorus of New Westminster will be opening the festival on May 15.