We gather once a month in spiritual community. We search for meaning and inspiration. We seek more wisdom, connection, and compassion. We gently transform the Christian sanctuary at Penninsula United Church with our chalice and banners.
Our worship services weave together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge.
Our services are led by our Lay Chaplains or guest speakers and provide insight on a range of topics. They are usually about an hour long. Our musicians and choir provide a wide range of music, including classical, traditional hymns, gospel songs, and contemporary songs.
Familiar Unitarian service elements include: meditation, lighting the chalice, sharing individual joys or concerns, readings (both ancient and modern), and topical sermons. The wide-ranging presentation stimulate our intellect, nourish our souls and open our hearts.
We do celebrate Christmas and Easter. We also honour solstice and equinox with labyrinth walks.
You are welcome at South Fraser Unitarian Congregation. We are embracing of spiritual practices, beliefs, welcoming of all genders and sexual orientations, and accessible to people of all abilities.
When you visit
When you visit, you will be greeted by a member. After the service, please join us as we enjoy coffee, tea and snacks, and the opportunity to socialize and connect.
Lay Chaplains
SFUC operates without a settled minister. Our services and special ceremonies are planned and conducted by the Worship Arts Team and our Lay Chaplains.
Lay Chaplains are carefully chosen lay members of Unitarian Universalist congregations who are specially trained and overseen by the Canadian Unitarian Council Lay Chaplaincy Committee.
Our Lay Chaplains are pleased to provide outreach to people who want a religious or spiritual ceremony: both to the general public and to the congregation.
We use common Unitarian hymn books called “Singing the Living Tradition” and “Singing the Journey”. We augment these hymns with modern music, including that of BC songwriter Joyce Poley, musicologist Jason Shelton, and others.
Our choir is a group of people who find community, solace, and fun in singing together. Anyone is welcome to join the choir; no auditions…just fun!
We also have a group of ukelele enthusiasts. People of all ages are learning a few chords and sounding great in a short time.
Want to sing along?
Our choir practices are usually held about an hour before services. If you’d like to participate, please contact Sylvia.
Our Music Director
Sylvia Zeelenberg is a highly dedicated volunteer who is passionate about music and the role it plays in building community.
Our Pianist
Leslie Chen creates a sacred space by playing several beautiful pieces each Sunday, ranging from contemporary to classical.
