Beacon Unitarians — A Welcoming Community for Meaning, Connection, and Growth
Welcome from our President!
Beacon Unitarian Church serves New Westminster, Burnaby, and the Tri-Cities. We are a progressive, open-minded Unitarian community offering Sunday services, spiritual exploration, and meaningful connections grounded in compassion, justice, and inclusiveness.
Our regular Sunday services are now on summer break and will resume on Sunday, September 13. During the summer months, we will gather in more informal ways, including casual gatherings in members' homes and in local parks (weather permitting). We invite you to visit our Service Descriptions page for details about upcoming summer gatherings and how to participate.
We’re glad you’ve found your way to our website, and we hope you’ll discover programs and activities that speak to you. Whether you join us this summer or when regular services resume in September, we invite you to be part of our vision of connecting, inspiring, and transforming.
Take some time to explore who we are, and we look forward to getting to know you, too.
If you have questions, please visit the Contact page or fill in the Beacon Connecting Form to receive more information.
With warmth,
Susan Tarras
President, Beacon Unitarian Church
Stories of Community and Belonging: Why We Chose Beacon.
In this video, members of Beacon Unitarian share their personal stories of finding community, spiritual connection, and support. They speak about the welcoming atmosphere, the importance of Unitarian Universalist principles like dignity, respect, and truth-seeking, and the ways Beacon has enriched their lives — from music and friendship to environmental action and belonging.
(approx. 15 minutes).
Who We Are
Beacon Unitarian Church is an inclusive, open-minded spiritual community serving New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Metro Vancouver. Rooted in the liberal religious tradition of Unitarian Universalism—where compassion, diversity, and democratic community guide us—we welcome theists, atheists, agnostics, and people of all faith paths, identities, and life stories.
Our Approach to Spirituality
We explore life’s big questions with curiosity, integrity, and respect. Our services and programs draw from many religious and philosophical sources — including humanism, science, world religions, nature-based spirituality, poetry, music, and lived experience. We seek wisdom, not certainty; meaning, not dogma.
Sunday Services
Each Sunday (Sept.–June) we gather for reflection, music, meditation, and thoughtful messages that speak to real life. Services are followed by friendly and informal coffee time — a chance to meet others, ask questions, and feel at home.
Programs for Adults and Seniors
Beacon offers a variety of small groups, learning circles, spiritual exploration programs, and social gatherings. Whether you’re seeking community, reflection, lively discussion, or friendship, there’s a place for you.
Life’s Milestones
Our lay chaplains are honoured to support individuals and families through some of life’s most meaningful moments. We offer personalized, inclusive:
• Weddings
• Memorials & Celebrations of Life
• Child dedications
• Other rites of passage
Commitment to Justice and Compassion
We work toward a more just, equitable, and compassionate world. Our congregation supports initiatives related to social justice, environmental stewardship, reconciliation, and human rights.
Find Your Community
Whether you are searching for meaning, connection, inspiration, or a spiritual home, we invite you to come and check us out. Come as you are — your questions, your hopes, and your story are welcome here.