Jazz Vespers on Easter Sunday with Universal Gospel Choir
Universal Gospel Choir (UGC) is Vancouver’s longest running community gospel choir, and the only designated ‘multi-faith’ choir in BC. For over 40 years we have delivered high-calibre, accessible concerts to audiences throughout the lower mainland, pairing beautiful music with powerful messages of justice and inclusion, and representing a broad spectrum of cultural and faith journeys […]
Jazz Vespers on Palm Sunday with Leora Cashe Quartet
Vancouver-based vocalist Leora Cashe captivates listeners with a rich, soul-infused voice that moves fluidly between jazz, gospel, blues, and folk traditions. Her vocal style evokes the raw intimacy of Eva Cassidy, the sophistication of Joni Mitchell and the swingin’ sparkle of Ella Fitzgerald, at once timeless and contemporary. With refined phrasing and emotional connection, Leora transforms each lyric into a lived […]
Jazz Vespers with Maxwell Holmes
Maxwell Holmes (b. 2006) is a New York-based pianist and composer. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Maxwell has worked and studied with esteemed artists such as Ingrid and Christine Jensen, Joel Ross, Pat LaBarbera, Gene Perla, George Colligan, Cyrus Chestnut, Andrew Cyrille, and NEA Jazz Masters Reggie Workman and Jimmy Owens. He is joined by David […]
Jesus Goes to the Movies
“Jesus Goes to the Movies” looks at different ways in which Jesus is portrayed over the last 50 years. This is not an exhaustive survey of Jesus films, but a small selection to spark reflection and discussion. Films include: Jesus Christ Superstar (the original; 1973) Jesus of Montreal (mature themes: viewer discretion advised; 1989) The Chosen (a couple of episodes from the […]
Exploring Faith
Are you curious about your faith? Wondering what the united church’s understanding of God, Jesus and the holy Spirit might be? Interested in potentially becoming part of St Andrew’s Wesley United church’s community? This course is for you! Join Rev Dan Chambers for lunch and an exploration of the big questions in a safe and […]
Jazz Vespers with Daniel Hersog Quartet
Daniel Hersog, acclaimed by All About Jazz as “a major new compositional voice in jazz,” is a distinguished composer and performer and the winner of the Jazz Times Magazine poll award for best composer in 2020. His debut album, Night Devoid of Stars, received considerable praise, and his 2023 follow-up, Open Spaces (Folk Songs Reimagined), […]
Jazz Vespers with Elisa Thorn Trio
Elisa Thorn (pronounced eh-lee-sah) is a versatile harpist, vocalist, and composer who has emerged as a sought-after figure in the Canadian creative music landscape, renowned for her distinctive and contemporary approach to the harp. Thorn’s original compositions, weaving together elements of folk, post-rock, jazz, classical, and indie music, are driven by two primary artistic goals: […]
Jazz Vespers with Christie Grace Quartet
The daughter of a charismatic big band leader and a fine arts teacher, Christie’s childhood home was the gathering place for leading artists and musicians in 1950s Thunder Bay, Ontario. Hiding at the top of the stairs during her parents’ famous cocktail parties, this shy girl and her siblings would watch their raven-haired mother glide […]
Jazz Vespers Black History Month with Tatem & Lush.
We’re excited to welcome Tatem & Lush. Joelle Lush, a powerful and versatile vocalist whose interpretations of gospel, jazz, and R&B have captivated audiences throughout the Lower Mainland. Accompanying Joelle is her husband, Lincoln Tatem—a multi-talented vocalist, composer, and musical director, whose musical genius has been shaping the soundscape for over 25 years. Together, they’ve […]
Easter Sunday
Unexpected Hope- Holy week at St Andrew’s Wesley United Church. Join us for miracles, uplifting music and a cry for justice in our Holy Week services. 8:00 AM – Meet at First United to walk to Victory Square 8:30 AM – Easter Vigil at Victory Square 10:30 AM – Easter Morning Service with Live band and choirs. 4:00 PM […]