Away from UUEstrie

October 2nd marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. In his honor, the International Day of Non-Violence is commemorated. The United Nations established this occasion in order to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness" which reaffirms "the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence" and the desire "to secure a culture … Continue reading "Sunday, October 6, 10:30 a.m. – Mahatma Gandhi: Be the Change You Wish To See, Led by Amy Panetta"

On Thanksgiving Sunday, we come together in a participatory service to share and reflect upon gratitude and all that inspires us to give thanks. ~~~~~ Le dimanche de Thanksgiving, nous nous réunissons dans un service participatif pour partager et réfléchir sur la gratitude et sur tout ce qui nous inspire à rendre grâce.

Two "Water for African Women" talks by Magnabaou Mame-Boye Diédhiou from Senegal, on Humanitarian Aid, Humour, and A Diola Woman’s Perspective. "Let’s drop failed aid policies and help our mothers and daughters to shine." Agnabaou Mame-Boye Diédhiou hails from La Casamance in the south of Senegal, and is the country director for UUEstrie’s initiative WaterforAfricanWomen.org. … Continue reading "Sunday, October 20, 10:30 a.m. – Water for African Women with Magnabaou Mame-Boye Diédhiou Pt. 1 (en anglais et français)"

Two "Water for African Women" talks by Magnabaou Mame-Boye Diédhiou from Senegal, on Humanitarian Aid, Humour, and A Diola Woman’s Perspective. "Let’s drop failed aid policies and help our mothers and daughters to shine." Agnabaou Mame-Boye Diédhiou hails from La Casamance in the south of Senegal, and is the country director for UUEstrie’s initiative WaterforAfricanWomen.org. … Continue reading "Sunday, October 27, 10:30 a.m. – Water for African Women with Magnabaou Mame-Boye Diédhiou Pt. 2 (en anglais et français)"

This Sunday, we mark All Souls Day by thinking together about the importance of memory and memorial. Aaron will offer a quick reflection on the cultural traditions related to All Souls Day, within the larger frame of human history: we as a species have been doing our best to honour our dead for a very … Continue reading "Sunday, Nov 3, 10:30 a.m. – “A Sunday with Soul” with Aaron Ricker (en anglais)"