Away from UUEstrie
Events
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“Eastern Fall Gathering” in Kingston ON
Unitarian universalists from across Eastern Canada are invited to gather at the Kingston (Ontario) Unitarian Fellowship on this Saturday for a day whose main theme will be "Creating Our Own Theology". What a UU thing to do! The schedule for the day begins at 9:am and goes till 3:45pm. Speak to Phyllis Baxter about possible … Continue reading "“Eastern Fall Gathering” in Kingston ON"
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Robin Cappuccino, “6th annual fundraising indian dinner and silent auction”
A fundraising dinner and silent auction, co-sponsored by UUEstrie, held at Restaurant Shalimar in Lennoxville. This will be the 6th annual celebration of this event for the benefit of Child Haven International, a Canadian Charity based in Maxville ON, which provides homes for over 1,000 formerly destitute children in south Asia. All more than welcome. … Continue reading "Robin Cappuccino, “6th annual fundraising indian dinner and silent auction”"
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“Circle Service by the Pond”
Our annual beginning-of-summer church picnic will take place at the home of Ryan Frizzell and Crystle Reid, which is in Val Joli, near Windsor QC. We shall gather at 11 am for a circle service near their pond. Email info@uuestrie.ca for the address or directions. Bring your own picnic or something to share with everybody. … Continue reading "“Circle Service by the Pond”"
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A Circle Service in the Hangar
We close our summer season with another picnic gathering, this time at the home of George and Tony Weller (email info@uuestrie.ca for the address). The Wellers are inviting both UUEstrie and First Parish Derby Line to gather together in the fine hall George has on the second floor of his airplane hangar. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Nous clôturons … Continue reading "A Circle Service in the Hangar"
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Keith Baxter, “Giving Thanks”
Huntingville Universalist Church Quebec, CanadaGiving Thanks: A Thanksgiving Service at the Historical Huntingville Universalist Church. A traditional Thanksgiving service is planned at this historical church building, preserved in its original state, with 19th century box pews and balcony. A rare opportunity to see the interior of the building that is now closed to the public, and to learn about … Continue reading "Keith Baxter, “Giving Thanks”"
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“Spirit Circle – Theme: Integrity”
“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.” - Spencer Johnson Small-group sharing and deep listening. All are welcome to come and reflect with us. Speak the language of your choice. If you would like to join us, please let Phyllis know at 819-346-8273, or Rachel at 819-640-1340. … Continue reading "“Spirit Circle – Theme: Integrity”"
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“Spirit Circle – Theme: Resilience” / “Groupe de l’Esprit – Thème : Résilience”
“The most delicate flower is still a badass, it sucks food from roots, stares at the sun and basks in it. It wrestles the wind, and drinks rain." - Rob Grad. Small-group sharing and deep listening. All are welcome to come and reflect with us. Speak the language of your choice. If you would like … Continue reading "“Spirit Circle – Theme: Resilience” / “Groupe de l’Esprit – Thème : Résilience”"
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National Service: “Sustaining Our Light”
Via ZoomWe are postponing our regular 10:30 service to instead join the National Service that is part of the CUC's National Fall Gathering and starts at 1PM Eastern time. To join the service, visit the CUC's Youtube Page at 1PM Additionally, there are a number of other events associated with the National Fall Gathering starting on … Continue reading "National Service: “Sustaining Our Light”"
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[Postponed] – Picnic with members and friends
Note this event has been cancelled due to weather. Postponed to July 25.
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Online via Zoom – Ted Talk entitled, “How Boredom Can Lead to Your Most Brilliant Ideas” – Crystle Reid
Via ZoomA Ted Talk video shared over Zoom: Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular? It's because when your body goes on autopilot, your brain gets busy forming new neural connections that connect ideas and solve problems. Manoush Zomorodi explains the connection between spacing out … Continue reading "Online via Zoom – Ted Talk entitled, “How Boredom Can Lead to Your Most Brilliant Ideas” – Crystle Reid"