Service

This Sunday, we invite you to see gratitude not merely as emotion but as sacred relationship, one that calls us to reciprocity and responsibility. Drawing on Indigenous teachings, historical truth, inspired insights, Amy Panetta, Lay Service Leader, traces Canada’s colonial past alongside the enduring resilience of Indigenous nations. From the Two Row Wampum to the … Continue reading "Harvest, History, and Honoring: Giving Thanks in a Shared Land Récolte, histoire et honneur : rendre grâce sur une terre partagée with Amy Panetta, MA Lay Service Leader"

Join us for a heartfelt celebration of Dr. Jane Goodall who passed away just a couple weeks ago on October 1st. Jane Goodall was a world-renowned primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian whose groundbreaking work with chimpanzees forever changed how we understand our connection to the natural world. Together we’ll sing a Swahili song inspired by her … Continue reading "Sunday Oct 19th, A Tribute to Jane Goodall – Un hommage with Kevin Jensen"

Life is passing slowly; death is drawing near. Life and Death are holy - what have we to fear? Faded leaves are falling, birds are on the wing. All that dies in Autumn, lives again in Spring. - Kim Prangley A dual citizen born in Newport, VT but always living in Stanstead, Kim Prangley was … Continue reading "Sunday Oct 26th, Autumn A Sharper Image Automne une image plus nette with Kim Prangley, Creator of the Stanstead Stone Circle"

The Book of Enoch is an ancient text that describes events said to take place before the Great Flood. Enoch was the father of Methuselah and the great-grandfather of Noah. He is mentioned only briefly in Genesis: “Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him.” Join Melanie McCrea this Sunday for … Continue reading "Sunday Nov 2, The Hidden Books: Enoch and the Giants with Melanie McCrea"

Throughout his career, Bob Dylan’s songs have been suffused with Biblical imagery. Based on the three spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 13:13, Stuart will explore this theme and illustrate it with samples from Bob’s albums and live performances. Graduated from Glasgow, Stirling and McGill universities, Dr. Stuart J. McKelvie taught psychology and conducted research at … Continue reading "Sunday Nov 9, Faith, Hope, Charity: The Power and Beauty of Biblical Bob with Dr. Stuart McKelvie"

Cancelled due to weather Annulé à cause du météo Born in Montreal and educated in Sherbrooke, Colonel Dutil served more than 25 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, including deployments with the United Nations in Cyprus, major domestic operations such as the 1998 ice storm, and interagency leadership roles following 9/11. His career spans international … Continue reading "CANCELLED/ ANNULÉ Sunday Nov 16, Remembrance Day: Salute to Our Military Jour du Souvenir : Hommage à nos militaires with Ret’d Colonial Louis-Benoît Dutil"

As November leans toward December and the world outside grows quieter, we’ll turn to the Transcendentalists, Emerson, Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller, for guidance on the inner life. Together we’ll explore how their vision of intuition, nature, and the “Over-Soul” still speaks to our Unitarian Universalist hearts today, especially in this reflective, late-autumn season. This service … Continue reading "Sunday Nov 23, Transcendental Wisdom From Our Unitarian Ancestors La sagesse transcendantale de nos ancêtres unitariens with Amy Panetta, MA – Lay Service Leader"

A contemplative service inspired by Thích Nhất Hạnh’s teaching on seeing the Buddha within each person. Together we explore how mindfulness, presence, and compassion allow the flower of our shared humanity to bloom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Une cérémonie contemplative inspirée par l’enseignement de Thích Nhất Hạnh sur la perception du Bouddha en chacun. Ensemble, nous explorons comment … Continue reading "Sunday Nov 30, “A flower for you, Buddha-to-be” Thích Nhất Hạnh and the UU Principles with Ryan Frizzell"

Do the Bible and Biology provide a solid foundation to oppose transgender rights as some religious and political leaders in the USA suggest? Randy Galbraith is a software engineer with a life long interest in philosophy and religion. He grew up in the Jehovah's Witnesses faith but now holds a secular humanist perspective on the … Continue reading "Sunday Dec 7th, “Gender and the Sword” with Randy Galbraith Guest speaker from First Universalist Parish of Derby Line, Vermont"

Rev. Diane Rollert and musical guests join us for a celebration of song and reflection as we say goodbye to the shortest days of the year and prepare to welcome the return of the sun. The Reverend Diane Rollert served the Unitarian Church of Montreal for 18 years before retiring from full-time parish ministry a … Continue reading "Sunday Dec 14th, “Waiting for the Sun’s Return: A Winter Solstice Celebration” with Rev. Diane Rollert"