Service

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)"

This Sunday at UUEstrie, we’ll gather to watch Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray’s inspiring 2019 General Assembly homily, "A Love to Change the World." Her message celebrates the transformative power of love, inviting us to build a more inclusive, just, and compassionate world. Come connect, reflect, and be uplifted by this powerful vision of community and hope. … Continue reading "Sunday, Nov 10, 10:30 a.m. – “A Love to Change the World” with Ryan Frizzell (en anglais)"

Together we will reflect on our very first principle as Unitarian Universalists: Affirming the inherent worth and dignity of all people. Fundamental to our values, this first principle recognizes our shared humanity and promotes empathy, peace, compassion, inclusivity, and equity within ourselves, our community, and our larger world. All are welcome! Service starts at 10:30 … Continue reading "Sunday, Nov 17, 10:30 a.m. – “Affirming Our Inherent Worth and Dignity” with Amy Panetta (en anglais)"