24 Mars service, 10:30 a.m.: “Yoga – Free/Gratuit,” avec Marie Noel

UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, Canada

Rejoignez-nous pour un service très spécial. Yoga pour tous. Apportez votre tapis, d'autres accessoires seront disponibles. Le cours sera accessible à tous, et pourra se faire sur une chaise. Join us for a very special service. Yoga for everyone. Bring your mat, other accessories will be available. The course will be accessible for anyone, and … Continue reading "24 Mars service, 10:30 a.m.: “Yoga – Free/Gratuit,” avec Marie Noel"

March 31 – Camille Bouskéla, Easter Participatory Service

UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, Canada

In the spirit of the unfolding spring and the renewal of the earth, what are moments in your life where you felt renewed? Are there moments where your life changed, and you have sprung anew? Were there times where you felt a rebirth of your spirit? Let’s explore these questions together in this participatory Easter … Continue reading "March 31 – Camille Bouskéla, Easter Participatory Service"

April 14 – Seasonal Rest and Recharge, with Amy Panetta

UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, Canada

Certain points in the year, such as seasonal transitions, can be especially challenging. The elements of earth, air, fire, water, as well as connection to the Spirit of Life can be harnessed in order for balance, restoration, rejuvenation, and homeostasis. May we come together to explore the interplay of stress and rest in our lives. … Continue reading "April 14 – Seasonal Rest and Recharge, with Amy Panetta"

April 21 – Share a Poem, with Esther Saanum

UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, Canada

We will have an abbreviated service in the Sanctuary upstairs respecting Chalice lighting and affirmation following opening words. Then - those showing up to read poetry of their own composition or of others, with or without notice, will be welcomed. Refreshments to follow in the adjacent upstairs room. Happy Poetry Month! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nous aurons un … Continue reading "April 21 – Share a Poem, with Esther Saanum"

Sunday May 5 – Annual Maypole service

UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, Canada

An annual tradition at UUEstrie, we meet in the church parking lot to place and dance around the Maypole with colored ribbons. Celebrating the circle of life and the onset of Spring. This will be an outdoor service. Please come prepared for the weather as we will remain outdoors, rain or shine. Following the service, … Continue reading "Sunday May 5 – Annual Maypole service"

May 12 – For All Who Mother in One Way Or Another, with Amy Panetta

UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, Canada

On this Mothering Sunday, we honor the capacity of love, generosity, compassion, and caregiving in all of us. We inclusively celebrate all who mother in one way or another. There will be a time for sharing any memories, special words, or poetry for this special day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ En ce dimanche des mères, nous honorons la … Continue reading "May 12 – For All Who Mother in One Way Or Another, with Amy Panetta"

May 19 – Environmental Activism for all Ages! with Gudrun Brand.

UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, Canada

Inspired by the work of Bill McKibben (founder of 350.org) who now brings generations together with his new platform, The Third Act. A brief video of his talk on Earth Day 2024 will be shown, explaining how environmental protection and environmental justice can only succeed if all generations work together. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Inspiré du travail de … Continue reading "May 19 – Environmental Activism for all Ages! with Gudrun Brand."

May 26 – Community & Covenant across Borders – with Camille Bouskela and Nicole Gratton

UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, Canada

First Universalist Parish of Derby Line will join us in North Hatley for a joint service. Camille and Nicole will guide our collective thinking about what it means to have a spiritual community, how we each nurture this community, and how we begin to weave our independent churches together in the spirit of Unitarian Universalism. … Continue reading "May 26 – Community & Covenant across Borders – with Camille Bouskela and Nicole Gratton"