Service
Ms. Gabriella Brand, “A Morning With Mary Oliver”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaAmerican Pulitzer prize-winning poet, Mary Oliver, died this past winter. But her poetry lives on and on. Gabriella Brand, a poet herself, speaks about Mary Oliver’s life, her popularity with Unitarian Universalists, and her relevance to our spiritual, material, and ecological well-being. Gabriella is a regular summer resident of North Hatley where she likes to … Continue reading "Ms. Gabriella Brand, “A Morning With Mary Oliver”"
Rachel Garber, “Spiritual strands in music by Leonard Cohen”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaA personal exploration of spiritual strands in music by Leonard Cohen, including some songs that are well-known, and some less well known. (Service Leader: Camille Bouskéla. Musician: Eric Akbar Manolson. Refreshments: Esther Saanum. Rachel Garber lived in Leonard Cohen's neighbourhood from 1975 to 1985, and has lived in the vicinity of his music since then. … Continue reading "Rachel Garber, “Spiritual strands in music by Leonard Cohen”"
Paul-Conrad Carignan, “Forbidden Native Ceremonies” / “Cérémonies autochtones interdites”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaIn several amendments to the Indian Act, the federal government reinforced the assimilation of Indigenous people by forbidding their cultural and spiritual ceremonies. Activities we see today at Native gatherings like smudging, Pipe ceremonies, sweats lodges, etc. were legally forbidden until 1951 when the federal restrictions were finally lifted. This PowerPoint presentation reviews these spiritual … Continue reading "Paul-Conrad Carignan, “Forbidden Native Ceremonies” / “Cérémonies autochtones interdites”"
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"
Water Communion / Communion de l’eau
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaEveryone is invited to bring a little water and pour it into a large communal bowl and tell where it is from, or what it means to them, or whatever. Water will be available for those who fail or forget to bring some of their own. The Water Communion is a ritual that allows us … Continue reading "Water Communion / Communion de l’eau"
Douglas Coutts, Jonathon Ellison, Awa Ba, “La voix la plus intelligente dans la salle africaine”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaLa voix la plus intelligente dans la salle africaine: comment la sécurité alimentaire et le changement climatique offrent une possibilité de renouvellement de l'environnement (si seulement nous apprenions à écouter les femmes). Dimanche 8 septembre à 10 h 30. Trois personnes de notre équipe de WaterforAfricanWomen.org vont raconter une récente réunion au cours de laquelle … Continue reading "Douglas Coutts, Jonathon Ellison, Awa Ba, “La voix la plus intelligente dans la salle africaine”"
Prof. Adrianna Mendrek, “Dance Therapy”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaAdrianna Mendrek is a professor of Psychology at Bishop's University. She is very interested in human well-being and the healing effects of a variety of practices, such as, for example, dance therapy. She last spoke here some time ago on the beneficial effects of yoga. ~~~~~ Thérapie par la danse. Prof. Adrianna Mendrek. Le dimanche … Continue reading "Prof. Adrianna Mendrek, “Dance Therapy”"
Steve Luxton, “Reflections on Retirement and Learning a Musical Instrument” / “Réflexions sur la retraite et l’apprentissage d’un instrument de musique”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaLe poète et éditeur Steve Luxton est né à Coventry, en Angleterre. Il a enseigné au John Abbott College et à l’Université Concordia à Montréal. Il a pris sa retraite à Hatley il y a quelques années. Steve a publié plusieurs livres de poésie, notamment The Hills that Pass By, Iridium, Luna Moth and Other … Continue reading "Steve Luxton, “Reflections on Retirement and Learning a Musical Instrument” / “Réflexions sur la retraite et l’apprentissage d’un instrument de musique”"
Carmen Moliner, “Hope for Haiti” / “Espoir pour Haïti”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaCarmen Moliner is an occupational therapist who teaches at the University of Sherbrooke and who lives in Ste-Catherine de Hatley. She spent some time in Haiti last year. She is working on a project with some Haitian people and sees lots of positive developments in Haitian society. Service Leader & Musician: Kevin Jensen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Carmen … Continue reading "Carmen Moliner, “Hope for Haiti” / “Espoir pour Haïti”"
Lenora PhD: Transformation and Transcendence: Everyday and Beyond
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaExperiences that expand our awareness and touch deeply the heart and soul, and we are changed. Lenora will play her flute. Service Leader: Camille Bouskéla. --------------- Des expériences qui élargissent notre conscience et touchent profondément le cœur et l'âme, et nous sommes changés. Lenora jouera de la flûte. (en anglais)