Service
Rev. Carole Martignacco and Mrs Phyllis Baxter, “UN Sunday”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaAn annual event at UUEstrie where we honor the United Nations' efforts for a peaceful world. This year's theme is Migration, focusing on the many people who have left their homelands in search of a safe and decent life elsewhere. The offering this morning will be dedicated to the UU United Nations Office.
Dr. Adele Ernstrom, “Were Wise Women Necessarily Ancient?”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaRetired professor of Art History, Adele Ernstrom will focus on the images of the 'Wise Woman' in portraiture. Just what do they show us?
Rev. Carole Martignacco, “Honoring our Ancestors”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaOur theme for the Month of November is "Memory". Note: Daylight Savings Time ends this day: Fall back or be early to church! Also this Sunday after the worship service, we shall have a little celebration of the completion of a project initiated and driven by Mary Lynn Ross: the production of pew cushions for … Continue reading "Rev. Carole Martignacco, “Honoring our Ancestors”"
Rev. Carole Martignacco, “We Remember”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaHonoring the war dead both civilian and military on this Remembrance Day.
Mr. Eric Akbar Manolson, “My experience of the World Parliament of Religions”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaEric will be presenting a session at the World Parliament of Religions, which is meeting in Canada this year at the Toronto Convention Center during the first week of November. This gathering will feature dozens and dozens of talks and workshops, three of which are being organized and presented by the Canadian Unitarian Council. We … Continue reading "Mr. Eric Akbar Manolson, “My experience of the World Parliament of Religions”"
Dr. Adele Ernstrom, “Dark Memories Haunted Jefferson Davis in Quebec”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, Canada“Dark Memories haunted Jefferson Davis in Quebec”, a paper by recently deceased Bishop’s professor Robert MacGregor, will be presented by Dr. Adele Ernstrom on November 25. Prof. MacGregor’s research examines local responses to Jefferson Davis’s presence in Quebec. They range from reports he arrived in Lennoxville in his wife’s clothes, to threats from a Stanstead … Continue reading "Dr. Adele Ernstrom, “Dark Memories Haunted Jefferson Davis in Quebec”"
Rachel Garber and Dr. Adele Ernstrom, “Write for Rights”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaOur annual worship service devoted to aiding the cause of persons around the world whose rights have been violated in any of a number of ways, such as political prisoners incarcerated for their activism in the cause of social justice. There will be an opportunity to write letters of support in a number of cases … Continue reading "Rachel Garber and Dr. Adele Ernstrom, “Write for Rights”"
Rev. Brendan Hadash, “The Gospel of Thomas”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaCould the gospel of Thomas possibly be the missing Unitarian Universalist book of the bible? To answer this question all we need to do is explain what we believe to be the core of Unitarian Universalism, explain how the whole New Testament came to be written, and then look at the Gospel of Thomas itself … Continue reading "Rev. Brendan Hadash, “The Gospel of Thomas”"
Annual Xmas Pageant and Turkey Supper
This year's pageant explores the themes of Hygge and Adventure. A community turkey supper will follow. All are welcome! Suggested donation $10 for adults; $5 for children over 6 years old.
Storytelling
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaOnce a year we choose to feed our souls on a Sunday morning through the time-honored medium of Story, nothing but stories. All are welcome to tell if they like, in English or in French, or just listen. Should you wish to tell, please let Keith know. A potluck lunch will follow the storytelling. All … Continue reading "Storytelling"