“Games Day” / “Journée des jeux” - Crystle Reid
2022-02-13 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Via Zoom
An annual tradition at UUEstrie where we explore the spirit of play. Please join us online via Zoom. Crystle Reid will lead us in exploring our playful spirit!

Family Stories: Yours, Mine, and Theirs! / Histoires de famille : les vôtres, les miennes, et les leurs ! avec Gabriella Brand
2022-02-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
Every family has stories which are told and re-told. They can be nostalgic or humorous, light or heavy. Some stories reveal psychological and emotional truths about human identity if we know how to read them. Gabriella Brand, educator, counselor, writer, lay minister, will speak about the power of the repeated narrative.Plus: Children’s Story: With the theme of “take all you want, eat all you take,” the children’s story is called “Mashed Potatoes.” A joint service with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ottawa.
Please email info@uuestrie.ca for the link to join.
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Chaque famille a des histoires qui se racontent et se re-racontent. Ils peuvent être nostalgiques ou humoristiques, légers ou lourds. Certaines histoires révèlent des vérités psychologiques et émotionnelles sur l’identité humaine si nous savons les lire. Gabriella Brand, éducatrice, conseillère, écrivaine, ministre laïque, parlera du pouvoir du récit répété.Plus : Histoire pour enfants : sur le thème “Prenez tout ce que vous voulez, mangez tout ce que vous prenez.” L’histoire pour enfants s’appelle “Purée de pommes de terre.” Un service conjoint avec l’Unitarian Universalist Fellowship d’Ottawa. (en anglais)

Online via Zoom with Rev. Carole Martignacco
2022-02-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
Rev. Carole will lead us in an online service. Topic TBD

Online via Zoom - Women's day with Camille Bouskela
2022-03-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
Details TBD

Online via Zoom - Sacred Objects in the Everyday with Kevin Jensen
2022-03-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom

Online via Zoom - St. Patrick's Day with Mary-Ann McCarron
2022-03-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom

Online via Zoom - "Funeral for Shame" with Matthew Pargeter-Villarreal
2022-03-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
One of the biggest obstacles for us to find inner peace is the shame that we carry. Join us on a journey and a discussion of shame…and how we can finally work to say goodbye to it in our lives and for all to become the beautiful and creative beings that we are destined to be.
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Matthew Pargeter-Villarreal (PAR-juh-ter VEE-ya-ray-ALL) is a Masters of Divinity graduate from Brite Divinity School with a concentration in Sexual and Gender Justice, a Candidate for Ministry with the UUA, and currently serving as the Intern Minister at First Unitarian Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also served as a Chaplain at Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX. He and his spouse, Gabriel, are currently living in Albuquerque with their 11 year-old calico named Juliette.”

Online via Zoom - "Making your way in the world today" with Gabriella Brand - 10AM
2022-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
UUEstrie will be joining this special service from FUP of Derby Line. NOTE- This service starts at 10AM, not our usual 10:30 start time.
Do you feel that you belong to your family, your community, the institutions of your town or country? Where do you feel connected? Where do you feel alienated? How can we make our way in the world today? Gabriella Brand will tell stories of belonging and alienation.

[CANCELLED] In Person, Away from UUEstrie - WALK at Atto Beaver Park
2022-04-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Via Zoom
April 10, Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: WALK at Atto Beaver Park
We will meet in the parking lot. Here is the address: St. Francis St., Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0B3 (version française suit)
10 avril, le service du dimanche, 10 h 30. PROMENADE au parc Atto Beaver
Nous nous retrouverons sur le parking. Voici l’adresse :rue Saint-François, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0B3

Online via Zoom - Easter with Rev. Carole Martignacco
2022-04-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
A celebration of Easter with Rev. Carole.

Online via Zoom - Treasures of the Marlington Bog with Janet Cowan Weber
2022-04-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
Janet has catalogued the flowering of numerous plants found in the Marlington Bog and particular to this special climate. She will share her photos and observations on the changes in the bog from spring through fall.
Janet a catalogué la floraison de nombreuses plantes que l’on trouve dans la troubière de Marlington et qui sont particulières à cet environnement spécial. Elle partagera ses photos et ses observations sur l’évolution dans la toubière du printemps à l’automne.

In Person at the church - Annual Maypole service
2022-05-01 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, 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, there will be a short meeting to discuss the draft budget and distribute this year’s pledge forms.

Online via Zoom - Mother's day with Kevin Jensen
2022-05-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
A reflection and celebration of motherhood with Kevin Jensen

In Person, Away from UUEstrie - WALK at Atto Beaver Park [take two]
2022-05-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Via Zoom
We had to cancel the April 10 walk due to weather, so we are trying again this Sunday
May 15, Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: WALK at Atto Beaver Park
We will meet in the parking lot. Here is the address: St. Francis St., Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0B3 (version française suit)
15 mai, le service du dimanche, 10 h 30. PROMENADE au parc Atto Beaver
Nous nous retrouverons sur le parking. Voici l’adresse :rue Saint-François, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0B3

In Person at the church - Book sharing service with Camille Bouskela
2022-05-22 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Join us in the sanctuary of the church and bring a book to present and share with the group.
This will be our first indoor service since the most recent wave of Covid-19. While the church Covid-19 guidelines will not be in effect, please be respectful of the individual boundaries of our members and visitors. Bring a mask and be prepared to wear it if requested. Maintain a social distance from others where possible. Avoid physical contact with others unless you have their permission.

In Person at the church - Clean-up Day - Soup 'n' Scrubbin
2022-05-29 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
As the title states, we will gather together to clean up the Church. After a long absence, the Church needs some tender love and care. Enjoy some soup after all the hard work. (version française suit)
Comme le titre l’indique, nous nous rassemblerons pour nettoyer l’Église. Après une longue absence, l’Église a besoin d’un peu d’amour et de soins. Savourez une soupe après tout le travail.

In Person at the church - Walking Rainbows with Rev. Mead Baldwin
2022-06-05 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Join us at the church for a visit from Rev. Mead Baldwin.
We will explore how we can become walking rainbows, and reflect God’s love in the world

In Person at the church - A Clown in th Vatican? - with Jonathon Ellison
2022-06-12 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Jonathon Ellison heads back to Africa in less than a week. He wants to evaluate two villages for a new idea, and we’ve asked him to share the challenges our work still faces. Our donations are up, we’ve now helped over 1,000 women to collectively grow 100 tons of food every year, but the reality of women not having agency or support remains.
WaterforAfricanWomen.org is evaluating the building of a women’s training center. Even as Jonathon sometimes feels like he’s dressed as a carrot and walking into the Vatican to talk about women’s rights, there is still inspiration from these magnificent women of Africa to push us further to help them succeed. All are invited and we think you will find this 30-minute talk to be challenging, moving, a little sad, and funny. (version française suit)
5 juin, le service du dimanche, 10 h 30. Un clown au Vatican? – avec Jonathon Ellison (en personne)
Jonathon Ellison retourne en Afrique dans moins d’une semaine. Il veut évaluer deux villages pour une nouvelle idée, et nous lui avons demandé de partager les défis auxquels notre travail est toujours confronté. Nos dons sont en hausse, nous avons maintenant aidé plus de 1 000 femmes à cultiver collectivement 100 tonnes de nourriture chaque année, mais la réalité des femmes qui n’ont ni agence ni soutien demeure.
WaterforAfricanWomen.org évalue la construction d’un centre de formation pour femmes. Même si Jonathon a parfois l’impression d’être déguisé en carotte et d’entrer au Vatican pour parler des droits des femmes, il y a encore de l’inspiration de la part de ces magnifiques femmes d’Afrique pour nous pousser plus loin afin de les aider à réussir. Tous sont invités et nous pensons que vous trouverez cette conférence de 30 minutes stimulante, émouvante, un peu triste et drôle. (en anglais)

In Person at the church - A shared reflection of fathers and father figures with Ryan Frizzell
2022-06-19 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Join us for a shared reflection on the role of fathers and father figures in our lives.

In Person at the church - A reflection on "Open to the Spirit" with Mary Ann McCarron
2022-06-26 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Mary Ann McCarron will share her reflection on “Open to the Spirit”. A collection of writings from spiritual leaders in the Eastern Townships, including former minister of this congregation, Rev. Carole Martignacco.
“Open to the Spirit—one word, four voices—came out of our direct experience as friends doing interfaith work in the community. Meeting and working together at shared social or social justice events, we already enjoyed promoting one another’s projects and good work. When a weekly religion column ended in our local paper, we seized the opportunity and agreed to form a writing team to fill the space with a message that was inclusive and welcoming.”
A light luncheon will be served following the service then the annual general meeting will be held.

In Person at the church - "Flaming Chalice" with Camille Bouskela
2022-07-03 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Join us for a service led by Camille.

July 10th Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: What I learned from my DNA (with Rachel Garber)
2022-07-10 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Who I am is not exactly what I seem to be. Service leaders are Kevin Jensen and Camille Bouskéla.
This service is BOTH In Person AND via Zoom. Come to the church building, or join by Zoom. (email info@uuestrie.ca for the link)
10 juillet, le service du dimanche, 10 h 30. Ce que j’ai appris de mon ADN (avec Rachel Garber) en anglais
Qui je suis n’est pas exactement ce que je semble être. Les responsables de service sont Kevin Jensen et Camille Bouskéla.
Ce service est À LA FOIS en personne ET via Zoom. Venez au bâtiment de l’église, ou rejoignez par Zoom. (contacter info@uuestrie.ca pour le lien)

July 17th Sunday service, 10:30 a.m: Summer Memory that is Important to You (with Mary Ann McCarron)
2022-07-17 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
An in-person and participatory service.
Un service en personne et participatif.
17 juillet, le service du dimanche, 10 h 30. Souvenir d’été qui vous tient à cœur, avec Mary Ann McCarron.
Un service en personne et participatif.

July 24th Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: Interdependence & Inter-being, with Rev. Carole Martignacco
2022-07-24 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Reflecting in the web of creation and the astonishing Webb telescope. This past week we’ve been given breathtaking infrared glimpses into deep time and outer space. Showing us a universe beyond our wildest imagining. How will we humans relate to this new information? And what of our exploration of inner space? Where might that lead?
This service is BOTH In Person AND via Zoom. Come to the church building, OR join by Zoom (email info@uuestrie.ca for the link)
10 juillet, le service du dimanche, 10 h 30. Interdépendance & Inter-être, avec la rév. Carole Martignacco (en anglais)
Se reflétant dans la toile de la création et l’étonnant télescope Webb. La semaine dernière, nous avons eu des aperçus infrarouges à couper le souffle dans le temps profond et l’espace extra-atmosphérique. Nous montrant un univers au-delà de notre imagination la plus folle. Comment nous, les humains, nous rapporterons-nous à cette nouvelle information ? Et que dire de notre exploration de l’espace intérieur ? Où cela pourrait-il mener ?
Responsable du service : Camille Bouskéla; Musique : Mike Matheson
Ce service est À LA FOIS en personne ET via Zoom. Venez au bâtiment de l’église, ou rejoignez par Zoom (contacter info@uuestrie.ca pour le lien)

July 31st - Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: South of the Border and Across the Prairie, with Gabriella Brand
2022-07-31 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Short vignettes featuring the diaries of pioneer Unitarian women, with forays into gun control and loving your neighbour. Service leader: Camille Bouskéla; Music: Mike Matheson. (Gabriella will be there in person; participation is welcome both in person and on Zoom.)
This service is BOTH In Person AND via Zoom. Come to the church building, OR join by Zoom (contact info@uuestrie.ca for the link)
31 juillet, le service du dimanche, 10 h 30. Au sud de la frontière et à travers la prairie, avec Gabriella Brand
Courtes vignettes mettant en vedette les journaux intimes de femmes unitariennes pionnières, avec des incursions dans le contrôle des armes à feu et l’amour du prochain. Responsable de service : Camille Bouskéla ; Musique : Mike Matheson
Ce service est À LA FOIS en personne ET via Zoom. Venez au bâtiment de l’église, ou rejoignez par Zoom (contacter info@uuestrie.ca pour le lien)

August 7th Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: "Hands," with Phyllis Baxter
2022-08-07 08:00 - 17:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
August 7th Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: “Hands,” with Phyllis Baxter (la version française suit)
Phyllis will share a story she wrote about an experience she had as a child, and will invite other participants to share an experience of theirs, if they wish. If it is very hot, we will meet downstairs. IN PERSON only.
7 août, le service du dimanche, 10 h 30. “Les mains”, avec Phyllis Baxter (en anglais)
Phyllis partagera une histoire qu’elle a écrite à propos d’une expérience qu’elle a vécue dans son enfance, et invitera d’autres participants à partager une expérience à eux, s’ils le souhaitent. S’il fait très chaud, nous nous retrouverons en bas. EN PERSONNE seulement.

August 14th Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: "Celebration," with Jan Draper
2022-08-14 08:00 - 17:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
August 14th Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: “Celebration,” with Jan Draper (la version française suit). IN PERSON only.
14 août, le service du dimanche, 10 h 30. “les célébrations”, avec Jan Draper (en anglais) EN PERSONNE seulement.

August 21st Sunday service, 11:00 a.m.: "Annual picnic,"
2022-08-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
August 21st Sunday service, 11:00 a.m.: “Annual picnic” in the back yard of Mary Lynn Ross. Bring some food for yourself or to share as well as a swim suit if you would like to swim. Email info@uuestrie.ca to request the address.

Online via Zoom - Star Trek's Prime Directive from a UU Context
2022-08-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
Service leader: Mary Ann McCarron. (Because the Covid virus also attended the picnic last week, this service will be via Zoom only.)
This service is via Zoom, email info@uuestrie.ca to request the link
28 août, le service du dimanche, 10 h 30. Spiritualité et Star Trek, Être “Weird,” avec Crystle Reid (en anglais)
Responsable du service : Mary Ann McCarron. (Parce que le virus Covid a également assisté au pique-nique la semaine dernière, ce service se fera uniquement via Zoom.)
Ce service est via Zoom. Contactez info@uuestrie.ca pour le lien.

In Person, Away from UUEstrie - WALK at Atto Beaver Park
2022-09-04 10:30 - 11:30 | outing
Sept 4, Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: WALK at Atto Beaver Park
We will meet in the parking lot. Here is the address: St. Francis St., Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0B3 (version française suit)
4 sept, le service du dimanche, 10 h 30. PROMENADE au parc Atto Beaver
Nous nous retrouverons sur le parking. Voici l’adresse :rue Saint-François, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0B3
