UUEstrie

Online via Zoom - "Making your way in the world today" with Gabriella Brand - 10AM
2022-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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

September 11th Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: "Yoga," with Stéphanie Cormier
2022-09-11 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
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 can be done on a chair.
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.

September 18, Sunday 10:30 a.m.: Water Communion, with Mary Ann McCarron
2022-09-18 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
September 18, Sunday 10:30 a.m.: Water Communion, with Mary Ann McCarron (la version française suit)
In Person. Water communion: Please bring a sample of water along from any of your travels or experiences over the summer, to mingle the waters and share your experience with each other.
Le dimanche 18 septembre, 10 h 30. : Communion de l’eau, avec Mary Ann McCarron
En personne. Communion de l’eau : Veuillez apporter un échantillon d’eau de n’importe lequel de vos voyages ou expériences au cours de l’été, pour mélanger les eaux et partager votre expérience les uns avec les autres.

Soundwalk - outdoor service at the church - with Ryan Frizzell
2022-09-25 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
A Sound Walk is…
a listening exercise that helps us become aware
of our immediate acoustic environment.
It is also about the aesthetic pleasures of listening.
Listening to sounds we might otherwise have missed;
listening to the rhythm of sounds;
listening for the unique ‘voice’ of a city.
It’s about enjoying the sensual beauty and sheer surprise
of sound…
– From hildegardwesterkamp.ca
We will take a 20 minute easy walk in North Hatley to experience the sounds around us. In the event of rain, we will go inside the church for a sharing service.

Paul-Conrad Carignan, “Forbidden Native Ceremonies” / “Cérémonies autochtones interdites”
2022-10-02 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
In 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 practices and questions why this attempt at cultural genocide was allowed to happen. (Service Leader: Gudrun Brand. Musician: Kevin Jensen.
Paul-Conrad Carignan is a federally-recognized metis of Anishnabe (Algonquin) and Huron-Wendat heritage. He has been on the Red Road of learning and sharing his Indigenous heritage for over 25 years. A Franco-Ontarian by birth, he presently lives in the Eastern Townships.
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Dans plusieurs amendements à la Loi sur les Indiens, le gouvernement fédéral a renforcé l’assimilation des peuples autochtones en interdisant leurs cérémonies culturelles et spirituelles. Les activités que nous voyons aujourd’hui lors de rassemblements amérindiens, comme la purification, les cérémonies du calumet, les pavillons de sueurs, etc., étaient interdites par la loi jusqu’en 1951, date à laquelle les restrictions fédérales ont finalement été levées. Cette présentation PowerPoint examine ces pratiques spirituelles et s’interroge sur les raisons pour lesquelles cette tentative de génocide culturel a été autorisée. (en anglais)(Responsable du service : Gudrun Brand. Musicien : Kevin Jensen.
Paul-Conrad Carignan est un métis reconnu par le gouvernement fédéral, du patrimoine anishnabe (Algonquin) et huron-wendat. Il est sur le sentier rouge de l’apprentissage et du partage de son héritage autochtone depuis plus de 25 ans. Franco-ontarien de naissance, il vit actuellement dans les Cantons de l’Est.

Oct. 9 Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: Thanksgiving, with Rev. Carole Martignacco
2022-10-09 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving service led by Reverend Carole Martignacco.
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.
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)

Oct. 16 Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: Joining Unitarian church of Montreal via zoom
2022-10-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
Make Your Life an Adventure of Love
Guest speaker Stephen Sims
Musical guests: Back Alley Roots (Jane Critchlow, Roger Haughey and Larry Cassini)
Worship team: Rev. Diane Rollert, Katharine Childs, Sandra Hunt, Eleuthera Diconca-Lippert, Shoshanna Green, Indigo Micciche.
Tech Team Coordinator: Annalise Peterson-Perry.
Each of our lives is a silent promise … discovering your hidden self … making our lives into a work of art … listening to stories of transformation.
Author Stephen Sims served as program director of a drug rehabilitation center in his native Montreal, and later, as director of a hospitality house for the homeless. Growing out of this experience, Steve set up an awareness education foundation to foster personal transformation – to encourage physical wellness, emotional literacy, and spiritual realization. Steve also initiated dialogues with educators and community development workers throughout the Eastern Himalayas. This cross-cultural experience was the catalyst for him to begin writing, and to establish an interdisciplinary wisdom forum to study diverse healing arts, transformational sciences, and the teachings of different spiritual traditions.
There is no need to register in advance to join us in person.
Join online here:
http://bit.ly/ucmtlsunday
Meeting ID: 824 8169 5864
Password: 317122
or by phone: 438 809 7799 Canada or 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free.

October 23rd Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: "Yoga," with Stéphanie Cormier
2022-10-23 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
