Heroes and legends are lively goads to reflection: Can we maybe find the courage and good reasons to change based on their inspiration? Or can we maybe find the courage … Continue reading "Oct 5th, 10:30 a.m. Passion and Paradox in the Legend of St Francis, Dr. Aaron Ricker, Lecturer and Lexicographer"

This Sunday, we invite you to see gratitude not merely as emotion but as sacred relationship, one that calls us to reciprocity and responsibility. Drawing on Indigenous teachings, historical truth, … Continue reading "Harvest, History, and Honoring: Giving Thanks in a Shared Land Récolte, histoire et honneur : rendre grâce sur une terre partagée with Amy Panetta, MA Lay Service Leader"

Join us for a heartfelt celebration of Dr. Jane Goodall who passed away just a couple weeks ago on October 1st. Jane Goodall was a world-renowned primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian … Continue reading "Sunday Oct 19th, A Tribute to Jane Goodall – Un hommage with Kevin Jensen"

Life is passing slowly; death is drawing near. Life and Death are holy - what have we to fear? Faded leaves are falling, birds are on the wing. All that … Continue reading "Sunday Oct 26th, Autumn A Sharper Image Automne une image plus nette with Kim Prangley, Creator of the Stanstead Stone Circle"

The Book of Enoch is an ancient text that describes events said to take place before the Great Flood. Enoch was the father of Methuselah and the great-grandfather of Noah. … Continue reading "Sunday Nov 2, The Hidden Books: Enoch and the Giants with Melanie McCrea"

Throughout his career, Bob Dylan’s songs have been suffused with Biblical imagery. Based on the three spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 13:13, Stuart will explore this theme and illustrate it … Continue reading "Sunday Nov 9, Faith, Hope, Charity: The Power and Beauty of Biblical Bob with Dr. Stuart McKelvie"

Cancelled due to weather Annulé à cause du météo Born in Montreal and educated in Sherbrooke, Colonel Dutil served more than 25 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, including deployments … Continue reading "CANCELLED/ ANNULÉ Sunday Nov 16, Remembrance Day: Salute to Our Military Jour du Souvenir : Hommage à nos militaires with Ret’d Colonial Louis-Benoît Dutil"

As November leans toward December and the world outside grows quieter, we’ll turn to the Transcendentalists, Emerson, Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller, for guidance on the inner life. Together we’ll explore … Continue reading "Sunday Nov 23, Transcendental Wisdom From Our Unitarian Ancestors La sagesse transcendantale de nos ancêtres unitariens with Amy Panetta, MA – Lay Service Leader"

A contemplative service inspired by Thích Nhất Hạnh’s teaching on seeing the Buddha within each person. Together we explore how mindfulness, presence, and compassion allow the flower of our shared … Continue reading "Sunday Nov 30, “A flower for you, Buddha-to-be” Thích Nhất Hạnh and the UU Principles with Ryan Frizzell"

Do the Bible and Biology provide a solid foundation to oppose transgender rights as some religious and political leaders in the USA suggest? Randy Galbraith is a software engineer with … Continue reading "Sunday Dec 7th, “Gender and the Sword” with Randy Galbraith Guest speaker from First Universalist Parish of Derby Line, Vermont"