Events

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 with the United Nations in Cyprus, major domestic operations such as the 1998 ice storm, and interagency leadership roles following 9/11. His career spans international … 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 how their vision of intuition, nature, and the “Over-Soul” still speaks to our Unitarian Universalist hearts today, especially in this reflective, late-autumn season. This service … 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 humanity to bloom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Une cérémonie contemplative inspirée par l’enseignement de Thích Nhất Hạnh sur la perception du Bouddha en chacun. Ensemble, nous explorons comment … 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 a life long interest in philosophy and religion. He grew up in the Jehovah's Witnesses faith but now holds a secular humanist perspective on the … Continue reading "Sunday Dec 7th, “Gender and the Sword” with Randy Galbraith Guest speaker from First Universalist Parish of Derby Line, Vermont"

Rev. Diane Rollert and musical guests join us for a celebration of song and reflection as we say goodbye to the shortest days of the year and prepare to welcome the return of the sun. The Reverend Diane Rollert served the Unitarian Church of Montreal for 18 years before retiring from full-time parish ministry a … Continue reading "Sunday Dec 14th, “Waiting for the Sun’s Return: A Winter Solstice Celebration” with Rev. Diane Rollert"

Please join us Saturday Dec 20 at 5PM for a Festive Feast! For more info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C8WTVKTLC/ Sunday Dec 21st, 28th and Jan 4 - No Service, Services resume Jan 11 Happy Holidays Festive Feast An evening of food and fellowship at UU Estrie As the year draws to a close, we invite you to gather … Continue reading "Festive Feast Saturday Dec 20th – Sunday Dec 21st, 28th and Jan 4 – No Service"

This Sunday, we gather with Rev. Diane Rollert to begin again for the New Year by gently letting go of all that has weighed us down in the past year. Through song and reflection indoors, we’ll create space for renewal and intention. We’ll then conclude our service outdoors with a brief, symbolic ritual—sharing a moment … Continue reading "Sunday Jan 11th, “Beginning Again for the New Year / Faire place au renouveau pour une nouvelle année” with Rev. Diane Rollert"

About the series Unitarian Universalism is not a creed or a dogma we adhere to, but a set of promises we make to ourselves and one another—and a way of being in the world that we continually practice and renew. In this monthly series, we will explore the foundations of Unitarian Universalism—our principles, history, and … Continue reading "Sunday Jan 18th, “What We Mean When We Say ‘UU’ ? An exploration of Unitarian Universalist ideas and ideals in practice Part 1: Love Is at the Centre”"

Qu'est-ce que l'amour radical ? Nous réfléchirons à l'aspect de l'amour universel qui caractérise la tradition soufie : un échange d'amour entre nous-mêmes et le divin, célébré dans les magnifiques enseignements, récits et poèmes de la tradition soufie. *** What is Radical Love? We will reflect on the aspect of all-encompassing love that distinguishes the … Continue reading "Sunday Jan 25th, “L’amour sufi – Sufi Love” avec /with Julie Richard, ostéopathe et psychosociologue"

Join us for a special Sunday service at the Unitarian Universalist Church of North Hatley where we will be sharing stories that connect us to our community. This annual tradition is a powerful way to connect with one another and gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Whether you're an experienced … Continue reading "January 21 – Annual story telling service with Kevin Jensen"