What if systemic social change requires not just outer action, but inner transformation? In this reflection on the 8th Principle, Carlye Watson explores the practice of Radical Responsibility - a courageous and empowering inner path that helps us recognize and claim our part in the patterns we wish to change. Through story and a lens … Continue reading "Aug 3rd, 10:30 a.m. “Redefining Responsibility As Empowerment – Redéfinir la Reponsabilité Comme Autonomisation”"

Join us to explore the rich history of jazz in Southern Quebec. Born in New Orleans and nurtured along train routes, jazz took hold in Montréal, Canada's jazz capital. From the jazz clubs of Little Burgundy, touring musicians swept through the Eastern Townships, bringing their high-energy, syncopated rhythms and catchy melodies to our quaint towns. … Continue reading "Aug 10th, 10:30 a.m. UU Estrie & The North Hatley Jazz Fest “From Montréal “Sin City” to the Eastern Townships” – with Amy Panetta, MA, Ethnomusicologist"

The late United States Congressman John Lewis used to urge people to “make good trouble.” When and where has good trouble appeared during hard times in human history? We’ll look at some old myths, and more recent stories of mischief and disruption. Le regretté membre du Congrès américain John Lewis exhortait les gens à « … Continue reading "Aug 17th, 10:30 a.m. Watching for the Mischief-Makers À la recherche des fauteurs de troubles with Reverend Janet Parsons, UU Minister"

Wisdom comes from many places and finds us if we pay enough attention. In these strange and challenging times, this service will explore some lessons learned from our neighbors, the birds. La sagesse vient de partout et nous trouve si nous y prêtons suffisamment attention. En ces temps étranges et difficiles, ce service explorera quelques … Continue reading "Aug 24th, 10:30 a.m. Listening to the Birds, Écouter les oiseaux with Rev. Heather Janules, UU Minister"

Water Communion is a Unitarian Universalist ritual first created in 1980 by two Unitarian ministers in Michigan as a meaningful way of celebrating shared community. Please join us for this special September UU Estrie ritual where each person is invited to bring water or use the water provided. When these waters are poured into one … Continue reading "Sept 7th, 10:30 a.m. Water Communion d’Eau with Amy Panetta, Lay Service Leader"

Join us this Sunday for a conversation led by M-C Rouleau exploring the principle of freedom of conscience, including insight into universal languages & interconnections of consciousness. A visualizing activity is proposed to bring forth a reflection on how discovering our individuality & authenticity creates resonance that shapes & influences the world around us. M-C … Continue reading "Sept 14th, 10:30 a.m. The Freedom of Conscience, Universal Languages & the Interconnections of Consciousness with M-C Rouleau"

Join us this Sunday with retired United Church minister, Rev. Mead Baldwin. Let’s have a warm and welcoming coffee hour with a simple potluck! You are welcome to bring a sweet or savory treat to be served in our upstairs hall! Rejoignez-nous ce dimanche en compagnie du pasteur retraité de l'Église Unie, le révérend Mead … Continue reading "Sept 21st, 10:30 a.m. Life’s Crossroads with Rev. Mead Baldwin"

An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. ~Henry David Thoreau Join Melanie McCrea on a beautiful Autumnal walk on Chem. Vaughan in Hatley this Sunday! Joignez-vous à Melanie McCrea pour une belle promenade automnale sur Chem. Vaughan à Hatley ce dimanche ! We will meet at 95 Chem. Vaughan in Hatley. You … Continue reading "Sept 28th, 10:30 a.m. Autumnal Walk / Promenade automnale with Melanie McCrea"

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 and good reasons to say "No thanks" and pursue other ideals? For this talk, our goad to reflection will be the overflowing passion and paradoxes … Continue reading "Oct 5th, 10:30 a.m. Passion and Paradox in the Legend of St Francis, Dr. Aaron Ricker, Lecturer and Lexicographer"