Dr. Charles Larson, “Power, Privilege and Equity in Global Health”
2019-11-17 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Power and privilege have silently, but profoundly, shaped the practice of global health since its inception. To overcome the reality of these inequities when working with the disadvantaged, one must confront long-held assumptions about helping others and reorient one’s thinking more towards helping ourselves in partnership with those trapped in poverty and limited opportunity. Drawing on my own 30-year career working in global health I will share a few personal stories and how applying an equity lens has led to a reassessment of my career, the pitfalls of privilege, and how I now advise those who will follow me.
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Le pouvoir et les privilèges ont façonné en silence, mais profondément, la pratique de la santé mondiale depuis sa création. Pour surmonter la réalité de ces inégalités lorsqu’on travaille avec des personnes défavorisées, il faut affronter les postulats tenus de longue date à propos d’aider les autres, et réorienter davantage sa pensée vers s’aider soi-même, en partenariat avec ceux qui sont pris au piège de la pauvreté et des opportunités limitées. En m’appuyant sur 30 ans de carrière dans le secteur de la santé mondiale, je partagerai quelques histoires personnelles et explique en quoi la perspective de l’équité a conduit à une réévaluation de ma carrière, aux pièges du privilège et à la manière dont je conseille maintenant ceux qui vont me suivre. (en anglais)

Dr. Bruce Gilbert
2019-11-24 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
The Gift of Life, and Death. Bruce Gilbert, PhD. Sunday, November 24, at 10:30 a.m. Given that we often think of life as a gift, we will explore three possible ways for us to approach death. (Downstairs, in Stoddard Hall.)
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Le don de la vie, et la mort. Bruce Gilbert, PhD. Dimanche 24 novembre à 10 h 30. Étant donné que nous considérons souvent la vie comme un cadeau, nous explorerons trois manières possibles d’approcher la mort. (En anglais. au rez-de-chaussée, dans la salle Stoddard.)

Rachel Garber & Adele Ernstrom, “Write for Rights”
2019-12-01 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
An invitation to participate in Amnesty International Advocacy for social justice. We will learn about selected cases where human rights are being denied, and write letters advocating for justice. Drafts of letters are provided.
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Une invitation à participer à l’événement d’Amnesty International pour plaider pour la justice sociale. Pour certains cas de violation des droits de l’homme, nous rédigerons des lettres en faveur de la justice. Des brouillons de lettres sont fournis.

Mr. Douglas Nadler, “Environmental Thoughts that You May Not have Thought Of”
2019-12-08 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada

An In and Out Cat Christmas
2019-12-15 16:30 - 20:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Our annual Dramatic Presentation to be followed once again by a Community Turkey supper. All Welcome.

Singing the Joy of Christmas
2019-12-22 16:30 - 17:30 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
A service of carols with perhaps a few readings mixed in, to put us again into the holiday mood we deserve and need.

[Cancelled due to weather] Phyllis Baxter, “Qi Gong”
2020-01-12 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – RE Room (downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
A participatory service exploring the ancient Chinese practice of meditation and movement called Qi Gong.

Un service participatif explorant l’ancienne pratique chinoise de méditation et de mouvement appelé Qi Gong.

“Spirit Circle - Theme: Integrity”
2020-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | QC
“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.” – Spencer Johnson
Small-group sharing and deep listening. All are welcome to come and reflect with us. Speak the language of your choice. If you would like to join us, please let Phyllis know at 819-346-8273, or Rachel at 819-640-1340. We will send you the resource packet about Integrity, and the address of the meeting place. (This group will meet in Lennoxville this month.)

Thème : Intégrité. « Rien n’est plus sacré que l’intégrité de votre esprit. » – Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Partage en petits groupes et écoute profonde. Tous sont invités à venir réfléchir avec nous. Parlez la langue de votre choix. Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à nous, veuillez en informer Phyllis au 819-346-8273, où Rachel au 819-640-1340. Nous vous enverrons le paquet de ressources sur l’intégrité, et l’adresse du lieu de rencontre. (Ce groupe se réunira à Lennoxville ce mois-ci.)

Amy Panetta, “Breathing Life Into Cold Winter: Honoring Imbolc and Brigid`s Day”
2020-01-26 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – RE Room (downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
January and February in Quebec are quite cold and frosty, but the upcoming agricultural holiday of Imbolc on February 1st celebrates the beginning of springtime in Celtic lands. Imbolc has also been associated with the feast day for Sainte Brigid. Together, we will explore the historical figure of Sainte Brigid and traditions and songs associated with her feast day. Let this celebration be an opportunity to meditate on what new life we would like to sow and sprout in the springtime to come!

Les mois de janvier et février au Québec sont assez froids et glaciaux, mais la prochaine fête agricole d’Imbolc le 1er février célèbrent le début du printemps en terres celtiques. Imbolc a également été associée à la fête de Sainte Brigid. Ensemble, nous explorerons la personne historique de Sainte Brigid et les traditions et chants associés à sa fête. Que cette célébration soit l’occasion de méditer sur la nouvelle vie que nous aimerions semer et faire germer au printemps à venir ! Musicien: Mike Matheson. (en anglais)

Claudia Coutu Radmore, “Workshop: Imagination in Poetry”
2020-02-08 14:00 - 17:00 | QC
Claudia is an award-winning poet, editor, artist, publisher and teacher and is also the Ontario Rep for the League of Canadian Poets and President of Haiku Canada. She will share her thoughts and some original tips to get us writing. She is also willing to offer comments on individual poems. To give her enough time to look over the poems, Claudia requests that you submit a maximum of 2 poems at least 5 days before the workshop. A potluck will follow the workshop for those who wish.
This is part of a workshop series sponsored by Studio Georgeville for women or emerging poets. Registration is limited: please contact info@uuestrie.ca for more information

Angela Leuck, “In Praise of Winter” / “À la gloire de l'hiver”
2020-02-09 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
“Winter kept us warm” – T.S. Eliot. Angela Leuck, aided by her husband Steve Luxton, will warm us up with a selection of classic and contemporary poems and music inspired by winter. After the service, stay for a hearty and delicious soup lunch! Then, weather permitting, we will go cross-country skiing, so bring along you skis, poles and boots (and extras if you have).

« L’hiver nous a gardés au chaud » – T.S. Eliot. Angela Leuck, aidée par son mari Steve Luxton, nous réchauffera avec une sélection de poèmes classiques et contemporains et de musique inspirée de l’hiver. Après le service, restez pour un déjeuner copieux et délicieux! Ensuite, si le temps le permet, nous irons faire du ski de fond, alors apportez vos skis, bâtons et chaussures (et extras si vous en avez).

Various Tellers / Divers conteurs, “Histoires, histoires, histoires”
2020-02-16 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – RE Room (downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Histoires, histoires, histoires. Dimanche 19 janvier, à 10 h 30, avec divers conteurs. Notre service annuel de narration où nous en apprenons plus sur ce qu’est vraiment la vie, à travers le support historique d’Histoire. Si vous souhaitez peut-être raconter une histoire ce jour-là, veuillez en parler à Keith. Musicien : Mike Matheson.
Musician: Mike Matheson

Our Annual storytelling service where we learn more of what life is really about, through the time-honoured medium of Story. If you would perhaps like to tell on that day, please speak to Keith.
Musician: Mike Matheson

Rev. Mead Baldwin, “The Art of Scripture”
2020-02-23 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Karen Armstrong’s latest book is entitled the Art of Scripture, and is reportedly another high quality, thoughtful foray into spiritual life that has inspired Mead. Our last exploration of the work of Karen Armstrong was several years ago when a group of us studied her “12 Steps to Compassion”.

“Spirit Circle - Theme: Resilience” / “Groupe de l'Esprit - Thème : Résilience”
2020-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | QC
“The most delicate flower is still a badass, it sucks food from roots, stares at the sun and basks in it. It wrestles the wind, and drinks rain.” – Rob Grad. Small-group sharing and deep listening. All are welcome to come and reflect with us. Speak the language of your choice. If you would like to join us, please let Phyllis know at 819-346-8273, or Rachel at 819-640-1340. We will send you the resource packet about Resilience, and the address of the meeting place. (The group will meet in Lennoxville this month.)

« Une rivière traverse un rocher non pas à cause de sa puissance mais de sa persistance. » – Inconnue. Partage en petits groupes et écoute profonde. Tous sont invités à venir réfléchir avec nous. Parlez la langue de votre choix. Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à nous, veuillez en informer Phyllis au 819-346-8273, où Rachel au 819-640-1340. Nous vous enverrons le paquet de ressources sur l’intégrité, et l’adresse du lieu de rencontre. (Ce groupe se réunira à Lennoxville ce mois-ci.)

Keith Baxter, “Making Waves”
2020-03-01 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
‘Making Waves’ is also the theme for the CUC conference to be held in Halifax this year from May 15 to 17. The theme encourages Unitarian Universalists across Canada to ‘make waves’ that embody justice and push us to remain relevant into the future.
The offering this Sunday will be a special collection for the Sharing our Faith fund of the CUC, (a fund that has benefited UUEstrie about ten times in the last 25 years(!) Let us continue to help make good UU projects across Canada be realized.

Prof. Garrett Halas
2020-03-08 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
This Sunday will be International Women`s day. A holiday honoring women was instituted by the Soviet Union, which was the first modern country to give women the vote, back in 1917. This holiday was formally recognized by the United Nations in 1975. Garrett Halas is a professor of sociology, at Bishop`s University.
Coffee Convenor: Gudrun Brand

“Games Day” / “Journée des jeux”
2020-03-15 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Once a year we invite members and friends of our congregation to a ‘social, Sunday called Games Day. Families and children are welcome as well as adults of all ages. Bring a game or two share if you like. Juice and popcorn.
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Nous invitons les membres et amis de notre congrégation à un dimanche social appelé la Journée des jeux. Les familles et les enfants sont les bienvenus, ainsi que les adultes de tous âges. Apportez un jeu ou deux à partager si vous le souhaitez. Jus et maïs soufflé.
Coffee Convenor: juice and popcorn

Virtual Service via Zoom
2020-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | QC
Dear Friends,
Please join us for a virtual service at 10:30AM via Zoom using the following details:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/163341479
Or dial in using this Montreal telephone number: 1-438-809-7799.
Meeting ID: 163 341 479

Jan Draper (Topic to come)
2020-08-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
Join us via virtually via Zoom. Email info@uuestrie.ca to request the details on how to join the virtual meeting.

Crystle Reid (Intersectional Feminism)
2020-08-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom

National Service: “Sustaining Our Light”
2020-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Via Zoom
We are postponing our regular 10:30 service to instead join the National Service that is part of the CUC’s National Fall Gathering and starts at 1PM Eastern time.
To join the service, visit the CUC’s Youtube Page at 1PM
Additionally, there are a number of other events associated with the National Fall Gathering starting on November 13. Check out the CUC’s website for details on how to register for those events:
National Fall Gathering, November 13-15, 2020

Happy Holidays - various speakers
2020-12-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
Local writers reading from their writings on a Holiday/Winter Solstice/Christmas theme. Liaison: Angela Leuck and Keith. Email info@uuestrie.ca for the Zoom link to join. Angela will also be hosting several more readings in the afternoons of the week before Christmas on her own zoom link.

Meditative movement
2021-01-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
Meditative movement exercise led by Mary Ann McCarron. Email info@uuestrie.ca to request the zoom link to join

Stories, Stories!, with various storytellers - Histoires, Histoires ! Avec divers conteurs
2021-01-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
An annual tradition at UUEstrie where we choose to grow our understanding and nourish our spirits via the time-honored medium of Story. Tellers welcome.

Une tradition annuelle à UUEstrie où nous choisissons de développer notre compréhension et de nourrir notre esprit via le médium d’histoire. Les conteurs sont les bienvenus.

Games day
2021-01-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
An annual tradition at UUEstrie where we explore the spirit of play

The Rise of the Graphic Novel / L'essor du roman graphique - with Crystle Reid
2021-01-31 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
An exploration of Graphic Novels

Sharing Our Faith National Service: A Faith Worth Failing For / Une foi qui vaut la peine d’échouer
2021-02-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Via Zoom
We often talk about Unitarian Universalism as a transformational faith – and yet to be transformed means to take a risk. How is it that we are averse to taking such risks when it comes to widening the circle of who we are as a community? Join Revs. Shana Lynngood and Samaya Oakley for a service that explores mistakes we’ve made and how we can learn from them to become the transformational faith we aspire to be.

Nous parlons souvent de l’universalisme unitaire comme d’une foi transformationnelle – et pourtant, être transformé signifie prendre un risque. Comment sommes-nous réticents à prendre de tels risques lorsqu’il s’agit d’élargir le cercle de qui nous sommes en tant que communauté? Rejoignez Revs. Shana Lynngood et Samaya Oakley pour un service qui explore les erreurs que nous avons commises et comment nous pouvons en tirer des leçons pour devenir la foi transformationnelle à laquelle nous aspirons.

Pandemic and Stress / Pandémie et stress, with Mary-Ann McCarron
2021-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
How stress affects our minds and bodies.

Comment le stress affecte notre esprit et notre corps.

What does love have to do with it? / Qu'est ce que l'amour a à voir avec ça? - with Rev. Carole Martignacco
2021-02-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
George Sand wrote: “There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved.” Quick now, on this last day of February, let’s take another careful look at this intriguing concept. Central to world religious traditions, in contemporary culture, it’s often misunderstood as a commodity. Yet at the heart of all life, this longing to give and receive love can either illuminate the very corners of our being with belonging, or by it’s absence unleash unimaginable chaos and suffering. What is this thing called LOVE?

George Sand a écrit: “Il n’y a qu’un seul bonheur dans la vie: aimer et être aimé.” Vite maintenant, en ce dernier jour de février, jetons un autre regard attentif sur ce concept intrigant. Au cœur des traditions religieuses mondiales, dans la culture contemporaine, il est souvent mal compris comme une marchandise. Pourtant, au cœur de toute vie, ce désir de donner et de recevoir de l’amour peut soit éclairer les recoins de notre être avec l’appartenance, soit déclencher par son absence un chaos et une souffrance inimaginables. Quelle est cette chose appelée AMOUR?

Women's Day Service / Service de la journée de la femme - Crystle Reid, Adele Ernstrom, Rachel Garber, Susan Macaulay
2021-03-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Via Zoom
On our experience in the women’s movement.

Service de la journée de la femme
