Rev. Mead Baldwin, “Sometimes God has a Children’s Face”
Rev. Mead Baldwin was born and raised in Baldwin's Mills," one of God's most Beautiful places". With post secondary studies in pure and Applied Science, Religious Studies, and Ministry, he was ordained into the United Church ministry in 1979 and served in New Brunswick, and in the Ottawa area before returning to the Townships ten … Continue reading "Rev. Mead Baldwin, “Sometimes God has a Children’s Face”"
Ms. Rachel Garber, “Thoreau’s Walden”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaHenry David Thoreau was part of the Transcendentalist movement in the mid 19th century in Concord, Massachusetts, United States. He spent some time alone in a cabin on Walden Pond reflecting on life, nature, and humankind. Rachel Garber has been a lifelong reader of Thoreau, and has visited Walden Pond twice.
Eric Akbar Manolson, “The Power of Music to Heal and Strengthen”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaEric Akbar is a local professional musician and friend of UUEstrie, who is called from time to time to help heal the spirits of those in need. He recently participated in the World Parliament of Religions that was held in Toronto.
Ms. Kate Reed, “Journey to Alaska” / Voyage en Alaska
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaKate and partner Raymond traveled across the country all the way to Alaska, making contact with indigenous people along the way. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Avec l’esprit d’aventure, Kate Reed et Raymond L'Italien (tous deux âgés de plus de 75 ans) ont conduit leur petit véhicule de plaisance sur 20 500 km, soit 2 mois et demi pour … Continue reading "Ms. Kate Reed, “Journey to Alaska” / Voyage en Alaska"
“Games Day” / “Journée des jeux”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaOnce 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nous invitons les membres et amis de notre congrégation à un dimanche … Continue reading "“Games Day” / “Journée des jeux”"
“Poetry Coffee House”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaCome celebrate Poem in your Pocket Day with poetry, candlelight, and delicacies. Come and listen, or bring a favourite poem or one of your own to read in the language of your choice. In the midst of National Poetry Month, Poem in Your Pocket Day is an international movement that encourages folks to center poetry … Continue reading "“Poetry Coffee House”"
Rev. Carole Martignacco, “To what purpose, April?”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, Canada"To what purpose, April, do you return again? Beauty is not enough." - Edna St. Vincent Millay. Easter and Earth Day appear together this year, as they should. Come celebrate with poetry, story and song. (en anglais) This is a very special service as it is the last one led by our dear minister before … Continue reading "Rev. Carole Martignacco, “To what purpose, April?”"
Robin Cappuccino, “6th annual fundraising indian dinner and silent auction”
A fundraising dinner and silent auction, co-sponsored by UUEstrie, held at Restaurant Shalimar in Lennoxville. This will be the 6th annual celebration of this event for the benefit of Child Haven International, a Canadian Charity based in Maxville ON, which provides homes for over 1,000 formerly destitute children in south Asia. All more than welcome. … Continue reading "Robin Cappuccino, “6th annual fundraising indian dinner and silent auction”"
Friday 3: 9 am – “Spring Cleanup!”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaThis Friday, May 3, between 9 a.m. and noon. Mary Lynn asks our help for UUEstrie's spring clean-up. If you can give an hour or so sometime between 9 a.m. and noon, could you please contact us at info@uuestrie.ca. All are welcome! ~~~~~~~~~~ Ce vendredi, 3 mai, entre 9 h et midi. Mary Lynn demande … Continue reading "Friday 3: 9 am – “Spring Cleanup!”"
Dr. Stuart McKelvie, “Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize : Spiritual Matters”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaBob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016 “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”. Stuart will explore this citation by examining the spiritual dimension of Bob’s work across different music genres, illustrating it with examples of song performances over the years. Stuart McKelvie was a member … Continue reading "Dr. Stuart McKelvie, “Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize : Spiritual Matters”"