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 … Continue reading "Amy Panetta, “Breathing Life Into Cold Winter: Honoring Imbolc and Brigid`s Day”"

“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, … Continue reading "Angela Leuck, “In Praise of Winter” / “À la gloire de l’hiver”"

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 … Continue reading "Various Tellers / Divers conteurs, “Histoires, histoires, histoires”"

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".  

'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 … Continue reading "Keith Baxter, “Making Waves”"

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 … Continue reading "Prof. Garrett Halas"

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