An In and Out Cat Christmas
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaOur annual Dramatic Presentation to be followed once again by a Community Turkey supper. All Welcome.
Singing the Joy of Christmas
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaA 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”
UUEstrie - RE Room (downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaA 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”
“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. … Continue reading "“Spirit Circle – Theme: Integrity”"
Amy Panetta, “Breathing Life Into Cold Winter: Honoring Imbolc and Brigid`s Day”
UUEstrie - RE Room (downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaJanuary 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”"
Claudia Coutu Radmore, “Workshop: Imagination in Poetry”
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 … Continue reading "Claudia Coutu Radmore, “Workshop: Imagination in Poetry”"
Angela Leuck, “In Praise of Winter” / “À la gloire de l’hiver”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, 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, … Continue reading "Angela Leuck, “In Praise of Winter” / “À la gloire de l’hiver”"
Various Tellers / Divers conteurs, “Histoires, histoires, histoires”
UUEstrie - RE Room (downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaHistoires, 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”"
Rev. Mead Baldwin, “The Art of Scripture”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaKaren 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”
“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 … Continue reading "“Spirit Circle – Theme: Resilience” / “Groupe de l’Esprit – Thème : Résilience”"