Lenora PhD: Transformation and Transcendence: Everyday and Beyond
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaExperiences that expand our awareness and touch deeply the heart and soul, and we are changed. Lenora will play her flute. Service Leader: Camille Bouskéla. --------------- Des expériences qui élargissent notre conscience et touchent profondément le cœur et l'âme, et nous sommes changés. Lenora jouera de la flûte. (en anglais)
Spirit Circle. Theme: Belonging
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaWhat does it mean to be a people of Belonging? What spiritual work must we do to make our community a place where every person belongs and can bring their whole selves, including culture, history, and identities? Small-group sharing and deep listening. All are welcome to come and reflect with us. This group is starting … Continue reading "Spirit Circle. Theme: Belonging"
Keith Baxter, “Giving Thanks”
Huntingville Universalist Church Quebec, CanadaGiving Thanks: A Thanksgiving Service at the Historical Huntingville Universalist Church. A traditional Thanksgiving service is planned at this historical church building, preserved in its original state, with 19th century box pews and balcony. A rare opportunity to see the interior of the building that is now closed to the public, and to learn about … Continue reading "Keith Baxter, “Giving Thanks”"
Rachel Garber, “Veiled Like Me: About Bill 21”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaWhat I learned from the “Veiled Like Me” experiment, and reflections on Quebec’s Bill 21 (An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State) that forbids some public employees to wear “religious symbols,” including the hijab. Information about a possible court challenge to the law on the grounds that public debate was short-circuited in order to … Continue reading "Rachel Garber, “Veiled Like Me: About Bill 21”"
Dr. Charles Larson, “Power, Privilege and Equity in Global Health”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaPower 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 … Continue reading "Dr. Charles Larson, “Power, Privilege and Equity in Global Health”"
Dr. Bruce Gilbert
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaThe 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.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Le don de la vie, et la mort. Bruce Gilbert, PhD. Dimanche 24 novembre … Continue reading "Dr. Bruce Gilbert"
Rachel Garber & Adele Ernstrom, “Write for Rights”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaAn 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. ~~~~~~ Une invitation à participer à l'événement d'Amnesty International pour plaider pour la justice sociale. Pour certains cas de violation des … Continue reading "Rachel Garber & Adele Ernstrom, “Write for Rights”"
Mr. Douglas Nadler, “Environmental Thoughts that You May Not have Thought Of”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaAn 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.