March 3 – Camille Bouskéla: “Theodore Parker and William Channing (and Celebrate New Members)”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaJoin us for a special service led by Camille Bouskéla on Theodore Parker and William Channing. We will also take a special opportunity to welcome new members to our congregation who have joined within the past year. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rejoignez-nous pour une prestation spéciale animée par Camille Bouskéla sur Theodore Parker et William Channing. Nous profiterons … Continue reading "March 3 – Camille Bouskéla: “Theodore Parker and William Channing (and Celebrate New Members)”"
March 10 – Kade Steffen, The Three Jewels: How the three refuges of Buddhism relate to our secular lives
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaKade Steffen will share the origin stories of the historical Buddha, describe the three jewels or refuges, and demonstrate how they are present in our UU or secular lives. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Les Trois Joyaux : Comment les trois refuges du bouddhisme sont liés à nos vies laïques Kade Steffen partagera les histoires d'origine du Bouddha historique, … Continue reading "March 10 – Kade Steffen, The Three Jewels: How the three refuges of Buddhism relate to our secular lives"
March 17 – Amy Panetta, The Rainbow Connection
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaOn March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, we will look at the symbolism of the rainbow in Irish lore, but also the rainbow in the context of history, spirituality, and science, such as the rainbow prism, colors in our environment, the rainbow-colored chakra or energy center system explored in our recent yoga services, and even the … Continue reading "March 17 – Amy Panetta, The Rainbow Connection"
24 Mars service, 10:30 a.m.: “Yoga – Free/Gratuit,” avec Marie Noel
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaRejoignez-nous pour un service très spécial. Yoga pour tous. Apportez votre tapis, d'autres accessoires seront disponibles. Le cours sera accessible à tous, et pourra se faire sur une chaise. Join us for a very special service. Yoga for everyone. Bring your mat, other accessories will be available. The course will be accessible for anyone, and … Continue reading "24 Mars service, 10:30 a.m.: “Yoga – Free/Gratuit,” avec Marie Noel"
March 31 – Camille Bouskéla, Easter Participatory Service
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaIn the spirit of the unfolding spring and the renewal of the earth, what are moments in your life where you felt renewed? Are there moments where your life changed, and you have sprung anew? Were there times where you felt a rebirth of your spirit? Let’s explore these questions together in this participatory Easter … Continue reading "March 31 – Camille Bouskéla, Easter Participatory Service"
April 7 Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: “Spring cleanup”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaTo get ready to move services up to the sanctuary, we have some tidying up to do! Come and lend a hand. Thank you!
April 14 – Seasonal Rest and Recharge, with Amy Panetta
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaCertain points in the year, such as seasonal transitions, can be especially challenging. The elements of earth, air, fire, water, as well as connection to the Spirit of Life can be harnessed in order for balance, restoration, rejuvenation, and homeostasis. May we come together to explore the interplay of stress and rest in our lives. … Continue reading "April 14 – Seasonal Rest and Recharge, with Amy Panetta"
April 21 – Share a Poem, with Esther Saanum
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaWe will have an abbreviated service in the Sanctuary upstairs respecting Chalice lighting and affirmation following opening words. Then - those showing up to read poetry of their own composition or of others, with or without notice, will be welcomed. Refreshments to follow in the adjacent upstairs room. Happy Poetry Month! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nous aurons un … Continue reading "April 21 – Share a Poem, with Esther Saanum"
April 28 – What’s in a Name? – A participatory service, with Kevin Jensen
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaJoin us for a participatory service exploring "What's in a Name?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rejoignez-nous pour un service participatif explorant « Qu'est-ce qu'il y a dans un nom ? »
Sunday May 5 – Annual Maypole service
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaAn annual tradition at UUEstrie, we meet in the church parking lot to place and dance around the Maypole with colored ribbons. Celebrating the circle of life and the onset of Spring. This will be an outdoor service. Please come prepared for the weather as we will remain outdoors, rain or shine. Following the service, … Continue reading "Sunday May 5 – Annual Maypole service"