To get ready to move services up to the sanctuary, we have some tidying up to do! Come and lend a hand. Thank you!

Certain 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"

We 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"

Join 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 ? »

An 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"

On this Mothering Sunday, we honor the capacity of love, generosity, compassion, and caregiving in all of us. We inclusively celebrate all who mother in one way or another. There will be a time for sharing any memories, special words, or poetry for this special day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ En ce dimanche des mères, nous honorons la … Continue reading "May 12 – For All Who Mother in One Way Or Another, with Amy Panetta"

Inspired by the work of Bill McKibben (founder of 350.org) who now brings generations together with his new platform, The Third Act. A brief video of his talk on Earth Day 2024 will be shown, explaining how environmental protection and environmental justice can only succeed if all generations work together. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Inspiré du travail de … Continue reading "May 19 – Environmental Activism for all Ages! with Gudrun Brand."

First Universalist Parish of Derby Line will join us in North Hatley for a joint service. Camille and Nicole will guide our collective thinking about what it means to have a spiritual community, how we each nurture this community, and how we begin to weave our independent churches together in the spirit of Unitarian Universalism. … Continue reading "May 26 – Community & Covenant across Borders – with Camille Bouskela and Nicole Gratton"

We all have special interests and life passions, ones which enhance the world and make it a wonderful place. The journey of meaningful activities and mastering skills is a profound adventure with rewards and challenges along the way. Whether you practice yoga, music instruments, act on stage, improve your gardening, engage in team sports, pursue … Continue reading "June 2 – Life Lessons in Honing Your Craft, with Amy Panetta"

Join us for a special service exploring Astronomy and Transcendance. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rejoignez-nous pour un service spécial explorant l'astronomie et la transcendance.