A Circle Service in the Hangar
We close our summer season with another picnic gathering, this time at the home of George and Tony Weller (email info@uuestrie.ca for the address). The Wellers are inviting both UUEstrie … Continue reading "A Circle Service in the Hangar"
Water Communion / Communion de l’eau
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaEveryone is invited to bring a little water and pour it into a large communal bowl and tell where it is from, or what it means to them, or whatever. … Continue reading "Water Communion / Communion de l’eau"
Douglas Coutts, Jonathon Ellison, Awa Ba, “La voix la plus intelligente dans la salle africaine”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaLa voix la plus intelligente dans la salle africaine: comment la sécurité alimentaire et le changement climatique offrent une possibilité de renouvellement de l'environnement (si seulement nous apprenions à écouter … Continue reading "Douglas Coutts, Jonathon Ellison, Awa Ba, “La voix la plus intelligente dans la salle africaine”"
Prof. Adrianna Mendrek, “Dance Therapy”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaAdrianna Mendrek is a professor of Psychology at Bishop's University. She is very interested in human well-being and the healing effects of a variety of practices, such as, for example, … Continue reading "Prof. Adrianna Mendrek, “Dance Therapy”"
Steve Luxton, “Reflections on Retirement and Learning a Musical Instrument” / “Réflexions sur la retraite et l’apprentissage d’un instrument de musique”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaLe poète et éditeur Steve Luxton est né à Coventry, en Angleterre. Il a enseigné au John Abbott College et à l’Université Concordia à Montréal. Il a pris sa retraite … Continue reading "Steve Luxton, “Reflections on Retirement and Learning a Musical Instrument” / “Réflexions sur la retraite et l’apprentissage d’un instrument de musique”"
Carmen Moliner, “Hope for Haiti” / “Espoir pour Haïti”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaCarmen Moliner is an occupational therapist who teaches at the University of Sherbrooke and who lives in Ste-Catherine de Hatley. She spent some time in Haiti last year. She is … Continue reading "Carmen Moliner, “Hope for Haiti” / “Espoir pour Haïti”"
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 … Continue reading "Lenora PhD: Transformation and Transcendence: Everyday and Beyond"
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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading "Rachel Garber, “Veiled Like Me: About Bill 21”"