Jonathon will give his yearly update on UUEstrie’s efforts to help women to build market gardens, earn a steady income and create food security in West Africa. After eight years in Senegal, Jonathon will also share the flaws of humanitarian aid and the lack of male support in villages and from governments, but how neither … Continue reading "July 30, Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: “WaterforAfricanWomen.org, Eight Years Later”, with Jonathan Ellison"

Sunday, August 6, at 10:30 a.m.: The Gospel According to Three Pines, with Rev. Heather Janules of Boston, MA. The village of Three Pines does not exist on any map. But it is made real in the detective series by Townships writer Louise Penny. What draws readers to stories from and about this imaginary place? … Continue reading "Sunday, August 6, at 10:30 a.m.: The Gospel According to Three Pines, with Rev. Heather Janules of Boston, MA"

"In my talk I will explore the different facets of Authentic Movement. Authentic Movement, also called by some Movement in Depth, Inner Dance, or Dance in Presence, allows an experience of dance free from any external expectations. Each session is an intimate encounter with the body, with spontaneous gesture and interiority. It has been used … Continue reading "Sunday, August 13, at 10:30 a.m.: Authentic Movement, with Dr. Adrianna Mendrek."

Amy Panetta will retell stories and memories of connection through singing and music-making in Transylvania, Romania and the profound and powerful impact that music has in joining together with others, including nurturing a partnership between Unitarian congregations in North America and Eastern Europe. Amy Panetta, MA, a member and Lay Chaplain at UUEstrie, has been … Continue reading "Sunday, August 20, at 10:30 a.m.: Music Unifies! Tales of Connection and Partnership in Transylvania with Amy Panetta"

Hélène Hamel, directrice générale de la Fondation Massawippi, nous parlera des initiatives importantes de l'organisme. Hélène Hamel, Executive director of the Massawippi Foundation, will speak to us about important initiatives of the organization.

Join us Sunday for our annual Water Communion. Where together we share the gift of water and its meaningfulness in our lives and in nature. Please bring some water to the service to share in our common bowl. - All are welcome to join. (version française suit) Communion d'Eau, avec Camille Bouskela Rejoignez-nous dimanche pour … Continue reading "Sunday, September 3, at 10:30 a.m.: Water Communion with Camille Bouskela"

The story of Joseph being sold into slavery in Egypt is a well known story from the Hebrew Bible (Genesis 37). The Egyptians gave Joseph the unusual name Zaphenath-Paneah. We will explore the meaning of that name along with the story of Joseph to provide encouragement in support of our social justice work. (version française … Continue reading "Sunday, Sept 17, at 10:30 a.m.: The Story of Joseph and Our Social Justice Work, by Randy Galbraith"

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 can be done on a chair. Rejoignez-nous pour un service très spécial. Yoga pour tous. Apportez votre tapis, d'autres accessoires seront disponibles. Le cours sera accessible à tous, et … Continue reading "September 24 Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: “Yoga,” with Marie Noel"

Autumn for many people can be a powerfully profound, liminal, and transitional time of balance, harvest, and exceptional natural beauty. Together, with Amy Panetta, we explore the wisdom this season holds as shared by mystics, poets, and philosophers through the ages. Amy Panetta, MA, a member and Lay Chaplain at UUEstrie, has been providing the … Continue reading "Sunday, Oct 1, at 10:30 a.m.: Autumnal Wisdom from the Mystics with Amy Panetta"