UUEstrie

“Circle Service by the Pond”
2019-07-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | QC
Our annual beginning-of-summer church picnic will take place at the home of Ryan Frizzell and Crystle Reid, which is in Val Joli, near Windsor QC. We shall gather at 11 am for a circle service near their pond. Email info@uuestrie.ca for the address or directions. Bring your own picnic or something to share with everybody. Friends and visitors are most welcome.

Ms. Jan Draper, “China”
2019-06-30 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
A retired professor from Champlain College in Lennoxville, Jan Draper recently spent a number of weeks in China, and will share some of her thoughts about her experience there. Service Leader: Camille Bouskéla.
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Professeur à la retraite du Champlain College de Lennoxville, Jan Draper a récemment passé plusieurs semaines en Chine et partagera avec nous certaines de ses réflexions sur son expérience. Responsable du service : Camille Bouskéla. Rafraîchissements : Phyllis Baxter.
Coffee Convenor: Phyllis Baxter

Mr. Charles Shields, “TBA”
2019-06-23 10:30 - 12:00 | QC
Charles Shields is a Canadian UU from Eastern Ontario who is also a member of the Board of the Canadian Unitarian Council. Each Board member of the CUC is a designated liaison with several CUC member congregations in the area of the country that they are from, and UUEstrie is on Charles’ list. Phyllis and Keith first met Charles at the Eastern Fall Gathering in Kingston last November.

Joey Marosi, “Father's Day”
2019-06-16 10:30 - 12:00 | QC
Today, we celebrate Father’s Day, in traditional UU fashion. We welcome you to come forward with a photo, if you like, of your father, a father figure or a man whom you admire, and tell us a little about him.
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Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons la fête des pères, à la mode UU traditionnelle. Nous vous invitons à nous présenter une photo, si vous voulez, de votre père, d’une figure paternelle ou d’un homme que vous admirez, et à nous en dire un peu plus sur lui
Musician: Mike Matheson

“Spirit Circle - Theme: Beauty”
2019-06-13 19:15 - 21:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
All are welcome! Small-group sharing and deep listening. This is the final meeting until next fall. (At this meeting, we will discuss the best evening of the week for our autumn schedule. If you would like to attend, but cannot, please let Rachel know what day(s) of the week are the best or the worst for you. Just reply to 16rg10@gmail.com. Thank you.)
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Le partage et l’écoute profonde en groupe. Tous sont les bienvenus ! C’est la dernière réunion jusqu’à l’automne prochain. (Lors de cette réunion, nous discuterons de la meilleure soirée de la semaine pour notre horaire d’automne. Si vous souhaitez y assister mais ne le pouvez pas, veuillez informer Rachel des jours de la semaine qui sont les meilleurs ou les pires pour vous. Il suffit de répondre à 16rg10@gmail.com. Merci.)

Prof. Daniel Miller, “Anti-Semitism Resurgent: Roots and Reasons”
2019-06-09 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Daniel Miller is a Religion prof at Bishops University. He recently gave a version of this talk down in Newport Vermont.
Our 3rd UU principle calls us to accept one another, and our 4th calls us to a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. So what is the problem?
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Daniel Miller est professeur de religion à l’Université Bishops. Il a récemment donné une version de cette discussion à Newport dans le Vermont.
Notre 3ième principe unitarien-universaliste nous appelle à nous accepter les uns les autres et notre 4ième nous appelle à une recherche libre et responsable de la vérité et du sens. Alors quel est le problème?

Angela Leuck, “Tough Choices: The Art and Science of Decision-making”
2019-06-02 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
We all face difficult choices in our lives. As a parent and advocate for her autistic son, Angela Leuck has had to make many gut-wrenching decisions relating to his health, education and security. Her experiences have led her to think deeply about the decision-making process. She will share some of her insights on how – in the face of uncertainty and imperfect knowledge – we can make life’s tough choices.
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Nous sommes tous confrontés à des choix difficiles dans nos vies. En tant que parent et défenseur de son fils autiste, Angela Leuck a dû prendre de nombreuses décisions déchirantes en matière de santé, d’éducation et de sécurité. Ses expériences l’ont amenée à réfléchir profondément au processus décisionnel. Elle partagera certaines de ses idées sur la manière dont, face à l’incertitude et aux connaissances imparfaites, nous pouvons faire des choix difficiles.
Musician: Ryan Frizzell

Amanda Hillenburg, “High-risk pregnancy and women's health”
2019-05-26 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
In 2018, Amanda was diagnosed with placenta percreta, a complication during pregnancy which carries the risk of life-threatening hemorrhage during delivery. Amanda will share her experiences as well as reflect on the challenges women face during high-risk pregnancy.
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En 2018, Amanda a été diagnostiquée avec du placenta percreta, une complication pendant la grossesse qui comporte un risque d’hémorragie mettant en jeu le pronostic vital pendant l’accouchement. Amanda partagera ses expériences et réfléchira aux défis auxquels les femmes sont confrontées pendant leur grossesse à haut risque.
Musician: Ryan Frizzell (Trumpet) and Brian Herring (Organ)

Rev. Brendan Hadash, “Canadian Unitarianism: Past, Present, and Future”
2019-05-19 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
We welcome back for another visit the Reverend Brendan Hadash. Brendan was our minister in the 1980s, when we shared him with Derby Line and West Burke VT. Now retired from full time ministry, he continues to share a reflection in our worship service from time to time. This time he will reflect on the variations among UU congregations across Canada.
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Nous accueillons de nouveau le révérend Hadash pour une autre visite. Brendan était notre ministre dans les années 1980, lorsque nous l’avons partagé avec Derby Line et West Burke VT. Maintenant à la retraite du ministère à temps plein, il continue de partager une réflexion dans notre service de culte de temps en temps. Cette fois, il réfléchira aux variations entre les congrégations UU à travers le Canada.
Musician: Mike Matheson

Nicholas Williams, “A singing service with 'Les Voix du Village'”
2019-05-12 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
A Music service led by Nicholas Williams and members of local choir Les Voix du Village
Musician: Nicholas Williams
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Un service de chant animé par Nicholas Williams et des membres du choeur Les Voix du Village. Dimanche 12 mai à 10h30.
Musician: Nicholas Williams

“Spirit Circle - Theme: Curiosity”
2019-05-09 19:15 - 21:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Spirit Circle. Thursday, May 9, at 7:15 p.m. Theme: Curiosity. All are welcome! Small-group sharing and deep listening.
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Groupe de l’Esprit. Jeudi 9 mai à 19h15. Thème: Curiosité. Le partage et l’écoute profonde en groupe. Tous sont les bienvenus !

Dr. Stuart McKelvie, “Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize : Spiritual Matters”
2019-05-05 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016 “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”. Stuart will explore this citation by examining the spiritual dimension of Bob’s work across different music genres, illustrating it with examples of song performances over the years.
Stuart McKelvie was a member of the Psychology Department at Bishop’s University from 1972 to 2013. He has been listening to Bob Dylan since he was a teenager.
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Par le Dr. Stuart McKelvie. Dimanche 5 mai à 10h30. (en haut, en anglais) Bob Dylan a reçu le prix Nobel de littérature en 2016 « pour avoir créé de nouvelles expressions poétiques dans la grande tradition de la chanson américaine ». Stuart explorera cette citation en examinant la dimension spirituelle du travail de Bob dans différents genres musicaux, en l’illustrant par des exemples de représentations de chansons au fil des ans. Stuart McKelvie a été membre du département de psychologie de l’Université Bishop’s de 1972 à 2013. Il écoute Bob Dylan depuis son adolescence.

Friday 3: 9 am - “Spring Cleanup!”
2019-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
This Friday, May 3, between 9 a.m. and noon. Mary Lynn asks our help for UUEstrie’s spring clean-up. If you can give an hour or so sometime between 9 a.m. and noon, could you please contact us at info@uuestrie.ca. All are welcome!
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Ce vendredi, 3 mai, entre 9 h et midi. Mary Lynn demande notre aide pour le nettoyage de printemps de UUEstrie. Si vous pouvez donner une heure environ, entre 9 heures et midi, pourriez-vous contacter info@uuestrie.ca. Tout le monde est bienvenu !

Robin Cappuccino, “6th annual fundraising indian dinner and silent auction”
2019-04-23 18:00 - 21:00 | QC
A fundraising dinner and silent auction, co-sponsored by UUEstrie, held at Restaurant Shalimar in Lennoxville. This will be the 6th annual celebration of this event for the benefit of Child Haven International, a Canadian Charity based in Maxville ON, which provides homes for over 1,000 formerly destitute children in south Asia. All more than welcome. Speak to Phyllis Baxter (819-346-8273) for tickets or reservations
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Un dîner-bénéfice et un encan silencieux, coparrainés par UUEstrie au restaurant Shalimar à Lennoxville. Ce sera la 6e édition de ce type d’événement au profit de Child Haven International, une organisation caritative canadienne basée à Maxville, en Ontario. Child Haven héberge plus de 1000 enfants autrefois démunis en Asie du Sud. Tous sont plus que bienvenus. Parlez à Phyllis Baxter (918-346-8273) pour obtenir des billets ou des réservations.

Rev. Carole Martignacco, “To what purpose, April?”
2019-04-21 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
“To what purpose, April, do you return again? Beauty is not enough.” – Edna St. Vincent Millay. Easter and Earth Day appear together this year, as they should. Come celebrate with poetry, story and song. (en anglais)
This is a very special service as it is the last one led by our dear minister before she moves on to a new chapter. Not to be missed!
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“Dans quel but, April, est-ce que tu reviens? La beauté ne suffit pas.” – Edna St. Vincent Millay (traduit de l’anglais). Pâques et le Jour de la Terre apparaissent ensemble cette année, comme il se doit. Venez célébrer avec poésie, histoire et chanson.
Musician: Mike Matheson. Refreshments: Mary Ann McCarron.

“Poetry Coffee House”
2019-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Come celebrate Poem in your Pocket Day with poetry, candlelight, and delicacies. Come and listen, or bring a favourite poem or one of your own to read in the language of your choice. In the midst of National Poetry Month, Poem in Your Pocket Day is an international movement that encourages folks to center poetry within their daily interactions. On PIYP Day, select a poem, carry it with you, and share it with others at schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, coffee shops, street corners, and on social media using the hashtag #PocketPoem.
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Venez célébrer La Journée d’un poème dans votre poche avec de la poésie, des chandelles, et des collations. Venez et écoutez ou apportez un poème préféré ou l’un des vôtres à lire dans la langue de votre choix. Au cœur du Mois national de la poésie, La Journée d’un poème dans votre poche est un mouvement international qui encourage les gens à centrer la poésie dans leurs interactions quotidiennes. Lors de cette journée, sélectionnez un poème, emportez-le avec vous et partagez-le avec d’autres écoles, librairies, bibliothèques, parcs, lieux de travail, cafés, coins de rue et sur les réseaux sociaux à l’aide du hashtag #PocketPoem.

“Games Day” / “Journée des jeux”
2019-03-24 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Once a year we invite members and friends of our congregation to a ‘social, Sunday called Games Day. Families and children are welcome as well as adults of all ages. Bring a game or two share if you like. Juice and popcorn.
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Nous invitons les membres et amis de notre congrégation à un dimanche social appelé la Journée des jeux. Les familles et les enfants sont les bienvenus, ainsi que les adultes de tous âges. Apportez un jeu ou deux à partager si vous le souhaitez. Jus et maïs soufflé.
Coffee Convenor: juice and popcorn

Ms. Kate Reed, “Journey to Alaska” / Voyage en Alaska
2019-03-17 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Kate and partner Raymond traveled across the country all the way to Alaska, making contact with indigenous people along the way.
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Avec l’esprit d’aventure, Kate Reed et Raymond L’Italien (tous deux âgés de plus de 75 ans) ont conduit leur petit véhicule de plaisance sur 20 500 km, soit 2 mois et demi pour découvrir les merveilles de notre pays, de l’Alaska, du Montana et de revenir chez eux. Ils partageront ce voyage avec des commentaires animés et une présentation photographique. (en anglais)
Musician: Mike Matheson
Coffee Convenor: Camille Bouskéla

Eric Akbar Manolson, “The Power of Music to Heal and Strengthen”
2019-03-10 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Eric Akbar is a local professional musician and friend of UUEstrie, who is called from time to time to help heal the spirits of those in need. He recently participated in the World Parliament of Religions that was held in Toronto.

Ms. Rachel Garber, “Thoreau's Walden”
2019-03-03 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Henry David Thoreau was part of the Transcendentalist movement in the mid 19th century in Concord, Massachusetts, United States. He spent some time alone in a cabin on Walden Pond reflecting on life, nature, and humankind. Rachel Garber has been a lifelong reader of Thoreau, and has visited Walden Pond twice.

Rev. Mead Baldwin, “Sometimes God has a Children's Face”
2019-02-17 10:30 - 12:00 | QC
Rev. Mead Baldwin was born and raised in Baldwin’s Mills,” one of God’s most Beautiful places”. With post secondary studies in pure and Applied Science, Religious Studies, and Ministry, he was ordained into the United Church ministry in 1979 and served in New Brunswick, and in the Ottawa area before returning to the Townships ten years ago. He is now based in Waterville. Today he will reflect on the wisdom of children.

Amy Panetta, “Drum and Song Circle”
2019-02-10 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
This will be a participatory gathering in our Stoddard Hall–a Drum and Song Circle led by Amy Panetta. Amy is a UU from New Jersey, now living in the Townships. She is a music teacher by profession, and looking forward to leading us in this activity, one of our ‘alternate’ winter services. We will build community while drumming together and joining our voice together in a few songs. If you have hand drums, please bring them. If not, we will have a number to choose from.
Musician: Amy Panetta

“Stories, Stories, Stories” presented by several tellers
2019-02-03 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Our annual Storytelling service, previously scheduled for Jan 20, will now take place on Sunday February 3, and be followed by a potluck lunch after the storytelling. All Welcome to come listen to stories, or tell a story, as well as to stay for potluck lunch.

David Turner, “The Balancing Act”
2019-01-27 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
This is an annual tradition at UUEstrie, already. A participatory service of gentle but extraordinary movement exercises for all. No better way to get yourself centered.

Storytelling
2019-01-20 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Once a year we choose to feed our souls on a Sunday morning through the time-honored medium of Story, nothing but stories. All are welcome to tell if they like, in English or in French, or just listen. Should you wish to tell, please let Keith know. A potluck lunch will follow the storytelling. All are welcome to stay, and to bring a little something to add to the lunch if they can.

Carols and Candlelight
2018-12-23 16:00 - 17:30 | UUEstrie – Sanctuary (Upstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Come celebrate the holiday season with carol singing and Wassail!
Donations of mittens, scarves or tuques are invited to trim the tree, and will be given to refugees entering Canada.

Annual Xmas Pageant and Turkey Supper
2018-12-16 16:30 - 20:00 | QC
This year’s pageant explores the themes of Hygge and Adventure. A community turkey supper will follow. All are welcome! Suggested donation $10 for adults; $5 for children over 6 years old.

Rev. Brendan Hadash, “The Gospel of Thomas”
2018-12-09 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Could the gospel of Thomas possibly be the missing Unitarian Universalist book of the bible? To answer this question all we need to do is explain what we believe to be the core of Unitarian Universalism, explain how the whole New Testament came to be written, and then look at the Gospel of Thomas itself – all in 20 minutes or less. “No problem”, says Rev.Brendan.
Brendan served UUEstrie in the 1980s. He enjoys acting and singing in local theatre groups in Northern Vermont, where he lives.

Rachel Garber and Dr. Adele Ernstrom, “Write for Rights”
2018-12-02 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
Our annual worship service devoted to aiding the cause of persons around the world whose rights have been violated in any of a number of ways, such as political prisoners incarcerated for their activism in the cause of social justice. There will be an opportunity to write letters of support in a number of cases identified by Amnesty International.

Dr. Adele Ernstrom, “Dark Memories Haunted Jefferson Davis in Quebec”
2018-11-25 10:30 - 12:00 | UUEstrie – Stoddard Hall (Downstairs), 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, J0B 2C0, Canada
“Dark Memories haunted Jefferson Davis in Quebec”, a paper by recently deceased Bishop’s professor Robert MacGregor, will be presented by Dr. Adele Ernstrom on November 25. Prof. MacGregor’s research examines local responses to Jefferson Davis’s presence in Quebec. They range from reports he arrived in Lennoxville in his wife’s clothes, to threats from a Stanstead crowd that he be tarred and feathered as a war criminal. He was held responsible for the abuse of Union captives in Andersonville Prison.
Shedding light on Canadians’ relationship with the American Civil War, the paper will be presented at the Unitarian-Universalist Church of North Hatley, corner of Main and Gagnon, in a service at 10:30 AM to honour the memory of Prof. MacGregor.
