Paul-Conrad Carignan, “Forbidden Native Ceremonies” / “Cérémonies autochtones interdites”
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaIn several amendments to the Indian Act, the federal government reinforced the assimilation of Indigenous people by forbidding their cultural and spiritual ceremonies. Activities we see today at Native gatherings like smudging, Pipe ceremonies, sweats lodges, etc. were legally forbidden until 1951 when the federal restrictions were finally lifted. This PowerPoint presentation reviews these spiritual … Continue reading "Paul-Conrad Carignan, “Forbidden Native Ceremonies” / “Cérémonies autochtones interdites”"
Oct. 9 Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: Thanksgiving, with Rev. Carole Martignacco
UUEstrie - Sanctuary (Upstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaJoin us for our annual Thanksgiving service led by Reverend Carole Martignacco. This service is BOTH In Person AND via Zoom. Come to the church building, OR join by Zoom (email info@uuestrie.ca for the link) 10 juillet, le service du dimanche, 10 h 30. Responsable du service : Camille Bouskéla; Musique : Mike Matheson Ce … Continue reading "Oct. 9 Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: Thanksgiving, with Rev. Carole Martignacco"
Oct. 16 Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: Joining Unitarian church of Montreal via zoom
Via ZoomMake Your Life an Adventure of Love Guest speaker Stephen Sims Musical guests: Back Alley Roots (Jane Critchlow, Roger Haughey and Larry Cassini) Worship team: Rev. Diane Rollert, Katharine Childs, Sandra Hunt, Eleuthera Diconca-Lippert, Shoshanna Green, Indigo Micciche. Tech Team Coordinator: Annalise Peterson-Perry. Each of our lives is a silent promise … discovering your hidden … Continue reading "Oct. 16 Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: Joining Unitarian church of Montreal via zoom"
October 23rd Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: “Yoga,” with Stéphanie Cormier
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaJoin 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 "October 23rd Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: “Yoga,” with Stéphanie Cormier"
(In-person) All Souls – Remembrance of lost loved ones
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaAn ancient Celtic tradition describes this time of year as when "the veil between the two worlds is thinnest". In this service we encourage everyone to share a personal testimony about someone important to them who has passed away in the recent past.
[In person] Connection, Genealogy, and the Interdependent Web, with Amy Panetta
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaJoin us for a reflection on the interdependent web of all things as it relates to genealogy.
[Via Zoom] Joining the Unitarian Church of Montreal – Remembrance day
Via ZoomAll of our veterans who were members of “The Greatest Generation,” and who carried our Remembrance Day wreath for years, are gone now. They were among the generation that had a vision of the United Nations and who wrote and ratified the UN Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. As members of subsequent generations, we … Continue reading "[Via Zoom] Joining the Unitarian Church of Montreal – Remembrance day"
In Person at the church – Clean-up Day
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaAs the title states, we will gather together to clean up the Church. After a long absence, the Church needs some tender love and care. (version française suit) Comme le titre l'indique, nous nous rassemblerons pour nettoyer l'Église. Après une longue absence, l'Église a besoin d'un peu d'amour et de soins.
November 27rd Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: “Yoga,” with Stéphanie Cormier
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaJoin 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 "November 27rd Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.: “Yoga,” with Stéphanie Cormier"
In Person – Rachel Garber & Adele Ernstrom, “Write for Rights”
UUEstrie - Stoddard Hall (Downstairs) 201 Rue Main, North Hatley, QC, CanadaDear UUEstrie Friends and Members, We will be hosting an Amnesty International WRITE FOR RIGHTS event on Sunday at UUEstrie. We will have information about the persons whose right we are defending, and sample letters for you to use if you wish. UUEstrie's board of trustees has decided to support the postage expenses. Please come … Continue reading "In Person – Rachel Garber & Adele Ernstrom, “Write for Rights”"