What if systemic social change requires not just outer action, but inner transformation? In this reflection on the 8th Principle, Carlye Watson explores the practice of Radical Responsibility - a courageous and empowering inner path that helps us recognize and claim our part in the patterns we wish to change. Through story and a lens … Continue reading "Aug 3rd, 10:30 a.m. “Redefining Responsibility As Empowerment – Redéfinir la Reponsabilité Comme Autonomisation”"

Join us to explore the rich history of jazz in Southern Quebec. Born in New Orleans and nurtured along train routes, jazz took hold in Montréal, Canada's jazz capital. From the jazz clubs of Little Burgundy, touring musicians swept through the Eastern Townships, bringing their high-energy, syncopated rhythms and catchy melodies to our quaint towns. … Continue reading "Aug 10th, 10:30 a.m. UU Estrie & The North Hatley Jazz Fest “From Montréal “Sin City” to the Eastern Townships” – with Amy Panetta, MA, Ethnomusicologist"

The late United States Congressman John Lewis used to urge people to “make good trouble.” When and where has good trouble appeared during hard times in human history? We’ll look at some old myths, and more recent stories of mischief and disruption. Le regretté membre du Congrès américain John Lewis exhortait les gens à « … Continue reading "Aug 17th, 10:30 a.m. Watching for the Mischief-Makers À la recherche des fauteurs de troubles with Reverend Janet Parsons, UU Minister"

Wisdom comes from many places and finds us if we pay enough attention. In these strange and challenging times, this service will explore some lessons learned from our neighbors, the birds. La sagesse vient de partout et nous trouve si nous y prêtons suffisamment attention. En ces temps étranges et difficiles, ce service explorera quelques … Continue reading "Aug 24th, 10:30 a.m. Listening to the Birds, Écouter les oiseaux with Rev. Heather Janules, UU Minister"