Welcome, bienvenue!

Greetings from UUEstrie, a liberal spiritual community that first gathered in the village of North Hatley back in 1886, as the First Universalist Church of North Hatley.

Salutations de l'UUEstrie, une communauté spirituelle libérale qui s'est rassemblée pour la première fois dans le village de North Hatley en 1886, sous le nom de Première Église Universaliste de North Hatley.

Join us Sundays at 10:30am for our weekly service.

Rejoignez-nous le dimanche à 10h30 pour notre service.

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March 2nd, 10:30 Sharing Our Faith /Partager notre foi, Whose Belonging? with Amy Panetta, Lay Chaplain

Sharing Our Faith /Partager notre foi
Whose Belonging?

Reflection written by Rev. Karen Fraser Gitlitz and delivered by Amy Panetta, Lay Chaplain
À qui appartient ?

Réflexion rédigée par la révérende Karen Fraser Gitlitz et présentée par Amy Panetta, aumônière laïque

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“The moment I am asked about belonging, immediately a whole bunch of stories come to mind about times when I felt I didn’t belong. I am sure I’m not alone in this; it’s one of the challenges of trying to talk about belonging, how it creates complicated connections between our inner landscape, the world we find ourselves in, and the worlds we are attempting to bring about.” – Rev. Gitlitz

Karen Fraser Gitlitz (she/her) is a white, cis-gendered woman of northern European ancestry. Karen has served as a Unitarian Universalist minister since 2008 and a professional Art Therapist since 2023. Karen and her partner, musician and composer Paul Gitlitz, now make their home on the Saanich peninsula on southern Vancouver Island, BC, the traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ people. Karen keeps connected to congregational life through her work as Coordinator of the Meaning Making Project, this year offering 8 monthly theme packets and worship services to 15 Canadian UU congregations. Karen is also developing her private art therapy practice under the banner of Creative upWelling Art Therapy and a Community Ministry focused on the interconnections between the arts, spirituality and social justice.

March 2, 2025 @ 10:30 am

February 23rd, 10:30 The Kindness of Strangers with Kevin Jensen

In a world that often feels divided, moments of unexpected kindness remind us of our shared humanity. This Sunday at UUEstrie, guest speaker Kevin Jensen will explore the profound impact of compassion from those we don’t even know. How do small acts of generosity shape our lives? How can we cultivate a spirit of kindness in our communities?

Stay after the service for coffee, conversation, and community.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Dans un monde qui semble souvent divisé, les gestes de gentillesse inattendus nous rappellent notre humanité commune. Ce dimanche à UUEstrie, notre invité Kevin Jensen explorera l’impact profond de la compassion venant de ceux que nous ne connaissons même pas. Comment les petits actes de générosité façonnent-ils nos vies ? Comment pouvons-nous cultiver un esprit de bienveillance dans nos communautés ?

☕ Restez après le service pour partager un café, des conversations et un moment de communauté.

Nous avons hâte de vous voir !

February 23, 2025 @ 10:30 am

CANCELLED ANNULÉ – February 16th, 10:30 Sharing Our Faith /Partager notre foi, Whose Belonging? with Amy Panetta, Lay Chaplain

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Sharing Our Faith /Partager notre foi
Whose Belonging?

Reflection written by Rev. Karen Fraser Gitlitz and delivered by Amy Panetta, Lay Chaplain
À qui appartient ?

Réflexion rédigée par la révérende Karen Fraser Gitlitz et présentée par Amy Panetta, aumônière laïque

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“The moment I am asked about belonging, immediately a whole bunch of stories come to mind about times when I felt I didn’t belong. I am sure I’m not alone in this; it’s one of the challenges of trying to talk about belonging, how it creates complicated connections between our inner landscape, the world we find ourselves in, and the worlds we are attempting to bring about.” – Rev. Gitlitz

Karen Fraser Gitlitz (she/her) is a white, cis-gendered woman of northern European ancestry. Karen has served as a Unitarian Universalist minister since 2008 and a professional Art Therapist since 2023. Karen and her partner, musician and composer Paul Gitlitz, now make their home on the Saanich peninsula on southern Vancouver Island, BC, the traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ people. Karen keeps connected to congregational life through her work as Coordinator of the Meaning Making Project, this year offering 8 monthly theme packets and worship services to 15 Canadian UU congregations. Karen is also developing her private art therapy practice under the banner of Creative upWelling Art Therapy and a Community Ministry focused on the interconnections between the arts, spirituality and social justice.

February 16, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Sunday, February 2nd 10:30 AM Crystal Sound Bath Meditation with Kim Prangley

Please join us for an opportunity of relaxation, meditation, and spirituality while we are immersed in the beautiful resonating of crystal sound bowls rung by Kim Prangley. For your comfort, you may bring a yoga mat, pillow/cushion (or use one of ours), and a blanket. This meditation can be done on the floor or in a chair.

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Rejoignez-nous pour une opportunité de relaxation, de méditation et de spiritualité pendant que nous sommes immergés dans la magnifique résonance des bols sonores en cristal sonnés par Kim Prangley. Pour votre confort, vous pouvez apporter un tapis de yoga, un oreiller/coussin (ou utiliser l’un des nôtres) et une couverture. Cette méditation peut se faire au sol ou sur une chaise.

February 2, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Sunday, January 26 10:30 AM – Practically Dying: Who is it MAID for? Dr. Peter Moliner

Understanding practical aspects when you or a loved one is nearing the end of life: What to know and what to expect. Medical Aid in dying will be discussed.

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Comprendre les aspects pratiques lorsque vous ou un proche êtes en fin de vie : ce qu’il faut savoir et à quoi s’attendre. L’aide médicale à mourir sera abordée.

January 26, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Sunday, January 19 10:30 AM – Lessons in Non-Violence by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led by Amy Panetta, Lay Chaplain

The work of civil rights leader, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., led to the eventual dismantling of segregation in the United States and empowered movements in achieving civil rights and human dignity around the globe. Every year on the third Monday of January, Dr. King is honored by a federal holiday in the US and celebrations worldwide. This Sunday, we will explore his strategies of non-violence which can inspire and empower our lives today.

Please join us for our service on Sunday, January 26th, entitled, “Practically Dying: Who is it MAID for?” with Dr. Peter Moliner.

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Le travail du leader des droits civiques, le révérend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a conduit au démantèlement de la ségrégation aux États-Unis et a permis à des mouvements de faire valoir les droits civiques et la dignité humaine dans le monde entier. Chaque année, le troisième lundi de janvier, le Dr King est honoré par un jour férié fédéral aux États-Unis et des célébrations dans le monde entier. Ce dimanche, nous explorerons ses stratégies de non-violence qui peuvent inspirer et renforcer nos vies aujourd’hui.

Rejoignez-nous pour notre service du dimanche 26 janvier, intitulé « Pratiquement en train de mourir : à qui s’adresse l’AMM ? » avec le Dr. Peter Moliner.

January 19, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Sunday, January 12 10:30 AM – Winter Storytelling at UU Estrie, facilitated by Melanie McCrea

Join us this Sunday, January 12th and bring a short story or anecdote. This story could be from your own life or from another source that you would enjoy telling. Or, feel free to just come and listen.

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Rejoignez-nous ce dimanche 12 janvier et apportez une nouvelle ou une anecdote. Cette histoire peut provenir de votre propre vie ou d’une autre source que vous aimeriez raconter. Ou n’hésitez pas à venir écouter.

January 12, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Sunday, January 5 10:30 AM – Camille Bouskéla, “Fire Communion”

On or near the first Sunday in January, many Unitarian Universalist congregations hold a ritual to bid farewell to the old year, and to release it.

In the words of Rev. Elizabeth Harding, “The fire communion separates the end of the year from the beginning, helping us to put in perspective the joys and sorrows, the changes and transitions, the ups and downs of the year. It’s a half-way point in our church year, but a celebration of the outside calendar’s year’s end and year’s beginning.”

In a ceremony of the burning bowl, people are invited to write down write down words, or a phrase, to sum up what they wish to release before entering the new year. They then come forward to burn that piece of paper.

From https://www.uua.org/worship/holidays/fire-communion-burning-bowl

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Le premier dimanche de janvier ou aux alentours de cette date, de nombreuses congrégations unitariennes universalistes organisent un rituel pour dire adieu à la vieille année et la libérer.

Selon les mots de la révérende Elizabeth Harding : « La communion du feu sépare la fin de l’année du début, nous aidant à mettre en perspective les joies et les peines, les changements et les transitions, les hauts et les bas de l’année. C’est la moitié de notre année ecclésiale, mais c’est une célébration de la fin et du début de l’année du calendrier extérieur.

Lors d’une cérémonie du bol brûlant, les gens sont invités à écrire des mots, ou une phrase, pour résumer ce qu’ils souhaitent libérer avant d’entrer dans la nouvelle année. Ils viennent ensuite brûler ce morceau de papier.

De https://www.uua.org/worship/holidays/fire-communion-burning-bowl

January 5, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Sunday, December 22nd, 4:00 p.m – Concert de Noël/Christmas Concert $20/$10 (étudiants)

Come to UUEstrie on Sunday December 22nd to support a benefit concert for the North Hatley Jazz festival!

Reserve your seats by clicking on the envelope icon on the website (northhatleyjazz.ca) and write your name.

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Venez à UUEstrie le dimanche 22 décembre pour un concert-bénéfice au profit du festival de jazz de North Hatley!

Réservez vos places en cliquant sur enveloppe sur le site web (northhatleyjazz.ca) et inscrivez votre nom.

December 22, 2024 @ 4:00 pm