This Sunday is an active one as we celebrate the vitality of our community and after the service enjoy soup and an opportunity to learn about OWL (Our Whole Lives UU sexuality education program).
Et aussi… Célébration de la réconciliation entre l'Imam et le Pasteur à 12 h 45.
Thursday, January 21, 10:00 am - noon in the Nursery
Play Group
(third Thursday of each month)
Drumming Circle
Contacts: Ann Beer, 514-426-1204, ann_beer@hotmail.com or
Allen Lobo, 514-484-3014, radiantandfree@gmail.com
Sunday, January 24, 10:30 am
Celebration Sunday: All We Are and All We Can Be
Rev. Diane Rollert
Music by Sandra Hunt
During coffee hour: Corn Chowder lunch to support Youth programs - freewill donation
In January, unidentified cash in the collection baskets will be donated to Head & Hands.
Sunday, January 24 after Sunday service
See Nancy Kleins to purchase tickets for the "Thank God February's Over" (TGFO) Party on Saturday, March 6, at 6:00 pm, described in the 'Coming Up' section below.
N.B. See the notice about the COATICOOK ICE CREAM CONTAINER CONTEST in `A Last Word` (scroll down to the end).
Sunday, January 24, following the service
Youth Soup and OWL Information Afternoon
Everyone is invited! Come and learn about OWL (Our Whole Lives), the UU Sexuality Education curricula used for many different age groups. Enjoy excellent videos [from the series "Families talk about Sexual Health" -- one for "Parents of Young Children" and one for "Parents of Pre-Adolescents and Adolescents"], discussion groups, an information/book table, an opportunity to ask questions about OWL with Senior Youth and Young Adults currently taking OWL courses, etc. More details outside the nursery. The OWL program is something that the entire congregation should know about and support.
Le dimanche 24 janvier à 12 h 45 : Célébration de la réconciliation entre l'Imam et le Pasteur.
Notre invité, Laurent Gagnon, coordonnateur au Québec de Initiatives et Changement, témoignera de la réconciliation et surtout du travail en partenariat de deux activistes religieux du nord du Nigeria, région en proie à de grandes tensions religieuses, qui s'avèrent un immense cadeau de l'Afrique au monde entier, notamment au Québec aux prises avec ses questionnements identitaires et intercommunautaires.
Responsable: Hannelore Poncelet, 450-653-5694 or hanniponcelet@hotmail.comMonday, January 25, 7:30 pm
Parts in Peace Choir
Optional pot-luck at 6:15 pm.
Contact: Sandra Hunt, director, 514-484-5559 or sandra.muriel.hunt@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 26, 10:00 am - noon in the Nursery
Play Group
Tuesday, January 26, noon-1:15 pm in the Thomas Room
(also February 23, March 23, April 27, and May 25)
Seeking the Sacred in Stories
Facilitated by Rev. Diane Rollert
Bring your own brown bag lunch and join this ongoing group, as we deepen in community and search for meaning in the stories we read. All are welcome. We meet on the first lower level of the church. Copies of the stories are available from the office.
Tuesday, January 26, 7:30 pm in Phoenix Hall
Carmina Choir rehearsal
Contacts: Keith Robinson at 514-931-9028, or Brian Brice at 514-843-6497
Wednesday, January 27, 6:30-8:30 pm, Children's Chapel
Mindfulness Meditation
Meditation resumes on this and every following Wednesday.
Contact: Allen Lobo at 514-484-3014 or radiantandfree@gmail.com
COMING UPSunday, January 24, we will have the final of our SPIRIT PLAY promise stories ... then, on January 31, move on to a general Spirit Play lesson about the sources of UUism. In later weeks, we will be telling stories derived from those sources.
Children's Music Program
Our Children's Music Program is about the joy of music for six- to ten-year-olds. We plan to have frequent short songs for the children to play/sing, for chalice lightings, for the time of all ages, etc. Make note of the following dates:
Sunday, January 24, 1010: Chalice Lighting
Sunday, January 31: Time for All Ages
Practice on Sunday, January 24.
Please contact Shawn Dohring to sign on or if you have questions or comments, at 514-461-1388, or dohrings@yahoo.com
Sunday, January 31, after the service
Eleanora's Diary and Pioneer Soup
Have a special date with a cheeky English girl and her ten siblings, who emigrated to Upper Canada in 1835! Eleanora's father, an Anglican minister, not only brought along the family organ, but also the preserved heart of a deceased daughter!
Caroline will present songs, pictures and props to accompany the story of 12-year-old Eleanora Hallen, whom she wrote about in her book, Eleanora's Diary. Everyone is invited to a "pioneer soup" lunch and to attend Caroline's presentation. Come learn more and support RE. Free will donations welcome.
Contact: Caroline at dre@ucmtl.ca
Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
(also March 2, April 6, May 4, and June 1)
What Moves Us? Exploring Unitarian and Universalist Theology
Rev. Diane Rollert
Based on a new program by UU theologian Thandeka, we'll explore the life experiences of historic and contemporary Unitarian and Universalist thinkers and the changes of heart that deepened their faith. Sessions include William Ellery Channing, Margaret Fuller, James Luther Adams and Forrest Church.
This is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Unitarian Universalism while exploring your own beliefs and values, and perhaps building your own theology. No preparation required. Just bring a notebook and an open mind.
To sign up, please call or e-mail the office at 514-485-9933 or office@ucmtl.ca.
Sunday, February 7
Exploring the Intangible, 12:30 pm in the Children's Chapel Contact: Christine Rourke at 514-761-0669 or cerourke@mail.com
Saturday, February 20,10:00 am - 4:00 pm in the Garden Rm.
Drop-in Soul Collage Session
Anyone interested to learn more about "soul collage" or simply to work on collages is welcome for all or part of the time. Plenty of materials available, but bring any favourite pictures. Contact Caroline with questions or to be put on her mailing list for reminders. Caroline Balderston Parry at 514-481-8462 or 514-622-2173 (cell), or at carolinebp@sympatico.ca
Saturday, February 27
Last day for the COATICOOK ICE CREAM CONTAINER CONTEST.
Ice Cream Lovers, Unite!
COATICOOK ICE CREAM CONTAINER CONTEST
To uphold its commitment to eating locally whenever possible, the Loaf'n'Ladle Lunch group will give 2 litres of home-made soup and two loaves of home-baked bread to the first UCM member(s) or friend(s) who can supply 11 (ten for us and one for you!) used, but VERY clean and undented two-litre Coaticook ice cream containers with lids. We use containers in our collective kitchens and to deliver food to UCM members and friends when so requested by the UCM Caring Network.
Contest Deadline: Saturday, February 27, at the UCM kitchen between 9:00 am and noon. Please bring the 11 containers and lids with you. Show up at 12 and we'll invite you for lunch, too! When you have collected 11 containers, please notify Nancy Kleins at nan@tradewords.ca so we can have your soup and bread ready for you.
Saturday, March 6, 6:00 pm
Thank-God-February's-Over (TGFO) Party
Forget howling winter winds. Come to the TGFO party and bask in the UCM tropics among friends! All of the fun of going south with none of the hassles. Enjoy an evening of tropical food, music and fun. Free baby-sitting available. Door prizes!!! Space is limited. Tickets go on sale Sunday, January 10, after the service.
Admission: $20/adult - Free for children aged 12 and under.
To purchase tickets, please see Nancy Kleins in Phoenix Hall.
