Wishing all of you a healthy and happy 2012. May you nuture and inspire others and take action in the world. Not sure how to do that? Come visit our active community and find out! Read on to find an activity or group that interests you. Or come to our fire communion service this Sunday, January 1 at 3 p.m. No matter what you believe (or don't believe) you are welcome.
Please note our holiday hours The Church office will be closed until 9 am on Tuesday, January 3. Telephone messages will be checked daily and mail will be checked on Thursday, December 28.
Sunday, January 1, 3:00 pm (note the unusual time)
Life is Always Unfinished Business: A Fire Communion Service
Music: Louise Halperin
(This will be Diane's last Sunday with us until April 8, as she leaves for her sabbatical in the Philippines. )Music: Louise Halperin
Please bring non-perishable food items to share with the NDG Food Depot either today or on January 8.
During the month of January, all unidentified cash in the collection baskets will be donated to Head and Hands, an organization that works with youth to promote their physical and mental well-being.
Thursday, January 5, 10 am to noon in the Nursery
Play Group resumes
Friday, January 6, 5 to 7 pm
Stairwell Art Gallery Vernissage
Apportez votre plat à partager et invitez vos amis à manger et à participer à notre Cercle de discussion.
Cercle de discussion
Comment la simplicité volontaire peut améliorer nos vies. Notre invité, Dominique Boisvert, a été membre du Barreau pendant 20 ans même s'il a choisi de travailler essentiellement en milieu communautaire dans les domaines de la solidarité internationale, des réfugiés, de l'analyse sociale et des questions spirituelles. Il est cofondateur du Réseau québécois pour la simplicité volontaire (RQSV), a publié L'ABC de la simplicité volontaire (2005) aux Éditions Écosociété, et écrit dans le Carnet des simplicitaires.
Stairwell Art Gallery Vernissage
During January and February, the Gallery will feature paintings by Tara Bissett whose delightful work can be found on the walls of our Children's Chapel.
Contact Prue Rains at 514-481-8653.
Vendredi le 6 janvier à 18 h 00
Souper a la bonne franquette Apportez votre plat à partager et invitez vos amis à manger et à participer à notre Cercle de discussion.
Friday, January 6, 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Special First Friday Social
Start the Unitarian New Year with a special celebration! We will welcome our sabbatical minister, Rev. Carole Martignacco, and her partner, David Turner, at this special potluck supper.
Vendredi le 6 janvier à 19 h 30Cercle de discussion
Comment la simplicité volontaire peut améliorer nos vies. Notre invité, Dominique Boisvert, a été membre du Barreau pendant 20 ans même s'il a choisi de travailler essentiellement en milieu communautaire dans les domaines de la solidarité internationale, des réfugiés, de l'analyse sociale et des questions spirituelles. Il est cofondateur du Réseau québécois pour la simplicité volontaire (RQSV), a publié L'ABC de la simplicité volontaire (2005) aux Éditions Écosociété, et écrit dans le Carnet des simplicitaires.
La simplicité volontaire est plus d'actualité que jamais. Car il vaut mieux la choisir nous-mêmes avant qu'elle ne nous soit imposée par l'évolution de notre monde actuel. Lors de notre rencontre, nous verrons pourquoi, mais surtout comment cette façon de vivre peut améliorer nos vies et nous rendre plus heureux. Paradoxalement, c'est redécouvrir qu'on peut vivre mieux avec moins!
Pour plus d'informations, Hannelore Pancelet au 450-653-5694
Sunday, January 8, 10:30 amPour plus d'informations, Hannelore Pancelet au 450-653-5694
Coming Full Circle
Rev. Carole Martignacco
Please bring non-perishable food items to share with the NDG Food Depot.
Please bring non-perishable food items to share with the NDG Food Depot.
Sunday, January 8, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Palliative Care Discussion Group
Sign up for five sessions (January 8 and 22; March 4 and 18; April 1) following from the Palliative Care workshops presented in October and November by The Council on Palliative Care and sponsored by the Caring Network. These discussions are limited to a maximum of twelve persons, with priority given to those who signed up at the workshops. If you are interested in joining this discussion group, please contact Prue Rains 514-481-5683 or Nancy Hovey 514-694-2302 before the first session.
Wednesday, January 11, 7:30 - 9 pm in the R.E. Office
Parents' discussion and support group. All welcome. Contact the R.E. office for a copy of the book, The Gift of Faith, that is being discussed.
Thursday, January 19, 7:30 to 9 pm
Parts in Peace Choir rehearsals resume.
Dimanche le 22 janvier à 10 h 45
(après le « Moment pour tous les âges »)Èducation religieuse:
Tous les enfants de 5 à 12 ans sont invités à rejoindre Julie Richard à la Chapelle des enfants.Dimanche le 22 janvier à 12 h 30
Comité des activités en français
Réunion de planification. Si vous désirez nous donner un coup de main à préparer notre célébration du dimanche 19 février, vous êtes la bienvenue. Pour plus d'informations, Hannelore Poncelet au 450-653-5694
Greeters required!
Guidelines are available if you are not sure what your function will be. To be a greeter, contact Petrina Lee Poy at 514-485-5555. Or sign up on the sheet in Phoenix Hall near the back door.
Guidelines are available if you are not sure what your function will be. To be a greeter, contact Petrina Lee Poy at 514-485-5555. Or sign up on the sheet in Phoenix Hall near the back door.
Return of the Java Jivers!
Make a 45-minute commitment to make coffee and set up the serving tables; serve the coffee, tea, and treats; or clear up afterwards.
Experienced volunteers and printed guidelines are available. Check your calendars and sign up any Sunday morning for some volunteering fun -- become a Java Jiver.
For more information, contact Frank Greene 514-933-4532.
The Caring Network For more information, contact Frank Greene 514-933-4532.
We are always seeking new volunteers. If you are willing to make a reassuring call, drive someone to an appointment, cook a meal, deliver a meal or write a friendly note, we would like to hear from you. If you're interested in being a volunteer or coordinator, please contact Janine Cobb at 514-938-9617.
St. Michael's Mission, located on President Kennedy is in need of supplies for the coming winter. St Michael's is a day shelter open weekdays from 8 am to 12:30 pm, serving breakfast and lunch for almost 200 men and women daily, as well as providing showers and, twice weekly, handing out clean clothing and food bags. Needed is warm winter clothing (coats, jackets, long underwear, mittens, hats, socks, shoes and boots) as well as non-perishable food, toiletry items, cards and other games. Please put your donations on the big table in Phoenix Hall and we will deliver them for you. St Michael's Mission is a registered charity and will provide tax receipts for financial contributions. For more information please contact Christina Duvander at 514-630-7523.
