Saturday, January 28, 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary
Evening Concert
Gary Russell, a principal cellist in the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and your newly appointed Music Director, Sandra Hunt, will perform *Suite Italienne* by Igor Stravinsky (inspired by the antics of commedia dell'arte characters, Pulcinella and Pimpinella, and the music of Pergolesi). We'll continue with *Studies in English Folk Song* by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and end with the *Cello Sonata* by Francis Poulenc, combining pungent wit and ebullience with a nostalgic, poignant lyricism.
This concert is to raise funds for the music program at the church so the suggested donation is $25 for adults. Refreshments will be offered at intermission.
New course:
Voluntary Simplicity
Overwhelmed with "stuff"? Too much "brain clutter"? The Social and Environmental Concerns Committee will be hosting a 6-week course on Voluntary Simplicity. This discussion course addresses the distractions of modern society that keep us from caring for ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.
Discussion Course Goals:
- To understand the meaning of voluntary simplicity.
- To explore the material and psychological distractions that prevent us from caring for the earth.
- To acknowledge the connection between our lifestyle choices and the condition of the earth.
Dates: Sundays -- March 25, April 8, 22, May 6, 20, June 3
Time: 12:30 to 2pm Place: TBD
Cost: $25 for materials
Contact: Stacy Gilmore stagilmore@yahoo.com with questions or to register. Registration closes March 2.
Social and Environmental Concerns Committee will show the film "Seeking the Current", the story of a group of environmentalists who paddle down the Romaine River the year before it is to be dammed. They question Hydro Quebec's predilection for hydro dams that wreak havoc on pristine eco-systems when other, less harmful energy systems exist. More info at: seekingthecurrent.com
Contact: Christina or call her at 514-630-7523
Vendredi, 3 février à 18H
Souper à la bonne franquette
en partageant nos plats avec nos amis et amies.
Vendredi, 3 février à 19H30
Cercle de discussion
Geneviève Delmas-Patterson nous fera voyager dans l'univers ayant pour thème « La spectroscopie à la découverte de l'univers (étoiles, exoplanètes...) ». Geneviève est professeure de chimie-physique à l'UQÀM.
Exploring the Intangible
Sunday, February 5, 12:15 pm, Children's Chapel
We will continue with our discussion on Concepts of Immortality
with Alain Lefevre.
Contact: Christine Rourke 514-761-0669
Soul Collage
Saturday, February 11, 10 am to 4 pm, Garden Room
Caroline Balderston Parry anchors this open collage workshop, held almost monthly. Drop in any time! The room (on the nursery level) will be set up with supplies and quiet music for the duration, but plan to give it at least two precious, soul-restoring hours. Bring a bag lunch if you want and any photos or other images you especially like. All are welcome!
Contact: Caroline at 514-622-2173 (cell) or 514-481-8462.
Dimanche, 12 février vers 12h15
Réunion du Comité des activités en français
pour préparer la prochaine célébration.
Midday Meal
Wednesday, February 15
Bridge or Scrabble at 10:15 am, lunch at 12:30 pm,
followed by music at 1:30 pm.
We are changing the reservation process. If you attended the January lunch, you do not need to register for February. Only people who cannot attend need to phone Ruth diGiovanni at 514-934-4956. Visitors are always welcome. If you have comments or suggestions you can contact Elizabeth Anglin at 514-937-4095
Dimanche, 19 février à 10h30
Célébration ayant pour thème ' Langues, spiritualités
et religions' par Richard Gendron, suivie d'une discussion. La garderie est ouverte pour les enfants en bas de 5 ans.
Dimanche, 19 février vers 10h45
Education religieuse en français à la suite du « Temps pour tous les âges », les enfants de 5 à 12 ans descendent dans leur chapelle avec Julie Richard pour explorer nos principes.
Social and Environmental Concerns Committee
Sunday, February 19, 12:15 pm, Thomas Room
Regular committee meeting. Newcomers alwyas welcome. We continue to plan for our May 4 fundraiser for the Leogane school lunch program "Appetite for Learning".
Contact: Christina or call her at 514-630-7523
Art Collective meeting
Sunday, February 19 12:30 in the Garden Room
Whether you are an artist, an art lover or just like to get involved, you are invited to join the meeting. We will discuss plans for the Stairwell Art Gallery: improvements, scheduling artists for the year 2012-2013.
Be sure to take a look at Tara Bissett's work now featured. If you would like a 2012 calendar or note cards with images of her Chinese zodiac paintings, there is a sample in the wire bin at the top of the stairs; you can add your name to the list she has provided and we'll get one to you quickly.Email Prue Rains, or call her 514-481-8653
Afternoon ConcertFebruary 19, 4 pm, Sanctuary
Vanessa Hunt Russell, cello and
Sandra Hunt, piano
Sponsored by the Music Ministry Collective.
Vanessa is in Montreal on a month-long break from her studies at the Basel Musik Hochschule in Switzerland. She plans a program of cello pieces including a lyrical Baroque sonata, a deeply moving sonata by Beethoven and a soaring sonata by the French romantic composer, Fauré. Proceeds to assist Vanessa with her schooling expenses. She appreciates your support.
Suggested donations: $10 for students, $20 for adults
Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, February 22, 7 pm, Thomas Room
The Cave by Jose Saramago.
In another of Saramago's haunting fables, an elderly potter has turned to making dolls for sale at the `Center`, a huge complex of shops near his village. But a chance discovery at the Center sends him and his family fleeing in terror. A darkly comic and disturbing allegorical tale.
New members are most welcome!
Contact: John Heath at 514-486-2567
CUSJ Fundraising Lunch
Sunday, February 26, after the service
The Social and Environmetal Concerns and Hospitality Committees will hold a fundraiser lunch to cover our annual membership fees to Canadian Unitarians for Social Justice ($1 per congregational member). We will serve soup, lunch and desserts. Seville marmalade will also be on sale. Any surplus funds from this event will go to our school lunch project, "Appetite for Learning," in the Leogane area of Haïti.
Drumming Circle
If you don't have a drum we can lend you one.
Contact: Ann Beer
First Friday Potluck and Coffee House -- Sign up now!
Friday, March 2, 6:30 pm
Please sign up this month in Phoenix Hall to perform at the Coffee House. Space may be limited depending on interest. For the potluck, please bring a finger food/cutlery-free item to share. Dinner will be followed by a coffee house. Join us in a relaxed evening of music and spoken word, short skits and performances.
Contact: David McLeod, Amber Dawn Bellemare, or Mona Luxion.
Weekly Activities
Play Group
Tuesday & Thursday, 10 am to noon.
We welcome children under five on a drop-in basis accompanied by a (grand)parent or caregiver. Pack a snack for your child(ren). Coffee is provided. Open to all, whether church members or not. No charge but a donation of $3/session per family is suggested.
Carmina Choir
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