On the eve of the day dedicated to Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, I would like the LakeshoreUnitarian Universalist Congregation in Lachine, Quebec, to affirm the following as a call toaction:Articles 48 and 49 of the 94 recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissionstate the following:Article 48: We call upon the church parties to the … Continue reading Truth and Reconciliation
This is a quick link to the special tribute edition of the Lakeshore Newsletter. Here, we commemorate the life of Jean Merrifield, 1916-2021, and the impact she had on our community.
Lakeshore UU Congregation’s doyenne shares stories and words of wisdom with us.
Lakeshore held its annual Board of Directors election in person and on-line via Zoom. This year, it took place after the end of the 24 April 2021 Sunday Service. Were elected unanimously: President (for a two-year term) – Sheila Laursen Secretary (for a two-year term) – Milda Graham Director B (for a two-year term) – … Continue reading 2022-2023 Board Election
How will we recover from the loss of Margaret in our lives? Margaret quickly became a solid pillar of strength for LUUC – and LUUCers – and everyone she knew. Margaret was always there for us when we needed help – and her support was generous, kind and without judgement. Margaret was the same in our larger … Continue reading Sheila honours Margaret
Many of us listened to Shaheen Juniad on Sunday, January 16th, 2022, as she spoke of her Muslim faith and of the Islamophobia that many face on a day-to-day basis. We have heard such terrible stories over the past few years: The senseless murder of six men in 2017 at the Islamic Cultural Center in … Continue reading Coalition Inclusion Québec in 2022
On Sunday January 23rd, one of our new members, Linda Kneeland, gave us an excellent talk about one of her ancestors. It was about Abner Kneeland, who was Linda’s great, great grandfather, although he may have been her great, great uncle – she is not sure. Abner was born in 1774 in Gardner, Massachusetts. He … Continue reading The Last Man Jailed for Blasphemy
Included as a point of reference: UUA version as of now –We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: Canadian version:“We, the member congregations of the Canadian Unitarian Council, covenant to affirm and promote: ‘Individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and other oppressions in ourselves and in … Continue reading Adding an Eighth Principle
The Lakeshore UU Congregation’s Social Action Committee tries to keep abreast of environmental issues as they have so much impact on everyone. Équiterre recently sent us information on a new campaign led by Vire au Vert. This large coalition of environmental groups encourages citizens to get involved in the municipal election campaigns coming up this … Continue reading Environment is a municipal issue too
Four Lakeshore Social Action Committee members met with Liberal MNAs Enrico Ciccone (Marquette) & Monique Sauvé (Fabre) to discuss senior care
