Topic: Community

ON ZOOM: Indigenous History & the Politics of Reconciliation

March 29 - 10:30 am Robert Green

This is Lakeshore’s first experience with holding a Sunday service via Zoom. Westmount High School history teacher and 2019 Green Party candidate for NDG-Westmount Robert Green will share his perspective about the meaning of reconciliation with regards to both federal politics and the provincial history curriculum. Robert will look at the evolving relationship between Indigenous Peoples … Continue reading ON ZOOM: Indigenous History & the Politics of Reconciliation

Fahrenheit 451

March 1 - 10:30 am Federico Sanchez

Federico Sanchez is a Montréal journalist working in French-language media. His Lakeshore talk will touch on books, empathy and the ability to see the world through someone else’s eyes. The presentation is inspired by the sci-fi novel, Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, and its uncanny prediction of our present. This subject will tie in … Continue reading Fahrenheit 451

Dans la rue is there for Homeless Youth

Feb. 09 - 10:30 am Myrlande Myrand

Founded just over thirty years ago, by Father Emmett Johns, nicknamed ‘Pops,’ the organization Dans la rue holds out a helping hand to homeless youth. Funded 95 % by private donations, Dans la rue offers an integrated approach to the multiple needs of these youth: Its famous food van, la Roulotte, run entirely by volunteers An emergency shelter, the Bunker … Continue reading Dans la rue is there for Homeless Youth

Protecting Montréal Green Spaces

Feb. 02 - 10:30 am Lisa Mintz

Lisa Mintz founded Sauvons la falaise, whose primary mission is to ensure protection of the St. Jacques Escarpment Eco-territory, and connection with other existing green spaces including the future Meadowbrook park. She will discuss the history and biology of the falaise as well as the intense efforts of Citizen Scientists, Birdwatchers, Nature Lovers and Environmental … Continue reading Protecting Montréal Green Spaces

Who’s in – who’s out?

Jan. 19 - 10:30 am Rev. Roslyn Macgregor

Rev. Roslyn Macgregor, a retired Anglican minister and long-time social activist in Montreal, headed the Mile End Mission for many years. She will draw on her experiences to challenge us to consider about what we think of ourselves and about how we relate to others and the world around us. Service leader – Sheila Laursen … Continue reading Who’s in – who’s out?

From Chef to Political Activist

Jan. 05 - 10:30 am Marlene Hale

Marlene Hale, also known as Maluh, her childhood nickname in Wet’suwet’en, the northern Athabaskan language of her people, was born in Smithers, British Columbia, at the foot of the Hudson Bay Mountains. She learned to cook at a young age, and as it developed into a passion, she became a chef, and later, taught cooking … Continue reading From Chef to Political Activist

Our Traditional Youth Service

Dec. 15 - 10:30 am Lakeshore Youth & Children

This multi-generational service will be created and presented by our Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist youth and children. There will be readings, singing, and many delightful surprises. We hope to see everyone there to celebrate and welcome in the holiday spirit! Service leader – Erin Berry Musician – Kerry-Anne Kutz Hospitality – Dori & Peter Abbott

The Death & Life of Griffintown: 21 Stories

Dec. 01 - 10:30 am Scott MacLeod

We welcome filmmaker and art educator G. Scott Macleod back to our UU congregation, this time to take us on a walking tour of 21 of the most fascinating historic sites in Montreal’s iconic Griffintown neighbourhood, including the New City Gas, Griffintown Horse Palace and the former Dow Brewery. With only a handful of residential and industrial buildings … Continue reading The Death & Life of Griffintown: 21 Stories

Caring Across Continents

Nov. 17 - 10:30 am Dolores Meade

Dolores Meade is one of the founders of the Hudson Grandmothers group called Grannies Aid for Africa. This group is part of the Grandmother’s Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. She will speak about the impact of the AIDS pandemic on African communities and about the role of both African and Canadian grandmothers in rebuilding … Continue reading Caring Across Continents

From the fatherhood of God to the search for truth and meaning

Oct. 20 - 10:30 am Jean Merrifield

Jean Merrifield will share with us some of her thoughts about how Unitarianism has changed over her lifetime. She will stimulate our thinking through questions about why we come to this church, in what ways is it better now, and what changes we have all seen as we go along. Service leader – Paul Sullivan … Continue reading From the fatherhood of God to the search for truth and meaning

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Topic: Community