In these polarized times, we take this opportunity to peel away the layers of “spin industry” hype that obscures the commonality of our needs and aspirations. Hopedale welcomes back special guest Andrew McKnight for another of his thought-provoking musical services. Service leader: Peter Carels. Daylight savings time, Spring Ahead. Don’t be late!
Join us this Sunday, March 6, for “Stewardship Sunday.” On our 26th Anniversary, we will celebrate! What makes us feel joyful? grateful? committed? Where do we invest our energy and talents? How do we continue to construct the foundation of our Hopedale home? Sponsored by Hopedale Board and Leadership. AND Sunday Service Committee will meet … Continued
Join us on Sunday, March 13, 7:00pm for a return engagement of Andrew McKnight, from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Location: –Pete’s Drum Barn, 6385 Contreras Rd., Oxford. (Note: Sorry, performance space is not wheelchair accessible.) Park and Pay details: –Park on nearby Patrick Drive (both sides) or on berm in front of property … Continued
On this day in 1828, the first issue of The Cherokee Phoenix was printed in Georgia, using both English and the Cherokee printed language that had been developed 7 years earlier by Sequoyah, a Cherokee Silversmith. Join Diane Wright this morning as we consider what happens when a spoken language becomes a written language. Our … Continued
Please join us on Valentine’s Day for a circle worship exploring love in some of its manifestations. If you wish, bring a love letter, poem, or brief story that touches your heart. Humorous offerings are certainly welcome. Service Leader: Susan Thrasher.
This I Believe is an international organization engaging people in writing and sharing essays describing the core values that guide their daily lives. Members and friends in Unitarian Universalist communities have a wide variety of core beliefs. Hopedale community members/friends Jennifer Blue, Lauren Marsh, and Pat O’Malley will each share their “This I Believe” essay … Continued
Insights gained and lessons learned concerning the universal language of rhythm from a long-time member of the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild. This will include plenty of hands-on opportunity for young and old (and in-between) to share their spirit. Percussion instruments from several countries will be made available. — Speaker: Peter Carels assisted by members of … Continued
Daryl Baldwin will talk about the relationship between Miami University and the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. He will also share some of the current efforts of the Myaamia Center in developing language and cultural educational tools for the Miami Tribe community. Service Leader: Linda Amspaugh.
On the 20th anniversary of the Hanshin Earthquake, a devastating seismic event that killed thousands of people near Kobe, Japan, we will consider the causes of suffering, and how our UU traditions call us to respond. Service Leader: Steve Dana. Second collection will go to the Oxford Family Resource Center to help folks with their … Continued
Denise Tracy will talk about the creation of the seven Unitarian Universalist principles and discuss the importance of the first one: The inherent worth and dignity of every person. Service leader: Susan Thrasher.
