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Sunday Service, October 19, 2014: “Some of us see religion and spirituality as a stark choice.”

Are you UU? Christian? Muslim? Lyn Miller, whose spiritual journey has included both Christian and Buddhist practice, will share some of her experiences with us. Lyn is an associate professor of religion at Earlham College who teaches Historical Christianity and Religions of East Asia. Service leader:  Judi Hetrick. Fall Congregational Meeting will immediately follow the … Continued

Sunday Service, October 12, 2014: “Awake me in the new world.”

Christopher Columbus is often remembered in the U.S. for what he did not do in America. We’ll explore the ways the Columbus myth perpetuated a “Doctrine of Discovery” that glossed over the genocide and slavery brought to the New World. Hopedale participants will share readings from the journals of Columbus, the writings of his critics … Continued

Sunday Service, October 5, 2014 “Animal Minds.”

Recent studies have largely confirmed that animals of many varieties think and feel in ways more complex than we have traditionally believed.  How does this recognition change our attitudes, our sense of morality and responsibility to the other species with which we share the planet? Patty Klingenberg will lead us through the ways Unitarian Universalist … Continued

Sunday Service: September 28 -What Makes a Family?

Do you have to stick with the one into which you were born? Can you choose your own family? Do you need to be married to be a member of a family as an adult? Do you need children? What happens to families after divorce? Jennifer Blue will lead us as we consider these questions. … Continued

Sunday Service: September 21 -General Assembly Update.

This past summer’s General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations was held in Providence, Rhode Island, and Hopedale’s delegate, Genevieve O’Malley Knight, attended, participated, and voted from right here in Hopedale’s sanctuary.  Come learn more about the growing off-site delegate opportunities, experience some of the connections with our larger religious movement, and find … Continued

Sunday Service: September 7 -Rock and Water Service.

This is our traditional welcoming service for the inauguration of the new church year.  Don’t forget to bring rocks and water (though symbolic water will be provided) and stories to share from you summer adventures.  We look forward to having everyone back.  Service Leader:  Patty Klingenberg.  Intergenerational service.

Sunday Service August 31 “Locks on the Altar.”

It’s the feast day of St. Nonnatus. Hear the story of the events of his life, which have led to some traditions of placing locks on the altar. This symbolizes the importance of the secrecy of confession. Diane Wright will help us consider the power—and peril—of secrets.

Sunday Service, August 25 “Chicken and Egg; Author and Story.”

Today is the birthday of Jorge Luis Borges.  In his stories he experiments with the concepts of time, and infinity, and labyrinths.  Because of the themes of his work, critics use the term “The Borgesian Conundrum” to describe the question of whether “the author writes the story, or stories write the author.”  Diane Wright will … Continued