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Sunday Service – April 24: “A Rose for Love and a Book Forever.”

It’s the day after St. George’s Day, when people in northern Spain give flowers and books. Turns out this is also the day a group of science fiction writers has dubbed, “International  Pixel-Stained Peasant Day.” Come join Diane Wright as we reflect on writing, giving, and the value of our words.

Sunday Service – April 17: “Earth Day: a Vocation.”

Liz Woedl will describe becoming a full-time advocate for conservation and how the strategies of Three Valley Conservation Trust bring Earth Day all the way home, protecting farmland, woods and streams from development. Service leader:  Peter Carels.  Join us after service for the Spring Congregational Meeting and potluck.  Please bring a dish or beverage to … Continued

Sunday Service April 10

“The Lives of Campus Custodians,” studied by Peter Magolda, focuses on invisible service workers and is an echo of Ehrenreich’s work,  “Nickel and Dimed.”  Whose interests are being ignored by higher education’s push to become “more corporate”?  Does the academy believe wisdom is exclusive to  particular professions and classes?  How difficult is it for the … Continued

Sunday Service – April 3, 2016

“Women in the Bible.” Patricia Ellis will make a return visit to us on Sunday.  She will share her insights about some important women in the Bible.  We are especially glad to have her speak since we had not scheduled a speaker for Women’s History Month;  thank you, Patricia.  Linda Amspaugh will be the service … Continued

Sunday Service, March 27: “What If the Gnostics Had Prevailed?”

On this Easter Sunday, Donne Hayden will lead us to consider the dozens (perhaps hundreds) of Christian sects which developed within the first two hundred years of the death of the historical Jesus. The Gnostics were early Christians who had a completely different understanding of the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ from … Continued

Sunday Service, March 13:“Tilling our Common Ground”

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!

This Sunday at Hopedale

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

Andrew Knight Returns

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