They say a group of people can synchronize their heartbeats through a shared rhythm experience. Let’s try it – one more way to strengthen our sense of community! Pete will provide percussion instruments for all to try. Service Leader: Kathleen Carels Children’s RE: Intergenerational Service
In our American political discourse we often assume the benefits of democracy without considering its challenges. Democracy is hard. It is a lot of work, as many of us know feelingly in this particular month. It is also a core value of our faith. Let us come together to ask what democratic practice demands of … Continue reading Sunday Service: The Practice of Democracy
Cultures throughout time have marked these important days in varying ways. The Sources of UU Living Tradition encourage us to learn from and be inspired by the experience, wisdom and teachings of many cultures and traditions. Join Jennifer Blue, Kelsey Lovelace and Melanie Mortimore to explore these spiritual days. Your costumes are welcome! Service leader: … Continue reading Sunday Service: “All Souls’ Day . . . Samhain . . . All Hallows’ Eve”
The three Abrahamic religions have scheduled times for atonement and reflection: Yom Kippur; Lent; and Ramadan. Many UUs reject the idea of original sin and Hell, but does that mean we never need to apologize? Join Jennifer Blue in reflecting about this. There will be time for congregational sharing. Presenter and service leader: Jennifer Blue. … Continue reading Sunday Service: “Atonement and Apologies”
Join Hopedale UUA General Assembly delegates Russ Vie Brooks and Libby Earle to learn about this year’s business of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Presenters will share results of voting and some highlights of the convention. New processes were implemented for voting. Important votes were made on Actions of Immediate Witness concerning COVID, climate change, and … Continue reading Sunday Service: “UUA General Assembly”
In Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter said, “There is a place like no place on earth. A land full of wonder, mystery, and danger. Some say, to survive it, you need to be as mad as a hatter. Which, luckily, I am.” Join Diane Wright as we enjoy the many layers of meaning in … Continue reading Sunday Service: “Don’t be Late: Reflections on National Mad Hatter Day”
Hopedale will participate in the UUA’s Sunday service, a celebration of joy in the work of building a just world where all can thrive. We will use structured workshop materials to support our work toward Green Sanctuary. We will develop RE offerings where our community works to understand levels of risk from climate disasters and … Continue reading Sunday Service: “Side with Love Climate Justice”
This will be a multigenerational fall mixer, open to the public, including kids’ activities, hayrides, food in a big tent, a fire circle, and short talks about what it is to be a UU and why we love Hopedale. We hope to see you there!
As Unitarian Universalists we affirm and promote a free and responsible search for truth and meaning; thus, we do not always believe the same things as one another, even as we worship together. Join service leader Celia Ellison as we hear about the personal religious beliefs of three of our congregants: Brian Hanley; Kyle Hutchinson; … Continue reading Sunday Service: “This I Believe”
The properties of water make it a most amazing chemical, and of course essential for biological life. However, water has special spiritual significance, important for the life of most religions. Both topics will be explored. Presenter and service leader: Neil Danielson. Children’s RE: Class Day during the service. Monthly Potluck following the service.
