August 1 - What I Learned at Summer Camp (UU Midwest Leadership School) -Genevieve O'Malley Knight and Cindie Ulreich. Join Genevieve and Cindie as they talk about their experiences two weeks ago at Beloit College, in lovely Beloit, Wisconsin, at UU Midwest Leadership School. Genevieve was a leader this year (after attending as a participant last year) and Cindie was a first-time participant in this intense, week-long adventure.
August 8 - An Immigrant's Look at Immigration. Speaker: Suhith Wickrema. Is a loving spirit and dwelling in peace enough when human rights are under attack? From suffrage to civil rights to the gay rights movement, religious and spiritual communities have taken action to defend and promote the inherent dignity of all humans. Under attack today are those born in other countries and now living in the United States. Those involved in the fight call for the public witness of religious communities. Service Leader: Cindie Ulreich.
August 15 - Unitarian Universalism: What Do You Believe? Unitarian Universalism emanates from a belief in the unity of God (Unitarianism) and universal salvation (Universalism)-but what do you believe? Are you a theist, agnostic, polytheist, pantheist, or atheist? Rev. Linda will explore a spectrum of beliefs. This theological conversation will continue during a potluck immediately following the service. If you need childcare during this adult education event, please contact Linda as soon as possible. Potluck after Sunday Service.
August 22 - Sundae Service: A Sprinkling of Gifts. The Sunday services committee this year will be calling on Hopedale members and friends to be more active in program planning and presentation as we take advantage of our new congregational subscription to UUA ChurchOnline resources. Ice cream sundaes -- and especially the way every one of us has a taste for different toppings -- will be more than a metaphor for this service led by Liz Woedl and Judi Hetrick. Be ready for a sweet snack!
August 29 - Oxford's Interfaith Action in Energy Conservation. With religious participation by the American people being among the highest in the world, one has to consider whether interfaith actions on energy conservation can help alleviate risks from global climate change. Orie Loucks and several friends will report on church-related initiatives under way in Oxford, in Ohio, and across the U.S. They will help us recognize the obstacles we can deal with and celebrate the progress.
We covenant to affirm and promote:
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to
spiritual growth in our congregation.