An exploration of examples and resources for one of the most powerful tools of non-violent social change: humor. Advocates for social change from Jesus to Gene Sharp have effectively applied humor to defeat tyrants and topple dictators, “using humor to get people involved, to make oppressors look silly, and, most importantly, to break down the … Continued
Join us at 6:30pm. Come celebrate Christmas with songs, readings, and more songs. This is an Intergenerational service. Service Leaders: Genevieve O’Malley Knight and Jennifer Blue. All are welcome to bring cookies to share afterward. No Service on Sunday, December 25th.
December 11 is the birthday of Julio de Caro, an Argentine composer, musician and conductor who helped make the Tango an international sensation. Come join us as Diane Wright helps us reflect on the tango, as a symbol for our connections with each other.
Donne Hayden joins us this Sunday as we discuss how not everyone is happy during the Christmas season. You’re not alone if you find yourself identifying more with Scrooge than Tiny Tim. The contrast between Christmas expectations and Christmas reality can be painful for some, especially when everyone around them seems to be in jolly … Continued
What can we do to simplify our work, our houses, and our lives? Several opportunities and challenges will be presented. Please come and join in the discussion–and make suggestions that we all can act on. Service leader: Linda Amspaugh.
On November 20, 1959, the United Nations adopted the Declaration of the Rights of a Child. We’ll look at that declaration, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child that was opened for signature on November 20, 1989. The United States has not signed this Convention. Join Diane Wright as we reflect … Continued
Agenda Check-in/Opening Approval of Minutes of October, 2016 Treasurer’s Report – Ann Religious Services Report – Sallie Congregational Life Report – Judi Stewardship Report – Russ Old Business Final Review of Bylaw Changes/Actions Needed Insurance Issues/Discussion Playground Next Steps Update on Web Pages New Business Building: Locking procedure; Thermostat program Safety Procedure Information from Seminar … Continued
Our friend, Muriel Blaisdell, will be exploring this intriguing question with us. This question is found in the Hebrew Bible book of Job and is one of the greatest questions ever. Service Leader will be Linda Amspaugh.
From Libby Earle, Social Justice Committee We are overwhelmed with political circus and lose sight of the real struggles in the world. Right now we are witnessing (thanks mostly to social media) a brutal militarized police response to the Water Protectors in North Dakota. We must not dismiss them as mere ‘protestors’ for they are … Continued
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 Steve Dana, Eunice Meadows, and Orlita Kissane will each share their This I Believe essay … Continued
