“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 … Continue reading Sunday Service – April 3, 2016
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 … Continue reading Sunday Service, March 27: “What If the Gnostics Had Prevailed?”
March 20 is Palm Sunday this year. It’s also International Storytelling Day. Coincidence? Come join us as Diane Wright helps us consider a Unitarian Universalist experience of Holy Week. Join us after service for a potluck,
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!
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 … Continue reading This Sunday at Hopedale
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 … Continue reading Andrew Knight Returns
On this day in 1828, the first issue of The Cherokee Phoenix was printed in Georgia, using both English and the Cherokee printed language that had been developed 7 years earlier by Sequoyah, a Cherokee Silversmith. Join Diane Wright this morning as we consider what happens when a spoken language becomes a written language. Our … Continue reading Sunday Service, February 21: “Sequoyah and The Talking Leaves: When Language Makes its Way to Paper.”
Please join us on Valentine’s Day for a circle worship exploring love in some of its manifestations. If you wish, bring a love letter, poem, or brief story that touches your heart. Humorous offerings are certainly welcome. Service Leader: Susan Thrasher.
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/friends Jennifer Blue, Lauren Marsh, and Pat O’Malley will each share their “This I Believe” essay … Continue reading Sunday Service, February 7 “This I Believe.”
Insights gained and lessons learned concerning the universal language of rhythm from a long-time member of the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild. This will include plenty of hands-on opportunity for young and old (and in-between) to share their spirit. Percussion instruments from several countries will be made available. — Speaker: Peter Carels assisted by members of … Continue reading Sunday Service, January 31: “A Drummer Speaks.”
