We’ll kick off our 25th celebration – and look to the future – by sharing stories of where we come from, and why people are with us today. A panel of founders and early members will talk about how it all began. Other stories or reasons for attending will come from the congregation – including … Continue reading January 25. “Hopedale: We are our stories.”
We’ll make a joyful noise to scare away those winter blues. Bring your hand percussion (clap!) and foot percussion (stomp and dance!), your voice (sing and shout!) – and any instrument you’d like to add to the mix. Let’s raise the roof in celebration of community as our 25th anniversary year gets under way. Service … Continue reading Sunday Service: January 18: “Stomp!”
On this day in 1908, Grand Canyon was declared a National Monument. It later became a National Park, and in 1979 was designated a World Heritage site by the United Nations. What does this kind of inheritance mean for us? Diane Wright will join us as we consider the interplay of land, culture and spiritual … Continue reading Sunday Service: January 11: “An Inheritance of Earth and Spirit.”
Kuan Yin is the Buddhist Bodhisattva of Compassion, “she who hears the cries of the world.” She is the feminine counterpart of Avalokiteshvara emanating from Amitabha Buddha – the manifestation of love/wisdom. The image of Kuan Yin can be used as a stand-in while one develops intuitive perception. Explore the legend of Kuan Yin and … Continue reading Sunday Service January 4: “The Need for Compassion: Kuan Yin as a tool for building a spiritual practice.”
An exciting intergenerational service with lots of drums, music, and a message from Lauren Marsh. Service Leader is Peter Carels.
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.
A sing-along service of holiday music and stories for all ages. Bring cookies if you wish. Service leader: Susan Thrasher.
This is the Feast Day of St. Spyridon, a third century shepherd of Cyprus, who is now the patron saint of potters. Legend has it that he used pottery to demonstrate sacred truths. We will talk about the meanings of those things we make with our hands… and who knows, maybe even create a little … Continue reading December 14: “Spyridon and the Piece of Pottery.”
The Qur’an is esteemed by Muslims as God’s Word — literally. Yet many Americans are completely unfamiliar with the holy book, leading them to fear that Islam is a religion of hate and violent jihad. Michael Birkel, professor of religion at Earlham College, spent months on a conversational pilgrimage across North American to learn from … Continue reading Sunday Service: December 7- “The Qur’an in Conversation.”
The phrase is Latin for “Remember you will die.” Donne Hayden, of Cincinnati Friends meeting, will join us to consider how thinking about one’s own death can enrich one’s life, or as Annie Dillard put it: “Spend the afternoon. You can’t take it with you.” Service Leader: Patty Klingenberg.
