Category: HUUC

Sunday Service, October 9: Science: “An inoculation against charlatans.”

Neil DeGrasse Tyson says that science is an inoculation against charlatans. When we have scientific habits of mind, we have the tools to evaluate evidence and decide for ourselves what to believe. Join Jennifer Blue and service leader Nancy Eicher as we talk about science and honor our departed friend John Eicher. A special collection … Continue reading Sunday Service, October 9: Science: “An inoculation against charlatans.”

Sunday Service October 2: “Dracula, Popular Culture, and the Presidential Race”

Bram Stoker’s classic horror novel “Dracula” was published more than a century ago, but it played on psychological traits that are still with us today.  Rev. Dennis, Minister Emeritus at the U U Congregation of Columbus, Indiana, will ponder what Dracula reveals about American culture in the 21st century. Service Leader: Sallie Killian.

Sunday Service, September 25 : “Miami Nation and University: Partners in Learning.”

Bobbe Burke, a Miami University graduate, has worked in the Division of Students Affairs since 1989. She has been the Coordinator of Miami Tribe Relations since 1994 and loves sharing the story of how the University and the Miami Tribe became connected originally and how the current thriving relationship evolved over more than forty years. … Continue reading Sunday Service, September 25 : “Miami Nation and University: Partners in Learning.”

Sunday Service, September 4: “Honoring Labor Day”

The guest speaker will be Marry Harris Jones. Join Mother Jones as she shares her experience as a union activist and speaks in the courtyard of Charlestown, West Virginia to the striking miners of Paint Creek and Cabin Creek. Ponder what message Mother Jones would give today.  Service Leaders: Libby Earle and Russ VieBrooks.

Sunday Service, August 28: “General Assembly.”

This summer’s General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist  Association was held in Columbus, Ohio, with the theme “Heartland; Where Faiths  Connect.”  Hopedale’s attendees will fill us in on the workshops, worship, and work to be done for interfaith co-operation and racial justice.  Service Leader Genevieve O’Malley.

Sunday Service, August 14: “Simple Living.”

There have been many attempts throughout history to define and adopt “the simple life”.  Sages, theologians, and laypersons alike have espoused philosophic ideals and practical wisdom ranging from life-transforming principles to everyday ‘life hacks’.  Join Drew Ruther as he leads a discussion about how we might all strive to lead simpler lives in the 21st … Continue reading Sunday Service, August 14: “Simple Living.”

Sunday Service, August 7: “Oxford’s Police Community Relations and Review Committee.”

Pat Meade will give a brief history of how the commission came to be.  He will talk about why Oxford needs a commission like this and provide information on what the commission has done so far.  He will present our responsibilities as citizens to be an active part of solutions that help establish justice and … Continue reading Sunday Service, August 7: “Oxford’s Police Community Relations and Review Committee.”