A morning of songs with Scott Howell singing of birth and death, growing older, and living a life of purpose on purpose. RE class day. Service Leader: Susan Thrasher. Second Sunday Collection to benefit Planned Parenthood.
Join us fo as we celebrate Hopedale’s 25th birthday. This will be intergenerational party celebrating this auspicious birthday — assuming it was “born” when the congregation was chartered on March 4, 1990. Cake, balloons, surprises and shared thoughts about where we hope to be in another 25 years. Service Leader: Celia Ellison.
February 22 is a major holiday for Scientology’s many Celebrity Centres, highlighting their achievements and celebrating their existence. The date is specifically the anniversary of the opening of the Celebrity Centre International in Los Angeles in 1970 which, in the Church’s words, is “dedicated to the rehabilitation of the culture through art”. For Unitarians, with … Continue reading Sunday Service February 22: “Celebrity Day: A Unitarian Looks at Scientology.”
A mysterious mountain range has recently appeared, causing the venerable Kingdom of Gorf to be effectively split in two. The King demands to know: How did this occur, and what can be done about it? Whoever provides answers is promised the hand of Princess Gorfina in marriage. –An original Pete Carels marionette melodrama premiered at … Continue reading Sunday Service-February 15: “The Rubbish of Gorf.”
Hopedale presents a biography of Rosa Parks. The speaker is Patricia Ellis who traveled with Rosa Parks with the Pathway to Freedom tour across the United States and Canada in 1997. Patricia Ellis, an African American specialist, taught social studies in the public schools for 34 years and served on the National Underground Railroad Freedom … Continue reading Sunday Service-February 8: “Black History Month.”
2015 marks the sixth anniversary of the UUA campaign dedicated to faith in action in support of migrant justice, marriage equality, an end to anti-Muslim bigotry, and inclusion for all people. In 2014, Standing on the Side of Love allied strongly with the #BlackLivesMatter Movement—to begin Black History Month, we will chronicle some of these … Continue reading Sunday Service, February 1- “Circle Worship: Standing on the Side of Love.”
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.”
