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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.”

Sunday Service -July 24, 10:30 “Tour and picnic at a Three Valley Conservation property.”

This is our second field trip of the summer. We will meet at the easement-protected property of longtime Hopedale friend Ann Geddes, 2575 Indian Creek Road, Oxford. Ann will give us a tour of the property and talk about the importance of land protection. She will host us for lunch from her garden/chickens, though dessert … Continue reading Sunday Service -July 24, 10:30 “Tour and picnic at a Three Valley Conservation property.”