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Sunday Service:

Guest presenter Rev. Dave Guilfoyle is an Episcopal Deacon serving Holy Trinity in Oxford. He served as associate chaplain with the Seaman’s Church Institute for more than ten years. The Institute is dedicated to mariner well-being, pastoral care, maritime training, navigational and vessel safety, legal advocacy and global policy for the vital, yet often overlooked, … Continue reading Sunday Service:

Sunday Service: Grief and Community

Darrel Davis will share his journey so far, and there will be time to share our collective response to those who are grieving. Service leader and Presenter: Darrel DavisMonthly Potluck follows the service

Sunday Service: UUA General Assembly

UUA GA delegates Sylvia Blackwood and Libby Earle share this year’s business of the Unitarian Universalist Association, GA highlights, and results of voting. The 2025 theme was “Meet the Moment.” Programming reflected the need to define the moment in which we are living and tools we need to live our values. Both the Fahs and … Continue reading Sunday Service: UUA General Assembly

Sept. 7, 2025: “This I Believe”

As Unitarian Universalists we affirm and promote a free and responsible search for truth and meaning; thus, we do not always believe the same things, even as we worship together. Join service leader Celia Ellison as we hear about the personal religious beliefs of two of our congregants: Kevin Rose and Russ Vie Brooks.

August 24: “Rock and Water” – Hopedale Ingathering Service

This ceremony aims to deepen the meaning of our seventh principle: “Respect forthe interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” Feel free to bringyour own rocks and/or water collected from the far reaches of the world or from yourown little corner to contribute to this uniquely UU service.

Sunday Service: Flower Communion

We celebrate this intergenerational and unique UU ritual along with congregations around the country. Designed during lead-up to World War II, flower communion is an expression of the worth of human life in all its diversity. Of course it is also a celebration of spring, and marks the end of our regular church year. Join … Continue reading Sunday Service: Flower Communion

Sunday Service: Children’s Religious Education Recognition and Service

R.E. Children and Youth will be in charge of this service. It will include a celebration of our year and presentations from Youth and elementary children. We hope you’ll join us! Presenters & Service Leaders: Adriane Ruther, Celia Ellison and the Hopedale Kids Religious Education: Intergenerational Service Monthly Potluck Follows Service

Sunday Service: Better Stories

Narrative is one of the primary modes of human thought. It is the way we articulate cause and effect, before and after. It is the way we define the good person, the good life, success, happiness, the balance between individual desire and social responsibility. The traditional stories that have been handed down to us are … Continue reading Sunday Service: Better Stories