Services

Sunday Service: “The Rewards of Work”

Why do we work? Is it just for the financial benefits? Or maybe for personal satisfaction? Or because of moral issues? Does spirituality have any impact on why we work? Come and listen to the perspectives of Martha Castaneda, Holly Wilson and Nick Wozniak and be ready to share your thoughts during the Congregational Response. … Continued

Sunday Service: Intergenerational “Rock and Water Service”

The traditional in-gathering ceremony performed by many UU congregations across the country is intended to welcome everyone back from summer activities as we reflect on our time (largely) away. Bring rocks or water from your travels to symbolize your journey. But don’t worry, we will have both on hand if you forget. Service leader: Patty … Continued

1st Sunday Service of Fall 2023: “Welcome Back to a New Year!”

What can and should this community be? What refuge can we find here, and what work should we do together? Jennifer Blue will adapt and deliver a sermon the UUA has made available to small congregations, “The Church: To Be and To Do,” and will lead us in discussion. Service Leader: Jennifer Blue.

Coming up this weekend

Sunday, June 25th   Sunday Service from General Assembly, 11:00 a.m. Join us in the building to watch a livestream of the culminating GA worship service. Fun for kids will be provided.

Sunday Service –Flower Communion

Join Hopedale and other UU congregations as we celebrate the 100 th Anniversary of the Flower Service, typically held on the final Sunday before congregations break for the summer. Presenter and service leader: Celia Ellison. Intergenerational Service. @ 11:30 – Thank You Evan! Plan to stay after the service as we have a thank-you social … Continued

Sunday Service: Our Whole Lives – Faith-Based Sexuality Education

Join Jennifer Blue, Darrel Davis and our youth as they celebrate the first time that this important program has been offered at Hopedale. Children’s RE: Class/Activity in lower level during the service. Second Sunday Collection for Reproductive Rights.

May 7 Sunday Service and more

May 7 th @ 10:30 a.m. – Choosing Barabbas:  Reflections in the Weeks After Easter Christian scriptures tell the story of a prisoner named Barrabas, who was imprisoned with Jesus. There was a tradition of releasing a prisoner on the day before Passover, and when the guards asked the crowd who they desired to release, they … Continued