Back by popular demand, this service is dedicated to music. The congregation will sing mostly Christmas carols; the choir will sing, Evan will play, so join us for this jolly, family-friendly, intergenerational celebration. Service leader: Patty Klingenberg.
International Mountain Day, a day recognized by the United Nations as an opportunity to focus on the importance of, and the conservation of, mountain eco-systems of the world. Join Diane Wright and the Hopedale community as we think about mountains and reflect on the 2022 United Nations theme for Mountain Day: “Women Move Mountains.” Service … Continued
Borrowing a service by Rev. Erika Hewitt, and adapting it a little for this season, we take a humorous folk tale about trickery to provide a fresh look at the question: “Will I contribute the best of myself to this beloved community?” This service will involve participation of the children, as well as the mitten … Continued
On this Thanksgiving weekend in preparation for the December holidays let us enjoy some silence together. Jennifer Blue will give us a brief introduction to Quaker worship as she has experienced it, and then we will join in silent worship. Service leader: Jennifer Blue Intergenerational service – no Children’s RE today.
We are heading into the holiday season! And November 20 is the birthday of Charles Berlitz, who was famous for his language guides. Join Diane Wright to talk about life and the challenges of all our different languages as we get ready to communicate with people we don’t see very often. Service leader: Jennifer Blue. … Continued
All faith traditions include behaviors that are described as prayer. What common experience of interaction with one’s divine nature do we share at Hopedale? Come with an open heart to explore a few thoughts with Kathleen Carels about this oft-overlooked practice. Service Leader: Celia Ellison Children’s RE: Activity in the lower level during the service.
Doris Bergen will lead us in exploring another of the sources of Unitarian Universalist inspiration: humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit. Service leader: Celia Ellison. Children’s RE: Classes 9:30 – 10:15 a.m., then children will … Continued
At this turning of the wheel of year, Lori O’Malley will speak about the Samhain and the importance of this sabbath in pagan tradition. We will have the opportunity to join in a ritual of release and renewal as we reflect on all the past year has brought us. Genevieve O’Malley Knight will be the … Continued
Celebrated annually on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., Mole Day commemorates Avogadro’s Number (6.02 x 10 23 ), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. Join Diane Wright as we explore the ways, and the reasons, we measure and understand our world. Service Leader: Patty Klingenberg. Children’s RE: Classes 9:30 – … Continued
Hopedale member Ann Fuehrer will outline this year’s process of renewing Hopedale’s Welcoming Congregation status. She will frame welcoming practices within the context of the core of the UUA’s 8th Principle, journeying toward spiritual wholeness in Beloved Community. Service leader: Kathleen Carels. Children’s RE: Activity in lower level during the service.
