Oxford Friends’ Meeting (Quakers) will worship with us and bring a message about the sources of their intention to be an affirming and welcoming presence in the Oxford Community. They will speak out of the silence of Quaker worship as part of our order of service, in keeping with the traditional Quaker practice of listening … Continue reading Sunday Service: “A Visit from the Quakers.”
Shana Rosenberg will join us to share how Thread Up Oxford is benefitting our community. Service leader: Genevieve O’Malley Knight.
Join us as Tim Kraus, from the First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati, explores some of the central challenges Unitarian Universalists face as we grapple with what it means to build Beloved Community in this uncertain time of social, political and environmental turmoil. Service leader: Jennifer Blue. Children’s RE: Class time during the service. Stay for … Continue reading Sunday Service: “What Does Our Faith Require of Us?”
We will hear from Hopedale’s delegates Libby Earle and Liz Woedl, who attended remotely, as well as RE Coordinator Genevieve O’Malley and Lilly O’Malley, who attended in person. Come and see the ribbons Lilly collected at the booths. Service Leader: Genevieve O’Malley Knight Children’s RE: Activity in lower level during the service. Stay for the … Continue reading Sunday Service: “Revisiting the Unitarian Universalist Association’s 2023 General Assembly”
On September 10, 1801, Marie Catherine Laveau was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Over the decades of her life, she became the most prominent practitioner of Louisiana Voodoo, and her name continues to be associated with this unique religion. Join Diane Wright as we look at the history of voodoo and consider it via the … Continue reading Sunday Service: “A Secretive Religion: Looking at Louisiana Voodoo on the Birthday of Marie Laveau”
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. … Continue reading Sunday Service: “The Rewards of Work”
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 … Continue reading Sunday Service: Intergenerational “Rock and Water Service”
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.
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.
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 … Continue reading Sunday Service –Flower Communion
