In the words of the Reverend Emily Gage, of Chicago, “Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations points us toward something beyond ‘inherent worth and dignity.’ It points us to the larger community. It gets at collective responsibility. It reminds us that treating people as human beings is not simply something we do one-on-one, but … Continued

Presenters Cynthia Kelley and Genevieve O’Malley Knight will lead a discussion on the different types of things learned during the past year and a half. If you have learned something new or unexpected that you’d like to share, please contact Cynthia or Genevieve by mid- September. Service Leader: Celia Ellison.

The autumn religious holidays in the Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashanah [New Year] and Yom Kippur [Day of Atonement], have been celebrated for centuries. Terry Perlin, Miami Professor Emeritus and Hopedale Emeritus, examines the mythic, and moral, roots of the religion’s communal life. It concludes with an evaluation of contemporary political and ethical issues in Israel, … Continued

This year marks 20 years since the attacks of 9/11.  We will reflect on what was happening the day after the attacks:  how people responded in many different ways, and how individuals, and our nation as a whole, began on new paths of many kinds.  Join Diane Wright as we reflect on the ways we … Continued

This is the first of our year-long examination of the principles outlined in the Unitarian Universalist Association Covenant. Service leader Doris Bergen will discuss the first principle, which asserts that UUs affirm and promote “The inherent worth and dignity of every person.” We will think both about the meaning of that statement and about the … Continued

Please join our annual service of gathering and rededication, a celebration of the beginning of a new church year. Normally our ritual requires bringing water and/or rocks from your summer travels; since our service will be Zoom only, just bring your memories and plan to tell us what they have meant to you. Presenter and … Continued

Every year the Unitarian Universalist Association holds an annual conference in which denominational business is voted upon by some 4,000 or so delegates. For a second pandemic year, the entire conference was held virtually via Zoom. Hopedale delegates, Libby Earle and Liz Woedl, will fill you in on the inspiring and challenging issues that were … Continued

August 15 marks the Festival of Santa Muerte, a controversial saint who has become increasingly revered in Latin America, Mexico, and parts of the United States.  Some call her “the saint of the dispossessed.”  Join Diane Wright as we look at this evolving phenomenon, and consider what it says about the human experience of religion. … Continued

One of the few benefits to having meetings, classes, and worship services over Zoom is that we have had a few more opportunities to see each other’s pets. During this service, Jennifer Blue will lead us in a blessing of our animals (including, if you like, those whom we’ve lost). If you want a picture … Continued

Cynthia Kelley, presenter; Service Leader:  Celia Ellison