Let us gather together for a quiet, contemplative time. We will spend the majority of the time in silent Quaker meeting. Service leader:  Jennifer Blue.

It’s been a long year, and we all need some time to relax and celebrate. Join us for lessons and carols (mostly carols). Please “bring” a candle if you have one, so we can share our light with each other over Zoom. Presenters and Service Leaders:  Jennifer Blue and Genevieve O’Malley Knight.

Lori O’Malley will share stories of Yule and winter Solstice along with a ritual.  She will also share with us her unique religious journey. Service leader:  Genevieve O’Malley Knight.

The United States has always been a nation of immigrants, but it’s always been a nation of immigrant bashers. Rob Schorman, Hopedale friend and retired historian, will explain why today’s controversies over immigration are nothing new. Service Leader: Patty Klingenberg.

December 5th marks the seventh anniversary of the incident called “Nutgate” by the media.  On this date in 2014, the Vice President of Korean Airlines, Heather Cho, demanded that the plane return to the gate at Kennedy Airport after the airline attendant served her nuts still in the bag and not on a plate.  The incident … Continue reading Sunday ZOOM Service: “Reflections of the Trial of Heather Cho.” 

Do you have a story that you return to over and over? What stories do we hold deeply in our hearts and allow to shape us? Have you ever made a choice or a change based on one of your dear stories? How do we choose these stories? Join Genevieve O’Malley Knight for an exploration … Continue reading Sunday ZOOM Service – “Stories That Shape Us.”

An intergenerational service with a little bit of history and time to share things for which we are thankful. Service leader: Celia Ellison.

In anticipation of Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, Ann Fuehrer will reflect on her own challenges to demonstrate spiritual growth. Service leader: Jennifer Blue.

Remember to “Fall Back” by 1 hour Saturday night. The end of October and the beginning of November bring several holidays focused on remembering those who have died. Join Diane Wright and Cynthia Kelley as we explore the traditions of this time of year, and remember those we have lost.  

After service leader Doris Bergen briefly discusses the role being scared may play in our positive (or negative) responses to life, participants will be invited to briefly share personal scary thoughts and how they cope with them to make their lives more resilient and productive. The purpose of this service is to help us be … Continue reading Sunday ZOOM Service – (Hallowe’en!) “What Am I Scared Of?”