Mindfulness strengthens our ability to be in the “here and now,” but is that all? Actually, it is just the beginning. Our capacity to focus our attention, and to notice our thoughts in a nonjudgmental and curious manner, allows us to respond rather than react. Mindfulness creates the space for us to pause and reflect … Continue reading Sunday Hybrid Service: “The Power of the Pause: Using Mindfulness to Navigate Life Decisions” with Terri Messman. 

Join Adriane Ruther and Sara Morris as we explore our 7th Principle: “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.”  A portion of this intergenerational service provides an option to go outside, whether via Zoom or in person, so come prepared if you’d like to participate! Service leader:  Darrel Davis

Using the Bible story of “The Road to Emmaus” as a metaphor, we will explore stories of times “perfect strangers” reached out to help us.  Perhaps you were that “stranger” who saw someone in need and became “a helper.”  Muriel Blaisdell and Cynthia Kelley will lead a discussion on this topic.  If you have a … Continue reading Sunday Hybrid Service: “Perfect Strangers”

April 10 is National siblings Day, and we’ll take the opportunity to celebrate siblinghood in all its forms.  Come join Diane Wright for this intergenerational service as we reflect on the siblings we have, and the siblings we choose.  Service leader:  Linda Amspaugh. At the end of the service:  Grand RE-Opening and Dedication of the Lower … Continue reading Sunday Hybrid Service: “Oh Brother!  Reflections of Siblings’ Day”  

“Sharing Poetry” with Doris Bergen and Patty Klingenberg.  This year Hopedale’s annual poetry reading service will organize around the theme of new beginnings.  As we head into spring, into our building once again, and welcome our children back to services, let’s find poetry to reflect hopeful new stages.  Please let Doris Bergen know by March … Continue reading Sunday Multi Platform Service: “Sharing Poetry”

With Carole Womeldorf, active in the UU Council of Greater Cincinnati, UU Justice Ohio, and UU the Vote.  Does Hopedale need more voices of color at the table to widen the circle?  Let’s discuss what HUUC is doing today – and planning to do tomorrow – and move toward registering actions on the UUA website’s … Continue reading Multi-Platform Service (In-person and ZOOM): “A Long Road to Beloved Community: Growing with Widening the Circle of Concern” 

The lives of Quaker women are fascinating, from Margaret Fell in England in the 1600s to Lucretia Mott in pre-Civil War America. We will hear some of their stories as we contemplate their courage. Presented by Cynthia Kelley with assistance from some of our younger community members. Service Leader:  Celia Ellison

The Sixth Principle: “The Goal of World Community with Peace, Liberty, and Justice for All” with Judi Hetrick.  Service Leader: Darrel Davis

On March 6, 1943, Normal Rockwell’s painting entitled “Freedom from Want” was published.  Although it is associated with Thanksgiving, the painting, and its connection to President Franklin Roosevelt’s “four Freedoms” speech, created a range of reactions across the globe.  Join Diane Wright and service leader Jennifer Blue as we look at the idea of “freedom … Continue reading Multi-Platform Service (In-person and ZOOM): “Freedom from Want” 

“This I Believe” is an international organization engaging people in writing and sharing essays describing the core values that guide their daily lives.  Members and friends in Unitarian Univeralist communities have a wide variety of core beliefs.  On this Sunday we will hear from Hopedale community members Jon Branstrator, Peter Carels, Neil Danielson, and Libby Earle.  … Continue reading Multi-Platform Service (In-person and ZOOM): This I Believe