Miami Professor Emeritus of Comparative Religion & American Studies Peter Williams will discuss Unitarianism and the emergence of liberal religion, with a presentation on the development of Unitarian and Universalist traditions in America from their origins to the time of their merger and beyond. Service leader: Celia Ellison.
As Unitarian Universalists we affirm and promote a free and responsible search for truth and meaning; thus, we do not always believe the same things as one another, even as we worship together. Join service leader Jennifer Blue as we hear from four of our congregants, ages 17 to 92, about their personal religious beliefs. … Continue reading Sunday Service: “This I Believe.”
The UU Fourth Principle celebrates the free and responsible search for truth and meaning. It is one of our most radical ideas since, even as a religious community, we conceive of both “truth” and” meaning” as complex and changeable, not fixed or received in a final revelation. Patty Klingenberg will lead an exploration of how … Continue reading Sunday ZOOM Service: The Fourth Principle
Genevieve O’Malley Knight and Curt Ellison will share the message of Dr. King’s sermon to the UUA at General Assembly in 1966, and we will hear his own voice on this same topic in a 1968 sermon at the National Cathedral. Service leader: Genevieve O’Malley Knight. Children’s RE: Activity in lower level during the service.
Join Diane Wright as we recognize the birthday of Carrie Chapman Catt, founder of the League of Women Voters and the International Alliance of Women. We’ll talk about her lifelong work and the lessons it carries for us today. Service leader: Doris Bergen.
Peter Carels will provide a variety of instruments. Service leader: Kathleen Carels. Children’s RE: Class from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m., then they will join their families for the service.
New year’s resolutions . . . setting of intentions . . . Celia Ellison will present ideas for us to consider, and we will hear from Hopedale kids on this topic.
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.
