“May the Fourth Be with You” on this day when we will come together and consider the ideas of “The Force” in Star Wars and other traditions. Join Diane Wright as we explore the connections between these concepts and the world in which we find ourselves right now. Presenter: Diane Wright, Service Leader: Patty Klingenberg, … Continue reading Sunday Service: The Jedi and the Juggernaut: Reflections of May the Fourth
Since 1970, PRIDE activities have been held throughout the month of June. Drawing from diverse sources – the Book of Proverbs, Merriam-Webster, U2’s Bono, Pride Month history, Unitarian Universalism values, and our own experiences – we will consider the complexity and power of the notion of “pride.” This service helps wrap up the Spring Adult … Continue reading Sunday Service: PRIDE: What More in the Name of Love?
Suellyn Shupe’s recent visit to the Cloud Forest in Guatemala showed her connections she hadn’t made before, and really brought home how important it is that we all cultivate “respect for the interdependent web of all existence.” She will share examples of direct connections between Ohio and Guatemala by way of birds, plants, food, and human cultures … Continue reading Sunday Service: We Are All Connected
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 Celia Ellison as we hear about the personal religious beliefs of three of our congregants: Krystal McKinney; Katie Rottner; … Continue reading Sunday Service: This I Believe
What song or piece of music has great meaning for you? If you had one piece to listen to forever, what would it be? Several congregants will share their favorites, saying a little bit about why they were chosen. Email or text Jennifer Blue (bluejm@miamioh.edu, 513-593-3220) to see if there’s still room for your favorite! … Continue reading Sunday Service: Desert Island Discs
Do you enjoy thunderstorms? For most people a thunderstorm is more of an annoyance or even something to fear. But if you know more about what makes up a thunderstorm, you can find beauty within it; science and nature show us something as wonderful as it is powerful. Join storm-chaser and photographer Jay Murdock to … Continue reading Sunday Service: How to Enjoy a Thunderstorm
As a Green Sanctuary, Hopedale is committed to the Green Sanctuary 2030:Mobilizing for Climate Justice UUA initiative. March 22nd of each year since 1993 has been identified by the United Nations as World Water Day. Focusing on the importance of fresh water, this day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without … Continue reading Sunday Service: The Water is Calling
Planning a funeral can be a whirlwind of stress, emotions and decisions that must be made. How do you want to be remembered? Who’s in charge? Who is paying for all of this? In a candid presentation, funeral director and Hopedale member Kyle Hutchinson will share insight into the planning and pre-planning process as well … Continue reading Sunday Service: May Way
Spring Ahead! Move your clock and don’t be late! In 2023 several organizations came together to create National “I AM” day celebrated on the second Sunday of March. This day looks at the power of affirmations and the words we tell ourselves. Diane Wright explores the importance of being aware of messages we give ourselves … Continue reading Sunday Service: The Most Important Monologue: Reflecting on the Things We Tell Ourselves on National “I AM” Day
“Truthiness” was defined by TV personality Stephen Colbert as the belief that truth is what you feel to be true, rather than what the facts support. This attitude sometimes seems to be a defining characteristic of our current public discourse. We appear to have entered a new era of “truthiness.” But momentum for this development … Continue reading Sunday Service: The Free and Responsible Search for Truthiness: A Short History of Alternative Facts
