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, … Continue reading Sunday ZOOM Service: The Jewish New Year:  Myth and Reality. 

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 … Continue reading Sunday Zoom Service: Shock and Fright and Quiet Candlelight: 20 years later, remembering the day after 9/11.  

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 … Continue reading Sunday Zoom Service: Our First Principle.

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 … Continue reading Sunday Zoom Service: Rock and Water.

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 … Continue reading Sunday Zoom Service: Virtual GA.  

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. … Continue reading Sunday Zoom Service: “Candle on the Corner: Considering the Festival of Santa Muerte.”

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 … Continue reading Sunday Zoom Service: Blessing of the Animals.  

Cynthia Kelley, presenter; Service Leader:  Celia Ellison

Remember the last night of summer camp? Campfire songs, storytelling, sharing summer fun! This is a time to be together sponsored by the Religious Education Committee.  Bring your own chairs.  See RE Connection in this newsletter for details (food, spacing, etc.) Note:  This is an evening event and there is no morning service.

Learn about the progress being made by the Article II Study Commission and the charge given them by the UUA. Presenters and Service Leaders: Libby Earle and Liz Woedl.