At Winter Solstice, the sun reaches its farthest point south from the equator, and in the Northern Hemisphere, this time is known for many hours of darkness, and for candles lit as we anticipate the return of more sunlight. Join Diane Wright as we think about this particular solstice, in this particular year, and the … Continue reading Sunday Zoom Service: The Woods are Lovely, Dark and Deep – 2020 Winter Solstice.
We all know the famous saying, but what happens when we strive for perfection? Furthermore, where does this fit within the performing arts? Hopedale’s resident pianist Evan Danielson shares what goes on in the mind of a performer on and off the stage and how it differs from popular beliefs. Join us as we discuss … Continue reading Sunday Zoom Service: From the Heart: Life Lessons Learned at the Piano — Practice makes perfect.
Reflections on St. Nicholas Day. On December 6, St. Nicholas Day is celebrated throughout the world. Come join Diane Wright as we reflect on the legends surrounding this fourth-century Christian, and why early December may be the perfect time for us to reflect on his legacy. Service Leader: Linda Amspaugh
The road to women’s right to vote was a rocky one with many “unsung heroines.” Miami Professor Emerita Kathy McMahon Klosterman has been teaching a class on this subject and will share her research with us. Service leader: Susan Trasher
New Traditions Many of us will likely experience a Thanksgiving very different from previous ones. Together let’s share ideas of how we can make this one special. Service leader: Celia Ellison
One hundred years ago, on November 15, 1920, the first General Assembly of the League of Nations was held in Geneva. Join Diane Wright as we reflect on the history of the League of Nations, and the lessons we might learn from its birth and its end. Service leader: Patty Klingenberg
Join the congregation and Diane Wright as we come together and consider our path forward, reflecting on the ways our UU principles guide us in the cultural and political environment in which we find ourselves. Service Leader: Genevieve O’Malley Knight
On Thursday, November 5, join the UUA, UU the Vote, Side with Love for a post-election vigil and community gathering featuring UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Director of Worship Arts at First UU Congregation of Ann Arbor, MI. It will begin at 8pm ET / 7pm CT / 6pm MT … Continue reading Post Election Vigil and Community Gathering
Charles Ganelin, who works as a CASA volunteer (CASA=Court Appointed Special Advocate) involved with children in “the system” because they’ve been removed from their home, finds this is a rewarding experience, especially since he works with Spanish-speaking families. Being a CASA in the time of COVID presents special challenges: being with the children and parents … Continue reading Zoom Service – CASA Volunteering in the Time of COVID
All students in school need the opportunity to experience academic and social success. Please join Patric Leedom for this discussion. The book “Companion Reader for Multicultural Relevance” is a rich and supportive resource for teachers. Service leader: Linda Amspaugh
