Kathy McMahon-Klosterman, Professor Emerita, Educational Psychology joins us to discuss the largest minority in America, people with disabilities. Disability is an equal opportunity minority group because anyone can enter it at any time. Starting with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and moving to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2008, Kathy will share … Continued
All of us have people who have nurtured us, who have seen in us gifts we did not see in ourselves. How do we nurture the best in each other? How do we leave the world better than we found it? Rev. Denise D. Tracy will join us this morning. Service Leader: Susan Thrasher. RE: … Continued
Join us for an intergenerational service led by Diane Wright, as we explore these two words and look at the ways they are alike and different. This will be a chance for some fun mid-winter reflections, engaging for the whole family. Service Leader: Genevieve O’Malley Knight
What Have I Received and What Will I Leave? Sometimes we inherit precious objects from loved ones (bring one to the service if you’d like to display it and share the story). More often we receive, and will leave, intangibles; we’ll talk about these, too. Of great importance to the people we leave is the … Continued
The guru of household organizing, Marie Kondo, has either struck a chord or hit a nerve in our recent popular culture, depending on your perspective. Her konmari method of tidying and decluttering has roots in her Shinto religious practice. Join Service Leader Patty Klingenberg for an exploration of the philosophy behind the method and its promise … Continued
Instead of looking forward to 2020, we will spend time on Sunday, December 29th looking back at the things we were grateful for in 2019. We might learn some strategies for making the new year even better! This is a circle worship led by Linda Amspaugh and Susan Thrasher.
Join us at 7 pm on Christmas Eve for lessons and carols (mostly carols). Service Leaders: Jennifer Blue and Genevieve O’Malley Knight.
In this intergenerational Christmas service, participants will present this Hans Christian Andersen story about a Fir Tree who became a Christmas tree. This story for all ages reminds us to be present and cherish the moments that we have together. Participants will personalize the story to showcase our unique talents in the community. Service Leader: … Continued
While many of our cultural traditions and even our own childhood memories regarding Christmas are rooted in the Christian tradition, many at Hopedale may feel as though Christmas doesn’t ‘belong’ to them anymore. But as UUs we must remember that Christmas was originally, and still is for many, a celebration of life and all its … Continued
For those of the Catholic faith, December 8 is celebrated as the Feast of Mary’s freedom from the “stain of original sin.” Join Diane Wright for a unique Unitarian perspective on this ancient feast day, which is the one day in many countries when Catholic clergy may wear blue vestments. Wear your own blue, and … Continued
