Cultures throughout time have marked these important days in varying ways. The Sources of UU Living Tradition encourage us to learn from and be inspired by the experience, wisdom and teachings of many cultures and traditions. Join Jennifer Blue, Kelsey Lovelace and Melanie Mortimore to explore these spiritual days. Your costumes are welcome! Service leader: … Continued
The three Abrahamic religions have scheduled times for atonement and reflection: Yom Kippur; Lent; and Ramadan. Many UUs reject the idea of original sin and Hell, but does that mean we never need to apologize? Join Jennifer Blue in reflecting about this. There will be time for congregational sharing. Presenter and service leader: Jennifer Blue. … Continued
Join Hopedale UUA General Assembly delegates Russ Vie Brooks and Libby Earle to learn about this year’s business of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Presenters will share results of voting and some highlights of the convention. New processes were implemented for voting. Important votes were made on Actions of Immediate Witness concerning COVID, climate change, and … Continued
In Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter said, “There is a place like no place on earth. A land full of wonder, mystery, and danger. Some say, to survive it, you need to be as mad as a hatter. Which, luckily, I am.” Join Diane Wright as we enjoy the many layers of meaning in … Continued
Hopedale will participate in the UUA’s Sunday service, a celebration of joy in the work of building a just world where all can thrive. We will use structured workshop materials to support our work toward Green Sanctuary. We will develop RE offerings where our community works to understand levels of risk from climate disasters and … Continued
This will be a multigenerational fall mixer, open to the public, including kids’ activities, hayrides, food in a big tent, a fire circle, and short talks about what it is to be a UU and why we love Hopedale. We hope to see you there!
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: Brian Hanley; Kyle Hutchinson; … Continued
The properties of water make it a most amazing chemical, and of course essential for biological life. However, water has special spiritual significance, important for the life of most religions. Both topics will be explored. Presenter and service leader: Neil Danielson. Children’s RE: Class Day during the service. Monthly Potluck following the service.
It’s likely that even lifelong Unitarian Universalists have read at least the beginning of the Book of Genesis and have some familiarity with its creation story. Do we get our idea of gender roles from the model of Adam and Eve? Are they ordained by God? Or – are people animals who have evolved over … Continued
How do we as Unitarian Universalists think about labor and work? How do these concepts look through the lens of our principles? Come prepared to think about and talk about labor, work, and our UU principles. Service presenter: Darrel Davis. Children’s RE: Activity in lower level.
