Guest minister Chuck Collins grew up in the wealthiest 1 percent and has spent the last 30 years working on issues of racial and economic justice. He has come to appreciate the power of “coming home” as an essential ingredient in reducing inequality and building healthy communities. Service leader: Jennifer Blue. All are welcome to … Continue reading Sunday Service – Coming Home: A Pathway to Reducing Inequalities
Let’s bring together a wide variety of instruments and other objects (including voices) with which we can produce sounds. We’ll seek ways to bring forth different sound textures. Each will be unique to the moment, reflecting the combined inspirations of every participant. Key will be deep listening asked of each of us, so that … Continue reading Sunday Service – Creating our own Soundscape
Seventy years ago, on January 7, 1948, just a few hours away from us in Southwest Kentucky, Captain Thomas Mantell died when his airplane crashed during his pursuit of an unknown object in the sky. The incident was a turning point for many people fascinated by sightings of unidentified flying objects. Come join Diane Wright … Continue reading Sunday Service – Mysteries and Believers: Reflections on the Curious Case of Thomas Mantell
Instead of looking forward to 2018, we will spend time on New Year’s Eve morning looking back at the things we were grateful for in 2017. We might learn some strategies for making the new year even better!! Join Susan Thrasher and Linda Amspaugh as we gather for this circle worship.
Christmas Eve I (10:30 AM) On this Christmas Eve Sunday morning we will sing the songs and tell the story of Christmas in a small setting. Alix Klingenberg is a seminary student who specializes in alternative forms of worship, and will lead us in an intimate exploration of the season. Service leader: Patty Klingenberg December … Continue reading Sunday Services: Christmas Eve (Morning and Evening)
In the Christian tradition, people celebrate the birth of Jesus, Son of God, at this time of year. What other religions acknowledge God — or messengers sent from God — in human form, particularly as infants or children? Join us in exploring this question with children from our Religious Education program. Service leader: Drew Ruther
Alfred Nobel’s family fortune came from new innovations with arms manufacturing and explosives. When his brother died, a French newspaper published Alfred’s obituary by mistake, and in their obituary they noted that he was responsible for finding ways of killing people faster than ever before. Distressed, Alfred changed his will to create and fund the … Continue reading Sunday Service: An Explosive Legacy: Reflections on Nobel Day
On this first Sunday in Advent, we will explore the meaning of Advent from a Unitarian Universalist perspective. Through the imagery of darkness and light, and of waiting in patience, faith, hope, love, and joy, we will make an Advent wreath of Social Justice. The history of the evolution of Advent and mythology of … Continue reading Sunday Service: What Are You Waiting For?
As we approach the Advent season and the contemplative spirit of winter, it is fitting that we ask members to reflect on their beliefs. UUs welcome theological diversity, and expect to engage in contradiction. This is our chance to hear the varieties of belief from several of our members. Service leader, Patty Klingenberg.
Hopedale’s traditional intergenerational Thanksgiving Service features music, reflection, web of gratitude, distribution of Guest at Your Table boxes and an opportunity to think about saying “thank you.” Service Leader: Celia Ellison.
