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.

A hospital intensive care unit is challenging for everyone involved: the doctors, nurses, patients and family members. Terry Perlin, a long-time member of Hopedale and emeritus professor of Miami, will address the ethical challenges based on his 22 years of experience as a consultant on medical ethics, and focusing on actual cases. Service leader: Patty … Continue reading Sunday Service: Life and Death in the ICU

What do we most need to know?   What truths we can hold dear and live by? This morning Denise Tracy will help us reflect on these questions. Service Leader:  Susan Thrasher