Elvis Presley & His Fans. Why is Elvis unforgettable? January 8 is the birthday of Elvis Aaron Presley, the “King of Rock & Roll.” He would have been 82 years old had he not died August 16, 1977 at the age of 42, and fans still fill Memphis hotels annually for an all-night vigil at … Continue reading Unforgettable . . .
Join us at 6:30pm. Come celebrate Christmas with songs, readings, and more songs. This is an Intergenerational service. All are welcome to bring cookies to share afterward.
What can we do to simplify our work, our houses, and our lives? Several opportunities and challenges will be presented. Please come and join in the discussion–and make suggestions that we all can act on. Service leader: Linda Amspaugh.
On November 20, 1959, the United Nations adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. We’ll look at that declaration, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child that was opened for signature on November 20, 1989. The United States has not signed this Convention. Join Diane Wright as we reflect … Continue reading Thoughts on International Children’s Day
Our friend Muriel Blaisdell will be exploring this intriguing question with us. This question is asked in the Hebrew Bible book of Job, and is one of the greatest questions of all time. Service Leader: Linda Amspaugh.
This I Believe is an international organization engaging people in writing and sharing essays describing the core values that guide their daily lives. Members and friends in Unitarian Universalist communities have a wide variety of core beliefs. Hopedale community members Steve Dana, Eunice Meadows, and Orlita Kissane will each share their This I Believe essay … Continue reading This I Believe
Samhain is a Pagan Sabbat and Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the “darker half” of the year. The old year has passed, the seeds sown during spring (Beltane) have been harvested, cattle and sheep have been brought in from the fields, and the leaves have … Continue reading Samhain
Come join service leader Sallie Killian and Speakers Janet and Gordon Gray. You will hear about the Baha’i faith. The history, teachings, writings and how Baha’i principles draw together all dimensions of the human family in down-to-Earth spiritual communities. “Let your vision be world embracing” – spoke Baha’u’llah, one the main founders of Baha’i faith. … Continue reading The Oneness of Humankind – Pivot of Baha’i Teaching
October 16 is the traditional date for Boss’s Day (in 2016 it will officially be October 17, to make it a “work day”), and it’s a good time to reflect on the nature of work, and what it means to have, or be, a boss. Come join Diane Wright as we consider the ways we … Continue reading Who’s the Boss of You? Reflecting on Power and the Meaning of our Work on Boss’s Day
Neil DeGrasse Tyson says that science is an inoculation against charlatans. When we have scientific habits of mind, we have the tools to evaluate evidence and decide for ourselves what to believe. Join Jennifer Blue and service leader Nancy Eicher as we talk about science and honor our departed friend John Eicher. A special collection … Continue reading Science: An Inoculation Against Charlatans
