January 15 is the birthday of Martin Luther King. We arrive at this date at a time when our country seems more divided than ever on issues of race. Come join Diane Wright as we explore new ways of approaching race, from the launching point of our UU principles. Service Leader: Orlita Kissane. Monthly Potluck … Continue reading Some of My Best Friends
An exploration of examples and resources for one of the most powerful tools of non-violent social change: humor. Advocates for social change from Jesus to Gene Sharp have effectively applied humor to defeat tyrants and topple dictators, “using humor to get people involved, to make oppressors look silly, and, most importantly, to break down the … Continue reading Laughing at the Devil
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
