Talking Across Differences / Finding Hope
9:15 AM: Talking Across Differences
An in-person all-ages service led by DRE Colleen Thoele with a reflection by Randy Bish.
One of our Unitarian ancestors, Frances Davíd, said that we need not think alike to love alike. How do we talk to each other when we have strong, opposing opinions?
10:00 AM Lifespan Religious Exploration
Religious exploration for our children and youth in classrooms.
Facilitated small reflection groups for adults in Hobbs Hall using our wondering questions:
- Share a topic that you feel strongly about and have friends or family that feel differently.
- What misperceptions might you have about “the other side” that might impede fruitful dialogue?
- How might you avoid “othering” the person with the differing opinion?
10:00 – 11:15 AM Community Café
Our social hour in Hobbs Hall is open to all. Connect with others, learn about the church, find out about programs and other opportunities to connect.
Acme, Giant Eagle, and Meijer grocery gift cards are available for purchase every 2nd and 4th Sunday each month. Learn more about this fundraiser.
11:00 AM: Finding Hope
A multi-platform service (both in-person and on Zoom) led by Elaine Yehle Bowen.
Emily Dickinson described hope as only she could. “Hope is the thing with Feathers, That Perches in the Soul, and Sings the Tune – without the words, and Never Stops at all.” [sic] This service endeavors to engage us with hope and in hope. What is its place and meaning in our broken, hurting world? How we make it real? Where do we find hope when it can be hard to find, this rose in the wintertime?
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Looking ahead . . .
On Sunday, June 2, 2024 we will begin our summer format of one service at 10 AM held in Hobbs Hall and on Zoom. Beginning on June 23, children and youth will begin in service and then be excused to their summer RE class together following the Time for All Ages.