True hope, theologically speaking, runs much deeper than “I hope you have a happy holiday.” Hope aims for more than a specific wish or simply glossing over troubles. We don’t need hope when times are good. How, though, do we find it when we do need it–in the depths of despair? Can we banish deep sadness and helplessness by rediscovering hope? Special music, as well as words, will help trace the ways.  Convener is Dick Beeman at rbeeman@cox.net.