September 2026
September 6th
On Sunday, September 6th, Hy Carrel will lead a service about beginnings, and all the wonder and excitement they can bring. As a Postlude, pianist Jonathan Vogtle will share “Opening” by Phillip Glass. At the Offertory, Music Director Jessie Downs and Tenor Soloist Shaun Doyle will share a rendition of Rod Stewart’s “Forever Young.” To conclude the service, Jessie and Shaun will perform Queen’s “It’s A Kind of Magic.”
September 13th
Sunday, September 13th is this year’s Water Communion. The service will start off with the choir processing its way back into action with their rendition of “Down in the River to Pray.” Aaron Copland’s “At the River” - a lush choral setting of “Shall We Gather at the River” - will serve as the Offertory with Benjamin Britten’s peaceful “Concord” as the Reflection. The service will close with a soulful rendition of Leon Bridge’s “River,” led by incoming Alto Soloist and acclaimed jazz vocalist Alex McArthur.
September 20th
Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Sunday, September 20th, and we will celebrate this high holy day of Jewish Atonement in our morning service. “Avinu Malkeynu” by Max Janowski will serve as the Prelude - sung by the UUCB Choir with special guest soloist, Jennifer Mernitz. Another Hebrew choral anthem - “Enosh” - will be presented as the Reflection. Jon Vogtle will provide additional keyboard pieces fitting the mood of the season as the Offertory and Postlude.
September 27th
The service on Sunday, September 27th will feature guest speaker Brendan Omicioli and musical offerings from our new staff members. Jonathan Vogtle will begin the service with Ludwig van Beethoven and conclude with Carl Vine. Alex McArthur will provide the Offertory and Beth White will sing “She Used to Be Mine” by Sara Bareilles as the Reflection.
