July 2024
The week of July 7
On July 7th, Shaun Doyle, Paul Zanolli, and Phil Nicolai will support Rabbi Jonathan’s service with music that speaks to “how the Civil War might be regarded as the conflict that forged our America.” Music will include “Battle Hymn of the Republic” as the Offertory and “Two Brothers” as the Reflection, with piano Prelude and Postlude selections from Phil.
The week of July 14
On July 14th, Julie Taylor will lead another of her inventive services accompanied by music from the output of British new wave band Depeche Mode. Come hear Michael Harris and Christopher Sierzchula’s unique takes on “Personal Jesus,” “Enjoy the Silence,” “Sacred,” and “Somebody” - understated rockers that contain original spiritual perspectives.
This month’s Casual Concert is Saturday, July 20th at 2pm and will feature Ravi Padmanabha and David Mussen. This recently formed duo encompasses a newfound musical language, combining the artists’ years of experience with various musical styles. Through the use of gongs, crystal bowls, tabla, hand pan, clarinet, and ocean drums, they create a full musical journey that traverses ambient meditation to ecstatic trance music.
This month’s Casual Concert is Saturday, July 20th at 2pm and will feature Ravi Padmanabha and David Mussen. This recently formed duo encompasses a newfound musical language, combining the artists’ years of experience with various musical styles. Through the use of gongs, crystal bowls, tabla, hand pan, clarinet, and ocean drums, they create a full musical journey that traverses ambient meditation to ecstatic trance music.
The week of July 21
On July 21st, join mother and daughter team Rev. Rita Capezzi and Helen Lowry for a musically full service. Helen will be joined by Christopher Sierzchula on piano, Paul Zanolli on guitar, Steve Rao on drums, and Jessie Downs on backup vocals. As the Prelude, Helen and Paul will share “Testimony” by Ferron, a moody and powerful song about personal faith. As a special Centering, Helen and Chris will perform “O Mio babbino caro” by Giacomo Puccini, an operatic classic that speaks to how being sure of what we want and who we are is an important part of growing up... even when we’re wrong. The soulful and contemplative “Alphie” by Burt Bacharach will serve as the Offertory and the Musical Meditation will be the mellow and ethereal “Every Death” by Johanna Warren. Things will end on a cheery note with the whole band performing “Make Your Own Kind of Music” by Mamma Cass Eliott as the Postlude.
The week of July 28
On July 28th, we welcome back our much-awaited summer service team of Fran Manly and Doug Yeomans for a morning centered on Leonard Cohen’s “Anthem.” While “Anthem” will accompany the sermon itself - reminding us that “There is a crack in everything/ That’s how the light gets in,” - we will also be treated to a variety of other selections sung and played by Doug, with support from Jessie and Chris. The service will begin in a contemplative mood with “Bayou Blues,” a Doug Yeomans original. Cohen’s best-known song - “Hallelujah” - will serve as the Offertory, both lifting up the side of the relationship that is dark and broken and ending with a triumphant hallelujah that transcends that brokenness. The classic country ballad “Always on my Mind” - a heartfelt plea for “one more chance” from a lover who is all too aware of his failings - will serve as the Reflection. Closing out our monthly theme of “Grace” will be the apt “Amazing Grace” as the Postlude.
Our Vision
We gather in loving community, creating a shared vision of compassion and dignity for all,
to radically transform the world in which we live.
We gather in loving community, creating a shared vision of compassion and dignity for all,
to radically transform the world in which we live.
