October 2025
The week of October 5th
On Sunday, October 5th, we will be honoring our brothers and sisters in the animal kingdom. As the Offertory, the choir will share “(All God’s Critters Got) A Place in the Choir. As the Reflection, they will reprise Alex McArthur’s arrangement of the hymn, “As the deer,”which premiered this past Spring Music Weekend. Guest pianist Cameron Tragessor will accompany the choir and provide a Prelude and Postlude.
The week of October 12th
On Sunday, October 12th, we will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with video screenings of music created by Indigenous people.
The week of October 19th
The Sunday, October 19th service will be led by the Universal Access and Inclusion Ministry. As the Offertory, the choir will share a special arrangement of Paul Simon’s “Born at the right time,” a song about the sacredness of every life. Rina Sawayama and Elton John’s “Chosen Family” will serve as the Reflection. A guest pianist will provide a Prelude and Postlude.
The week of October 26th
October 26th is Stewardship Sunday, and the Music Ministry will be sharing a variety of offerings exemplary of all we bring to UUCB. As the Prelude, Paul Zanolli will share his special rendition of Bernstein’s “Simple Song.” As the Offertory, Jessie Downs, Taryn Goehrig, and Helen Lowry, accompanied by Paul, will share UU favorite, “One Voice.” As the Reflection, the Choir will sing Copland’s uplifting “The Promise of Living.” Guest keyboardist Ian Liedke will offer a special Postlude.
