September 2024
The week of September 1
On Sunday September 1st, we welcome Reverend Cathy back into the pulpit for her sermon, “Living Your Values Aloud, Not Alone.” In keeping with this theme, Tenor Soloist Shaun Doyle will share the groovy “Proud” by Heather Small, and Bass Soloist Michael Harris will sing the enticing “Invitation” by Bronislau Kaper. Pianist Christopher Sierzchula will offer up impressive solo piano pieces by Zez Conrey as the Prelude and Postlude.
The week of September 8
Sunday, September 8th is our annual Water Communion service, in which the choir makes its glorious return to worship. This year, the service will begin with a processional version of “Down in the River to Pray,” featuring both a small solo group and the full choir. “Shenandoah” (trad.) and “Concord” by Benjamin Britten will serve as the Offertory and Reflection. As the Postlude, the Soloist Quartet will share the soulful “River” by Leon Bridges.
The week of September 15
On Sunday, September 15th, Julie Taylor will speak about “Risk[ing] Audacity.” As the Prelude, Chris will share the audacious “Dizzy Fingers,” another Confrey tune. As the Offertory and Reflection, Soprano Soloist Taryn Goehrig and Music Director Jessie Downs will share their renditions of the tunes “World” and “The Riddle” by the band Five for Fighting. The Soloist Quartet will offer up a special version of “Dancing in the Streets” as the Postlude.
The week of September 22
On Sunday, September 22nd, we ring in Stewardship Season with the help of the HoUUse Band. Jessie and Alto Soloist Helen Lowry will kick things off with that classic jazz medley “Get Happy/ Happy Days Are Here Again.” At the Offertory, Taryn will lead the charge on “Everlasting Light” by The Black Keys. As the Reflection, Helen will share a uniquely mellow take on the classic “Stayin’ Alive.” As the Postlude, the Soloists will encourage you to “Make Your Own Kind of Music!”
The week of September 29
On Sunday, September 29th, Cathy will be speaking about how we can engage with spirituality as UUs. The choir will also remember former Tenor Section Leader Michael Sulzbach, who passed away over the summer. As the Prelude, Shaun Doyle and the Soloists will sing Gershwin’s “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” a song about not taking the Bible too literally! As the Offertory, the Choir will share the jubilant “A Repeating Allelujah,” with Chris on our magnificent organ. As the Reflection, the choir will dedicate Leonard Cohen’s “Hallalujah” to Michael Sulzbach’s memory, and the Postlude - John Lennon’s “Imagine,” sung by Helen Lowry – will also be performed in his honor.
