November 2026
November 1st
On Sunday, November 1st, we celebrate All Souls’ Day. Michael Serio will provide contemplative solo piano pieces as the Prelude and Postlude. At the Offertory, the UUCB Choir will share Aaron Copland’s “Help Us, O Lord.” Jessie Downs, Beth White, and Alex McArthur will sing the Wailin’ Jennys’ version of Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” as the Reflection.
November 8th
On Sunday, November 8th, Rev. Bethany will speak about how grief can be a form of protest. The UUCB Choir will share an arrangement of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” as the Prelude. At the Offertory, Soprano Soloist Beth White will share the haunting lied (German art song) “Gretchen am Spinnrade” by Franz Schubert, using text from Johann William von Goethe’s Faust. As the Reflection, Tenor Soloist Shaun Doyle will sing “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” from the musical Les Misérables, and Alto Soloist Alex McArthur, supported by the choir, will close the service with “I Know Where I’ve Been” from the musical Hairspray.
November 15th
On Sunday, November 15th, Rev. Bethany will explore the spiritual dimension of leaving something unfinished. As the Prelude, Michael Serio will share a solo piano rendition of “Qué será, será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be).” At the Offertory, Soloists Alex McArthur, Shaun Doyle, and Jaime Goldfuss will present a trio version of The Beatles’ “Let It Be.” As the Reflection, Shaun and Jaime will sing a duet version of “The Rose,” as made popular by Bette Midler. Alex will close out the service with “Unwritten” by Natasha Beddingfield.
November 22nd
Sunday, November 22nd, is our Fall 2026 Music Sunday, featuring performances of the music of W.A. Mozart by the UUCB Choir, Avanti Chamber Orchestra, and guest vocal soloists. At the heart of the service, these artists will present Mozart’s Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, about 25 minutes of music for a vespers service. Other music by Mozart will flesh out the service, celebrating music’s power to heal and share a vision of a better world through its beauty.
November 29th
Service on Sunday, November 29th will feature guest speaker Rev. Rita Capezzi, discussing how “the little things” can make a big impact. The service will begin with a solo piano rendition of “Lean On Me.” At the Offertory, Beth White will share her version of “Dream a Little Dream of Me” and Alex McArthur will sing “Heal the World” as the Reflection. A chamber choir rendition of “I Need You To Survive” will serve as the Postlude.
