February 2026

February 1st

On Sunday, February 1st, Rev. Bethany will speak to the myth of inevitable progress. Michael Harris will kick off the service with a song parody “commercial” for the Music Ministry’s upcoming Cabaret fundraiser, “Good Vibes.” As the Offertory, Shaun will sing a tongue-in-cheek rendition of “There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” from Disney’s Carousel of Progress. Taryn Goehrig will share a Reflection on gun violence with “A Song About Your Gun” by Jason Robert Brown. The UUCB Vocal Soloists, featuring Shaun Doyle, will share “The River Won’t Flow,” also by Jason Robert Brown, as the Postlude. 

February 8th

On Sunday, February 8th, Rev. Bethany will speak about Buddhist teachings on love of self and the UUCB Choir will return to service with their performance of “I Choose Love” by Mark Miller. Shaun Doyle will also perform “Hold On” from The Secret Garden, and Helen Lowry will share a special preview of this year’s Cabaret with her rendition of “I Will Survive.”

February 15th

On Sunday, February 15th, Rev. Bethany will speak about collective resilience. The choir will sing “Va, pensiero” (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) from the opera Nabucco as the Prelude. At the Offertory, they will share “The Storm is Passing Over.” The Postlude will be “Keep Marching” from the musical Suffs by Shaina Taub. 

February 22nd

On Sunday, February 22nd, pianist Ian Liedke will be joined by a guest vocalist to support guest speaker Lain Mairead-Campbell's service about weaving our garments of destiny.