April 2026
April 5th
On Sunday, April 5th, we will celebrate the Easter story with a focus on the women who discovered the emptied tomb. Musical offerings will include the haunting art song, “The Crucifixion” by Samuel Barber, the exhilarating “Since By Man Came Death” from G.F. Handel’s final movement of The Messiah, the beautiful small ensemble number “By My Side” (sung from the perspective of Mary Magdalene) from Stephen Schwartz’s Godspell, and the humanist anthem “We Rise Again” by Leon Dubinsky.
April 12th
On Sunday, April 12th, Julie Taylor will lead us in reflections on technology, disruption, and possibility. Ian Liedke will begin the service with his rendition of “Beautiful Day” by U2. At the Offertory, Ian and the UUCB soloists will perform the tongue-in-cheek “Mr. Roboto” by Styx. Taryn Goehrig will sing the poignant “Landslide” as the Reflection. Ian will close out the service with “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles.
April 19th
On Sunday, April 19th, Rev. Bethany will ask questions about what led to our current state of climate chaos. Taryn Goehrig will sing a setting of Emily Dickinson’s poem, “The World Feels Dusty” as the Prelude. Helen Lowry will share Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” as the Offertory. The HoUUse Band will close the service with the darkly comic “(Nothing But) Flowers” by The Talking Heads.
April 26th
On Sunday, April 26th, Rev. Bethany will explore what lies in store for the earth’s future. At the Offertory, the UUCB Choir will share a preview of Spring Music Weekend with “Geistliches Lied” by Johannes Brahms. As the Reflection, they will perform a setting of Robert Frost’s poem, “Choose Something Like a Star.”
