January 2026
January 4th
On Sunday, January 4th, Taryn Goehrig, Helen Lowry, and Shaun Doyle, accompanied by Ian Liedke, will share selections from the hit musical, now with a theatrical release, Wicked by Stephen Schwartz. As the Prelude, Shaun Doyle will sing the exuberant “Dancing Through Life.” At the Offertory, Taryn Goehrig will share the optimistic “The Wizard and I.” Shaun and Helen Lowry will share the duet “Wonderful” as the Reflection. The service will close with Taryn and Helen singing the heart-wrenching “For Good.”
January 11th
On Sunday, January 11th, Taryn, Helen, Shaun, and choir member Jamie Goldfuss will share two pop vocal quartets befitting the season – Irving Berlin’s “Snow” from White Christmas, and “California Dreamin’” by the Mamas and the Papas. Ian will share special solo piano pieces as the Prelude and Postlude.
January 18th
On Sunday, January 18th, the chamber choir will celebrate MLK Day with “Ella’s Song” (inspired by the words of Ella Baker) and Bob Chilcott’s arrangement of U2’s “MLK.” Ian will again share thematically relevant piano selections. 
January 25th
On Sunday, January 25th, Rev. Bethany will lead a discussion of Covenant. Shaun and Ian will support this message of togetherness, relationality, and commitment with “Come Rain or Come Shine” by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. 
