Topic: Music

Songs that Shaped America: 250 Years of American Music

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Songs That Shaped America: 250 Years of American Music is a musical journey through the history of the United States, exploring how songs have reflected and shaped the American experience from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Through folk songs, spirituals, popular standards, protest songs, and contemporary originals, Patrice Buford, Jon Adams, and Kathleen Crawford … Continue reading Songs that Shaped America: 250 Years of American Music

Forks In the Road

In recognition of Martin Luther King, today’s talk will be somewhat autobiographical as it draws on Dr. King’s “Letters From The Birmingham Jail,” “The Masters of Fear,” and “Beyond Vietnam.”    

The Forgotten Carols

The Forgotten Carols is a beloved Christmas musical by Michael McLean, telling the story of a cynical nurse, Connie Lou, whose faith is renewed by her patient, “Uncle John,” who recounts the Nativity through songs from the perspective of lesser-known characters like the innkeeper, the shepherds, and a woman who held baby Jesus, revealing what … Continue reading The Forgotten Carols

The Long Tail of Racial and Ethnic Bias 

On Pearl Harbor Day, Christine Stay share her experience growing up as a Japanese-American person and discuss how we pass along identity, pride, bias, and fear through generations. Friction Farm (Aidan Quinn & Christine Stay) will share their music.

When Angels Walked the Earth

Through spoken word reflections and song, Deidre McCalla leads us in an exploration of the many ways – large and small – in which we, as beloved community, make Way for each other in this imperfect earthly paradise.

Songs on the Side of Love

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate UU Singer / Songwriters and “Side with Love” a public advocacy campaign run by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) that uses love’s power to combat oppression. The campaign’s core message is to stand in solidarity with those facing injustice and work towards a more loving and equitable world. If … Continue reading Songs on the Side of Love

Surviving The Present Times

What are we to do when one’s country seems to have gone off the rails? Priority number one is to keep perspective and a positive attitude, even while staying informed and engaged. Singer-songwriter and onetime journalist Rod MacDonald looks for the wisdom and humor in our situation, writing and singing to rise above the moment … Continue reading Surviving The Present Times

Mentoring Makes Us More

We welcome back Michael Reno Harrell with a message and music. “I have had such wonderful mentors along my journey. Now it’s my turn to teach.”