Speaker: Dr. Sam Welsh - Music Director

Music Sunday

Many UUCPers embrace music as a spiritual practice. Come hear come of the songs that have accompanied people through tough times, lifted spirits, and helped people feel connected to all that is. Prelude:  Aphex Twin, Stone in Focus (Sam Welsh) Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Tom Petty, Wildflowers (Jenn Elliott), performed by Isabel Martin Opening … Continue reading Music Sunday

Holiday Music Sunday

Celebrant:  The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Stevens –Join the Chelseas, Bigger Boat, and the Kamiak Wind Quintet (among others) for a musical celebration of the season. Prelude:  Winter Holiday, Silver Bells Welcome Greeting and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn:  #254, Sing We Now of Christmas Kindling of the Advent … Continue reading Holiday Music Sunday

Water Communion

On our minister’s first Sunday back after her sabbatical, we’ll celebrate the ways we connect in community- and the ways a rising tide of love, compassion and commitment lifts all spirits. Please bring a small container of water, from your travels or your home. Welcome Greeting and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation … Continue reading Water Communion

Dance Break

Incorporating movement into one’s daily routine can enhance overall health and well-being significantly. Palouse choreographer Corrie Befort will guide us in an exploration of music and dance. The benefits are numerous:  improved heart health, mental acuity, restful sleep, coordination, cognitive function, and pure joy. Welcome Greeting and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn:  … Continue reading Dance Break

Holiday Music Sunday

Special Musical Guests:  The Chelseas and the Kamiak Wind Quintet Don your gay apparel (whether red and green or rainbow and sparkles) and join us for our annual service invoking the spirit of the winter holidays and liberating love through poetry, readings and songs. Introit:  Indodana, UUCP Choir Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Gift of Music:  … Continue reading Holiday Music Sunday

What is music?

As we continue our series examining our liturgy in depth, Sam, Wachira, and Alex with Steven Babcock will explore different perspectives on what makes music, music. We will feature performances that challenge our ears and engage the imagination. Prelude:  In A Landscape by John Cage Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Hymn:  Breakfast Song Time … Continue reading What is music?

Christmas Music Sunday

Celebrant:  Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Stevens Musical guests “The Chelseas” will anchor a service showcasing the gifts of UUCP members and friends, including the choir, the Kamiak Winds, and more. Welcome and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn:  In the Bleak Midwinter Time for All Ages:  Dance of the Reed Flutes Reeb Benediction … Continue reading Christmas Music Sunday