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We draw on
several sources for our faith, and the first is “direct experience of
that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures.” The
lively arts open us to that mystery and wonder. Indeed, Unitarian
Minister Rev. Carolyn Owen-Towle says for us all,
"Music, the enveloping soul rocker. Music, the combination of notes which draws one into new dimensions of understanding, into places words cannot enter. Religion cannot fully penetrate the life of the communicant without the aid of music.” Our congregations have become a place where people have brought and shared their gifts – and what gifts they are! Music in worship Our congregations incorporate a
myriad of music styles and ethnicities in their worship. Music
makers include adult and children’s choirs, drums and jazz ensembles,
grand piano music, or the newly restored 3-manual, 4-rank E.M. Skinner
organ at First Society Chicago. Some special worship events
include
√ Unity Temple’s Taize services, a candle-lit envelope of music, chant, meditation in the Frank Lloyd Wright auditorium √ The handbell choirs at DeKalb and Elgin √ Second Unitarian’s 2U worship band and folk ensemble, 4Now √ Brass, drum and jazz ensembles at Evanston √ Hinsdale’s Tony Meador Jazz and Sentimental Journey Concert series The spaces of our congregations and the talent of members invite the making of music in concert series. √
Bluegrass Jamboree the third Saturday evening of a month at
DeKalb Fellowship √ “Art and Architecture” at Unity Temple, music groups in the Frank Lloyd Wright auditorium Saturday evenings at 7:30pm. √ Sunday afternoon concert series in “the cathedral,” First Unitarian Society of Chicago √ Acoustic Renaissance folk concerts Saturday evenings at 6 pm at Hinsdale Unitarian Church Special
music groups
√ Cymbal of
DeKalb Fellowship, a group of four
women joining
voices and rhythms “to stir listeners to
consider new ways of thinking about the world.” √ 4now at Second Church, a folk and rhythm group √ The Deerfield Transfer Jazz at North Shore √ Karl Montzka Jazz at Evanston Music opportunities for children and youth √ The
North Shore children’s choir
√ Unity Temple Chalice Singers √ Handbell choirs of DeKalb and Elgin √ Youth orchestra and children’s choirs at DuPage FEATURE Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship has a Threshold Choir. Threshold Choirs honor the ancient tradition of singing at the bedsides of people who are struggling: some with living, some with dying. The voice, as the original human instrument, is a true and gracious vehicle for compassion and comfort. The choir provides an opportunity for people to share the sacred gifts of their voices at life’s thresholds. When invited to a bedside, choir members visit in small groups; families and caregivers are invited to join in song and participate by listening. CALENDAR JANUARY
*23,
at 7 pm Bob Milne plays ragtime and boogie woogie piano at
the Berrien UU Fellowship. *25, 12:45pm (after 11:15am worship service), a mini concert of Franz Schubert's stunning trio for Soprano, Clarinet and Piano, "The Shepherd on the Rock," at North Shore Unitarian Church. Soprano,Juliet Petrus; Clarinetist,Scott Schappe; and Pianist,Wayland Rogers. Come for worship, stay for music! *31 at 7 pm, Bob Milne (above) at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Elkhart FEBRUARY *8, 4 p.m. Festival of Choirs at The Unitarian Church of Evanston 22, noon, Jazz Brunch with Karl Montzka Group at Evanston MARCH *13 at 7:30 p.m. Holly Near and Emma’s Revolution at the Unitarian Church of Evanston. |
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