The Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough

I love to sing!  (You probably already knew that!)

I know that not everyone loves to sing.  However, it’s hard to deny that music is a central part of The Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough.  For many people it is their favourite part of this community... singing, listening to music, playing music, swaying with the music, feeling the power of joining together in song... all of this contributes to meaningful worship services, lively social gatherings, and heart-felt connections.  Music just makes for good karma all around.

The Canadian Unitarian Council’s Central Regional Fall Gathering, happening here in Peterborough October 21-23, has been designed to capitalize upon our musical passion.  The theme of the gathering is “Finding Our  Voice Through Song and Service” and will include congregational singing workshops led by Nick Page, sessions on social justice work and stewardship, a youth con, opportunities to meet and eat with Unitarians from around the region, and a special time for a youth choir!

Nick Page, I hear, is not to be missed!  He hails from Boston and has led countless Unitarian song circles.  In addition to the workshops on Saturday, he will be facilitating a sing-along on the Friday night and will be leading the service on that Sunday morning.  Here’s what Linda Clark has to say about him:

“I have sung under Nick Page's choral direction, both in 2008 at the UU Musicians Network Conference and many times when I lived in the Boston area. Nick knows how to get a room of people singing with joy and ease, in stunning harmonies, in no time flat. Whether you've sung forever or are just getting started, I can't think of a better director to sing with...”

I’m really excited about the weekend, and hope all of you can be part of it.  Much thanks to our host committee: Kate King-Fisher, Jayne Martin, Evelyn Andrews, and Darwin Dudek.  Their support and legwork makes this possible, and they’re going to be asking for your help.  Please respond positively when they ask!

Julie

(There’s so much going on here that it was difficult for me to know where to focus my column.  I just have to add that I’m also really excited about our 50th Anniversary Celebration on October 2nd, and I look forward to seeing you all there!)