What's Your Song?
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What's your song? What speaks for your spirit? What makes your heart sing? What moves your body to a sacred beat? What names what's on your mind? In October 2015, our congregation explored our various answers on this webpage and in Sunday worship.
Below you can see the selections congregation members and friends made as their individual answers and when you click on the Youtube link you can listen to their song. Additionally, at the bottom of this page are video links to the special music used in worship throughout the month as we sought to sing the song of our Beloved Community together. |
your song hereHeart/Mind/Body/Spirit SongIn October of 2015, we filled out a survey sharing our songs and thoughts. Then, links to a Youtube version of the selected song (not Sir Elton's) were posted here to share with our congregation and greater community.
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What A Wonderful WorldSpirit SongHis amazing voice catches my attention every time I hear it. The song reminds me that so many of the "little" things are what make life worthwhile. They are easily overlooked or taken for granted. This song helps me remember.
Jo-An Bolan
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You'll Never Walk AloneHeart SongHopeful, upbeat. Favorite of Paul and I when we were young.
Marilyn Taylor
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HappySpirit Song"Happy" is my remembrance of the freedom I felt doing a 5,000 mile solo road trip. I love the videos of people dancing to this song which reminds me of our love of diversity...Let there be a dance always.
Ann Rangos
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On the Road to Find OutSpirit SongIt describes my quest for spiritual meaning in life.
Nancy Murphy
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Over the RainbowSpirit SongOf hope and happiness, of transcending boundaries and of the joy of motion.
Barbara Brusstar
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The Sound of MusicSpirit SongWonderful feeling!
Ted Farone
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I Want to liveSpirit SongThe song lets me know I can be by responding to the words of living, growing, seeing, knowing and sharing what I can give.
Anne Rendon
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Sound of SilenceSpirit SongThis one is soothing, in contrast to Judy Garland "belting out" a song. Two sides of a coin.
Diane Farone
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How Could Anyone Ever Tell YouSpirit SongThis song reminds of my own preciousness and speaks to me of our interconnection. It also reminds me of so many people who have been wrongly told for a variety of reasons that they are "less than."
Rev. Linda Lawrence
Sky Island UU Church |
How Could Anyone Ever Tell YouHeart SongIt summarizes the 1st principle and the foundation of our justice work, in a very personal and meaningful way.
Rev. Chrisitane Heyde
Community Minister |
How Could Anyone Ever Tell YouHeart SongI feel loved when I sing or hear this song sung.
Dorothy McKenna
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MacArthur ParkMind SongHearing this song brings me into a deep connection with all 4! It seems to bring into focus my entire life - of chosen paths, the complexities of making those choices, the joy and satisfaction of relationships, and, in the end – the aloneness – but, it’s alright!!
Sandy Lefebvre
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Yes to LifeSpirit Song"I will open my life, and say Yes, yes to life" is the first line and entire message of the song, carried on an exquisite melody, with awesome vocals, and a pretty alright arrangement.
Leslie E. Gilliam
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VincentHeart SongVan Gogh's painting, which I was privileged to see in person in NYC this summer, has special meaning for me. I love the notion that our universe was created from The Big Bang and we are all made of star dust! This song, though sad, speaks to me of beauty and love.
Susan Kirk
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Spirit of LifeSpirit SongOften, when we sing this in our regular service, tears form in my eyes. I know that is my aching spirit, asking for succor. This song brings our those tears that need to come out.
Judy Harmer
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What A Wonderful WorldHeart SongA simple but positive expression of what life offers us.
Gary Finke
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My Heart Will Go OnHeart SongLove goes on and lasts in the heart even past generations.
Barbara Plummer
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Wake Now My SensesSpirit SongAll five verses (beginning at minute 16 on the video) speak of love of the earth, of reason and truth, compassion, justice and vision - all UU values that mean a lot to me and sing to my soul.
Loretta Carmickle
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Don't Worry, Be HappySpirit SongIt lifts me up and makes me want to raise my arms up in a dance with a BIG smile on my face singing along with Bobby.
Con Nadeau
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I Hope You DanceSpirit SongI was introduced to this song at a hard time healthwise, and it gave me more hope and joy and an extra lift. It speaks to me about survival, about keeping the wonder alive, about not taking anything for granted.
Ann Penton
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Fire of CommittmentSpirit SongAs a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, I hear in this song the history and values that sing my UU identity. It raises my energy and inspires me to keep working for justice.
Rev. Lisa McDaniel-Hutchings
UUJAZ Executive Director |
Morning Has BrokenHeart SongWhat a wonderful way to start a day!
Larry Parker
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This Land Is Your Land
Spirit SongIt lifts my spirit to be reminded of our incredibly beautiful country.
Shirley Cameron
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The RoseSpirit SongSome people find it difficult to initiate relationships. Some have been deeply hurt in the past so become reluctant to get involved and it hampers them. This song reminds us to be optimistic about ourselves.
Diane Raddatz
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Thank you for participating! |
Special Music Used on October Sundays
African Bayaka PygmiesOct 4 Worship |
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23rd PsalmOct 23 Worship |
Grateful |
Nobody Knows You When You Are Down and Out |
Oct 23 Worship |
Oct 23 Worship |