In Honor of MLK weekend: Singer Pearl Ash surprised fans at last spring’s Pensacola Jazz Fest with her spirited tribute to Nina Simone. Nina Simone was a jazz and blues artist who became an outspoken civil rights activist in the 1960s and ‘70s. Pearl will reprise the performance with a group of seasoned jazz players … Continue reading The Music of Nina Simone, performed by Pearl Ash
Coordinated and Sponsored by Thom Botsford. The holidays can bring joy, but also the blues. And sometimes it seems that the holidays are only truly for Christians. Non-Believers cannot escape! For this program, a specially assembled ensemble will play secular tunes that convey a range of emotions. The musicians are Lisa Kirkman, vocals; George Petropoulas, … Continue reading Holiday Moods in Music (The Secular Version)
Presenter: Mike Kilmer, UUCP Musician. This presentation aims to intertwine a set of tools by which we can reach beyond ego and intellect towards divinity (or if you prefer, the unconscious). These tools are found as widely as bhakti, devotional branch of yoga, and prayerful songs of Hildegard von Bingen along with Sufi poets like … Continue reading Experiential Service: Other Practices of Devotion
This will be a mini-concert featuring well-known singer Holly Shelton. Ms Shelton is a local entertainer and well respected for her talents in Pensacola. There will be John Link on piano, Walt Kattner on bass, our own Jack Wolverton and Thom Botsford. (Thom Botsford is sponsoring this event.) In this service we will also be … Continue reading Celebration of Mothers’ Day
“Now and Then”: A Beatles Inspired Sunday Presenter: The Beatles and UUCP members. The Beatles newest song and video “Now and Then” AND the upcoming 60th Anniversary of their first appearance on US TV are the inspirations for not only today’s energizing service but also to set a theme for the beginning of our annual … Continue reading Now and Then
Presenter: The Beatles and UUCP members. The Beatles’ newest song and video “Now and Then” AND the upcoming 60th Anniversary of their first appearance on US TV are the inspirations for not only today’s energizing service but also to set a theme for the beginning of our annual Members and Friends pledge drive. (In addition, … Continue reading “Now and Then”: A Beatles-Inspired Sunday
Our New Year’s Eve music service will feature singer-pianist Burt Kimberl and his musical friends. Join in celebrating the New Year together! Watch this service on our YouTube channel.
Some Old Blues for a New Year: The Return of Steve Gunter. Veteran Bluesman Steve Gunter will be joined by Thom Botsford and Jack Wolverton to ring in the New Year in style. He’ll be playing a variety of classic blues, including the bewitching Delta blues of Robert Johnson. Watch this service on our YouTube Channel.
Led by Nancy Hagman with Chris Saunders on the piano. Our holidays at UUCP have evolved through the years, incorporating the rituals and talents of our church community. How have our own traditions demonstrated the parallel traditions of holidays past? How have Unitarian Universalists been instrumental in helping shape the current trends of the season? Click here to … Continue reading Reflections of UUCP Holiday Traditions
Long-time UUCP Member Jack Wolverton has spent the majority of his life listening, playing and being inspired by music. Although he worked as an engineer and was not financially supported by music, his spiritual life is made whole through music. Come hear Jack discuss his musical inspirations throughout his life. (This is the first in … Continue reading A Journey of Spirit and Soul Through Music
