Music
ULC is blessed with a vibrant music ministry.
If you love music and want to join our growing music ministry there are plenty of openings and choices for all ages.
If you love music and want to join our growing music ministry there are plenty of openings and choices for all ages.
Senior Choir
The ULC Senior Choir is directed by Janine Novenske Smith. Membership is open to all ages high school and older. The choir rehearses every Thursday from 7:30 to 9 pm from September to May. The choir sings at the 10:45 am worship service throughout the academic year, and at the 8:30 service on holidays. Rehearsals are held in the choir room in the rear of the Fellowship Hall located in the lower level of the church.
Scholarship Students
Each year the senior choir recruits and sponsors four college students to sing in the choir and sing parts of the liturgy during worship, plus a fifth student to lead our children's choirs. Interested students are encouraged to contact Janine Smith to audition for next year's openings. (Pictured from left to right: Zach Sneed, Mitchell Eithun, Adam Krause, Divira Pahwa and Chey Nevins). Learn more about our 2019-2021 Scholarship Students in the October 2019 edition of the Lux Newsletter.
Children's Choir
Our Children's choir is is intended for youth ages 3-1/2 - 5th grade. The Children's Choir sings at selected services, and performance and rehearsal dates are announced in advance. Contact the Director of Music for more information.
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Handbells
The ULC Handbell Choir is directed by Louise Paquette and performs at selected services. Rehearsals are every Thursday from September through mid-April from 6:30-7:30 pm. No prior musical experience is required, and new ringers are always welcome. For more information about the Handbell Choir, contact Louise Paquette.
New Hope Singers
Our college and young adult singers debuted at Pastor Haley Vay's installation service in May 2018, and continue to perform at a variety of services. All interested singers are encouraged to contact Pastor Haley Vay for more information.
Youth Music Camp
Every summer ULC music staff lead a week long music camp for children ages 3rd grade through middle school. Choir, Recorder, Handbells, Choir Chimes and Sign Language are offered.
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1866 Hamill Organ
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The original organ was built in 1866 by S. S. Hamill for Second Universalist Church in East Cambridge, MA. In 1907, Second Universalist Church closed; and the organ was sold to Hillside Universalist Church in Medford, MA. Under the guidance of long time member Paul Schneider (1917-2000), the organ was relocated to ULC in 1985, where it was enlarged and rebuilt by Dana Hull.
The need for a larger instrument and the deterioration of the original organ became apparent in recent years and led to the decision in 2017 to have the Fowler-Hebert Organ Company of Eaton Rapids, MI rebuild the organ. The number of pipes was increased from 971 to 1,519 and the number of ranks increased from 19 to 27. In addition, the key and stop action were electrified with a solid-state control system, and a new stand alone console was constructed.
A bequest from the Estate of Marilyn Pierce, the leadership of Rev. John Schleicher and the generous support of our congregation were all instrumental in moving the repair project forward. The newly rebuilt organ was celebrated during a hymn festival in October 2019 and will serve to enrich our worship for decades to come.
The need for a larger instrument and the deterioration of the original organ became apparent in recent years and led to the decision in 2017 to have the Fowler-Hebert Organ Company of Eaton Rapids, MI rebuild the organ. The number of pipes was increased from 971 to 1,519 and the number of ranks increased from 19 to 27. In addition, the key and stop action were electrified with a solid-state control system, and a new stand alone console was constructed.
A bequest from the Estate of Marilyn Pierce, the leadership of Rev. John Schleicher and the generous support of our congregation were all instrumental in moving the repair project forward. The newly rebuilt organ was celebrated during a hymn festival in October 2019 and will serve to enrich our worship for decades to come.
