Sermon delivered by Christine Steyer on July 19, 2009. Christine became a member of UTUUC in 2008.  She is a lyric soprano who is primarily recognized in the field of opera.  Christine has received critical acclaim for her mature voice, artistry and acting, most notably in the title roles of La Traviata and Madama Butterfly and the role of the Marschallin in Der Rosenkavalier.  In addition to a vast repertoire in the oratorio and recital genres, Christine has won prizes at major competitions and is featured on a CD of sacred music--a collaborative project with New York Times best-selling author Caroline Myss.  She is the Co-founder and Artistic Director of Bellissima Opera based in Oak Park and plans to initiate Bellissima Opera Outreach to schools this fall.  Christine is also an active member of numerous arts organizations.

On April 26, 2009, the Unity Temple Choir under the direction of Marty Swisher and accompanied by Tehra Hiolski performed Morten Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna, a five movement quasi-Requiem that includes elements from the traditional Latin Requiem combined with other Latin prayers that include reference to light.

Daniel Pinkham’s "Christmas Cantata" sung by The Unity Temple Choir & First United Church of Oak Park Choir accompanied by Tehra Hiolski and the Brass Ensemble, directed by Martha Swisher, UTUUC Music and Choir Director.

December 16, 2007

 

 

 

Readings, Music, and Sermon delivered by Matt Meyer on November 25, 2007.