April Hymn of the Month: “Joy” by Beautiful Chorus
Beautiful Chorus is best known for the musical mantras they create to aid in meditation and relaxation. I first encountered one of their mantras on Instagram and was struck by the beauty and power of its simplicity. I’ve been wanting to include their music more regularly in Worship and thought our Hymn of the Month would be a great introduction to their work. While reading more about the group I learned that its founder, Alexandra Love, grew up in Wisconsin. Alexandra moved to Orlando, FL after college to sing with a hip hop group and created Beautiful Chorus for a one time performance of original songs in 2011. After that performance, Alexandra knew she wanted to continue singing in the community she created. Based in Orlando, Beautiful Chorus creates digital content, performs live, hosts spiritual conversations, and released a full-length album in July 2024. Their mantra on Joy is:
“Joy is my guide I move with life”
Songleaders needed!
Jennifer is seeking songleaders for our Music Ministry team. Songleaders will help lead congregational music on weeks that the choir is not singing in worship. This is a great opportunity for folks who love to sing, but cannot commit to Thursday night choir rehearsals. Email Jennifer at music@jruuc.org with questions or to get on the songleader email list!
Sacred Breath Choir
Sacred Breath Choir begins gathering again on Thursday August 29 from 7-8:30pm. Sacred Breath Choir welcomes folks of all voice types and musical backgrounds. We meet weekly on Thursdays from 7-8:30pm and sing at 1-2 worship services per month. Singing is nourishment for the mind, body, and spirit. Nourish yourself and your community by joining Sacred Breath Choir! Email Jennifer at music@jruuc.org or chat with them during coffee hour if you have any questions.
Sacred Breath Choir with Ensemble Shamaali 2024: Photo Credit Kelly Kearns
Folk Group
This season we will meet on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10am to 11:30am at Reeb. All are welcome! We have songbooks to sing and play from, and you are welcome to bring your favorites too. Come and sing with us! And bring an instrument if you’d like to play!
We are working on a few songs that we’ve been invited to offer during upcoming services:
On April 6 we will be doing “Joy Revolution,” by Raye Zaragoza.
If you want to be added to the Reeb Folk Group mailing list, please contact Mike Stimson. You can also contact Mike if you have particular songs you want to share with the group and he will add them to the group music.
