Josh Searle-White

In Harmony

Living in harmony with those around us like singing in harmony with other musicians.  It doesn’t necessarily mean that every second will feel perfect; in fact, some measure of dissonance is needed for the harmonies to have their full effect. In this service our guest musicians will sing for us and provide a framework for … Continued

The Mysteries of Creation

Today we will dive into the mysteries of the creative process – where do ideas spring from, how do they become changed and shaped along the way, and what happens once something is brought into the world.  Lenny Nichols and Josh Searle-White will offer a lively and provocative conversation about creativity as well as music … Continued

Come Celebrate!

Today we’ll celebrate the end of our Pledge Drive with a service filled with music from some of our favorite guest musicians.  Even in times of social division, environmental stress, and political uncertainty, music can still help us open our hearts and experience the beauty that is so much a part of our world.  Join … Continued

It’s a Wild Time We Live In

This Sunday we kick off our annual Pledge Drive.  It will be your chance to join in the long line of people, stretching back almost 200 years, who have contributed to keeping the fires burning, the hearts connecting, and the music playing.  But no worries – we’ll only spend some of the time asking you … Continued

Finding Our Way Home

Our ingathering service this year will focus on the many threads that draw us together here in our church home.  Whether you are setting foot in the sanctuary for the first time or for the thousandth, you will find possibilities for support and connection that are unique to this particular space at this particular time, and … Continued

Songs For Hard Times, Good Times, And Play Times

My father was a banjo player, and I grew up listening to all manner of folk songs, from Josh White to the Weavers.  These songs expressed the lives and experiences of people from all walks of life.  Today we’ll hear some of those songs and explore the meaning they bring to our lives today. LISTEN:

Connecting through Tradition

Our Christmas Eve service will use songs and stories to celebrate holiday traditions that bring families, friends, and communities together.  Come and be part of our tradition as we revel in the festive decorations of our sanctuary and experience the wonder of a candle-lit portion of the service! LISTEN:

Singing the Blues

This musical service will explore the blues.  We’ll learn that not all blues are built on a I-IV-V chord structure (and by the end of the service you’ll know what that means!).  And we’ll hear some of the ways that complex feelings have been expressed in classic blues songs over the years. We’ll be joined … Continued

A Personal Connection

Before our Annual Meeting begins, we’ll explore some of the ways that personal connections — to the people in our church, to its history, and to its buildings — help make our time in this congregation meaningful for us.  We’ll also enjoy special music and stories as part of this abbreviated service. LISTEN:

200 Years and Counting

Today we’ll introduce our plans the UU Church of Meadville’s Bicentennial Celebration, which will be coming up in 2025.  Stories from our church’s history and plans for the future will take center stage.  We’ll also kick off the 2023 Stewardship Campaign and celebrate with special   music.  Come and join us!