Elizabeth DeCoux presents
“Building a Cathedral“
a sermon written by Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees
Donna Zimmerman, Worship leader
Gary Smart, Accompanist
Marc Dickman, Guest Musician, Euphonium, with Gary Smart, Piano
“Religious community is an Imaginarium. It is a place where we model and embody a new way of thinking and being. Together, we practice using our imaginations to envision a larger more inclusive way to live… If asked, “What are you doing?” those who devote themselves to this ministry [of caring for the institutional church] might well answer that they are building a cathedral in which present and future people will be able to worship, learn, grow, and seek justice. They are tending to a physical space where people can hold fast to their dreams…”
About our Speaker
Elizabeth DeCoux spent her career practicing law and then teaching law. She is BBUUC’s Animal Chaplain, available to help members and their companion animals with any spiritual and pastoral needs related to animals. Elizabeth was selected as the recipient of the Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry’s Albert Schweitzer Sermon Award for the best sermon regarding our responsibilities to animals. She is active in the UUAM, serves as a Board Trustee, and is also on BBUUC’s Worship Team.
About Our Sermon Author
Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees is a poet and minister. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Shippensburg University, a Master of Arts degree from Syracuse University where she studied creative writing, and Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Lancaster Theological Seminary. Her passion is fostering connections between writing and spirituality. Sandra loves exploring our own inner wisdom, connecting more deeply with others in small groups and expanding our creative capacities. She has published several of her poetry collections and is past poet laureate of Berks County (PA). As a Unitarian Universalist minister, Sandra has served two Pennsylvania congregations in Reading and Harrisburg. She currently offers ministry services, such as preaching, officiating at weddings and funerals, and other programs, on a consulting basis.
About Our Guest Musician
Dr. Marc Dickman is a founding member of the acclaimed Jazz Studies Program at the University of North Florida. His versatility on euphonium, trombone, bass-trombone, and tuba in the classical and jazz styles places him in much demand in the United States. Dr. Dickman also has performed in Japan, Finland, Hungary, Paraguay, Uruguay, Canada, Honduras, and Columbia.
Dr. Dickman is a founding member of the groundbreaking jazz ensemble, the Modern Jazz Tuba Project.
His CD, “A Weaver of Dreams,” is the first jazz euphonium recording available through popular services such as iTunes and Real Networks.
At UNF he teaches applied low brass and jazz ensemble. His students have won awards in both the jazz and classical areas.