From our music director, Benjie Messer:
I had an incredible sabbatical! I spent a month in the Philippines with my girlfriend’s family, a month on a road trip through the western U.S. visiting friends, and many days in Mesa taking care of my infant niece. I also threw myself into non-religious musical projects. I improved my brass band’s live show, and recorded and produced music and videos for them. I practiced guitar and wrote a bunch of new songs. I read music-related books. And I got a lot of rest.
Throughout, I was grateful to you for allowing me to take this sabbatical. I love working at UUCP, and I’m looking forward to seeing and making music with you all again. I’ll be back in service this Sunday, Aug. 11, and I invite all of our choir members and other musicians to catch up with me after service. For those wanting to join the choir, our first rehearsal will be Wed. Aug. 28 at 7:00pm in the sanctuary.
p.s. the photo is from my trip to Nacpan Beach, Palawan, the Philippines.