Geraldine Bryan - Dreams of Christmas

In 2005 "Dreams of Christmas" (available was written by Geraldine as a Christmas narrative for adults. In 2006 Geraldine presented a narrative for children (and all others who appreciate the clarity of childhood). This narrative was the central part of the Children's Christmas Eve service on December 24, 2006. Lavon Page collaborated with her on all three, helping to convert them from audio narratives to videos with the addition of music and imagery.

Luis Alvarenga Ordination

Luis Alvarenga returned to CUCC on October 19, 2008 to be ordained into the ministry. Participating in the ceremony were Rev. Vertie Powers of Southern Conference of the UCC, Rev. Steve Halsted, and Rev. Robert Parish. The video below shows the conclusion of the ordination ceremony (19 minute video) . The story of Luis’ work and ministry is told in the newspaper article from 1999 shown below the video.

Hunter Thompson enters the ministry in 2005

Hunter Thompson did his pastoral internship at CUCC in 2005. The following is a sermon that Hunter gave at CUCC. He used the recording as part of his job search within the UCC.

Hunter Thompson sermon - 2005

A Christmas Fable

Led by the CUCC Choir, this musical worship service took place on December 19, 2004.

A Christmas Fable

Peggy Hoffmann Obituary

Peggy Hoffmann, born August 25, 1910

Rev. Howard Cunningham

Rev. Howard Cunningham was a long time friend of CUCC. He participated in worship services off and on until the time of his death in 2003. His involvement with our predecessor church occurred in the 1950s when Rev. Cunningham and United Church Pastor Gaylord Noyce helped form the first racially integrated Vacation Bible School in the area. (The article below describing the integrated Vacation Bible School was written in 1955 by Mrs. Ruth L. Carter who is Mary Pruneau’s mother.)

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Mozart Requiem (2004)

The Mozart Requiem was recorded on May 9, 2004 in the CUCC Sanctuary.

Mozart Requiem (30:47)

Hostias (Anthem) (4:23)