As we start a new year, let’s think of where we find beauty and inspiration, as it can be all around us in various ways!  This musical service provides not only inspiration but imparts peacefulness.  Jan and Joe Nesheim, members of the SGUUF Musicians team, share their gifts of music and wonder with us.  Enjoy!

“Gratitude Expressed Through Music” is the subject of the SGUUF service of November 21st, 2021. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches once again it is a good time to express our gratitude for those people, and circumstances that have blessed us during the past year. Please join us as we sing and enjoy music to express … Continue reading Gratitude Expressed Through Music

Can beautiful music inspire positive thoughts and behaviors? What properties of music can make it beautiful and inspirational?

Please join SGUUF as we continue this months theme on integrity. Jan & Joe Nesheim will hold a special service on the topic of music and integrity.

Scientific studies have demonstrated that the sounds we hear affect our perceptions of what we see. Music can bring visions to mind of good things as well as bad things. Do we need to be careful about the sounds and music that we are exposed to? How much choice do we really have about the music … Continue reading Music and Vision

Let’s begin 2018 and our monthly theme of Intention by learning how music can be used to develop empathy and shared intentions with others. Research has shown that groups participating in collaborative musical activities are more likely to feel empathy for, and show kindness to, each other. How can we use this to promote empathy … Continue reading Music and Intention

This service is in response to our musical interest survey earlier this year. Ten of the most favored hymns from the gray and teal hymnals will be performed by Jan and Joe Nesheim, as well as other musicians. Each hymn will be introduced with information about the music, the composer, or the lyricist. For example, … Continue reading Our Favorite Hymns