“We will join together to appreciate the hymn in its many variations, learn closely the underlying tone poem, and explore UU theology.  That may sound boring but it won’t be.  (I hope)   One of the greatest tools for teaching theology is hymnody or music.  Music has a pathway into the soul not access by other paths.  It buries things deep within us that is accessed differently.  It brings us comfort when we can’t remember who we are in the chaos of life.  It unites us in ways through harmonies that are unparalleled.  The words affirm our believes while the music feeds and fills our souls.”