HUUF Choir

At Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, we believe that music and song are powerful spiritual practices that connect us to one another, our faith, and the world around us. Singing together is an act of community, uplifting our spirits and deepening our sense of connection as we explore life’s meaning and purpose through song. 

We’re thrilled to have MJ as our choir director! MJ is a local musician and teacher who performs with the Eureka Symphony Orchestra, the Mosaic Vocal Ensemble, the Humboldt Calypso Band, and more. As the HUUF Choir Director, MJ welcomes everyone who wishes to sing, regardless of previous musical experience. Whether you’re an experienced singer or a beginner, your voice and presence are valued here.

The choir practices twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 5pm (occasional schedule changes…check the calendar), and all are invited to join in! They perform during Sunday services, and the more voices, the more powerful the experience for everyone. Music has the ability to lift hearts and minds, and we hope you’ll be a part of this vibrant musical community.

Interested in joining? Email MJ at mj@mjfabian.com for more details or to get involved.

Come sing with us and be part of something joyful, meaningful, and community-centered. We look forward to making music together!

Voices for Palestine

Voices for Palestine is a community choir project dedicated to lifting hearts, soothing ragged nervous systems and uniting our voices for the peace and liberation of Palestine.  

We gather as a way to fortify and deepen our activism and co-create a place to gather with those who have had our hearts broken open by the ongoing genocide in Gaza.  To those looking for a way to raise your voice and find others doing the work of advocacy and allyship: WE WELCOME YOU.

We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, 1-3 pm, with occasional schedule changes, so be sure to check the calendar.

No previous musical experience is necessary. Just a desire to open your heart, and offer up a living, singing prayer for the people of Palestine. May our efforts be for their benefit, and for all those moved by this ongoing devastation.

Our choir is co-led by Sarah Hogan and Amy Day. For more information, contact Amy at minister@huuf.org

Community Song Circles

“Group singing is a powerful catalyst for social change and community building. We sing for the joy of creating something beautiful together in the moment.” Maggie McKnight

Community song circles welcome all voices, bringing together people who love to sing, regardless of experience level. Song circles don’t focus on performing for an audience; instead, learn songs from a variety of traditions by call-and-response, and sing for the joy of creating something beautiful together in the moment. Group singing is a powerful way of connecting with each other, and with something deep within ourselves—and the music we make as we support each other through song calls forth the singing voice that is every human’s birthright. This transformative experience is open to ALL -invite your friends!

Our Song Circle meets every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 4-5:30pm at the Fellowship with occasional schedule changes, so be sure to check the calendar.

As part of the Fellowship’s Music Ministry program, we’d like to encourage your participation in these circles led by Maggie McKnight. Maggie grew up singing harmonies with her family and studying classical piano and violin alongside bluegrass fiddle. She has sung and played in various choirs and musical groups over the years, and since 2013 has been leading community song circles and helping people reconnect with the joy of singing. She was the musical director of the Arcata Threshold Choir for 8 years, and is a firm believer that singing is everybody’s birthright. She lives with her wife and two daughters in Arcata.

Check Out Different HUUF Choir Recordings