First Sunday Program

On the first Sunday of each month a short 30 minute program of music and words is conducted at the chapel from 9:30 to 10 AM.  Music selections are organized by Charlie Phelps with readings chosen by George Manning and Tom Bresenhan. Beginning in January 2010 the program recognizes US Poet Laureates from the most recent backward until the first appointed in 1986 when Congress created the position.  Other parts of the program consist of poets reading their works or speakers reading poetry of others.  Music is provided on the John Wind organ and the piano by Charles Phelps or others on these or their own instruments.  Each program includes a hymn.

Jan 3, 2010
Poet Laureate Recognized: Kay Ryan
Reader/Poet: Tom Bresenhan/ George Manning
Musician: Charles Phelps

Feb 7, 2010
Poet Laureate Recognized:Charles Simic
Reader/Poet: Karen Genzel/ Manning
Musician: Bloomsburg Early Music Ensemble

Mar 7, 2010
Poet Laureate Recognized:Donald Hall
Reader/Poet: Larry Lawson

Apr 4, 2010
Poet Laureate Recognized: Ted Kooser
Readers: Tom Bresenhan, George Manning
Musician: Meredith Schuessler

May 2, 2010
Poet Laureate Recognized: Louise Glück
Reader /Poet: Jan Pearson
Musicians: Tom and Jenna Rosencrans, Jan and Dave Pearson

Jun 6, 2010
Poet Laureate Recognized: Billy Collins
Musician: Doug Truax

Jul 4, 2010
Poet Laureate Recognized: Stanley Kunitz

Details of listed and future programs will be added as information becomes available.