Music is both a vital part of church worship and community life at the Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma. Our volunteer musicians and our paid music staff consider their participation a “ministry” in the true sense of the word. Music can touch the soul of the musician as well as the congregant in the pews. The reciprocal relationship that develops as a result of this ministry unites us all. Musicians at UUP strive to represent the cultural diversity our congregation prizes and cultivates.

Our Cantor and Choir Director: Rachel Walters Steiner is our Cantor and Choir Director. She has a degree in vocal performance, along with a credential in teaching music. She leads our choir, Larking About, and provides song leadership on a regular basis on Sunday mornings.  

Our Music Groups

Larking About Choir: Larking About has been singing together for the entire history of UUP. The group rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 pm in the sanctuary. There is no audition required–please join in! The choir sings a varied repertoire ranging from popular music to pre-Renaissance, and embraces choral traditions from around the world. 

The Undogmatics is an occasional, loose-knit group that comes together as needed to create special music for services throughout the year, open to all musicians playing any instrument at any degree of proficiency. For information, please contact David Dodd.