The America I Believe In

On July 3, the eve of our nation's birthday, Max Ochs led a service titled: "I HEAR AMERICA SINGING". With help from some gifted UUCA musicians, using a pastiche of folksongs and readings from Mark Twain, Abraham Lincoln, Sophia L. Fahs, Reed Whittemore, and others, Max offers his vision of The America I Believe In.   Max Ochs began his association with UUCA's Liberal Religious Youth (LRY) in 1956, when he was fifteen. He worked for decades at Anne Arundel County's anti-poverty agency, and the A.A. Conflict Resolution Center. He has a Masters in Humanities from St. John's College. Max styles himself as a "primitive American" guitarist, with several recordings. His book of poems "Just Caws" is available on Amazon. He and Suzanne enjoy their nine grandchildren. Flowers provided by Audrey Lengbeyer.