United Church of Christ Reviews

of Don’s Performances and Workshops

”Don Eaton’s presence at the Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Conference was like the breath of a spring wind blowing through a winter landscape.  In the midst of all the business that we needed to do, Don reminded us of the call that is behind the business.  He touched us with humor and hope.  The gentle sound of his voice reminded us of the God of peace and called us away from the strident voices that can mask the love that brought us together in the beginning. Don [was] such a precious gift to us at the CAM.  [His} presence with us was past my hopes and imaginings.” 

--Rev. Roddy Dunkerson, Conference Minister, Nebraska Conference

"A remarkable concert -- I was so refreshed and deepened by this experience.  It was wonderful, fun, and engaging.  I love Don Eaton's concerts and the remarkable experience of seeing an artist give his heart and soul to the music, to the words and to the people there. . . His music is an amazing gift to one's best sensibilities, a gift that draws out the best of ourselves and creates anew a passion that transforms apathy.  His music is a gift of his best self -- a self that has been years in the making -- the self that makes the years of making it worth every bit of cellular energy, struggle and reflection. I've been to a number of Don's concerts and [I] keep going to them because they offer an experience that I find nowhere else in my world." 
--Rev. Dr. Leona Stucky-Abbot, Santa Fe

“I have heard Don Eaton in concert at the Ohio Conference Annual Meeting and at General Synod. . . . He is not only talented, he carries with him a strong "presence" that reflects deep personal faith. . . His concert was the primary ingredient for bringing about community spirit and cohesiveness. . . . Any conference would do well to have him perform in concert as a part of their annual meeting."
--Rev. Thomas Dipko, Ph.D., Former Executive Vice-President, United Church of Christ, Board for Homeland Ministries

“Don Eaton's interweaving of music and speaking makes his presentations among the most memorable I have heard. . . . The adult and high school audience was spellbound for two hours as he shared out of the depth of his own life experiences. . . . I especially recommend him to you."

--Rev. Eugene Ross, Associate Conference Minister, Central Pacific Conference, United Church of Christ

. . . and a Selection of Letters Don has received

from UCC members . . .

”Dear Don, Thanks so much for your gift of music at our Conference Annual meeting

. . . . Your . . . songs, Reluctant Mystic Workshop, and Saturday evening concert were wonderful. . . . Your music really did provide for us a kind of "glue" that helped to keep us together as we tried to deal with the issues of the day -- thanks for that remarkable gift.. . . .We need your unique and gifted ministry within the Church and in the wider culture."  

--Rev. John Schaeffer, Conference Minister, Montana/Northern Wyoming Conf. of the UCC, and Rev. Michael Obenauer, Assoc. Conf. Minister

“Thanks for providing us with such wonderful and inspiring music.  The association meeting was the best we've ever had, largely due to your participation."
--Anne Briggs, Moderator of Eastern Association of Southern California/Nevada Conference of the UCC

“Dear Don, I'm sure this is only one of many letters of thanks you have received to let you know how much your presentations at the Nebraska UCC Annual Conference touched our hearts and souls.  You were great.  We've played your CDs as part of our worship services and we've adopted Small Change as a mission project."
--Anonymous Attender, 2004 Nebraska UCC Annual Conference Meetings

"Thank you for the wonderful evening.  Your music touched our souls. . . .“

--Anonymous Attender, 2004 Nebraska UCC Annual Conference Meetings

"We just wanted to express our appreciation for your wonderful music . . . that we experienced at the Saturday concert and Sunday service.  You . . . are a joy and an inspiration to us. . . We were impressed by the expansiveness and integration that you

. . . have attained."

--Anonymous Attender, 2004 Nebraska UCC Annual Conference Meetings