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We Care
The We Care program is a network led by volunteers who reach out to address short-term needs - food deliveries, rides to doctor's appointments, a listening ear in the event of a loss. The Cedar Lane congregation is organized geographically by "neighborhoods"; each neighborhood has at least one chairperson to coordinate support. Look at your nametag or the map in the church office to find your neighborhood.
Prayers are with Marjorie Melton (Neighborhood 25) who suffered a broken leg from a fall. She is due to have surgery on Friday at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital.
Our hearts go out to Jean Schaible (N29) who is mourning the loss of her brother-in-law, Harlan Bigger, after a struggle with bone cancer and lymphoma.
General Assembly was a time for many Cedar Lane alumni to shine! The Rev. Claire Feingold Thoryn, who grew up and was ordained at Cedar Lane, led a morning worship service, which included her mentors, The Revs Vanessa Southern and Bobbie Nelson, Cedar Lane's Minister Emerita. Shortly after this service, our Minister Emeritus, the Rev. Ken MacLean, received an award from the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists for his service to UU communities beyond the United States. In the Service of the Living Tradition, the Rev. Archene Turner was welcomed into Final Fellowship and the Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt, who also grew up and was ordained at Cedar Lane, was welcomed into Preliminary Fellowship. Glenn Farley, who was raised at Cedar Lane and is completing his ministerial studies, made a presentation to the delegates on behalf of the UUA's Committee on Socially Responsible Investing, which he serves as co-chair. Hooray!
Our healing wishes remain with Rita Pittillo (N9). Increasing pain during her convalescence led Rita's doctors to determine that she needed a hip replacement. The surgery at Shady Grove Hospital was successful and she is now recovering well at Shady Grove-Genesis Health Care in Rockville. Visitors are welcome but please call first: 3010315-1919.
And, on a practical note, we welcome Helen Pechacek as the new Chair of the We Care program. Helen is a long-time chairperson for N29 and brings great energy and compassion to her lay ministry. Thank you, Helen, for your service and leadership, to your neighborhood and the program as a whole!
Should you know of a member of our community in personal need, you are encouraged to reach out to them. If you learn that this person wishes to receive a response from the church, please contact Heather Janules at hjanules@cedarlane.org All ministers offer pastoral care to our members so you are also encouraged to contact any member of the ministerial team. |
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Around the Church
One final list of Cedar Lane graduates.
Check out the UU summer camps, advertised under the bulletin board in the office. Click here to learn about RE Week.
Admin Ministries- Find out what the CSA/farmer's market has this week.
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Partner Church Committee
PCC Brunch this Sunday!
Celebrate with us after church on July 3 and enjoy a festive buffet brunch with your friends and family, hosted by the Partner Church Committee! All proceeds benefit our partner church in Transylvania. Great food, great company, and the same great prices as last year -- $10 per adult, $5 per child, maximum $25 per family. |
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Denominational Affairs
General Assembly 2011 Unitarian Universalists Support LGBT Equality, Ethical Eating, and Interfaith Alliances at Annual Meeting
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GoGreen Gala
Visit the GoGreen webpage at www.cedarlane.org/gogreen.htm Contact Holly Parker (cobbparker@aol.com) or Susan Clark (songsue@aol.com) to volunteer. NEW FEATURE: Technotrash recycling. Start your summer cleanup with clearing your office of old floppy disks, CDs, video and audio tape. We will be recycling them through www.greendisk.com. Check their web site for everything that's accepted. We'll have a recycling station set up at church starting July 1.
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Music Notes From the Director of Music
Dr. Henry Sgrecci
Music Notes
July 3 - As the Rev. Kenneth MacLean returns to preach on this holiday weekend the Choir joins to sing one of Rev. MacLean's favorite anthems, "Steal Away," based on the familiar theme to Antonin Dvorak's "Symphony of the New World." The Choir also sings the Gospel hymn, "Calling My Children Home," written by contemporary Gospel/Bluegrass singer, Doyle Lawson. Congregational hymns will include the and "America the Beautiful."
For more on the music for upcoming Sundays and the Music Department click here. |
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EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES
Susan Archer, Minister of Religious Education
Gale Ginther Luce and Jeannette Wilson, Administrators
For information and to register for classes and programs
call 301-493-8300 x207 or email RE@cedarlane.org.
Click on the blue links below for the full articles.
Religious Education for Children (RE)
RE Office Summer Hours
During the summer, Gale and Jeannette have reduced office hours. If you need to get in touch with us, please leave a phone message on 301-439-8300 x207, or an email message at RE@cedarlane.org. We will check them weekly and get back to you as soon as we can. If your need is immediate, please contact Rev. Susan at 301-493-8300 x206 or sarcher@cedarlane.org.
RE Registration Information
We have sent out our preliminary registration information by email. To register your children, respond to the email, and return all necessary forms to the RE office. If you haven't received an email, and would like to register your children, contact the RE office!
No Summer RE for K-5!
Due to budget constraints "Summer Sundays for Grades K-5" has been cancelled for this year. Children are welcome to attend services with their families. As always, high quality loving childcare for ages 5 and younger will continue to be provided.
More RE News
Adult Programs (AP)
Register for Adult Programs in the RE office! New classes: Beginning Yoga continues through the summer on Tuesdays, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 23, September 6, 13, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The fee is $90 for 8 classes or $75 for 6 classes. We need a few more people, so call the RE office if you would like to join us! No experience necessary, but helpful. Retreat for Women with Judith Duerk: July 23, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Chalice House. Wear comfortable clothing, a light lunch will be provided. $45. |
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Upcoming Sundays
There will be one Sunday Service at 10 a.m. from May 1 through September 4.
July 10
"Meditation and Buddhism"
Carole Rogentine, Deborah Ratner Helzer, Catherine Brousseau and Andy Streich.
July 17
"Promises, Hopes, and Changes" Rev. Leslie Westbrook, Ph.D., LCPC, Endorsed Community Minister in Pastoral Counseling
For more information about these sermons click here
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Social Justice Council
Beacon House was able to fund their camp thanks in part to Cedar Lane's offering to them earlier this month. Read more about their campaign here. Green Tips
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Calendar
For access to our calendar for the next 6 months, please click here. |
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