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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church Newsletter
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August 26, 2011
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If we have to cancel for the weather this weekend we will do our best to update the website and phone message ahead of the service on Sunday. If you call us and you do not hear a message - the phone rings continuously - it means we have lost power, although Rev. Keely will hold his service if the church and roads are safe. Please consider your safety first before trying to attend church if we are able to hold the service on Sunday.
August 28, 2011
"The Next Chapter"
The Rev. Evan Keely, Interim Senior Minister In his first Sunday at the pulpit at Cedar Lane, our new Interim Senior Minister reflects on endings, transitions, beginnings, and possibilities. Volunteers: Ushers: Nancy Janssen, Lisa Chernikoff, Fred Bowen, and Judy Rodgers Coffee Server: Mike Benefiel Audio: Bob Pechacek Board Member at the Reception Desk: Don Bliss Visitor's Center: Maryann Dillon The flowers in the Sanctuary were arranged by Maria Dinger. In the Lounge: * Beacon Books Cart * Fair Trade Coffee and Tea * GoGreen Gala * |
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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.
We rejoice with Helen and Alan Rosenthal (Neighborhood 25) as they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on September 8.
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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Upcoming Sundays
There will be one Sunday Service at 10 a.m. from May 1 through September 4.
September 4, 2011
"Celebrate Labor Day" with the "DC Labor Chorus"
Elise Bryant, Director
September 11, 2011 9 and 11 a.m.
"Ingathering" The Rev. Evan Keely
For more information about these sermons click here
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Social Justice Council
We only need 9 more Cedar Laners to pledge their support to Global Giving to continue supporting AMCAV. Please read more here. Green Tips - This is a deal you can't refuse! $1000 to you if you lease solar panels from
Sungevity and $1000 to Green America. Call for a quote today. Offer ends Aug. 31. Click on the link for more information. Clean Air Strengthened |
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Calendar
We have updated our calendar system. We are now using Virtual EMS, which allows for a much better organization of our online calendar. Once we learn more about it, we can enable it so you may make reservation requests directly from the calendar web page! Please visit the calendar here.
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EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES
Susan Archer, Minister of Religious Education
Gale Ginther Luce and Jeannette Wilson, Administrators
Vanessa Steck,
Youth Coordinator
For information and to register for classes and programs call 301-493-8300 x207 or e-mail RE@cedarlane.org.
Religious Education for Children (RE)
RE Office Summer Hours
During the summer, Gale and Jeannette have reduced their office hours. If you need to get in touch with us, please leave a phone 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 Archer 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 child(ren), 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 child(ren), contact the RE office!
For more RE, including info about a new Youth Group trip, please click here.
Adult Programs (AP)
The Adult Programs Brochure will be mailed shortly, but it is available on our website here.
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GoGreen Gala
You may begin dropping off your donations for the GoGreen Gala at noon on Sunday, August 28.
Drop-Off Schedule:
Sunday, Aug. 28 Noon - 6 p.m.
Monday - Thur, Aug. 29 - Sep. 1 Noon - 8 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 2 Noon - 5 p.m.
No donations will be accepted after 5 p.m. on Friday, September 2.
We are still looking for volunteers to work on September 3, the day of the sale. Please sign up in the Lounge or e-mail Holly (cobbparker@aol.com) or Susan (songsue@aol.com).
Volunteers get the first opportunity to shop at the sale from 7 - 9 on Friday, September 2.
Church members can start shopping from 8 - 9 p.m. on Friday, September 2.
Visit the GoGreen webpage at www.cedarlane.org/GoGreen.htm
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Music Notes From the Director of Music Dr. Henry Sgrecci
Aug. 28 - Interim Senior Minister Rev. Evan Keely's first service will be supported by a vocal quartet of Liz Brinker, Susan Griefer, Michael Murry, and Henry Sgrecci. The quartet will sing two songs that symbolize hope and a vision for the future; Brian Tate's a capella Gospel song "Hold Me, Rock Me," and a brand new song by Cliff Hardin, Director of Music at River Road UUC, "We Will Walk Together." Congregational hymns will include "O Life That Maketh All Things New" and "We Are Building a New Way."
For more on the music for upcoming Sundays and the Music Department click here |
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Sara Deshler
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church |
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