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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church Newsletter
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September 2, 2011
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September 4, 2011
"Celebrate Labor Day" with the DC Labor Chorus
Elise Bryant, Director
Members of the DC Labor Chorus will join Elise as she leads Cedar Lane's Sunday service on Labor Day weekend.
Elise recently retired as a Professor at the National Labor College, where she taught Labor History and Culture, Leadership, and Organization Development. Elise was previously the program associate for the Union Minorities/Women Leadership Training Program at the University of Michigan's Labor Studies Center. She served Michigan's trade union community as both educator and cultural worker. A long-time member of the Industrial Workers of the World, Elise organized Michigan's first Latino Workers Leadership Institute and coordinated the Michigan Summer School for Women Workers as well as the Black Men in Unions Institute. She serves on the board of the Labor Heritage Foundation, and collaborated with Cedar Lane Member Steve Jones on his labor jazz opera, Forgotten.
Volunteers:
Ushers: Jack and Judy Rodgers, Warren Thompson, Tod Chernikoff, and Jane Barton
Coffee Servers: Helen & Bob Pechacek
Audio: Jim Weiffenbach
Board Member at the Reception Desk: Liz Nadeau
Beacon Books Cart: Carol Edwards
The flowers in the Sanctuary were arranged by Ellen Thompson.
In the Lounge: * Beacon Books Cart * Environmental Task Force * Fair Trade Coffee and Tea *
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From the Ministers
From Heather I returned from our week of work in New Orleans with disaster on my mind. As our Intern Minister Nancy Pellegrini named in her column, it is sobering to go to this city- six years after the levee breaches and flooding - and still see homes that likely haven't been touched since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Renewal comes glacially slow and, for the people who call New Orleans home, I imagine the spiritual renewal is equally as gradual. Recovery from trauma can be a painful odyssey which, like grief, has its own time table and trajectory. Soon after our return, our region had a relatively mild but significant earthquake. Then, just a few days later, Hurricane Irene hit, dumping lots of rain on our region, felling trees and leaving many without electricity. But disasters aren't limited to the natural kind. Upon my return home, I learned that some of our friends are living through their own personal disasters - grief, troubling diagnoses, news of a loved one's serious illness, family conflict. When the earthquake hit, I was in my office, meeting with a family from the neighborhood to plan a memorial for their twenty-five-year-old daughter who passed suddenly and unexpectedly. Time and again these past few days, I have been reminded of both the preciousness of life and the profound vulnerability we share. It is, perhaps, a cliché but I have also been reminded of what gets us through: resilience. When faced with challenges, great and small, something carries us, one step, one moment at a time. This strength grows with self-care and community support. This strength grows with love. Sometimes we do not know it is present until we are tested. In both days of quiet and days of disaster, I give thanks for all that holds us throughout the literal and figurative storms of life. On September 11, our community will come together - to reconnect, to remember the losses that began with the terrorist attacks ten years before, to begin a congregational year together. In gathering this way, we mourn together, sharing our grief and confusion born of the past decade and build that which leads us to healing, to resilience. While our gathering invites us to consider the reality of disasters, it will also be a celebration of faith and community. I also give thanks for having a place to bring our grief and to build our hope. Hope to see you there... From Susan It's just NOT TRUE!!!! All of you who have called or emailed after reading the current UU World (who would have guessed so many read it so carefully!), please know that under "Milestones" somehow my name plus River Road plus Interim Ministry got placed together. I still haven't figured out HOW this happened but have asked the UUA Transitions office to request a correction! Yes, I retire from full time ministry in December but I still plan to move to Greensboro and be a very-present grandma. Someday, I might do part-time ministry or even an interim of short duration, but no plans at all in the immediate future! Sorry for any kerfluffel this error caused, but I am still laughing.
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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 Ai-Ling Louie (Neighborhood 5) with the birth of her first grandchild! Benjamin Louie Prange was born to parents Melanie and Eric Prange on Wednesday, August 31 at 8 lbs and 8 oz. All are well. Hooray!
A message from Lois Delaha (Neighborhood 10), still recovering at Randolph Hills rehab center, "Dear Cedar Laners: Thank you so much for all the loving cards, visits, phone calls and tender, loving care. I love all of you and am thankful for all the good memories of the church community."
A reminder that a Service in Celebration of the Life of Margot Schumm will be held this Sunday, September 4 at 2:00pm in the Auditorium. All are welcome.
We celebrate with our Bell Choir as they prepare for their first off-site "gig" with their expanded bell set, a concert at Asbury Methodist Village on November 13. Hooray!
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
Starting September 11, we will resume having two services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. However there will be a road race closing parts of Beach Drive, Cedar Lane, and Connecticut Ave. on 9/11, so please click here for alternate routes.
September 11, 2011 9 and 11 a.m.
"Ingathering" The Rev. Evan Keely Don't forget to bring a drop of water from your summer travels and adventures. Forum: When the World Calls: The Inside Story of the Peace Corps and Its First Fifty Years, with Stanley Meisler, diplomatic correspondent for the Los Angeles
Times and former Peace Corps executive. September 18, 2011 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. "The View from Mount Nebo"
The Rev. Evan Keely
For more information about these sermons click here
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Around the Church
If you are interested in joining fellow Cedar Laners at the Kensington Labor Day Parade on Monday, contact Andy Streich (astreich@cedarlane.org) or Mary Farrar (maryefarrar@verizon.net) for more information and to register.
Find out what the CSA/farmer's market has this week.
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Social Justice Council
By now you've likely heard about the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline. We need to do everything we can to stop this massive, 1,700 mile-long pipeline from connecting the dirty tar sands of Canada to the oil refineries of Texas. Earlier this week we gave you the chance to send an e-mail to President Obama urging him to reject this dangerous pipeline. Now you have another opportunity to make your voice heard. Tomorrow there will be a rally in front of the White House in opposition to the pipeline. It's crucial that we demonstrate to President Obama just how many of us oppose having this massive oil pipeline built through America's heartland. Here are the details: WHAT: Rally to stop the Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline
WHEN: Saturday, September 3rd, 12:00 PM
WHERE: Lafayette Park, in front of the White House The final decision on whether or not to allow the pipeline to move forward rests with President Obama, so he needs to hear from us now. Make your voice heard this weekend and please encourage your friends and family in the area to come as well. Thank you for all that you do,
Gene Karpinski
President
League of Conservation Voters UUs are joining the Tar Sands peaceful protests this week. Learn more about it here. Green Tips - Workshops on Incentives and Tips for Making Your Home Energy Efficient |
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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)
September RE Calendar
Sat, Sep 10 Teacher Orientation
Sun, Sep 11 Ingathering: Worship for ALL AGES, 9 &11 a.m. Bring a drop of water!
Sun, Sep 11 Picnic SHYG & Parents, 12:30 p.m.
Sun, Sep 18 RE classes begin!
RE Registration: DUE NOW, PLEASE!
Help our administrators and teachers prepare for who will be bounding into our classrooms on September 18th! Many children are completely registered, thank you parents! Registering children for Religious Education is a two step process:
1. Respond to the email (sent 6/23) confirming data.
2. Go to www.cedarlane.org/rep/re.html, download forms, complete them, and return them to the RE office.
If you haven't heard from us, please contact the RE office immediately.
Click here to read more about RE, including the Youth Activity Group and Senior High Youth Group. Adult Programs (AP) The Adult Programs Fall 2011 brochure and a registration card have been mailed to your home! Classes officially begin October 1, so register now! The brochure and registration card are also available on our website, www.cedarlane.org. Registration cards and fees should be sent to the Religious Education (RE) office. The AP committee will be in the lounge to answer questions and accept registrations on Sunday mornings, September 18, 25, and October 2, after worship services, in the lounge.
Click here to learn more.
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GoGreen Gala
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.
The actual sale is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow! Don't forget for $5 you can bring 2 boxes of documents to be shredded.
Visit the GoGreen webpage at www.cedarlane.org/GoGreen.htm
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Music Notes From the Director of Music Dr. Henry Sgrecci
Sept. 4 - Elise Bryant will direct the DC Labor Chorus in a spirited service celebrating our national holiday while paying tribute to labor movements throughout the world with popular songs and hymns. Cedar Lane soprano Susan Clark and pianist Steve Jones will assist in the service.
For more on the music for upcoming Sundays and the Music Department click here. |
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Calendar
Please visit the calendar here.
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Sara Deshler
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church |
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