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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church Newsletter
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September 9, 2011
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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 a.m. and 11 a.m.
"Ingathering"
Rev. Evan Keely
We come together to renew our commitment to our faith and to each other. All ages will be welcome in this service in which we will celebrate our annual Water Communion and reflect together on the tenth anniversary of 9/11.
Don't forget to bring a droplet of water from your summer travels.
Volunteers: Ushers: 9 a.m. Norman Grossblatt, Tod Chernikoff, Joanne Evans, and Bob Harrison 11 a.m. Phil Schwartz & Lyn Peters and Steve & Ardene Shafer Coffee Servers: 10 a.m. Emily Holdenried and Mike Benefiel 12 p.m. Kate Curtis Audio: Jim Weiffenbach Board Member at the Reception Desk: 10 a.m. Kathie Bryant 12 p.m. Rick Offner Beacon Books Cart: 10 a.m. Gerry Peterson The flowers in the Sanctuary were arranged by Cathy Houston. In the Lounge: * Beacon Books Cart * Environmental Task Force * Fair Trade Coffee and Tea * Sunday Morning 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. |
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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.
Our hearts go out to Kim Robinson, George Gable and Zander Robinson-Gable (Neighborhood 24) with the death of Kim's brother, Terry Robinson, from a recently-diagnosed cancer.
There are many domestic transitions to note:
Marjorie Melton (N25) is moving to Sioux Center, Iowa next week to live closer to family members. A farewell gathering will be held at the 7th Floor Skilled Nursing Unit of Ingleside (701 King Farm Boulevard, Rockville) on Tuesday, 9/13 at 2:30 pm. Friends of Marjorie are invited to join in this informal going-away party.
Speaking of Ingleside, Bill and Barbara Gressman are now the newest residents of this community. Their new contact information is 701 King Farm Blvd. Apt 327, Rockville, MD 20850-6174, 301-407-1962.
And Sarah and Al Reese moved to Asbury Methodist Village on Labor Day weekend.
Happy housewarming, everyone!
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
September 18, 2011 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. "The View from Mount Nebo"
The Rev. Evan Keely
Forum: PEPCO's Failures to Provide Adequate
Service to Montgomery County Residents, with Council Member Roger Berliner.
September 25, 2011 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
"Consider the Lilies" Nancy Pellegrini, Intern Minister
Forum: Inside Washington's Muslim Communities with Johari Abdul-Malik,
Outreach Director, Dar Al-Hiraj Islamic Center, Falls Church, VA.
For more information about these sermons click here
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Music Notes From the Director of Music Dr. Henry Sgrecci
Sept. 11 - Our Ingathering service commemorates the tenth anniversary of the horrible tragedy we know as 9/11. As we come together from our varied journeys throughout the lands, we rejoice in being one and sing songs from our hearts. The Choir will sing Jason Shelton's peace anthem, "All Lifted Hearts" while guest soloist David Meredith will be joined by Gruppo Piccolo to sing Sting's moving tribute "Fragile." The Congregation will sing Sara Dan Jones's "Meditation on
Breathing," which she composed in the aftermath of the tragedies.
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
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. Clickhere to learn more.
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GoGreen Gala
Thank you for your support in terms of donations, volunteering with pricing, selling, and baking, publicizing the sale, and purchasing. We couldn't have made the Go Green a success without you!
We will have more details of how well we did in the next paper newsletter.
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Social Justice Council
If you missed this week's EBlast about UUA President The Rev. Peter Morales being arrested, read about it here. Green Tips - This Sunday - Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light to host a Home Energy Workshop. |
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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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