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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
www.cedarlane.org
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eNewsletter Volume 4, Issue 55
July 13, 2012
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Summer services continue this Sunday!
July 15, 2012
10 a.m. in the sanctuary
"Meditation and Mindfulness as Taught by the Buddha"
Carole Rogentine, Adam Asare, Deborah Ratner Helzer, & Andy Streich
Worship Associate: Susan Clark
Last year's summer service on Buddhist meditation stirred a great deal of interest, and the presenters of that service are returning. Carole Rogentine, Adam Asare, Deborah Ratner Helzer and Andy Streich have been involved in Buddhist practice for many years. They have attended many retreats and have a regular meditation practice. Carole, Adam and Deborah are on the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW) teacher council. They have done teacher training at several Buddhist Centers and have been teaching meditation at Cedar Lane as part of Adult Programs for several years. Andy began meditating in the 70's and in the 90's studied at what is now the Insight Meditation Center near San Francisco with Gil Fronsdal and the Sati Center for Buddhist studies. Worship Associate Susan Clark will lead a singing meditation.
Volunteers for the Service:
Ushers: 10 a.m.: Glenis Bellais, Fred Bowen, Mary Farrar, & Nancy Janssen
Coffee Servers: 11 a.m.: Glenis Bellais
Audio: Bob Pechacek
Board Member at the Office Desk: 11 a.m.: Betsy Devlin-Foltz
Visitors' Center: 11 a.m.: Maryann Dillon
The flowers in the sanctuary were arranged by Betty May Cleary.
In the Lounge: Alliance Jewelry ◊ Beacon Books Cart ◊ Environmental Task Force ◊ Fair Trade Coffee & Tea ◊ Social Justice Council table sells olive oil from Palestine to support peace in the Middle East! ◊
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Upcoming Sundays
July 22, 2012, 10 a.m.
Reverend Terry Ellen
Worship Associate: Lucy Lowenthal
Terry is known to many Cedar Laners from his time as Interim Associate Minister and his service during a ministerial sabbatical, as well as from his current post as Executive Director of Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ). There will be a 50/50 split of the offering this Sunday, with half going to UUSJ.
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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 name-tag or the map in the church office to find your neighborhood. We celebrate with Nancy and Don Bliss (Neighborhood 20) who have become grandparents for the first time with the birth of Calliope (or Calli) June Bliss, born on July 1 to their son Bion and daughter-in-law Katelyn. Congratulations to all! Healing wishes are with Ed Meyer (N3) as he recovers at home after a total knee replacement. We join with two Cedar Lane members who are celebrating the recent accomplishments of their loved ones: Robin Larkin (N16) is pleased to share the news that her granddaughter, Anne Chernikoff (N24) will be performing in "He HEE" or 'What it's Not Glee!'," part of the upcoming Capital Fringe Festival. Jordyn Jersey, granddaughter of Lois Delaha (N10) recently graduated from the Duquesne University School of Nursing with honors. She has accepted a position at the Johns Hopkins - Bayview ICU. And we join our partner church in Dicsőszentmárton, Transylania and their fellow Hungarian culture Unitarians in rejoicing in the recent reunion of the Transylvanian and Hungarian Unitarian church institutions. You may read the full story here. 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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Calendar
Please visit the church calendar here.
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Environmental Task Force
Below recommendations and information taken from:
I just wanted to make sure that you saw this incredible opportunity to go solar at home! The promotion only lasts for a few more weeks, and it truly is one of the best solar deals CCAN has ever seen. It's SO good, in fact, that one of our staff members has signed up and I'm hoping to sign a contract myself next week! I've just gone through the approval process, so I can personally attest to the fact that it's quick and easy. If you have ever considered going solar, trust me -- now is the time! Plus, there's absolutely no risk in just reaching out to Clean Currents for a free quote. See the email below for more details!
Best,
Jamie Nolan, Communications Director
P.S. Don't forget that Clean Currents is holding a Solar Picnic this weekend! Learn more about your solar options and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of solar info, games, prizes and food for the whole family. RSVP now!
Click here for updated Green Tips and ETF event information!
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Around the Church
It is so easy to give Cedar Lane the amount you plan to pledge for our new fiscal year which starts this July. We need to hear from you. Click here to pledge online.
If you have already pledged, thank you!
JOIN the Joseph Priestley District's Jubilee Anti-Racism Training
When: Fri, August 3 (6 pm to 10 pm); Sat, August 4 (8:30 am to 9 pm); Sun, August 5 (8:30 am to 5 pm - with a break for worship service).
Do you wish to nurture your congregation's multicultural future in the face of opposing cultural currents? Do you wish to deepen your understanding of how race and ethnicity play out in our institutions and our daily lives?
Jubilee Anti-Racism Training helps participants understand what is involved in nurturing a multicultural community and working against racism in all of its forms.
Click here to continue...
Farm Market Stand Open this Saturday, July 14!
Saturdays, 9-1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of Cedar Lane!
NEW ITEMS this week!
PEACHES! White and yellow! These are very sweet and perfect for just eating! NECTARINES! Apricots! Shiro Plums!
RED TOMATOES! Nice small sandwich tomatoes! SOUR CHERRIES! Get them now!
Blueberries! Red Raspberries! Blackberries! GOOSEBERRIES! Berries are in - time to make muffins and ice cream! Currents! - time to make jam! Summer Squash! Zucchini! We have our own sweet breads - Banana, Pumpkin, and Zucchini.
Steaks- Filets, NY Strips, Del Monicos, Sirloin, rib steaks!Check out their website for more info :)
Don't forget to check out Cedar Lane! Find us on...
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
FOR ALL AGES
Linda Gianessi, Temporary RE Coordinator
Susan Clark, Chapel Coordinator
Vanessa Steck, Coordinator of Senior High Youth Ministry
Gale Ginther Luce and Jeannette Wilson, Administrators
For information and to register for classes and programs call 301-493-8300 x207 or e-mail RE@cedarlane.org.
Youth Notes (grades 7-12)
Youth Activity Group
(YAG, for grades 7-8)
Senior High Youth Group
(grades 9-12)
Young Adults (Ages 18-35)
Adult Programs (AP) Spring 2012
READ ALL the RE News Here...
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From the Music Director
Dr. Henry Sgrecci
Photo of Thich Nhat Hanh
This Sunday's music encompasses texts, chants, and dances that inspire contemplation, meditation, and a peaceful state of being. Sara Dan Jones composed her song, "Meditation on Breathing" as a personal catharsis following the devastation of September 11, 2011. Our Anthem, A Prayer for Peace, features a poem by the Buddhist monk, poet, and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh. Born in Viet Nam in 1926, Nhat Hanh has published more than one hundred books of prose and poetry dedicated to the pursuit of world peace. Of "Prayer for Peace" he writes; "This prayer was used throughout South Vietnam in 1965 in the 'Don't Shoot Your Own Brother' campaign to rouse the willingness to work for peace. During meetings with young people, we chanted this poem, uniting our hearts and our efforts to continue to work for peace. Most of us were Buddhists. This chant aims at reconciliation and stopping the war. It was a very powerful way of working for communication. This is something we can share with our Western friends." Paula Foley Tillen, who created the stunning setting of Hahn's poem for women's choir, is composer-in-residence with the Milwaukee Choral Artists. Having composed numerous works for women's voices, Ms. Tillen is winner of the 2008 Choral Composition Contest sponsored by the Namasté Women's Choir of Los Angeles.
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Update from the Senior Minister Search Committee
Friends,
We welcome you to one of many updates you'll receive in the weeks and months ahead on the progress that the Senior Minister Search Committee and you, the congregation, are making to identify the best candidate to be our Senior Minister. Between now and early next spring, when we all will meet and vote on new ministerial leadership following Candidating Week, there is much to be done!
Look for information in various ways: in the written Order of Service on Sunday mornings and occasional announcements during the service itself, at the Search Committee's table in the Lounge after the services; via the mailed Newsletter, eNews and occasional eBlast; and (soon) through a link on the Cedar Lane web site.
We are delighted to report that at our recent Search Committee Retreat we unanimously elected Carolyn Morrissey to be our chair! Bob Harrison is the vice chair. And all SMSC members have specific assignments (more information to be shared next time).
Two reminders: your completed Congregational Survey is urgently requested by July 31. A recent email from CLUUCSurvey@gmail.com
provided your link to the survey. Already, 155 people have responded (thank you!). If you have had difficulty in downloading the survey or would like a hard copy to complete, please email seniorsearch@cedarlane.org. Or visit us at the Search Committee table in the Lounge after Sunday services to pick up a survey to take home and complete.
Secondly, in August and September, we invite you to attend a Cottage Meeting at which you can ask questions, offer your perspective and share your expectations and hopes regarding our next Senior Minister. More details coming soon.
Your input is vital to the success of our congregation's search for a new Senior Minister. Thank you for your engaged and lively participation!
SMSC members: John Gubbings, Bob Harrison, David Hawver, Emily Mellgren, Ann Meyers, Carolyn Morrissey, Lyn Peters
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Partner Church Scholarship Fundraising 
We are still accepting donations! Please click here to view the full listing of all of the students we are sponsoring this summer. |
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Beyond the Church
Ways to Help Maryland Dream Act  1. Monday, July 16, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. - Join Governor O'Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown for a dinner reception in support of the DREAM ACT.
- At New Fortune Restaurant, 16513 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD.
- Tickets: Senior/student: $50; community supporter: $100; friend: $250; benefactor: $500; sponsor: $1,000; host: $2,500.
- Contributions should be made payable to Educating Maryland Kids, P.O. Box 8034, Hyattsville, MD 20787 or made online at www.educatingmarylandkids.org.
2. Wednesday, July 25, 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. - Make phone calls in support of the Dream Act and the Marriage Equality Act.
- At the offices of Marylanders for Marriage Equality, 8720 Georgia Avenue, Room 900, Silver Spring, MD. Parking in Cameron Street Garage is free after 7:00 P.M.
- Bring cell phones and chargers. There are other ways to help if you do not want to make phone calls.
- Purchase a ticket or make a contribution here.
The Dream Act provides an opportunity for young people who have grown up in Maryland and graduated from Maryland high schools to obtain higher education in Maryland colleges and universities, paying the same in-state fees as do all their high school peers. Votes for the Dream Act on November 6 are votes for expanding educational opportunities. That's a choice of which voters can feel proud. If you have questions about the Dream Act or need more information, come to the Library after the service on summer Sundays. - Helen Strang ------------------------------------- Click here to learn about some events sponsored by friends of Cedar Lane.
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Sara Davidson
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church www.cedarlane.org 301-493-8300
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