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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
www.cedarlane.org
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eNewsletter Volume 4, Issue 57
July 27, 2012
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Summer services continue this Sunday!
July 29, 2012
10 a.m. in the sanctuary
The soon-to-be Reverend Glenn Farley
Glenn grew up at Cedar Lane and served as Youth Coordinator; Cedar Lane will be ordaining him to the Unitarian Universalist ministry this fall. This will be an excellent sermon for people who may be church-shopping, since Glenn plans to talk about what he learned at Cedar Lane and how it prepared him for the ministry.
Volunteers for the Service:
Ushers: 10 a.m.: Dian and Brian Belanger, Lyn Peters, Phil Schwartz
Coffee Servers: 11 a.m.: Emily Holdenried
Audio: Rich Clark
Board Member at the Office Desk: 11 a.m.: Michael Murray
Visitors' Center: 11 a.m.: Brent Garland
The flowers in the sanctuary are given in honor of the renaming ceremony for a transgender person held at Cedar Lane the night before. The flowers were arranged by Lois Delaha.
In the Lounge: Alliance Books ◊ Beacon Books Cart ◊ Environmental Task Force ◊ Fair Trade Coffee & Tea ◊ Senior Minister Search Committee ◊ Social Justice Council table sells Palestinian olive oil to support peace in the Middle East! ◊
First Sunday Smart Sacks collection for Manna are NEXT Sunday. Drop off donations into either the blue or red bins. Thanks!
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Notes from the Ministers
Rev. Heather Janules
This week, I have born witness to tremendous loss. The granddaughter of a Cedar Lane member lost her baby through miscarriage at eight months. The parents of this child asked Cedar Lane to hold a memorial service for their beloved daughter who was very much a part of their lives but will never be. And this week, with the shootings in Aurora, CO, we have all been invited to be present to grief and death in its most terrible expressions.
In each situation, questions of "why" come to the fore. When an infant is stillborn, we are moved to wonder how could this happen to such a young life. And how could this happen to such a loving young couple? With this senseless shooting, the questions of "why" are psychological (Why did he do it?) political (Why have our laws allowed someone like this to get a gun?) and theological (Why did these people have to die in this way?)
Click here for full article...
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Upcoming Sundays
August 5, 2012, 10 a.m.
Minister Emeritus Rev. Kenneth Torquil MacLean
Ken has served more than 50 years in the Unitarian Universalist ministry, 20 of those years as Senior Minister at Cedar Lane. Since his first retirement, he has served in the international office of the Unitarian Universalist Association and as minister of the Church of the Desert in Rancho Mirage, CA.
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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. Healing wishes are with Janet Wojaczyk (Neighborhood 18) who underwent back surgery this week and will soon be transferred to rehab care. We celebrate with John and Betty Smith (N27) who are happy to announce that on July 19, MD Governor Martin O'Malley announced that he was appointing their daughter, Assistant States' Attorney Karla Smith, as a judge on the District Court of Montgomery County. They write, "Karla attended Cedar Lane Sunday school; testimony to what can happen to gifted UU kids!" Save the Dates: A Service in Celebration of the Life of Alan Ferguson, early Cedar Lane member and father of Duncan Ferguson (N16), will be held on Saturday, September 29 at 1 p.m. in the Cedar Lane Chapel. All are welcome. The tree-planting ceremony in memory of Jackie Burge (N31) will be held on Sunday, September 30 (the Sunday closest to her birthday) around 12:30 p.m., after the second worship service that morning. 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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From the Church Administrator
Sara Deshler
This summer has turned into a time of staff transitions. Mickey Sigsbee gave us his notice this week after many years of service. We owe him many thanks for his tireless efforts to keep our aging building clean, safe and running. We will miss his wicked sense of humor and his readiness to help in so many ways. Jeremy Newkirk, our recently hired custodial/maintenance helper will be working with Pedro to cover Mickey's duties while we search for his replacement.
Andy Streich, our Membership Coordinator, also has given his notice. He is leaving to work with computer and network support. We wish him the best in his new position, his creativity and warmth will be missed. Consideration of various aspects of the membership coordinator position are being evaluated prior to the recruitment process starting.
Karen Scrivo, our new Interim Director of Religious Education, will be starting the first week of August in. We are looking forward to working with her on all the preparations to get ready for the new church school year. Please stop by to say hello and introduce yourself if you have a chance.
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Calendar
Please visit the church calendar here.
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Stewardship Update:
July 27, 2012
FY 2012 - Last year we received $914,000 in pledges but to date, only $893,387 has been paid. We need $20,613 to close out last year.
FY 2013 - We have received pledges totaling $822,375. We need an additional $97,000 in pledges to consider this pledge drive a success. More importantly, we need the additional $97,000 to manage Cedar Lane staff and all other expenses at current spending levels.
You can help by doing one or all of these requests:
1) Pay your pledge for 2012 if you still have an outstanding amount on your pledge.
2) Turn in your pledge for 2013 immediately. Email Sara, sdeshler@cedarlane.org, call the office at 301-493-8300 or pledge online by scroll down the left side of the homepage and click on "Pledge Today."
3) Pay your pledge for 2013. Make sure that you are keeping up with your pledged amount. The church depends on all of us to give our financial support.
Thanks!
Ardene
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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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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!
Farm Market Stand Open this Saturday, July 28!
Saturdays, 9-1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of Cedar Lane!
PEACHES! White and yellow and Dount peaches! These are very sweet and perfect for just eating!
Canteloupes! NECTARINES! Apricots! Methley, Santa Rosa, Shiro, Ozark PLUMS!
Cherry and Pear tomatoes! RED TOMATOES! Nice sandwich tomatoes!
Blueberries! Red Raspberries! Blackberries! GOOSEBERRIES!
OKRA - first of the season!
Sweet corn!! We have MIRAI - a good sweet variety that will hold its delicious flavor for several days. We also have INCREDIBLE - a great yellow corn
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
Karen Lee Scrivo, Interim Director of RE
Vanessa Steck, Coordinator of Senior High Youth Ministry
Gale Ginther Luce & Jeannette Wilson, Administrators
For information and to register for classes and programs call 301-493-8300 x207 or e-mail RE@cedarlane.org.
READ ALL the RE News Here...
RE registration forms are DUE!
There are only 68 out of 250 kids registered so far. If your child isn't one of those 68, please send your forms in now!
Thanks.
READ ALL the RE News Here...
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From the Music Director
Dr. Henry Sgrecci
This Sunday's music is most definitely representative of family and growing up in a nurturing environment of worship. The entire male portion of Allen and Liz Brinker's family makes up three quarters of the brass quartet that performs our prelude and postlude. J.S. Bach's Bist du bei mir (If Thou Be Near) has become a favorite of brass players. Found in the "Notebook for Anna Magdelena Bach" this work was originally scored for soprano voice and is often transcribed for solo instruments. However its smooth melodic lines and the warm harmonic texture of the accompaniment are ideally suited for brass. This Sunday's Anthem, Over My Head, is a familiar Spiritual that is sung a capella by the Summer Choir. Turn, Turn, Turn is the iconic song from Pete Seeger that began as few scribbles on a tattered piece of paper that he carried in his pocket. The lines from Ecclesiastes allow us to believe that growth does indeed occur when the time is appropriate. The Brass Quartet kicks into a higher gear during the postlude to offer a foot tapping rendition of the beloved song, "Down By the Riverside."
Special thanks to Allen, Sam, and Owen Brinker for taking a break from their usual summer activities to get their chops (brass talk for the lip muscles) into shape in order to join with Henry Sgrecci, Director of Music, for some inspiring sounds in the brass quartet. We are grateful for their meaningful contributions to this Sunday's worship experience.
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In this Together from CLARITY*
Let's talk about racism!
"Let's not!" I imagine you saying. It can be an uncomfortable topic. And you're probably thinking we don't need to talk about it because Cedar Laners are not racist. If by "racist" you mean "exhibiting personal prejudice", I agree with you. But one thing I've learned in the last couple of years is that the big problem is institutional racism -- the insidious way racism has been subtly built into the very structures of our society. And I believe that Cedar Laners will care about that and want to work to eradicate it, once we learn more about it.
We have a wonderful opportunity to expand our knowledge right here at CLUUC on August 3 - 5.
(ariel_mora1@hotmail.com) with any questions.
* CLARITY/"Cedar Laners Against Racism -- In This Together --Yes!" is part of Cedar Lane's Social Justice Council. Our mission is to lead the process of Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church becoming a welcoming, multi-cultural, multi-racial congregation.
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Update from the Senior Minister Search Committee
Make Sure Your Voice is Heard!
To those of you who have not completed the Congregational Survey for the senior minister search, look for an email from us in the next day or two with your easy-to-download personal link to the anonymous survey. Allow yourself about 15-25 minutes to complete. Please do it soon. Then plan to attend a Cottage Meeting with the Search Committee in August or September.
SMSC members: John Gubbings, Bob Harrison, David Hawver, Emily Mellgren, Ann Meyers, Carolyn Morrissey, Lyn Peters
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Beyond the Church
 emma's revolution concert!! Saturday, September 29 at 8 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis 333 Dubois Road Annapolis, MD Directions: www.uuca-md.org 
Fresh from their outstanding performances at the 2012 General Assembly in Phoenix, Emma's Revolution has graciously agreed to give a benefit concert to aid UULM-MD in its work in support of the marriage equality and DREAM Act referenda scheduled to appear on the November 6, 2012 ballot in Maryland. Passed by the Maryland General in 2012 and 2011, The Civil Marriage Protection Act and The DREAM Act must now be supported by Maryland's voters, if they are to be implemented. With hauntingly beautiful harmonies and powerful acoustic instrumentals that deliver the energy and strength of their convictions, emma's revolution creates new standards in the art of social justice. Their songs have been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by Pete Seeger and recorded by Holly Near. emma's revolution's music has been featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" and Pacifica's "Democracy Now." For more information about the group and their music, go to their website, www.emmasrevolution.com. ------------------------------------- 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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