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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.  

Our hearts go out to Catherine Malinin Dunn and John, Natalia and Raia Dunn (Neighborhood 11) with the death of John's father, John Harvey McHenry Dunn, who died peacefully on November 19 after a struggle with cancer.

Congratulations are with Sylvia Fisher (N13) with the publication of her book "Improving Emotional and Behavioral Outcomes for LGBT Youth." A celebration and discussion about Sylvia's work will be held at Cedar Lane on Friday, November 30th at 7:00 p.m.

Healing wishes are with former Cedar Lane member, Bob McClusky, who recently underwent a heart procedure. Bob and his wife Nancy can be reached at ndmcclusky@frontier.com and rsmcclusky@frontier.com.

We celebrate that, after a brief time in the hospital to treat an ulcer, Susan Staff (N19) has been discharged home.

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.  

In This Together from CLARITY*

THIS SUNDAY!!!

"Blacks in The Americas---Current State of Play"

Brunch and Brazil with Alison Moses, social economist

Sunday, November 25, 12:15 p.m. in the Chalice House 

Alison Moses, having "grown up" in Brazil, will cover race, color and class, social exclusion and social mobility in that country.  This is a follow-on to Alison's recent Cedar Lane Adult Programs class. 

Brunch is free - all ages, members & friends welcome - no reservations needed. 

*Members and friends of CLUUC who are committed to our work of anti-racism and multi-culturalism are encouraged to become part of our team!  Join our group distribution list by simply sending a request to CLUUC-CLARITY-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.  We use this Yahoo group for CLARITY meeting invitations, minutes, email notifications of events of interest, etc.  

Questions?  Contact nancyjanssen@verizon.net.

CLUUC member Sylvia Fisher will discuss her new book, "Improving Emotional and Behavioral Outcomes for LGBT Youth". The book is a collection of best practices for working with LGBT youth and their families.

The Cedar Lane LGBT Task Force will also give an update on the country's historic election gains and what is next for the Maryland LGBT movement.

Come to Learn, Stay to Celebrate!

"A must read for anyone interested in effectively meeting the needs of LGBT youth" Robin McHaelen, Exec. Dir. True Colors, Inc.

Cost is $5, unless already registered through Adult Programs.

Refreshments will be served (including alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages).

Monetary donations will be collected for LGBT youth organizations impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

*The book is geared to health and school professionals, but we urge everyone interested in LGBT or youth issues, social justice, church advocacy, or mental health care to attend*

Around the Church   

UU Young Adults at Cedar Lane

(20s/30s):  Interested in socializing with a newly formed Young Adults Group at Cedar Lane? We'll congregate after the second service on December 9 in the vestibule (in front of the library door) and then head off for brunch in the area. Sponsored by the Membership Services Committee. Questions? Contact Marlene Berg of the MSC at mgkpberg@gmail.com.

Gifts for Beacon House:  Share the spirit of giving with children and teens (ages 5-18) at Beacon House by bringing new, unwrapped gifts to church later than noon on Sunday, Dec. 16. Toys, books, puzzles, coloring books, crayons, sweaters, hats, gloves, sweatshirts and sweat-pants are needed. There are collection boxes upstairs by the front door and downstairs in the RE Administration area until the morning of Dec. 16, which will be the LAST day to bring them. If you can help with delivering gifts, contact Interim Director of Religious Education Karen Lee Scrivo at kscrivo@cedarlane.org.

  

What Is a Child Dedication?

Most faith traditions have a way to welcome young ones into our spiritual community. Our Child Dedication service is an opportunity for all of us - parents, family, friends, church - to promise to the child and to each other that we will love and nurture her or him, that we will teach the best of what we know, dedicating ourselves to this responsibility of raising a child and joyously celebrating the possibilities of a new life.

 

On Sunday, Dec. 23, we will have a dedication ceremony within the regular worship service, which will be at 10 a.m. and include all ages because of holidays.  If you and your family would like to participate, please contact Interim DRE Karen Lee Scrivo at

kscrivo@cedarlane.org or (301-493-8300) by Dec. 16.

 

 

 

A Win-Win Holiday Gift Idea

Got 

a young sports fan on your shopping list?  We've got an interesting gift idea that will thrill your young fan and help Cedar Lane too!

  

Church member Fred Bowen writes sports stories for kids ages 7-12. (He also writes the weekly Washington Post/KidsPost sports column.) And he has donated 100 of his books to Cedar Lane to sell during the holidays. And here's what will make the gift extra special: between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Fred will try to be around between our two Sunday services to autograph the books (while your kids aren't looking!).

  

The books are $5 each and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the Cedar Lane general fund. You will find his books for sale in the book corner in the lounge on Sundays from Nov. 25-Dec. 23.

If you would like your event posted on Cedar Lane's social media, please e-mail socialmedia@cedarlane.org.

Volunteer for Cedar Lane's 

6th annual rebuilding trip to New Orleans! 

January 19-26, 2013 are the dates now set for our work week to help rebuild

NOLA's much needed housing.  1000s of New Orleans home owners still are out

of their homes 8 years after Hurricane Katrina.  Personal livelihoods and NOLA's

economic recovery depend on having viable housing to live in.  For info, look

for trip veterans in the lounge on Sundays, or email team leader extraordinaire

Mike Burski: mga1960@earthlink.net.  Make this your year to be in NOLA. 

Beyond the Church 

As a participant of the PARTNERS IN HARMONY outreach program led by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, the Cedar Lane community is being offered $5 off each ticket purchased for GMCW's holiday show, WINTER NIGHTS, November 30 and December 1 at the Lisner Auditorium.  Enter promo code HARMONY when ordering online at GMC.org or mention the code when ordering by phone at 202-293-1548.

Thom Guthrie plays a Christmas pipe organ program in Washington, D.C. - Dec. 6 at 6:00 p.m.  Thom will perform in a 45 minute program of Christmas music at First Congregational UCC Church at 10th and G Street NW, D.C. Reception will be at 5:30 p.m. before the concert. The church is located on the first level of the newly completed high rise building. All are welcome.

 

Saturday, Dec. 1, 2-4 pm: Sabeel DC Metro Advent Seminar, "Herod, the Child, and a God's-Eye View of Power," featuring New Testament professor Dorothy Jean Weaver of Eastern Mennonite University.  Linking Advent Bible study and the current crisis in Palestine-Israel, this interactive event will juxtapose Dr. Weaver's recent experiences leading Christian groups to the Holy Land in wartime with the realities of the Christ-child's lowly birth in a country occupied by imperial Rome.  Free, no registration required.  Reception following.  At Church of the Reformation on Capitol Hill, 212 East Capitol St. NE, Washington DC (across from Folger Shakespeare Library), in the Parish Hall.  Street parking, 10-minute walk from Capitol South Metro (Orange/Blue lines), 15 minutes from Union Station (Red Line).  More information: Paul Verduin, co-chair, Sabeel DC Metro: phverduin@gmail.com, 301-518-5551.

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