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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
www.cedarlane.org
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eNewsletter Volume 5, Issue 24
January 18, 2013
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January 20, 2013, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
"Soul Force"
The Rev. Evan Keely
Worship Associate: Terry Hoffeld
The civil rights movement of which Dr. King was a part, was a time of magnificent activism aimed at changing unjust laws. It was also a spiritual movement.
Volunteers for the Service:
Ushers: 9 a.m.: Michael Morse, Jack & Judy Rodgers, Laura Pillette
11 a.m.: Glenis Bellais, John Daniel, Fred Bowen, Mary Beth Nowinski
Coffee Servers: 10 a.m.: Kate Harrison; noon: Glenis Bellais
Audio: Bob Pechacek
Board Member at the Office Desk: 10 a.m.: Tim Persons; noon: Stew Grubman
Welcome Center: 10 a.m.: Allison Cox; noon: Maryann Dillon
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by the Tretter family in loving memory of David Andrew Tretter (August 25, 1969 - January 20, 1988). The flowers were arranged by Barbara Potzick.
In the Lounge: Adult Programs Registration ◊ Alliance Jewelry ◊ Beacon Books Cart ◊ Donuts and Bagels ◊ Environmental Task Force ◊ Fair Trade Coffee & Tea ◊ Palestinian olive oil for sale to support peace in the Middle East ◊ Social Justice Council
This Sunday's Morning Forum: National Security Challenges Facing the Second Obama Administration with Peter A. Wilson, Senior Defense Analyst at RAND.
Don't forget to find Cedar Lane on Facebook! Click here to find us :o)
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TOMORROW!!
Cedar Lane Orchestral Benefit Concert
AMCAV: Assisting School Children of DR Congo
Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 7:00 PM
Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals
Barbara Wing and Elizabeth Lane - Pianists
Gerald McBoing Boing, the Little Boy Who Could Not Speak
Rev. Evan Keely - Narrator
Mario Ramsey - Percussion Soloist
Aaron Copland's Old American Songs
CLUUC Choir and Accompanist, Thomas Guthrie
The Cedar Lane Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of Dr. Henry Sgrecci, performs for AMCAV, an organization that raises funds for the schooling of children in the DR Congo who have been stigmatized by their birth status. The Orchestra and a cast of all-star guests will create music that is delightful, humorous, and entertaining for everyone. Admission is free and all donations will go to AMCAV. Reserve the date now and plan on joining us for a fabulous night of music supporting a significant charitable cause.
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Upcoming Sundays
January 27, 2013, 9 and 11 a.m.
"Gift, Grace, and Letting Go"
The Rev. Louise Green,
Sabbatical Minister
Worship Associate: Brian Belanger
Sometimes the greatest gifts come when we release completely, letting go to embrace the reality of what IS happening. What grace might come if you leave behind what no longer serves? An exploration of grace via the Hindu concept of Ishvara.
Forum: ObamaCare Is Now The Law of the Land -- What's Next? with Colleen Meiman, HRSA Senior Health Policy Analyst.
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We Care
We Care is a network for short-term pastoral needs, led by lay volunteers. Examples are food delivery, a ride to a doctor, or listening during a difficult time. Cedar Lane is organized by geographic neighborhoods, with chairpersons who coordinate support. Neighborhood numbers are listed on name tags, and shown on a map in the church office. Contact the church to determine chairs in your region. Carole Richardson (Neighborhood 4) had knee surgery last week, and is now in the rehab process at Sibley Hospital. We send encouragement and prayers to Carole and her partner Carolyn Morrissey. The memorial for the life of Bruce Douglas (N8) will be held Saturday, January 26 at 2 p.m. Our thoughts are with the family as they prepare, particularly Penny Douglas, recovering from hospitalization for pneumonia. Healing thoughts to Patrick Howell, the partner of Kathleen Reedy (N7), home from the hospital. We think of Kathleen and Patrick, as they navigate a long health journey. We send thoughts and prayers to the daughter of Frances Dearman (N8). Kathleen is hospitalized with breathing issues at Suburban, and next steps are pending. Frances would appreciate our love in this time of waiting. Our prayers are with Lois Delaha (N10), recovering well from surgery. Sending accompaniment for her next phase of treatment. Blessings on the Cedar Lane group going to New Orleans for service, January 19-26. May their service benefit many, and may the trip bring transformation for each participant.  If you learn of a congregant in need, please do offer assistance, asking how you might support the situation. If the person would like church response, or you have a concern to share, please contact Louise Green, lgreen@cedarlane.org, Sabbatical Minister for Pastoral Care. You may also contact Evan Keely or Karen Lee Scrivo, as all members of the ministerial team offer pastoral support to the congregation. |
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"At the River I Stand"
Sunday, January 27, 12:15 p.m.
in the Chalice House
All are invited to join CLARITY* members to share food, conversation, and ideas. We'll begin with a light lunch while we show the (1 hour) documentary "At the River I Stand." Afterwards, Elise Bryant will facilitate a discussion about the film. Elise's areas of expertise include communication skills, leadership training, labor history and culture, diversity training, and organization development. Cedar Laners may also know Elise as the director of the DC Labor Chorus.
"At the River I Stand" takes place in Memphis in the spring of 1968, the dramatic climax of the Civil Rights movement. The film skillfully reconstructs the two eventful months that transformed a strike by Memphis sanitation worker into a national conflagration, and disentangles the complex historical forces that came together with the inevitability of tragedy at the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This documentary brings into sharp relief issues that have only become more urgent in the intervening years: the connection between economic and civil rights, debates over strategies for change, the demand for full inclusion of African Americans in American life and the fight for dignity for public employees and all working people.
*CLARITY (Cedar Laners Against Racism - In This Together - Yes!)
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Environmental Task Force
Recommended Green Event Opportunities:
National Day of Service Opportunities:
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King by volunteering this weekend. Bring your friends and family or just come yourself to enjoy the quiet beauty of Rock Creek give a helping hand to the park you love.
You'll feel great!
Clean Up Trash on Saturday - Jan. 19
Beret Park Trash Cleanup
9:00 to 1:00 pm | Aspen Hill, MD
It's really trashed! Help us meet the challenge.
Piney Branch Trash Cleanup
9:00 to noon | DC's Mount Pleasant Area
Haul litter from one of Rock Creek's 30+
tributaries.
Weed on Saturday - Jan. 19
Free Trees from English Ivy
9:00 to noon | DC's Mass Ave Area
Tackle invasive ivy in the beautiful Normanstone section of Rock Creek Park.
Free Trees from English Ivy9:00 to noon | DC's Van Ness AreaCut ivy and see the soapstone that gave this stream valley its name.Periwinkle Pull for Kids ... and Adults10:00 to noon | Chevy Chase DCClear the way for ferns and wildflowers in this miniature forest.
Invasive Weed Pull
10:00-noon | DC's Cleveland Park Area
See some of the park's oldest trees and the resurgence of wildflowers.
Weed on Monday - Jan. 21
Go Ape Invasives Removal
10:00-noon | Rockville/Derwood MD
Spend the morning in the woods and watch the inauguration highlights later.
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Around the Church
Don't forget the concert tomorrow night benefits AMCAV, which our 7th grade second session RE class has been supporting for the past 4 years. We initiated the program providing a first-time education for 150 children of violated women in the hard-hit eastern region of DR Congo. Come enjoy a family-friendly concert and support our 7th graders as well as the Congolese kids all at the same time!
Reminder: The February paper newsletter deadline for submissions is next Wednesday, January 23, at noon. Please email submissions to newsletter@cedarlane.org.
Creative Connections for Congo Kids
(formerly Paper to Pearls) is moving to a semi-weekly presence in the lounge. If you need anything sooner (birthdays, anniversaries, or urgent treats for yourself), contact Annette Scarpitta at annettecedarlane@spamex.com. See you again on January 27!
March on D.C. for Gun Control
Join us to have your voices heard on Saturday, January 26, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Washington Mall. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Kiss and Ride of the Grosvenor Metro Station and look for the Cedar Lane banner. Members of the Social Justice List Serve and other Cedar Lane members and friends are invited. Questions - email Marlene Berg at mgkpberg@gmail.com. Click here for more information.
Cedar Lane Theater Affinity Group
Our next activity is Alfred Hitchcock's
Dial M for Murder at the Little Theater of Alexandria, on Saturday, March 2, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. For those interested, we'll meet beforehand for dinner in Old Town Alexandria. Contact Marlene Berg at mgkpberg@gmail.com by January 31 so that tickets can be ordered.
Don't forget to check out Cedar Lane! Find us on...
If you would like your event posted on Cedar Lane's social media, please email
socialmedia@cedarlane.org.
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Religious Education for All Ages
Karen Lee Scrivo, Interim Director of RE
Vanessa Steck, Senior High Youth Coordinator
Gale Ginther Luce & Jeannette Wilson, Administrators
For information and to register for classes and programs call 301-493-8300 x207 or e-mail
Upcoming Calendar:
- Sun, Jan 20: Time for All Ages, MLK weekend
- Sun, Jan 27: Teacher Renewal
- Tues, Jan 29: YAG Manna Food Packing
- Sun, Feb 3: Superbowl Party
No Chapel this Sunday
Visiting Families
Guest at Your Table Boxes
Craft Day Plates
Back Parking Lot
Teacher Renewal
Superbowl Party
Karen Lee Scrivo is away Jan 18-26.
Adult Programs registration in the lounge this Sunday!
NEW Programs for Families
Youth Notes (Grades 7-12)
Young Adults (Ages 18-35)
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Calendar
Please visit the church calendar here.
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From the Music Director
Dr. Henry Sgrecci
Through this Sunday's music we honor the visionary work of Dr. King by singing about acceptance, empowerment, and hope for the future. So Many Colors, sung by the Children's Choir, reminds us that like the stars across the sky; all different but still sparkling with light, each of us with our differences can still
sing the same song and reach out with love. In Make Them Hear You the Youth Choir sings of the strength gained and the pride felt when we stand up for what we believe. Like Dr. King, the song hails the choice of the spoken and written word over the use of force to convey the message. Hope is a compelling new song from Dr. Ysaye Barnwell of the local a cappella Gospel ensemble "Sweet Honey on the Rock." The Choir's rhythmic energy from the song transmits the power of the text; if we do actually expect to see and feel hope among us then we must all be the ones to actively carry it forward. James Taylor was raised in the south and southern gospel music was certainly in the background of his upbringing. Perhaps that is why he is so comfortable singing the blues. Taylor's song Shed a Little Light was introduced in the early 90's on his album "New Moon Shine" and is infused with the energy and chordal choices of a gospel tune. Written in tribute to Dr. King, the lyrics of this final song of the service, sung by David Meredith, brings us back full circle to where we began with the Children's Choir this Sunday; we are all on this earth together, tied by hope, love, sisterhood and brotherhood.
Special thanks to David Meredith for his inspiring anthem, and to baritone soloist, Kevin Miller, for his heartfelt introduction to
Hope.
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The 2013 Passport to Adventure Auction Is Coming!
Saturday, May 4
The 2013 Cedar Lane Passport to Adventure Auction is only a few months away. Please mark your calendars and save the date -
Saturday, May 4, 2013. You won't want to miss this evening of good conversation, excellent food and a host of bidding opportunities.
Now is also the time to think about the goods and services you can donate to the auction. An online donation form, as well as paper donation forms, will be available shortly.
Vacation home donations are popular items that require planning time for prospective bidders. If you have a vacation home to offer for a week or weekend getaway, please let us know as soon as possible. We would like to feature these items early and give bidders time to plan their vacations. Questions? Contact Auction co-chairs, Kathie Bryant at 301-587-4615 or KathieBryant@verizon.net , or Kate Harrison at 301-652-5018 or katekathie@gmail.com.
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Upcoming Events at Cedar Lane!
For All Ages Potluck and Sing Along, Saturday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Chalice House
Do you long to make new connections at Cedar Lane? Would you like the opportunity to slow down, leave committee work behind and simply enjoy a meal and conversation with people of all ages? Then our intergenerational potluck is just the answer. We'll start with an early dinner; bring whatever you'd like to share. Afterwards, with the help from talented Cedar Laners Eric Durland and Jonathan Watkins, we'll sing some of our favorite songs. For additional information, contact Membership Coordinator Allison Cox (membership@cedarlane.org).
Introducing our New Circle Dinner Program: Would you like the chance to meet new people and renew old acquaintances? Have time for conversations deeper than possible during the rush of coffee hour? Sign up for Circle Dinners! Circle dinners are rotating monthly social dinners held at a volunteer hosts' homes. Each month you'll be placed in a group. Our first Circle Dinners will be held on Sat., February 9 and Sun., February 10 (your choice). Sign up in person the two Sundays before the dinner during coffee hour or email Membership Coordinator Allison Cox (membership@cedarlane.org).
Join the excitement!
We are launching lots of fun and exciting programs for everyone here at Cedar Lane:
Circle Dinners! For All Ages Potlucks! Newcomer Brunches! Want to help? We have plenty of easy ways to get involved: bring fruit or bagels for the brunch; staff a table during coffee hour; help with potluck set up or clean up; welcome people on Sunday mornings. Contact Membership Coordinator Allison Cox (membership@cedarlane.org)
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From the Senior Minister Search Committee: "We've Gone Dark!"
How is your Holiday Season shaping up? In the most positive sense, we members of the Senior Minister Search Committee are having an exciting time!
We've had an outstanding response from ministerial applicants in response to the announcement of our senior minister vacancy. Despite the brightness of the Holiday Season, you won't be hearing much from us over the next several weeks. We're on a tight timetable, so we'll be "going dark" for a while as we do the work entrusted to us. We're now in the process of assessing ministerial packets from all candidates and narrowing the field by checking references, conducting phone interviews, and setting up off-site visits with top candidates in January and February. Our goal: by mid-March to identify the candidate to be presented to you during Candidating Week at Cedar Lane, April 7 - 14, 2013.
Thank you again. We are humbled and inspired by your support and encouragement. We couldn't do it without you!
SMSC members: John Gubbings, Bob Harrison, David Hawver, Emily Mellgren, Ann Meyer, Carolyn Morrissey, & Lyn Peters
We also encourage all the check out the final 2012 SMSC Congregational Survey results. Click here to view!
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Beyond the Church
emma's revolution
Friday, February 8 @ 7:30 p.m.
Seekers Church
276 Carroll Street NW, Takoma DC
$15 in advance/$18 at the door.
Performing at UU coffeehouses, convocations and congregations across the country, emma's revolution is well known to UU audiences. Since their 2005 appearance with Pete Seeger in Fort Worth, the duo has performed at General Assemblies from Salt Lake City to Phoenix.
Dear Fellow UUs,
Are you interested in meeting UUs from other congregations? Looking for new ideas for worship? Seeking personal growth in speaking, singing, and/or leadership? Want to be challenged to serve your church more? Then you don't want to miss the 11th JPD Worship Arts Festival at the UU Church in Cherry Hill, NJ on February 22nd and 23rd, 2013.
Our featured presenter this year is UU Growth, Ministry, RE & Media Consultant, Peter Bowden. He will be speaking on Worship & Social Media in the new Age of Collaboration.
Once again we are offering a special incentive: Register five participants from the same congregation, and the 6th registration is free! Early-bird rates end January 15th, so the time to register is NOW!
Click on the following links:
Hello UUs!
There still are a few spots left for WE'13! Snag
'em up, and tell your friends! Escape to the Shenandoah Valley for hiking, skiing, dance
parties, cooking, baking, and socializing with
other UU Young Adults! There are only a few
spots left for the upcoming trip, so register
here.
The 2013 event is over the MLK, Jr. Day Weekend in January, 1/18 to 1/21, in Massanutten, VA, just a 2.5-hour car ride from DC. It's only $109 for accommodations and meals for the ENTIRE weekend (that's $20 less than last year!).
Contact us at winterescape11@gmail.com if you'd like to volunteer or contact us with any questions/comments!
Click here to learn about some events sponsored by friends of Cedar Lane.
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eNews: Sara Davidson
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church: www.cedarlane.org; 301-493-8300
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