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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
www.cedarlane.org
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eNewsletter Volume 5, Issue 26
February 8, 2013
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February 10, 2013, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
The Rev. Evan Keely, Interim Senior Minister
Worship Associate: Lucy Lowenthal
The Social Justice Council of this church has resolved to support efforts in Annapolis to repeal capital punishment in Maryland. We will reflect together on this challenge.
Volunteers for the Service:
Ushers: 9 a.m.: Lisa & Tod Chernikoff, Joanne Evans, Bob Harrison
11 a.m.: Phil Schwartz & Lyn Peters, Nancy Janssen
Coffee Servers: 10 a.m.: Mike Benefiel; noon: Kate Curtis
Audio: Jim Weiffenbach
Board Member at the Office Desk: 10 a.m.: Ariel Mora; noon: Debbie Goodwin
Welcome Center: 10 a.m.: Allison Cox; noon: Lyn Peters
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Ardene Shafer in loving memory of Esther Rose, the mother and mother-in-law of Ardene & Steve Shafer. The flowers were arranged by Cindy Meredith. The flowers in the chapel were arranged by Cathy Houston.
In the Lounge: Adult Programs Registration ◊ Alliance Books ◊ Beacon Books Cart ◊ Circle Dinner Program ◊ Concerts at Cedar Lane ◊ Donuts & Bagels ◊ Environmental Task Force ◊ Fair Trade Coffee & Tea ◊ Palestinian olive oil for sale to support peace in the Middle East ◊ Social Justice Council ◊ UU Legislative Ministry of Maryland
This Sunday's Morning Forum: What Are the Prospects for Stronger Gun Control Legislation in the US Congress? with Ladd Everitt, Director of Communications for the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.
Don't forget to find Cedar Lane on Facebook! Click here to find us :o)
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Upcoming Sundays
February 17, 2013, 9 and 11 a.m.
Karen Lee Scrivo, Interim DRE
Worship Associate: Susan Clark
Join us for a service that will include a Time For All Ages towards the end of the service. Our children's Festivals Class will also make a presentation in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Forum: The Evolution of Food and Drug Controls, with Dr. John P Swann, Historian, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and fellow Cedar Laner.
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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.
Members of Neighborhood 25 joined together for a potluck dinner in the Chalice House on January 19. Good food and fellowship were followed by some members attending Cedar Lane's Orchestral Benefit Concert.
Congratulations to Ruth Lane (Neighborhood 17), who is celebrating her 100th birthday this month. Send her a card at 4898 Chevy Chase Blvd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.
More congratulations to Michael Benefiel (N13), who just completed training to be a paralegal at Montgomery College. We know the world will benefit from his passion and skills!
Wanda Van Goor (N2) is home, living with a health aide, and enjoying contact from Cedar Lane friends.
Trudy Morse (N9) recovered from the flu, and remains in home hospice. She enjoys company, coordinated by daughter Sarah, at morsekathan@gmail.com. Please be in touch and go for short visits.
We send love to Sally Roy, the mother of Amanda Garzon (N20), grandmother to Gabriella, Sofia and Itati, and close friend of several Cedar Lane congregants. Our prayers are with family and friends in her ongoing health challenges. May all those who accompany Sally be present in compassion and patience.
We join with John and Thea Miles (N9), as they celebrate the life of John's mother, Bea Miles, who passed away in VT at age 101. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this transition.
A celebration of life for Suzanne Hosford (N26) will be held at Cedar Lane on Saturday, February 16, at 4 p.m., officiated by Rev. Louise Green. You are invited to bring food for a light reception, coordinated by the Alliance. Thank you for this ministry to the family and friends of Sue.
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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Environmental Task Force
Recommended Green Event:
Come to the Sun., Feb. 17th climate change rally--the biggest one yet!
Sunday, Feb. 17th come to the 9 AM service. At 10:30 AM meet at the Environmental Task Force table in the lounge and go down to the rally on the Metro with us. At 11:30 meet other UUs in front of the Museum of American History (14th and Constitution) Look for the scarlet Cedar Lane banner. Walk to the Washington Monument, where the rally starts. Then we will march to the White House. If you want to go with us, sign up at the ETF table or email Molly Hauck.
If you are going to go on your own, also let Molly know so we can take a group photo at the rally.
We have limited space on the floor of the Chalice House next to the Cedar Lane Church both Sat. and Sun. nights.. Let Molly Hauck know if you are looking for space.
On Sunday, February 17, thousands of Americans will head to Washington, D.C., to make Forward on Climate the largest climate rally in history. Please RSVP at this link.
Join this historic event to make your voice heard and help the president start his second term with strong climate action. President Obama's legacy will rest squarely on his leadership in solving the climate crisis -- starting with rejecting the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline and firing up our clean-energy economy. Help shape history by joining the Forward on Climate rally.
And if you can't make it to the rally, you can still help by chipping in whatever you can afford to help pay for buses, stage costs, spreading the word, and more.
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Stewardship Dates for this Spring -
Please enter them in your calendar now
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April 26 - stewardship dinner @ Cedar Lane to begin raising funds for FY14
- May 4 - Annual church auction to supplement the current fiscal year
- May 5 - The auction committee celebrates meeting and exceeding their goal
- May 31 - Pledge drive is over and we enjoy the fact that all members and friends have pledged on time and with great generosity
- June 1 - The Finance Committee begins working frantically on the FY14 budge to have it ready by July 1, 2014 and they are gratified that everything we want will be fully funded.
- July 1 - The new church year begins and for the first time in 6 years, we have exceeded our goals.
- August 1 - We welcome our new Senior Minister and he or she is delighted that Cedar Lane enjoys much generosity from its members and friends.
Giving is a joyous process. It has the potential to help us grow spiritually. Please help us support the good work of this church and its staff and members with your generosity during the pledge drive and at the annual auction.
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Around the Church
The Bethesda-DC Camp Fire Club (meets at CLUUC) invites everyone to help us make Valentines for Veterans in the lounge after both services on Sunday, February 10th. Valentines will be delivered to patients at the Washington Veterans Hospital in NW DC which serves many low-income patients and also serves as a nursing home. We'll have supplies, you bring your creativity. You can also bring valentines from home, but please only sign your first name. Questions? Contact Richard Nugent at ranugent@aol.com.
  
Spring B: What Is Spring B, You Ask? Spring B is Cedar Lane's four week program (over 40 years old this year!), which has classes for all ages and interests. It starts on April 28, and culminates with a church-wide picnic on May 19. For those four Sundays, come to a family-friendly service at 10:00 a.m. (no RE classes, but childcare available for our youngest), then at 11:00 a.m., play softball with your children, learn how to knit, or learn a foreign language! These are just a few of the many classes offered in the past. Do you have a talent or interest you'd like to share with others? There is a survey in the order of service both this Sunday, Feb. 10, to let the RE Council know your thoughts. Please take a moment to fill one out. You can leave it in the box at the back of the sanctuary on Sundays or turn it into the RE office at anytime. The council is already hard at work, and can use everyone's input to make this year's "B" successful! Questions or suggestions? Contact Kim Robinson at karobinsonclre@gmail.com.
Help Abolish Maryland's Death Penalty! Momentum is building and we are closer than ever to making death penalty repeal a reality in 2013. Gov. Martin O'Malley and Sen. Mike Miller have promised to ensure that this year's bill gets to the floor of the General Assembly for a full vote, where we have the votes to pass the measure. Representatives of Amnesty International and our own Social Justice Committee will be on hand after services on Sun., Feb. 10 with pre-printed postcards to send to your state legislators, urging them to vote "yes" on repeal. Other information about this year's campaign will also be available.
Transylvanian Thanksgiving Event
Sunday, February 10, 2013, 4-7 p.m.
There's room for you to join us as we celebrate and review our times of thanksgiving last fall with our partners in Dicsoszentmarton, Transylvania, Romania. Come to enjoy Hungarian inspired appetizers, desserts and beverages. Come to hear our stories of celebration and struggle. This is an auction item from last March; value: $35 each, proceeds of which go to the CLUUC operating budget. Call or email Charlene Zellmer, 301.442.6448, cbzellmer7@msn.com
to RSVP or make inquiries.
March on Gun Control, Washington, D.C. Members and friends of Cedar Lane - Rachel Bowen, Claire Weichselbaum, Shoshona Newman, Molly Hauck, Jack Welch, Janet Cromer, and Marlene Berg joined other Cedar Laners and UUs from the Washington area in participating in the March on Gun Control on the Mall on January 26. Speeches on steps to move forward were provided by organizers, local/federal officials, and visitors from Connecticut. Cedar Laners/friends wanting to work on this issue should contact the Cedar Lane Social Justice Council.
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 February 24 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.
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.
Passover Seder (to be held in the Cedar Lane Sanctuary) on March 23, 2013 by the Machar Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism. Public welcomed to register. Please contact their Administrator, Kelly Hand 202-387-5358 kelly@machar.org before the end of February to be sure to get a seat. It is a potluck where everyone helps out and with an additional cost. (Last year it was $25 for adults and $7.50 for children but clarify this year's cost.)
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, Feb 10: Boston meeting for 9th grade parents and students, at 10:20 a.m. in the chapel
- Sun, Feb 17: Time for All Ages at end of the service - Chinese New Year
Teacher Dinner date changed from Feb 22 to April 5!
Boston Meeting
Spring B
NEW Programs for Families
Adult Programs
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
The music of Sunday's service reflects thoughts of prayer, of the senselessness of killing, and of all the good that can be found in humankind. Antonio Lotti, (1667-1740) was a highly regarded composer during the late renaissance period. Living in Venice and active in church music throughout his life, he was a paid counter-tenor (male alto) through his teen years and eventually, through a series of promotions, became primo maestro di cappella (director of music) in 1736 and held the post until his death. Lotti composed numerous masses for worship at St. Mark's Cathedral and his conservative choral compositional style is said to have influenced J.S. Bach. The Kyrie would have been sung during the early stages of the mass.
Even When God is Silent was composed by Michael Horvit in November of 1988 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Kristalnacht, The Night of Broken Glass, in which German soldiers destroyed hundreds of Jewish synagogues and storefronts. The text of the song comes from a poem that was written on a basement wall in Cologne, Germany, and discovered by Allied troops. The poem had been written by someone in hiding. The composer writes: "It is one of the most poignant poems I know: an extraordinary testament of faith under horrible circumstances."
W. Glen Darst (1896-1986) composed a number of choral anthems that referenced the power of light. In Let There Be Light for choir and organ, Darst set the text of William M. Vories, with permission from The American Peace Society. Vories' verses convey a desire to celebrate wisdom, humanity, and deeds as a promotion of peace over conflict.
Concerts at Cedar Lane is pleased to host David Meredith and Friends in a very special concert on Saturday evening, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. Joining David will be familiar singers from Cedar Lane as well as those
from his Garrett Park community music club for a night of folk and jazz tunes. Save the date and invite your friends!
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Upcoming Events at Cedar Lane!
Newcomer Brunch this Sunday after each service in the library
New to Cedar Lane? Join us in the library after either service this Sunday. It's an opportunity for us to get to know you, for you to get to know one another, and to ask questions about Unitarian Universalism, Cedar Lane and the membership process. Light brunch of bagels, muffins, fruit and juice. Children welcome. RSVP to Membership Coordinator Allison Cox at membership@cedarlane.org.
Congregational Conversations - Feb. 10:
The Board of Trustees and Governance Task Force will host a conversation after both services on February 10 in the sanctuary. The topic of discussion will be the Governance Philosophy Statement recently affirmed by the Board and Frequently Asked Questions related to Governance By Policy.
You can read both documents on the Cedar Lane website homepage by clicking on Governance By Policy http://www.cedarlane.org/GBP.htm. Paper copies will be available on Sunday.
"Affirmation" means that the board judges the governance element to be sufficiently mature to warrant open dissemination to and feedback from members of the congregation. We anticipate such conversations on a monthly basis.
Alliance Day is this Thursday, February 14 at 11:30 a.m. Join us for a potluck lunch: Please bring a main dish, vegetable, salad or dessert to serve six or eight. Our speaker will be Don Bliss, author of Mark Twain's Tale of Today: Halley's Comet Returns - the Celebrated Author Critiques American Politics. The book draws parallels between The Golden Age (the title of Twain's first novel) and politics today. (Don is Chair-Elect of the Cedar Lane Board of Trustees.) For additional information, contact Jean Thompson, Alliance President, at 301-589-3390 or jptjpt@verizon.net.
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"Celebrating Black History in Poem & Prose"
Sunday, Feb. 24, 12:15 p.m.
in the Chalice House
All are invited to join CLARITY* members to share food, conversation, and ideas. A light lunch will be provided (no reservations necessary). Bring a poem or other reading to share at an open mic, or just come to listen and enjoy!
*CLARITY is Cedar Lane's racial justice task force. The acronym stands for "Cedar Laners Against Racism -- In This Together -- Yes!"
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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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Beyond the Church
The Great Zucchini is coming to CLUUC TONIGHT, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m.
Snacks and pizza sold pre-show at 5:30 pm.
As some of you may have heard, the Great Zucchini will be coming for a school fundraiser to the Cedar Lane Nursery School this Friday February 8th at 6 p.m. It's only $5 a person (everyone pays), which is much cheaper than seeing him at his regular gigs at Jammin' Java and other local venues. We've seen him on three different occasions over the last 5 years, and he's never failed to have our kids howling in laughter for the entire show. He absolutely thrives with the 2 to 6 year old set, but slightly older children might still enjoy his act-- especially if they've seen him before.
Please join us on the 8th for an early evening of pure joy for the kids while helping raise money for CLNS. Hope to see you there!
A Meeting of Congregations
June 19-23, Louisville, KY
Attention Cedar Laners! Support the Fairness to All Marylanders Actof 2013 to ban discrimination against transgender persons. Lobby Day is February 18th in Annapolis. Carpools leave Cedar Lane at 5 p.m. Our fellow Cedar Laners Senator Richard Madaleno and attorney Angela Maloney are leaders in the fight for this important bill. Sign up at the social justice table or contact Susan Staff at dstaff44@comcast.net or by phone at 301-244-5610. Specify if you will drive or need a ride.
State of the County Speech
In Silver Spring February 20
In his speech to the residents of the County, Ike Leggett will reflect on the County's accomplishments and on challenges and opportunities ahead in the coming year and beyond. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served following the speech. The speech will be carried live on County Cable Montgomery (Channel 6 for Comcast and RCN customers and Channel 30 for Verizon customers) and will be video streamed on
www.montgomerycountymd.gov. For more information, call the Office of Public Information at 240-777-6507. Media Contact: Patrick Lacefield, 240-777-6507 Learn More.
Money in politics and the effect on the growing wealth divide matters to all. Come hear and participate in the forum sponsored by the National Capital Region UUSJ. Bob Edgar, President of Common Cause will lead the forum, "Inequality Matters: The Poisonous Effects of Dark Money in Politics," All Souls Church Unitarian, Feb 9 at 10 am.
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eNews: Sara Davidson
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church: www.cedarlane.org; 301-493-8300
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