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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
www.cedarlane.org
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eNewsletter Volume 5, Issue 27
February 15, 2013
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February 17, 2013, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
"Life as Celebration"
Rev. Louise Green, Sabbatical Minister
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.
Volunteers for the Service:
Ushers: 9 a.m.: Michael Morse, Jack & Judy Rodgers, Laure Pillette
11 a.m.: Glenis Bellais, Debbie Goodwin, Fred Bowen, Mary Beth Nowinski
Coffee Servers: 10 a.m.: Kate Harrison; noon: Glenis Bellais
Audio: Jim Weiffanbach
Board Member at the Office Desk: 10 a.m.: Betsy Devlin-Foltz; noon: Vicky Strella
Visitors' Center: 10 a.m.: Lyn Peters; noon: Marlene Berg
The flowers in the sanctuaryare given by Arlene Schneider in celebration of Jay and Arlene's 40th wedding anniversary. The flowers were arranged by Ellen Thompson.
In the Lounge: Alliance Books ◊ Beacon Books Cart ◊ 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: The Evolution of Food and Drug Controls, with Dr. John P Swann, Historian, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and fellow Cedar Laner.
Don't forget to find Cedar Lane on Facebook! Click here to find us :o)
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Upcoming Sundays
February 24, 2013, 9 and 11 a.m.
Rev. Evan Keely, Interim Senior Minister
Worship Associate: Travis Ploeger
The world is always changing and always has been, but recent developments have had an impact on religious life in our society in a revolutionary way.
Forum: "The Grace of Silence" and the Power of Words, with Michele Norris, NPR host and special correspondent.
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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.
Pastoral Visitors at Cedar Lane regularly visit with congregants who are homebound. Consider volunteering for this group, and receive assignments tailored to your availability. We hold Evelyn Myers (N25), Eleanor Melville (N1), Ruth Lane (N17), and many others in our hearts.
There is a Community Bulletin Board in the Lounge, directly across from the bookshelves, which has the weekly We Care list posted, and other news of the congregation.
You may fill out a request for pastoral care at the Joys and Concerns table with candles in the Sanctuary. Pastoral Visitors check these weekly on Sundays. You can also leave a message or email any day for a staff person, if needed.
Ongoing healing thoughts and prayers to:
Tracey Stein (N9), Mary Belle Feltenstein (N10), Norm Lauben (N29), Jim Ogle (N3), Lois Delaha (N10), Maury Merkin (N23), Terrie Nelson (N7), Penny Douglas (N8), Jeanne Kent (N17); Anne, Jim and Abby Turner (N31); and Frances Dearman (N8).
Visitors Welcome:
Wanda Van Goor (N2) is home, living with a health aide, and enjoying contact from Cedar Lane friends. Be in touch with her by phone to set up a visit.
Trudy Morse (N9) is in home hospice care. She enjoys company, coordinated by daughter Sarah, at morsekathan@gmail.com. Please go for short visits of about half an hour so as not to tire her. Our thoughts are with Mike, Mary, Adam, Lauren, and Erica Morse; and the extended family.
Hospitality Requested:
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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From the Administrator
Sara Deshler
As many have you may have heard, Pedro Diaz, our beloved custodian of 14 years is retiring on March 1st. Pedro has toiled ceaselessly on our behalf, being a dynamo in motion, working hard to keep our busy buildings sparkling clean and polished. He works tirelessly on set-ups, always helpful willing to help with whatever task needs to be undertaken. Our staff will miss him greatly, and we think members and friends of Cedar Lane will as well. If Cedar Laners wish to, we are accepting cards to be given to him, please send them to the church marked for Pedro. We will also accept checks on his behalf that will be combined into a larger check that will be given to him as a retirement gift. Checks can be made out to "CLUUC" and given to Marcia Montanio, our bookkeeper, at the church office or mailed to her by March 1.
Please write "gift to Pedro" in the memo line. You may also donate online; please choose the gift to Pedro Diaz option on the funds page of the e-giving link. Click here for that link. Much as we want to celebrate his service with us, he has declined a 'fiesta' or any recognition in a service. Instead, if you see him please take a moment to thank him; he will appreciate it.
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Upcoming Events at Cedar Lane!
February 23, 5:30 p.m., in
Rm 30-31:
Neighborhood #29 will be having a pot luck supper. We look forward to seeing everybody and enjoying some time and food together!
February 24, 12:15 p.m., in the Chalice House:
"Celebrating Black History in Poem & Prose"
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!"
Saturday, March 2, at 7 p.m.
For All Ages Potluck at 5:30 p.m. in the Chalice House and Holy Musical Batman!
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 inter-generational potluck is just the answer. We'll start with an early dinner; bring whatever you'd like to share. Afterwards, we'll head over to the Worship Hall to see the musical (rated PG). Don't miss this opportunity to support our Senior High. For additional information, contact Membership Coordinator, Allison Cox, at
membership@cedarlane.org.
March 9 and 10:
Cedar Lane's Circle Dinner Program:
Would you like the chance to meet new people and renew old acquaintance? 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. Sign up each month to be placed in a group. If we have enough interest, we'll organize Family groupings. The next Circle Dinners will be held on Sat. March 9 and Sun. March 10 (your choice). Sign up here, or from the Circle Dinner email. Paper survey forms also available in the lounge in the old Visitor Center Area. Questions? Email Membership Coordinator Allison Cox (membership@cedar.lane.org).
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Stewardship Dates for 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
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.
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 17: Time for All Ages at end of the service - Chinese New Year
- Fri-Sat, March 1-2, Musical: "Holy Musical, Batman!" at 7:30 p.m. both evenings. Some cussing, probably appropriate for upper elem school and above.
Teacher Dinner date changed
from Feb 22 to April 5!
Spring B
NEW Programs for Families
Youth Notes (Grades 7-12)
Young Adults (Ages 18-35)
Adult Programs
Sunday Morning Forum
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Calendar
Please visit the church calendar here.
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From the Music Director
Dr. Henry Sgrecci
This Sunday we present songs of celebration, togetherness, and what can be. The Youth Handbell Choir uses both handbells and hand chimes to ring a very simple setting of the spiritual, All Night, All Day. Gwyneth Walker's setting of the Quaker hymn How Can I Keep from Singing has become a favorite of the CLUUC Choir. We sing it in loving memory of our recently departed friend and choir-mate, Barbara Greig. Barbara sang with enthusiasm and a smile and while she wanted no memorial service, she did ask that the Choir think of her when it sang a song that was festive and exuberant. We are thinking of you Barbara! Can you feel our enthusiasm?
Jim Papoulis is a composer who often works with children in workshop settings. He weaves melodies around words, thoughts, fears, and hopes shared by those children of various ages, cultures, and experiences. The Children's Choir sings When I Close My Eyes which encourages children to believe, to find hope, and to stand tall without fear. John Lennon incorporated imagery into a number of his songs. The Youth Choir sings a lovely four-part arrangement of Imagine, in which Lennon invites us to consider a world without heaven or hell, without greed or hunger, and without war provoking disputes. He realizes that many will think he is dreaming...of a time when we can all live as one.
Special thanks to members of the Children's Choir, Youth Choir, and Youth Handbell Choir, and accompanist, Susan Easterly, for contributing such meaningful music to this Sunday's service.
Only six more days until David Meredith and Friends sing for Concerts at Cedar Lane. Plan to be on hand at 7:30 p.m. next Saturday, February 23, to enjoy a delightful evening of folk, jazz and rock music from David and the band. Admission is free so bring your friends!
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Environmental Task Force
Recommended Green Event:
This Sunday!!!
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.
Further Details:
This weekend, Audubon will join the Sierra Club, 350.org, the Hip Hop Caucus and over 80 partner organizations and thousands of Americans in Washington, D.C. to make our voices heard on the pressing need for climate change solutions. We can help President Obama turn his Inaugural remarks into historic action on climate change.
What: The largest climate rally in U.S. history.
Where: The National Mall in Washington, D.C., followed by a march to the White House.
When: February 17, 2013, Noon - 4 p.m. (arrival is suggested by 11:30 a.m.)
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Beyond the Church
THIS MONDAY, February 18!
Attention Cedar Laners! Support the
Fairness to All Marylanders Act of 2013 to ban discrimination against transgender persons. Lobby Day is February 18 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
Sankofa: Looking Back in order to reach Forward
October 5-14, 2013 - Ghana
All Souls is going to Africa, October 5-14, 2013, and we want to extend an invitation to our UU brothers and sisters in your congregation. We are excited about "Sankofa Ghana: A Spiritual Journey Back Home." Sankofa, meaning to look back while moving forward, is a rich metaphor for people of African descent trying to ease their minds and heal their spirits from the deep legacy of American and Caribbean slavery. Our journey is for UUs who identify as African American/Afro-Caribbean/Black, to Ghana, the site of departure for many Africans headed to the United States. The deadline for deposits is 2/24 and is $200. If you are sincerely interested, we strongly encourage you to attend the Feb. 24 logistics meeting at 12:45 p.m. at All Souls Church.
You are invited to register for the
2013 Joseph Priestley District Assembly - Expanding Our Ministries, Building Our Future: Growing the Multicultural, Multigenerational Congregation
scheduled for April 12-13, 2013 at the University of Delaware - Wilmington Campus, Wilmington, DE.
The Keynote Address - The Welcome Table! will draw from their experience ministering to one of Unitarian Universalism's most racially diverse congregations. They will lay the theological foundation for a diverse Unitarian Universalism, and share practical tips for how to build our multiracial, multicultural future. For a complete listing, containing descriptions of the 20 interactive workshops, click here. For a complete District Assembly brochure: click here.
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.
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.)
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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