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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
www.cedarlane.org
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eNewsletter Volume 5, Issue 32
March 22, 2013
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March 24, 2013, 9 and 11 a.m.
"Who We Are and Who We Want to Be"
The Rev. Evan Keely, Interim Senior Minister
Worship Associate: Lucy Lowenthal
No individual or human group on earth is everything they strive to be. Can we narrow the gap between what we are and what we wish we were?
Volunteers for the Service:
Ushers: 9 a.m.: Lisa Chernikoff, Gail Riley & Tom Nixon, Mary Farrar; 11 a.m.: Dian & Brian Belanger, Marilynn Smith, Dawn Steinfeld
Coffee Servers: 10 a.m.: Bonnie Tyler; noon: Carolyn Stelle
Audio: Rick Lohmeyer
Board Member at the Office Desk: 10 a.m.: Ariel Mora; noon: Rick Offner
Welcome Center: 10 a.m.: John Gubbings; noon: Lyn Peters
The flowers in the sanctuary were arranged by Betty May Cleary. The flowers in the chapel were arranged by Isabel Marbury-Mauro.
In the Lounge: Alliance Books ◊ Beacon Books Cart ◊ Environmental Task Force ◊ Fair Trade Coffee & Tea ◊ Music Committee Talent Show ◊ Palestinian olive oil for sale to support peace in the Middle East ◊ Passport to Adventure Auction ◊ Senior Minister Search Committee ◊ Social Justice Council ◊ UU Legislative Ministry of Maryland
This Sunday's Morning Forum: Who Stole the American Dream, with author Hedrick Smith,
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
 This week's 50/50 collection plates split benefits the The Wanda Alston House. The Wanda Alston House, is a transitional housing space for homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth between ages 16 and 24. It is the first and only housing program serving LGBT teens and young adults in the Washington, DC metro area. Residents can live in the house for up to 18 months while they attend school and get jobs. The home, located in Northeast DC, was founded and is operated by Transgender Health Empowerment.
Their mission is to enhance the quality of life of the diverse LGBTQ populations they serve by advocating for and supporting a continuum of health and social services. In addition to housing, they provide: individual counseling, support groups, HIV prevention counseling & testing, a drop-in center, referrals, showers, laundry, life skill workshops, a computer lab, and snacks.
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Annual Meeting Notices:
Attention Committee Chairs:
Note Change of Date for the Annual Meeting!
The Annual Congregational Meeting of Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at 12:45 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Business to be conducted at the Annual Meeting will include a vote to call a new Senior Minister; election of members of the Board of Trustees, the Social Justice Council, and the Leadership Development and Nominations Committee; a vote to ordain Nancy Pellegrini; and reports on various church activities. All those who have (a) signed the church membership book no later than October 21, 2012, (b) have contributed at least $100 in support of the church this fiscal year (or obtained a waiver from one of the ministers), and (c) are at least 16 years of age, are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
A light luncheon will be served after the second service and prior to the beginning of the Annual Meeting.
Debbie Scott Goodwin
Secretary, Board of Trustees
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This Weekend at Cedar Lane:
The CLARITY Sunday Monthly Gathering, including a potluck and the film "Let's Get Real," that was scheduled for this Sunday, March 24, has been rescheduled for May. Instead, please join us in the library on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. for the first session of Creating Dialogue on Issues of Controversy, with Frances Kissling.
Sign ups for April Circle Dinners due this Sunday, March 24
To give our hosts time to coordinate the dinners, the registration period for the April 6 and April 7 Circle Dinners ends this Sunday evening, March 24.
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Upcoming Sundays
March 31, 2013, 9 and 11 a.m.
"Easter Sunday"
The Rev. Evan Keely, Interim Senior Minister
Worship Associate: Terry Hoffeld
9 a.m.: A meditation on Easter's timeless and universal themes of the triumph of life.
11 a.m.: Join us for a celebration for all ages of Easter, spring, and the renewal of life.
Forum: Resurrecting the UU Principles: History and Thoughts About the Future. Reflections by Marion Torchia, Forum Committee Co-Chair.
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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.
Our thoughts are with long-time Cedar Lane Custodian Pedro Diaz, who has been home recovering from a back injury. We hope his discomfort lessens, and we see his smiling face back at church soon.
Patrick Howell, partner of Kathleen Reedy (N7) was hospitalized last weekend, and several embolisms discovered. We rejoice that he can now be treated for these, and remains at home in recovery.
We are much relieved that Mildred Reynolds (N30) sustained only a broken clavicle after tumbling down a mall escalator, on her birthday no less. She is scheduled to move from hospital to Asbury Village rehab this week. Healing prayers to Mildred, as she navigates life in an arm sling.
Frances Dearman (N8) would like to thank the many people who called, wrote, sent cards and flowers during the recent illness and death of her daughter Kathleen. Frances writes, "There are no words that can describe the depth of my appreciation and gratitude for your caring. The same wonderful CL community I have always known, and yet, a new one for me."
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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New Worship Associates Announcement
Please congratulate Cedar Lane's new Worship Associates: Michael Benefiel, Greg Falcigno, Emily Mellgren, and Genevieve Wall. Worship associates work with the ministers and the Worship Committee to plan and present worship services. The program is now a year old, and three of the original team will be rotating off: Brian Belanger, Susan Clark, and Jim Laurenson.
Michael Benefiel is a U.S. Citizenship Test Prep Instructor at the Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity, Volunteer Day-of-Trial Mediator for the District Court of Maryland in Montgomery County, and a mediator doing business in Maryland as a sole practitioner named "Persuasive Information," formerly a career diplomat with State and Commerce Departments, with overseas tours of duty in Stuttgart, Germany, Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, New Delhi, India, and Tel Aviv, Israel, negotiating regulatory change and promoting the export of U.S.-made goods and services. Worked in both German and Japanese languages, including a memorable though brief time as the late Michael Mansfield's interpreter in Tokyo in the 1980's. Co-parented, with the loving and patient partnership of Elizabeth, three remarkable children born overseas, through a series of transfers, changes, and many challenges to our family life. Active as a former member of the Social Justice Council and Denominational Affairs Committee of Cedar Lane, also attended UUA General Assemblies in Portland, Fort Lauderdale, Salt Lake City, and Charlotte.
Greg Falcigno, a daytime software engineer and weekend do-it-yourselfer, found Cedar Lane in 2006 and joined with his wife Barbara and kids Sarah and Adam. He taught in the Religious Education program for several years, and has done church Rebuilding Together projects locally and in New Orleans. Greg says he is a born Worship Associate, since he's always singing the praises of Cedar Lane pens!
Emily Mellgren has taught Religious Education classes, including Spring B, and has served 4 years on RE Council. She travels every year to New Orleans with the Cedar Lane Rebuilding Together group. She is on the Labyrinth Committee, and is currently a member of the Senior Minister Search Committee--she says it has "truly been an amazing experience which I am thankful to have been a part of." She home schools her two children and plays snare drum in the Macmillan Pipe Band.
Genevieve Wall bumped into Cedar Lane current two years ago, and has been soaring alongside ever since. She is a junior in Richard Montgomery's IB program, and spends her time either outside or doing classical theater or both (often at church!). As the first youth member of the Worship Associates team, she's excited and honored by this opportunity to experience worship from both sides of the podium.
The new associates completed training in February, and will begin their duties in April. Youth associates serve one-year terms, and adult members serve three-year terms.
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Upcoming Events at Cedar Lane!
SAVE THE DATE
Plans are in progress!
Sunday, May 19 at 4:00 p.m.
Ordination of Nancy Pellegrini
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
Meet the Moderator Candidates for the UUA!
chief governance officer &
highest volunteer position
Jim Key Tamara Payne-Alex
Sunday, April 14, 3 p.m. at Cedar Lane
Reception follows.
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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
Save the Date!
The Grounds Committee annual plant sale will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2013 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The committee volunteers will receive your plant donations on Saturday, April 27, between 9 a.m. and noon. We will have the donations ready for purchase the next morning. Happy digging and planting!
Save Another Date!
The Music Committee will be organizing a talent show for May 18 -- We'll Blow Our Top! Open to all ages and all types of talent. Come to the lounge after services this Sunday for more information.
The Music Committee is seeking new members to serve a three-year term beginning in September of this year.
The Music Committee, in conjunction with the Director of Music, actively supports and facilitates the operation of all aspects of the CLUUC music program, as well as overseeing long-term goals and direction. The Committee promotes communication among the congregation, choirs, ministers, and the Board of Trustees regarding the role of music in our worship and congregational life. We meet at least every other month through May or June. If you have never served on a Committee this is great way to start. No musical skills required. All expressions of interest are welcomed and should be sent to maryefarrar@verizon.net.
Showing of the Documentary Taking Root: the Vision of Wangari Maathai; Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., at Cedar Lane. Celebrate the life of Kenyan Wangari Maathai, who founded the international Green Belt Movement, a non-governmental organization focusing on the planting of trees, environmental conservation and women's rights. Free. Donations accepted for the Green Belt Movement, Int'l-NA.
Notice about submission deadlines:
Please note that the deadlines for submissions are as follows:
eNewsletter: 12 p.m. each Wednesday
Order of Service: 12 p.m. each Thursday
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sdavidson@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:
- Sat-Mon, March 23-25: 9th Grade Boston Trip
- Sun, Ma 31 at 11 a.m.: Multi-generational Easter Service and Egg Hunt, No RE classes
- Fri, Apr 5: Teacher Appreciation Dinner
- Sun, Apr 7: First Sunday Smart Sacks
Casting Call!
Easter Sunday
Teacher Appreciation Dinner
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. If your group would like to schedule an event, please contact Sara Davidson at sdavidson@cedarlane.org.
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From the Music Director
Dr. Henry Sgrecci
Kyrie Eleison is a prayer that comes from the Roman Catholic Mass. The simple melody that we sing this Sunday was composed in 1987 by Dinah Reindorf, then the Music Director of Ridge Church in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. The melody came to her while she was attending a gathering of the World Council of Churches and participated in a blindfolded "Passion Walk," tracing the steps of Christ's footsteps to the cross. The harmonization that we sing was created by Dr. Ysaye Barnwell, who presented it during her Community Sing at CLUUC in 2011.
The tune "Holy Manna" was composed in 1825 by William Moore and is one of the most familiar melodies from the hymnal Southern Harmony. Miriam Therese Winter is a Medical Mission Sister who also teaches on the faculty of the Hartford Seminary in Connecticut. She is noted for the alternative texts that she has set to the music of familiar hymns. This Sunday's anthem presents her text "Sing a Song of Jubilation" sung to the harmonizations of Holy Manna in its simplest form; a capella voices. Sing a song of jubilation, sing with ringing harmony, bringing forth a dedication, deepening community.
The hymn "St. Theodulph" takes its name from St. Theodulph who was appointed Bishop of Orleans, France around 781 AD by Emperor Charlemagne. Upon the Emperor's death, his son accused St. Theodulph of treason and had him imprisoned. He would eventually die in prison but not before authoring the verses of All Glory, Laud, and Honour, the hymn that is traditionally sung on Palm Sunday. The musical setting of the hymn was created by Melchoir Teschner, a musician and cantor who became a Lutheran pastor in the early 18th century. J. S. Bach used the melody in his "St. John Passion" and composed the intricate organ filigree that we hear this Sunday.
Concerts at Cedar Laneis pleased to present Ms. Terry Burrell in her one-woman show: An Evening with Ethel Waters on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Click here to view the poster!
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Distribution of our 2012 donations to Aybak orphanage, Afghanistan
The 7th grade, session 2 RE class is launching its annual used clothing and supply drive for Kabultec to serve orphanages and impoverished schools in Afghanistan. Needed are used clothes for orphans ages 7 and up, shoes, blankets, sporting goods, picture books, games, Legos, small stuffed animals, small dolls, small jigsaw puzzles, and Play Dough. Teachers and employees are also in need of baggy professional clothing and shoes. A complete list can be found downstairs next to the large, labeled collection box under or near the table in the RE administration area.
The items collected will be shipped to Afghanistan at Kabultec's expense, so monetary contributions are also welcome. Receipts are available if you submit an estimated amount of your donation.
Thanks in advance.Contact: Annette Scarpitta (annettecedarlane@spamex.com)
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Leadership Development and Nominations Committee
The Leadership Development and Nominations Committee is pleased to present the following slate of candidates for the Leadership Development Nominating Committee. The candidates are Betsy Devlin-Foltz (2013-2016) and David Hawver (2013-2016). This slate will be voted on at the annual meeting on April 21 (new date!) at 12:45 p.m. in the sanctuary.
We are also pleased to present the following slate of candidates for the Board of Trustees. This election will also take place at the Annual Meeting on April 21.
The Candidates for the Board of Trustees are:
- Assistant Secretary (2013-2015): Susannah Vesey
- Assistant Treasurer (2013-2015): Paul Strella
- At Large candidates (2013-2016): Maryann Dillon, Lyn Peters and Michael Thoryn
- At Large candidate to replace unfilled term (2013-2014): John Wing
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Put the Passport to Adventure Auction on your Itinerary!
Wonderful donations for the Passport to Adventure auction on May 4 are coming in, but we still need YOUR contribution to make this important fundraiser for Cedar Lane a success.
An online donation form is now available. Just click here. Paper forms also are available at the church office and in the lounge after Sunday services.
Wondering what to donate? Consider a dinner in your home, handyman services, gardening, a ride to the doctor or airport, baked goods on demand, a delicious company dinner delivered, or some other item that you think would appeal to our generous bidders. The deadline for submissions is April 1.
Buy your tickets now! You will soon receive an order form for admission and raffle tickets in the mail. You may also purchase tickets in the lounge after Sunday services. Admission includes elegant edibles served from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Childcare is free. Just contact Nancy Janssen to register at 301-588-1488 or nancyjanssen@verizon.net.
Questions? Ask the auction chairs, Kate Harrison (301-652-5018) or Kathie Bryant (301-587-4615).
Thank you for supporting the 2013 Passport to Adventure Auction with your donations - and your presence.
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Environmental Task Force
"Forks over Knives" will be shown Friday, April 5 at 7 p.m. in Founders Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville (www.uucr.org). This is part of their Green Sanctuary Ethical Eating Project to learn about the effects our food choices have on us and the world around us. This event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and your brown bag dinner! If you need child care to participate, please contact Gwen Rowe (240-401-3258) by March 22.
Environmental Film Festival
From A River Changes Course, winner of the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize for documentary at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival to Harmony, winner of the Festival's fourth annual Polly Krakora Award for Artistry in Film, the Environmental Film Festival showcases its winners in our second week. Our complete schedule is at
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Beyond the 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.
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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