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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
www.cedarlane.org
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eNewsletter Volume 5, Issue 33
March 29, 2013
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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.
Volunteers for the Service:
Ushers: 9 a.m.: John Gubbings, Mary Farrar, Phil Klinedinst, Tod Chernikoff
11 a.m.: Kathleen Reedy, Nancy Janssen, Betsy Binckes, Glenis Bellais
Coffee Servers: 10 a.m.: Mary Farrar; noon: Martha and Joe Merenda
Audio: Bob Pechacek
Board Member at the Office Desk: 10 a.m.: Michael Murray
Welcome Center: 10 a.m.: John Gubbings; noon: Chris Garland
The flowers in the sanctuary were arranged by Barbara Potzick.
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: Resurrecting the UU Principles: History and Thoughts About the Future. Reflections by Marion Torchia, Forum Committee Co-Chair.
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Attention Cedar Laners!
April 14 to 21 will be Candidating Week. This is often one of the most exciting and invigorating experiences a congregation can go through. During that time there will be many opportunities to meet and get to know the ministerial candidate and to experience this minister, new to the congregation, as a worship leader and spiritual teacher.
Throughout this period of discernment, it may be tempting for some to ponder, even not altogether consciously, "Is this minister the perfect person for our church?" It's a human impulse to want such things, but of course we know that perfection is not possible. The important question for everyone (including the candidate) is: can we see this relationship leading to greater courage, greater compassion, more vitality and hope and joy for all of us and for all that we serve? Every other consideration is secondary.
- Rev. Evan Keely, Interim Senior Minister
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Upcoming Sundays
April 7, 2013, 9 and 11 a.m.
"Returning to the Vineyard"
The Rev. Heather Janules
Worship Associate: Jim Laurenson
Like "sabbath," a sabbatical is an intentional time apart from regular work for rest, renewal and deeper reflection. As is our tradition, our Associate Minister will draw from her three-month sabbatical to reflect on the meaning of work and the value of working together as we prepare to meet our Senior Minister candidate (April 14-21.)
Forum: The State of Our County and Budgeting for the Future, with Isaiah Leggett, Montgomery County Executive.
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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 Request: Our thoughts and prayers with all those individuals and families who experience their lives glaringly front and center at the U.S. Supreme Court. Not easy to see your love, marriage, and parenting ability in the public debate and crucible! We rejoice that the UUA and Cedar Lane support
marriage equality and say love makes a family, over many years. Give someone a hug, and say that you stand on the side of love.
We celebrate with Michael Thoryn and Patricia Phillips (N12) that their daughter, the Rev. Claire Feingold Thoryn, is the candidate for settled ministry at Follen Church Society Unitarian Universalist in Lexington, MA. FCSUU's candidate week runs into early May and that's a good thing: Claire's second daughter with husband Ben, Leona Rose, was born March 23.
April 4 is the 90th birthday to Margie Wright (N16), still enjoying giving music lessons and the active life. Hope her day is joyful, and please wish her happy birthday!
CL Staff Custodian Pedro Diaz has an improving back after injury of several weeks. He plans to be back at work on Sunday, March 31. Please let him know you are glad he is better!
The Rev. Heather Janules returns from 3-month sabbatical this Sunday, March 31 as well. Hooray for the gift of sabbatical, and know Heather will have much to tell in the April 7 sermon on her adventures.
And speaking of work, the Rev Louise Green concludes at Cedar Lane with much thanks and appreciation for the opportunity to be Sabbatical Minister. Louise will work the next quarter on immigration organizing with the AIM affiliate, VOICE, in Northern Virginia; and continue as a spiritual director and yoga teacher. On July 1, she is delighted to become the full-time Interim Minister of Congregational Life at River Road UUC in Bethesda, for two years.
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 Heather Janules, Associate Minister and 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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You Are Cordially Invited to Our Stewardship Celebration Dinner
When: Friday, April 26 @ 7 p.m.
Where: Cedar Lane Sanctuary
Come join us for fun, fellowship, friendship and funding (wink).
Please RSVP to the Cedar Lane office or online* by April 20. Tell us how many people from your family (including children) will attend so we know how much food to prepare.
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Stewardship Dates for Spring:
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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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Upcoming Events at Cedar Lane!
Community Lunch next Sunday after the second service: The Alliance is hosting this month's Community Lunch! Members and visitors are welcome to attend our Community Lunch on Sunday, April 7 in the Chalice House around 12:15 p.m. following the second service. Plan to come for fellowship, enjoy delicious food, and learn more about the great work of this important CLUUC group! No RSVP required.
First Sunday Smart Sacks is next Sunday, April 7. Please bring donations to the red or blue bins outside the chapel, and in the downstairs lobby.
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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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.
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Environmental Task Force
There's no better time to get involved in some good clean fun than at the 25th anniversary of the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup. Since 1989 the Alice Ferguson Foundation has removed over 6 million pounds of trash from the Potomac with the help of volunteers like you.
This staggering amount of litter is a small portion of what is in our Watershed. Litter makes its way from our streets into our waterways, threatening our water quality, putting the health of our family at risk, and hurting the local economy. You can be part of the solution. Help us build clean lands, safe water, and healthy lives for the region by making this year the largest cleanup event yet!
Join us on Saturday, April 6, 2013 where thousands of dedicated volunteers at hundreds of cleanup sites will work to restore the beauty and integrity of the region.
For information on how to volunteer, lead a cleanup site, or sponsor the event visit www.PotomacCleanup.org or call 202-973-8203."
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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.
Volunteers Wanted! We are looking for Cedar Laners to help bring the paper newsletter up to the Post Office in Gaithersburg, MD on the last Tuesday of each month. Even a time or two a year would help! If you are interested in helping or would like more information, please contact Sara Davidson at sdavidson@cedarlane.org.
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
Paper Newsletter: Click here for the schedule. Please send submissions to
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:
- Sun, Mar 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
- Sat, Apr 20: Coming of Age (9th Grade) Ceremony and Celebration
- Sun, Apr 21: Last RE Classes (til next year)
- Sun, Apr 28: Coming of Age Ceremony in Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Spring B begins at 11 a.m.
Easter Sunday
Looking for 7th and 8th Graders for Egg Hunt
Teacher Appreciation Dinner - Volunteers Needed!
First Sunday Smart Sacks
Spring B is Coming!
Coming of Age April 20 and 28
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
Members of Bell Canto present an Easter greeting from the Choir Loft as they ring a prelude on the Easter Hymn and follow with a bell peel introducing our opening hymn. During this Sunday's early service Emma Vawter and Thomas Guthrie perform the lovely aria With verdure clad from Franz Haydn's oratorio "The Creation." The text of the aria is taken from the book of Genesis and speaks of earth's unfolding beauty. Haydn began composing the oratorio at age sixty-five and spent two years completing what many believe is his greatest achievement. It premiered in 1799.
During the second service the Choir sings Alan Naplan's song Al Shlosha D'varim, which was commissioned in 2000 by the Combined Choir of the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington in honor of Austin H. Kiplinger. It is a beautiful setting of a phrase from the Pirkei Avot (Jewish morality laws).
Aficionados of classical music know Giacomo Puccini as composer of delightful operas in the romantic style. Born in Lucca, Tuscany and with several generations of male descendants serving as maestro di cappella of the Catedrale di San Martino in Lucca, it is not surprising that his early efforts centered on music of the church. In 1880, at the age of twenty-one, Puccini presented for his graduation exercise at the Milan Conservatory his "Messa di Gloria," a full mass for choir, orchestra, and soloists. This morning the Choir presents a portion of the Gloria from the mass which displays youthful energy and the colorful orchestrations that would come to define Puccini's grand operatic scope.
Pop singer and composer Carly Simon was inspired by both the city of New York and the poetry of Walt Whitman when she composed her hit song Let the River Run in 1988. The heavy drum beats are not accidental - she said that she wanted the jungle-type beat to help juxtapose the many facets of the big city. The song, which she composed for the movie, "Working Girl" in 1988," went on to garner an unprecedented trifecta, winning an Oscar Award for best original song in 1989, a Golden Globe award for best original song, and a Grammy Award for best song written specifically for a motion picture. We sing the song this Sunday with an eye toward running rivers, warming earth, blooming flowers, and renewed spirits!
Special thanks to Emma Vawter and Thomas Guthrie for their splendid presentation of
With verdue clad, to Susan Clark for her lovely introduction to Al Shlosha D'varim,
and to Chris Mauro for his exceptional drumming.
Make plans now to be in the house to hear Terry Burrell on Saturday night, April 13, as she presents her one-woman show: "An Evening with Ethel Waters." Ms. Burrell is a veteran of the Broadway Stage and the cabaret who will delight the audience with songs and anecdotal stories of the great blues singer. Ms. Burrell will be accompanied at the piano by Daryl Waters who orchestrated the music for the hit show, "Memphis." Admission is free so get a sitter for the kids and make it a couple's night out. Hope to see you there. Click here to view the poster!
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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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Get your Tickets and Get on Board for Cedar Lane's Passport to Adventure Auction
The Passport to Adventure Auction in on Saturday, May 4, but it's not too early to buy your tickets! The auction is a fun-filled evening of good food, good conversation, and chances to bid on an array of donated items. It is also an important fundraiser for Cedar Lane.
You should have received an order form for admission and raffle tickets in the mail. You may also purchase tickets in the lounge after Sunday services, beginning April 7. 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.
Donation Deadline is Approaching.
Wonderful donations for the Passport to Adventure auction on May 4 are coming in, but we still need YOUR contribution. Deadline is April 10. It's easy to use the online donation form. 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 airport, baked goods on demand, a delicious company dinner delivered, or some other item that you think would appeal to our generous bidders.
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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Beyond the Church
Greetings all Rebuilding Together (RT) past volunteers, current volunteers, or new/potential volunteers,
Your assistance is once again needed. It is with great pleasure that I ask you to join Greg Falcigno and I once again as part of our Cedar Lane team working with Rebuilding Together Montgomery County (RTMC) on making repairs to the residence of an elderly neighbor. This activity is part of RTMCs annual rebuilding weekend. The average income of the people helped by RTMC is 25K per year. It is tough to keep up with home repairs with that income and your help means a lot in keeping people dry, safe and warm.
For those of you that have participated in the past, you know that project weekend always ends up being project weekends. This year the main weekend will be April 27 and 28, with prep days tentatively scheduled for April 21, 22, and project completion days May 4, 5. If you can help out on any of those days, we can sure u se you. As in past years, there is work requiring some construction skills but most of the work does not require skills. This year's home is located in Wheaton area near the intersection of Connecticut Ave and Viers Mill. The homeowner is in her 60s, extremely nice, and has two adult children. Most of the work this year is outside, so we will be somewhat at the mercy of the weather.
Last week Greg and I met with the homeowner to get a sense of the scope of the work and materials needed. Greg put together a list of tasks that we think we can do as part of our effort.
Front of home
Cover or paint front soffit
Repair/replace window trim and repaint
Side of home
Replace rotted fascia and paint
Repair cement steps
Repair porch railing
Add stair rail from porch
Back of home
Repair railing to basement
Remove and Replace kitchen door, add weather-stripping
Repair/Replace wood on stoop and stairs from Kitchen door.
Cover or paint soffit
Scrape and paint fascia
Inside of home
Add smoke detectors
Snake basement commode, make sure it flushes.
Yard
Trim a couple of limbs
Remove debris from back of home for PM trash pickup
Repair chain link fencing - top rail is bent from tree limb falling on it. Need to bend it back and reattach.
We are going to need your help with all of the tasks identified above. If you can help this year, please let me know which days and for how long you would be available. If there is a particular task that you are experienced on or would like to participate in, please indicate that as well.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at mga1960@earthlink.net. Youth are invited to participate as well. The minimum age is 14.
Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.
Sabeel DC Metro 2nd Annual Spring Workshop: "Palestinians in DC Speak to the Churches"
Workshop is from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free parking - luncheon provided!
* Palestinians Share their Stories & their Passion for Doing Justice
* Building a Biblical Foundation for Doing Justice in Palestine & Israel
* Myths about the Conflict & Impediments to Peace
* Palestinians Doing Justice in Palestine & Israel: Programs and Resources
A joint project of Sabeel DC Metro & the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace:
For more information, contact phverduin@gmail.com (301-518-5551)
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.
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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