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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
www.cedarlane.org
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eNewsletter Volume 5, Issue 36
April 19, 2013
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The Annual Meeting is this Sunday at 12:45 p.m.!
April 21, 2013, 9 and 11 a.m.
"Being a Religion for Our Time"
The Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, Candidate for Senior Minister
Worship Associate: Bob Harrison
Come and meet our Candidate for Senior Minister and listen to his second sermon at Cedar Lane.
This Sunday will also include a Time for All Ages, with our Growing-Up Year presentation. Join us after the second service at 12:45 p.m. in the sanctuary for our Annual Meeting.
Volunteers for the Service:
Ushers: 9 a.m.: Michael Morse, Jack & Judy Rodgers, Laura Pillette; 11 a.m.: Glenis Bellais, Julie Offner, Fred Bowen, Mary Beth Nowinski
Coffee Servers: 10 a.m.: Kate Harrison; noon: Glenis Bellais
Audio: Chris Dupre
Board Member at the Office Desk: 10 a.m.: Tim Persons; noon: Stew Grubman
Welcome Center: 10 a.m.: Susan Staff; noon: Marlene Berg
The flowers this morning are given with love and gratitude by the RE Council and the countless Cedar Lane families whose children and youth John and Linda Daniel engaged, supported, and loved during their years of service to our RE community. John and Linda - we appreciate you! The flowers were arranged by Maria Dinger. The flowers in the chapel were arranged by Cathy Knapper.
In the Lounge: Alliance Books ◊ Beacon Books Cart ◊ Congo Kids Jewelry (after the first sevice only) ◊ Environmental Task Force ◊ Fair Trade Coffee & Tea◊ Palestinian olive oil for sale to support peace in the Middle East ◊ Passport to Adventure Auction ◊ Senior Minister Search Committee ◊ Social Justice Council ◊ Spring B Registration ◊ Stewardship ◊ Transition Team
This Sunday's Morning Forum: For our last forum until September, Rich Madaleno, State Senator and member of Cedar Lane will discuss the just-ended 2013 session of the Maryland General Assembly.
 There will be a special 50/50 collection this Sunday to benefit One Fund Boston, which was set up by Massachusetts Governor Patrick and Boston Mayor Menino to raise money to help those families most affected by the tragic events that unfolded during Monday's Boston Marathon. The fund will provide direct support to the many families that suffered losses and serious injuries as a result of this act of terror. The lives of many people were changed in an instant in Boston, and our donation will be a small step towards helping them accommodate that change. More information about this fund is available at onefundboston.org.
 
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 HOORAY! THE TIME IS NOW! What a year it has been, What an exciting mood we (as a congregation) are in, The time to call our new Senior Minister IS NOW! Hear Rev. Abhi Janamanchi preach this Sunday, and, as a member in good standing please plan to cast your vote in person (via secret ballot) at this Sunday's 12:45 p.m. Annual Meeting. Your vote matters. See you soon! Senior Minister Search Committee: Carolyn Morrissey, chair, John Gubbings, Bob Harrison, Dave Hawver, Emily Mellgren, Ann Meyer, and Lyn Peters Click here to listen to Rev. Janamanchi's first sermon at Cedar Lane - from last Sunday, April 14. |
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Reminder - Annual Meeting:
The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held this Sunday, April 21, 2013, at 12:45 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Business to be conducted will include a vote to call the Reverend Abhi Janamanchi as our 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) 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 list of members entitled to vote will be available in the church office after April 7th. If you are not sure if you are eligible to vote, please see Sara Deshler, Church Administrator.
A light luncheon will be served after the second service and prior to the beginning of the Annual Meeting.
Please note that the church's Articles of Incorporation do not permit proxy voting.
Debbie Goodwin,
Secretary of the Board of Trustees
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Upcoming Sundays
April 28, 2013, one service at 9:45 a.m.
- Please note the change in time!
"Coming of Age Service"
Worship Associate: Duncan Ferguson
Our Youth and UU 9th Graders will tell us what's on their minds; about religion, life, their Boston experience and where they are on their spiritual journeys. They always surprise and delight us! Spring B will also begin this Sunday.
Forum: The forum is over for the season!
Make sure to catch us when we're back in September.
Please note that we will have ONE service at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 28 and Sunday, May 5. Then, starting on May 12 we will have one service at 10 a.m. through the summer.
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We Care
We Careis 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 condolences are with Leonard, Linda, Carol and Bob Gianessi (Neighborhood 17) with the death of Leonard's mother, Genevieve, who passed on April 14 at age 94.
We celebrate with Mike Brudin (N31) and his long-term sweetheart Judy Henderson who will marry on Saturday, April 20.
Hopes for healing are with Dan Wilson (N7) who is currently at Georgetown Hospital to receive radiation and chemotherapy to treat a recurrence of brain cancer.
We send early birthday wishes to long-time member Marjorie Melton who will turn 95 on April 27 and encourage those who know her to send a celebratory card. Her address is: Marjorie Melton/ c/o Royale Meadows/1400 7th Ave. SE/Room 616/Sioux Center, IA 51250. Her niece writes: "She is doing very well and misses her friends at Cedar Lane. She LOVES the monthly newsletter and reads it front to back!"
Best wishes are with Rich and Susan Clark (N23) as they prepare to relocate to Seattle after 26 years of membership and leadership at Cedar Lane. We will miss them! They welcome all Cedar Laners to a farewell open house at the Chalice House, 12:30 (or so) after Spring B Classes on their last Sunday with the congregation, May 5.
Our hearts go out to Lisa Tunick (N12) and her family with the death of her aunt Agnes, a beloved matriarch, on April 12.
And, in this week when we have heard of so much fear and suffering in the world, we are reminded of the value of caring for ourselves, caring for one another and, when necessary, turning off the news to walk outside and experience life, new and emerging.
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: Next Friday, April 26 @ 7 p.m.
Where: Cedar Lane Sanctuary
Come join us for fun, fellowship, friendship and funding (wink).
Celebrate Cedar Lane and all it means to you by attending the Celebration Dinner on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Click below to register online, or you may RSVP in the lounge after the Sunday services.
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Also, please turn in our generous pledges to Sara Deshler, church administrator, or
click here to make your 2013-14 pledge online.
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Don't Miss the Boat;
Get Your Tickets Now!
It's time to get on board for the Cedar Lane Passport to Adventure auction. The big night is Saturday, May 4 - just two weeks away. Tickets are available for $35 in the lounge after Sunday services. A ticket will be $5 more if you purchase on the night of the auction, so act now. You also can buy raffle tickets for the beautiful handmade quilt, "Felicity Stars," or for the 50/50 raffle. Bring your checkbook to church on Sunday!
Never been to a Cedar Lane auction before? Ask the auction volunteers about the special door prizes for the first 10 "newcomers" to check in on auction night.
And childcare is free. To register, contact Nancy Janssen at nancyjanssen@verizon.net.
Items you may want to bid on include weekends in Ocean City, Rehoboth, Chincoteague, and Deep Creek Lake. Or you can dine in the style of Morocco or Switzerland. How about camp for the kids or tickets to Imagination Stage? There's something for everyone. The online auction catalog will be available soon so you can plan your evening.
We hope to see you at the auction. Thank you for supporting Cedar Lane and each other.
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International Concerns Coalition
We will be selling Ugandan paper-based jewelry this Sunday in the lounge for the last time this RE year; please bring your cash or checkbook to support our 7th-grade, session 2 social justice project, helping the kids of raped women attend school for the first time in DR Congo. Contributions also welcome!
Afghanistan
Thanks for keeping the donations coming for Afghan orphanages served by Kabultec, which they will be shipping next month. Collections will be taken through the end of April. Needed are used clothes for kids 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 on the table in the downstairs lobby, and donations should be placed in the large, Afghanistan-labeled collection box
Annette Goes To Africa!
Thanks to those who have brought donations so far. Our International Concerns Coalition Co-Chair and 7th grade session 2 RE co-teacher, Annette, will be traveling to Africa next month to visit two projects supported by Cedar Lane: The Kakenya Center for Excellence (school for girls in Maasai Kenya) and AMCAV (Association of Christian Mothers for Assistance to the Vulnerable--helping raped women and educating their children) in eastern DR Congo. Separate from the Afghan orphanage drive, Annette invites you to donate the following (note new additions from last week): youth-sized toothbrushes preferred (but any size OK), sanitary pads (no tampons), children's vitamins, and Tylenol (including children's); small-sized: toothpaste, soap, lotions, hand sanitizer, combs, and deodorant. Frequent travelers, sometimes you can get free toothpaste (along with your room-provided travel soap) at the front desk of your hotel. Please place items in the labeled box under the table in the RE Administration area. Any questions, please contact
annettecedarlane@spamex.com. Thank you in advance!
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Upcoming *CLARITY Event
All invited! Sunday, April 28,
11:15 a.m., Cedar Lane library
"How Race Impacts Health Status - How Communities Can Help"
Colleen Meiman is a Senior Health Policy Analyst within the Federal Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). She has spent the past 25 years studying and working in the field of health policy.
Compared with Caucasians in the US...
- Infants born to African American women are 1.5 to 3 times more likely to die
- African American men are more than twice as likely to die from prostate cancer
- Hispanic women are more than 1.5 times as likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer.
- African Americans, American Indians and Alaska Natives are twice as likely to have diabetes.
What causes these disparities? Does the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") address them?
* Sponsored by CLARITY (acronym stands for "Cedar Laners Against Racism -- In This Together -- Yes!"). Questions? Contact Nancy Janssen at nancyjanssen@verizon.net.
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Help us put local legs on the
2013 Walk for Our Grandchildren:
Keep fossil Fuels in the Ground -
Climate action now
June 15-22, Camp David to the White House
Initial Maryland Organizing Meeting - Wednesday April 24, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Cedar Lane. Five activists from Asheville, NC, where the walk was initiated, will be in Maryland from April 22-28 to map the route in detail and meet with local climate activists from CCAN, the Sierra Club, 350.org, Interfaith Power and Light, and the UUC Social Justice Committee.
Elders by tradition protect the interests of future generations. This Walk draws on that tradition and seeks to dramatize the critical state of our climate and the urgent need to stop the Keystone XL Pipeline and keep all fossil fuels in the ground.
We are looking for activist allies in all the communities along the route to help us plan and carry out the walk. Those communities include: Urbana, Frederick, Germantown , North Bethesda, Bathesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Hyattstown.
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Wanted: Cedar Lane Unsung Heroes!
Who are the "Unsung Heroes" in our midst? Who are the members who have contributed their time and talents to the life of the church? The Cedar Lane Board of Trustees is soliciting your assistance in identifying these dedicated individuals who have volunteered in significant ways to Cedar Lane so that they can be recognized with Unsung Hero Awards.
Nominees for awards must be members of the church and cannot have been honored in this way in the last five years, nor have received compensation for the services for which they are being honored. Please contact board member Anne Fretz at 301-652-3589 or email her your nominations along with a description of their service to the church at annefretz@gmail.com. Nominations must be received by Friday, May 3rd. The board will vote on the nominations at the May 21st
meeting, and the Unsung Heroes will be honored at a Sunday service in June.
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Around the Church
Affinity Walking Group at Cedar Lane.
Interested in getting together with other Cedar Laners after the second service to walk in the area? This will be a long-term activity, with some times during the year cancelled due to weather. Sponsored by the Membership Service Committee. If interested, email mgkpberg@gmail.com.
UU Young Adults Group at Cedar Lane. If you're in your 20s or 30s and interested in socializing with other Cedar Laners your age, join us for brunch at a local restaurant after the service on April 28. (Cedar Lane moves to one service, at 10:00, on April 28). Sponsored by the Membership Services Committee. Questions? Contact Marlene Berg of the MSC at mgkpberg@gmail.com.
Plant Sale Coming: The Annual Plant Sale is Sunday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the courtyard. Remember to bring your donations the day before the sale, Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please label your donations. Suggestions of donations are Hosta, Helleborus, Nandina, herbs, columbine, ferns, Shasta daisy, Epimedium, woodland phlox and other native plants. On Sunday come and shop for exciting new plants for your garden or purchase flowers as a gift. Help the Ground Committee make this a huge success!
Volunteer Needed to Join a Team that provides meals for a men's homeless shelter: SJC sponsors two teams that provide meals for Bethesda House, a men's shelter in downtown Bethesda, on the 3rd Saturday and the 4th Tuesday of each month. A member of our Saturday team is retiring and we need to replace this individual. Please call Peter Nissley at 301-530-3442 for more information.
Orchard Country Produce CSA at Cedar Lane
Orchard Country Produce & Fruit Farm is now accepting sign-ups for the 2013 CSA Season. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. CSAs help the community by providing fresh, local produce to consumers and help the farmer by eliminating guesswork from planting, which reduces waste! The farm is offering a discount to any member households of Cedar Lane UU who sign up for the CSA program for any session in 2013. Members can simply go to the CSA sign-up page online and enter the code CEDARLA during checkout to apply the discount. There is also an Early Bird sign-up option for members who sign-up and complete payments before April 30. CSAs can be picked up each Saturday morning beginning in June at the farm stand at Cedar Lane UU.
Click here to find out more information and details about CSA.
Orchard Country Produce Farm Stand at Cedar Lane
Orchard Country Produce & Fruit Farm will be
at Cedar Lane UU again this spring, summer,
and fall for the 2013 farming season! The
family-owned and operated farm offers a
wide variety of goods - all grown and
produced on the farm - fruits, vegetables,
berries, baked goods, jams/jellies, honey,
beef, eggs, chicken, pork, and turkey. The
farm stand also offers cheese made by a
local PA Mennonite farmer. The stand will be
open from 9 - 1 p.m. every Saturday
from May 4 - November 16 and is setup in
the upper parking lot at Cedar Lane.
You can sign-up for the farm mailing list
to get weekly e-mails listing the produce that
will be available each Saturday at the stand.
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
Paper Newsletter: The deadline for submissions for the May newsletter is April 24 at noon. Please send submissions to
sdavidson@cedarlane.org.
Don't forget to check out
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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, Apr 21: Time for All Ages, families start in sanctuary. Growing-Up Year service and the Annual Meeting! Last RE Classes (til next fall)
- Sun, Apr 28: RE Task Force Brunch 8:30 a.m., Coming of Age Ceremony in worship, 9:45 a.m.(note time change!) Spring B begins at 11 a.m.
- Sun, May 5: Graduating Senior's Service, worship starts at 9:45 a.m.(note time change!)
Ice Cream Social THIS Saturday, April 20, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chalice House
Spring B begins next Sunday, Register NOW!
Celebrating Our Teens
RE Task Force Brunch
Teacher Recruitment!
Childcare for Auction - Please register
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
This Sunday our young musicians lead us in musical worship. The Youth Handbell Choir rings
Ride the Chariot; a challenging arrangement that includes the spiritual "Swing Low" and that employs various techniques and numerous bell changes. The Children's Choir, mindful of the tragedies in Boston earlier this week, sings a favorite song about overcoming fears and dreaming of what can be. The Youth Choir, also mindful that life will pose uncertainties and occurrences that are not always pleasant, sings John Lennon's lyrics "Imagine there's no heaven....no hell below us, above us only sky. Imagine all the people living for today." Gruppo Piccolo sings a lovely a cappella song;
Hold Me, Rock Me by Brian Tate. The Canadian composer incorporatedlyrics from several spirituals in order to convey his message that wherever our journey takes us, and whenever and however we depart this earth, we'll have a home on the other side.
Special thanks to the young singers of the Children's Choir: Sylvia Eisenberg, Tessa McCollum, Natalia Malanin Dunn, Myles Carr, Linnea Hultman, Mia Ellis, Ian Ellis, and Adam Falcigno; the Youth Choir: Franny McCollum, Clair Bergey, Kaleigh Young, Sarah Falcigno, Christine Green, Dominic Manzella, and Walter Ellis; accompanist Susan Easterly, and members of Gruppo Piccolo. Your music offers us thoughtful reflection and hope. We are grateful for your dedication and contributions to our services this Sunday.
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Upcoming Events!
Cedar Lane/ Rebuilding Together Montgomery County Social Justice Project Day:
CLUUC/RTMC Project day is only 9 days away and the prep day is this Saturday April 20! If you can spare a couple of hours Saturday afternoon, we could use a few hardy souls. We will begin around 1 in the afternoon and probably go for about 3-4 hours. We will do prep work cement repair on the front steps, and also some cleaning up of the railing for work on the 27th. We also will be doing some paint scraping to prepare the back stairs and areas in preparation for the work the following weekend. So if you can spare the afternoon of April 20th, contact Mike Burski (mga1960@earthlink.net or 301-523-2827) . A couple more volunteers will help make the work go fast.
Work on project day April 27 will begin at 9 AM. Check in around 8:30. So far 17 that have volunteered and more are needed. All participants will receive a shiny new white RTMC t-shirt to add to your collection. It will serve as a fond memory of your work helping a local resident of Montgomery County. Water will be available on-site, but you should bring your lunch with you. If you can help out, please contact Mike at the email above. All volunteers have to be registered with RTMC, so let Mike know if you can help as soon as possible. If you can only work part of the day, that is fine, you will not be turned away.
Join the Interim RE Task Force for brunch in the lobby on April 28 before the Coming of Age service. It's a chance to meet the Task Force members and learn about their work. The Board created the Task Force to get input from the congregation about the Religious Education and Adult programs in preparation for the search for a new religious educator. Both the Task Force and the food will be available, beginning at 8:30 a.m. A reminder that April 28 marks the beginning of Spring B. The COA service starts at 9:45 a.m. -- earlier than our usual Spring B service time -- to accommodate all the many COA students who will be sharing their Credos. For more information on the Interim RE Task Force, click here.
On Being a Unitarian Universalist Class, Sunday, May 5, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Join us for a journey through the vivid history of Unitarian Universalism and a discussion of what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist today. If you'd like to attend, contact Membership Coordinator Allison Cox (membership@cedarlane.org,
301-493-8300 x305).
Come say goodbye to the Clarks!
Rich and Susan Clark are moving to Seattle. They've made many friends in their 26 years at Cedar Lane, and welcome all Cedar Laners to an open house at the Chalice House, 12:30 (or so) after Spring B Classes on Sunday, May 5.
It's a potluck affair, so if you'd like to contribute, or help clean up or set up, please get in touch with Mary Farrar, maryefarrar@verizon.net.
Sign Up for May Circle Dinners
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. May dates are Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12. Sign up online by clicking here, or from the eBlast that was sent out. Questions? Email Membership Coordinator, Allison Cox, at membership@cedarlane.org.
Nancy Pellegrini Ordination -
VOTE & SAVE THE DATE!
At the Annual Meeting THIS SUNDAY, April 21, we will vote to indicate our support for the ordination of our former Intern Minister, Nancy Bird Pellegrini. Although we cannot officially invite her until after the Annual Meeting vote, you won't want to miss the opportunity to enjoy this important day with her. Preparations are underway to celebrate her ordination at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, in the Cedar Lane sanctuary. Please mark your calendars now so you can join her at this important and joyful event.
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Environmental Task Force
SPRING 2013 ROCK CREEK CLEAN UP
Sunday, May 5 11 - 2 PM
Rain Date: Sunday, May 19th
Organic Picnic Lunch: 12:15 - 2:00 PM
We want to provide enough food, so please let us know if you will be joining us for lunch by contacting Charlotte Brewer: Jarvischarlot@aol.com, (301) 656-0467.
Come for as long as you can. Wear old shoes and rubber boots if you might get in the creek.
Come to Charlotte's car (a gold Honda) in the teachers' parking lot on the Beach Drive side of our church for gloves and bags provided by the
Montgomery County Parks and Planning Dept.
Join with the FORCE (FRIENDS OF ROCK CREEK) to maintain our CLEAN Rock Creek.
Click here to view the flyer.
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Come to a Do the Math
movie screening near Kensington!
This weekend, we're trying something we've never done before: a nationwide movie premier.
In just 42 minutes, "Do The Math: The Movie" tells the story of the growing climate movement, from the new fossil fuel divestment campaign to the fight against the Keystone XL pipeline. Check out the preview here to get a sneak peek.
April 21 movie locations:
- Sunday, April 21, 7:00 PM Ascension House 634 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring MD 20910. Click here to RSVP.
- Sunday, April 21, 7:00 PM Home of Ted 8218 Roanoke Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912. Click here to RSVP.
- Sunday, April 21, 6:30 PM American University McDowell Hall Formal Lounge 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20016. Click here to RSVP.
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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 THIS SUNDAY,
April 21, 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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Beyond the Church
Saturday, April 27, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
at Wesley Theological Seminary
Meet your Palestinian neighbors!
Sabeel D.C. Metro Spring Workshop
Palestinians in DC Speak to the Churches, featuring eight DC-area Palestinians & moderated by Paul Verduin. Speakers include Tarek Abuata, Philip Farah, Hanan Idilbi, Nadia Itraish, Paul Noursi, Mai Abdul Rahman, Grace Said, and Ghassan Tarazi. Palestinians will share personal stories and their passion for "doing justice" (Micah 6:8). Explore myths about the conflict & impediments to peace. Learn about Palestinians "doing justice" in Palestine & Israel, & about programs & resources. Registration includes delicious Middle Eastern luncheon.
Register ($30/$10 students) by April 17: online at www.sabeeldc.org or send check made out to "Justice for Palestine-Israel" to Melinda Thompson, 402 Hillsboro Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902. Information: Paul Verduin, 301-518-5551, phverduin@gmail.com, or www.sabeeldc.org.
(Plus a World Premiere)
NIH Community Orchestra
Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.
in the Cedar Lane sanctuary
Featuring Dvorak's Symphony No. 8, the world premier of Psalmnos by Timothy Dusenbury, and more
Volunteer Teaching Opportunities: Language Education and Technology Center is located in the Dupont Circle area of DC and we're currently seeking volunteer teachers to teach a few of our ESL classes. Volunteers do not need to have prior ESL experience and we welcome anyone interested in furthering their development as teachers (we offer free seminars and observations all term) and for networking with a variety of ESL teachers. Our current term begins this week, April 15 and ends June 30.
Our most immediate need for teachers is on Thursday mornings 10 -1 p.m. for our high intermediate and advanced classes (there are two advanced classes, Workplace English and Advanced Plus) and Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 2 - 5 p.m. If anyone is interested they may email ajacobsen@languageetc.org or they may fill out a volunteer application at: www.languageetc.org.
At 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Mt. Vernon UU congregation, UUSJ is presenting a program with Jose Arguto of the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). He will discuss the over-all approach that this oldest of faith-based advocacy groups has learned is most effective and congruent with Friends' values, and he will also present specifically on their new approach to advocacy about climate-change issues. There will, of course, be time for discussion as we look at what we can learn from this experienced group.
All are also welcome to come to our UUSJ Board meeting that morning at 10:30, same place, for our annual meeting. In particular we will be discussing a new strategic plan for UUSJ as we move toward a future with more of an emphasis on advocacy and witness.
Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice in the National Capital Region
emma's revolution
Friday May 10 @ 8 p.m.
Joe's Movement Emporium
3309 Bunker Hill Road
Mount Rainier, MD
Tickets available at Joe's and
online ($15 advance, $18 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. Their songs, "Keep on Moving Forward", "Swimming to the Other Side" and "Peace, Salaam, Shalom" are sung by UU congregations across the country and included in the "Earth and Spirit Songbook", the UU Tapestry of Faith series and the new UU Spanish Hymnal.
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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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