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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
www.cedarlane.org
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eNewsletter Volume 5, Issue 37
April 26, 2013
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Please note that we will have ONE service at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays April 28 and May 5.
Then, starting on May 12 we will have one service at 10 a.m. through the summer.
April 28, 2013, one service at 9:45 a.m.
"Coming of Age Service"
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.
Volunteers for the Service:
Ushers: 9:45 a.m.: Kay Bugenhagen, Betsy Binckes, Dianne & Perry Seiffert
Coffee Servers: 11 a.m.: Kate Curtis
Audio: Chris Dupre
Board Member at the Office Desk: 11 a.m.: Rick Offner
Welcome Center: 11 a.m.: Maryann Dillon
The flowers in the sanctuary were arranged by Cindy Meredith.
In the Lounge: Alliance Jewelry ◊ Beacon Books Cart ◊ Environmental Task Force ◊ Fair Trade Coffee & Tea ◊ Palestinian olive oil for sale to support peace in the Middle East ◊ Passport to Adventure Auction ◊ Social Justice Council ◊ Stewardship ◊ Transition Team
The Sunday Morning Forum is over for the season. Thank you for all that participated, and we are looking forward to see you all back in September!
 This Sunday's collection plate will be shared 50/50 with Arts for the Aging (AFTA)
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which was founded 25 years ago by renowned sculptor Lolo Sarnoff. Now it is a national front-runner in the field of creative aging. AFTA brings the arts to older adults who need it most, combating isolation, spreading joy and improving the quality of life of seniors. A faculty of trained and supported professional teaching artists conduct participatory workshops in painting, poetry, live instrumental music, dance, storytelling, inter-generational programs and more. Services primarily are offered free-of-charge in under-served or not-for-profit elder-care settings for groups of seniors who can no longer manage independently because of physical and cognitive impairments, or who are isolated and lonely. Science is now proving that frequent creative engagement in professional arts programs positively impacts health and quality of life in older adults. AFTA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. Donations are tax-deductible and help to sustain high-quality arts programs that improve the lives of frail and vulnerable seniors. More at www.AFTAarts.org, Facebook.com/ArtsfortheAging, and Twitter.com/ArtsfortheAging.
 
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From the Senior Minister Search Committee: "TOGETHER AGAIN...TOGETHER AS ONE"
The outpouring of applause following the announcement of the nearly unanimous vote at last Sunday afternoon's Annual Meeting to call the Rev. Abhi Janamanchi to become our next senior minister called to mind the inspiring music composed by music director Dr. Henry Sgrecci. Via secret ballot, the count was 254 Yes, 1 No. It was a "together again...together as one" moment.
Cedar Lane is doubly blessed: 1) that Abhi was in search this year and, 2) that he chose us to be the congregation he wanted to serve. He will begin his ministry with us in August, 2013.
To each of you, we offer our heartfelt thanks. Over the past year your expectations, input, and support sustained and motivated us members of the Senior Minister Search Committee. It was a privilege to serve.
A request: please translate the sense of optimism and hope that you feel for the future of our congregation into a hearty pledge of support during the current Stewardship drive! Your pledge will help ensure the successful launch of the new ministry we are all excited about, as the new fiscal year gets underway July 1, 2013.
In faith and appreciation,
Carolyn Morrissey, Chair; John Gubbings, Bob Harrison, Dave Hawver, Emily Mellgren, Ann Meyer, and
Lyn Peters
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Upcoming Sundays
May 5, 2013, one service at 9:45 a.m.
Graduating Senior Service
Worship Associate: Genevieve Wall
Our wonderful senior class will take this opportunity to say good-bye to Cedar Lane and their faith community. Come and here us talk about what church has meant and what we will leave behind. This is also Susan Clark's swan song and Vanessa Steck's goodbye to the youth program. It will be a bittersweet service. You will not want to miss it.
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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.
Condolences are with Rich and Susan Clark (Neighborhood 23) with the death of Rich's mother, Carol Randle, on Saturday, April 20, after a struggle with cancer.
Update on Dan Wilson (N7): After a stay at Georgetown Hospital, Dan has been transferred to Shady Grove Rehabilitation Center in Rockville.
We celebrate with our Coming of Age youth, who led a worship service, centered on their personal
statements of faith, on April 20 and will lead Sunday worship this Sunday, April 28!
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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Get Your Tickets Now!
And View the Auction Catalog!
The May 4 Passport to Adventure auction is almost here. You won't want to miss the chance to bid on more than 250 auction items, generously donated by businesses and Cedar Lane members. Donations include vacation getaways, culinary treats, special items for children, tickets for a range of entertainments, and services to help you enhance your home and garden.
We hope everyone will join in the fun and support this important fundraiser for Cedar Lane. There is still time to send in the ticket form you received in the mail. Admission tickets also are available by calling the church office. Tickets are $35 before the auction; they are $40 at the door. Admission includes a delicious international dinner featuring French, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisine. Wine and beer are available for purchase. New this year is a zany Passport Photo Booth. And childcare is free. Just register with Nancy Janssen at nancyjanssen@verizon.net.
You can plan your evening ahead of time. The auction catalog is now available online, or you can pick up a copy in the church office this coming Sunday.
Never been to the auction before? The first ten newcomers to check in the night of the auction will receive a special door prize.
So you can see that we want everyone to be part of this all-church event. We have been attending the auction for years, and it's always great fun.
Hope to see you there!
Kathie Bryant and Kate Harrison
Auction Co-Chairs
P.S. If you have an auction donation that needs to be delivered to the church, you may drop off the item in the chapel on Friday, May 3, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. until noon. Committee members will be there to receive your donation.
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Upcoming *CLARITY Event
Please Come!
THIS Sunday, April 28
11:15 a.m., library
"How Race Impacts Health Status -
How Communities Can Help"
Colleen Meiman, a new Cedar Lane member, 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.
- 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
* 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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International Concerns Coalition
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. To get a receipt, please submit an itemized list of your donation to annettecedarlane@spamex.com. Thanks!
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 admin. area. Questions? Contact
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Around the Church
First Sunday Smart Sacks: Please bring in donations for the Manna Food program "Smart Sacks" next Sunday, May 5. This program supports children and youth who need breakfast and lunch on weekends when school isn't in session. Please place donations into the blue or red bins in the downstairs lobby or outside the chapel.
Announcement: On Sunday, April 21, Cedar Lane invited the community to contribute to
OneFundBoston, a fund dedicated to supporting the survivors of the terrorist bombing in Boston. With matching funds from our Ministers' Discretionary Fund, Cedar Lane has sent $4386.21. Thank you for your tremendous generosity!
Cedar Lane has just 2 available slots for our delegation to General Assembly, June 19-23, in Louisville, KY! ( www.uua.org/ga)
Just two ... will one be YOU? (Ask about being an "off-site" delegate!)
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.
The Annual Plant Sale is this Sunday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the courtyard.
Remember to bring your donations tomorrow, 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 beat 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 June newsletter is noon on May 22. Please send submissions to
sdavidson@cedarlane.org.
Don't forget to check out Cedar Lane!
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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:
- April 2 - May 19: Spring B
- 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!)
Spring B begins this Sunday!
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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Stewardship Committee
Hey, everyone! It's time to make some positive changes in your life. Make difference to a lot of people today, including YOU, by turning in your generous pledge as soon as possible. Pledges can be made online, in person, or after Sunday church services. Please get your pledges turned by May 30 or sooner. When you are at church, stop by the stewardship table and take a some time to look at how our finances are stacking up for this current year and how pledges are coming in for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013.
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Upcoming Events!
Join the Interim RE Task Force for brunch this Sunday, April 28, before the Coming of Age service. Food will be eaten in the lounge, and the meeting will take place in the chapel. 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.
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 today at a local restaurant. We'll meet at the back of the church, at 12:15 pm, after Spring B classes.
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-ups for May Circle Dinners close Wednesday May 1: To give us time to coordinate the dinners, the registration period for the May 11 and May 12 Circle Dinners ends Wednesday May 1. Sign up on the church website: www.cedarlane.org/CircleDinners.htm or from the Circle Dinner Email. Questions?
Contact Membership Coordinator, Allison Cox, at membership@cedar.lane.org, or 301-493-8300 x 305).
For All Ages Potluck and Talent Show on Saturday, May 18, 5:30 p.m.: Don't miss this chance to nurture our entire Cedar Lane Community. We'll have an early dinner together in the Chalice House - bring whatever you'd like to share - and then head over to the auditorium and be dazzled by Cedar Lane's best and brightest. Sponsored by the Member Services and Music Committees. Questions? Contact Membership Coordinator, Allison Cox, at membership@cedarlane.org, or 301-493-8300 x 305).
Cedar Lane will Blow Its Top with Talent!
May 18 (Mt. St. Helen's 33rd anniversary)
If interested in performing,inform Leslie Backus (backusle@verizon.net) by April 30.
Final details of the 'act' must be
submitted by May 7.
Also, we need volunteers for stage crew and to
help with the desserts.
All others, mark the date for an explosive evening! (in a good way)
It's Official! Save the Date for Nancy Pellegrini's Ordination!
Following the affirmative vote at the Annual Meeting last Sunday, we will be celebrating the ordination of Nancy Bird Pellegrini at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, in the sanctuary. The deep connections Nancy made here last year as our Intern Minister led her back to us for her formal ordination into the Unitarian Universalist Ministry. Please mark your calendars now and join her on this very special day.
Nancy is in the process of moving to Charleston, South Carolina where she plans to work as a chaplain at the Hollings Cancer Center and as an affiliate community minister at the UU church in Charleston. Her husband will be Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. Nancy is looking forward to seeing her Cedar Lane friends and colleagues in just a few weeks.
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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.
Effective Faith-Based Advocacy on Capitol Hill
through a Climate Change Lens:
a Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) Program
Saturday, May 4, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church
1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria VA, 22307
Jose Aguto, Legislative Secretary on Sustainable Energy and Environment for the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) will be our presenter. FCNL has built a very high reputation for principled religious advocacy over its sixty-five years of experience in the nation's capital. They have learned important lessons to share and set a high standard in listening and building trust across differences of opinion. The presentation will cover both FCNL's general principles of advocacy and their specific application to the area of climate change, where FCNL is initiating a major new strategy.
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RRUC Environmental Task Force event Tuesday, May 14 at 7 PM: Wenonah Hauter (CEO of Food and Water Watch) will speak about her book, Foodopoly. There will be books for sale after her presentation. Click here to register.
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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 21 meeting, and the Unsung Heroes will be honored at a Sunday service in June.
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Beyond the Church
(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
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville is looking for a part-time Facilities Coordinator and Rental Attendant. This is a 10 hours per week position, including five hours on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 1:30 p.m. This position also provides support for renters and rental events on a periodic basis for additional payment.
Primary Job Duties
· Sunday Facility Manager
· Systems and Buildings
· Security & Emergency Availability
· Rental Attendant
Qualifications include being welcoming, helpful, flexible, and dependable. Experience using building systems and facilities (e.g. thermostats, security systems, sound systems-training provided). Experience with carpentry, plumbing, and/or maintenance/repair a plus. Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Complete position announcement can be found at http://uucr.org/employment.php
If you know of someone who might be interested in this position, please have them contact Donna Taylor, UUCR Church Administrator, at churchadministrator@uucr.org for application information.
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)
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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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