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Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
www.cedarlane.org
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eNewsletter Volume 5, Issue 38
May 3, 2013
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Please note that we will have ONE service at 9:45 a.m. this Sunday, May 5.
Then, starting on May 12 we will have one service at 10 a.m. through the summer.
May 5, 2013, one service at 9:45 a.m.
"Reflections"
12th Graders
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.
Volunteers for the Service:
Ushers: 9:45 a.m.: Carol & Terry Ireland, Mary Farrar, John Gubbings
Coffee Server: 11 a.m.: Helen Pechacek
Audio: Warren Thompson
Board Member at the Office Desk: 11 a.m.: Ariel Mora
Welcome Center: 11 a.m.: John Gubbings
The flowers in the sanctuary were arranged by Lyn Peters.
In the Lounge: Alliance Books ◊ Beacon Books Cart ◊ Environmental Task Force ◊ Fair Trade Coffee & Tea ◊ Palestinian olive oil for sale to support peace in the Middle East ◊ Social Justice Council ◊ Stewardship ◊ Transition Team
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Last Chance to Get Your Auction Tickets!
The Passport to Adventure Auction cruise liner is about to leave the dock with many spaces still available. Make sure YOU are on board for this exciting Cedar Lane fundraiser tomorrow night, Saturday, May 4, beginning at 6 p.m.
You can still get your tickets at the $35 pre-auction price by calling the church office at 301-493-8300 by 5 p.m. TODAY and reserving your tickets. You can pay at the office by check or cash before Saturday, or pay the night of the auction. If you do not reserve tickets, the cost at the door will be $40.
Admission includes an array of Asian, Mediterranean and Latin appetizers, plus a fruit and cheese board and dessert. Wine and beer are available for purchase. You won't want to miss an opportunity to bid on the wonderful items in our catalog. Check them out here. Raffle tickets for the beautiful "Felicity Stars" quilt and the 50/50 raffle will also be available.
For planning purposes, here is a list of the auction dinners and entertainment that are scheduled for a specific date.
The first ten "newcomers" to the auction will receive a special door prize. And remember that childcare is free. Just contact Nancy Janssen to reserve space.
See you at the auction!
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 today, May 3, up until 6 p.m. and on tomorrow, May 4, from 9 a.m. until noon. Committee members will be there to receive your donation.
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Upcoming Sundays
May 12, 2013, 10 a.m.
"The Slow Apocalypse: Ethical Reflections for Living on a Mortal Planet"
The Rev. Heather Janules
Worship Associate: Kathleen Reedy
There is an environmental crisis looming...and it is not global warming. Looking far into the future, there will come a time when the sun will burn out and life cannot be sustained on Earth. Knowing that true sustainability is impossible; does this change how we live our lives now? At the invitation of last year's highest bidder at Cedar Lane's auction, this service will celebrate Mother's Day by reflecting on the "deep future" of Mother Earth and the choices that lie before us as temporary residents of an eventually freezing planet.
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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.
It is with sadness that we share the news that Norm Lauben (Neighborhood 29) has entered hospice care. He is currently at Casey House in Rockville and will be transferred home next week to receive services there. Calls and visits are welcome but you may wish to call first to find a good time to drop by. Our love is with his wife, Sally, and their family.
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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Wanted: Cedar Lane Unsung Heroes!
Today is the LAST DAY FOR NOMINATIONS!!
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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Stewardship Committee
For the upcoming fiscal year, 2013-14, we have 228 pledges for $461,172. That works out to be an average of $2,023 per pledging unit. Of these pledges 12 of them are new pledges totaling $5,270 or $439 per unit. We had 19 folks have to reduce their pledges over what they gave last year by $11,500. 90 pledging units increased their pledges by $44,614 over what they pledged the previous year. Great news! Now we just need those who have not yet pledged to do so. To pledge online click here. You may also fill out a pledge card in the Lounge after the service on Sundays, or turn it in to the office. Any questions about your this year's pledge please contact Sara Deshler, Church Administrator, sdeshler@cedarlane.org.
For our current fiscal year we are still well short of our pledge goal of $920,000. At present we have 532 pledging units for $862,880, a shortfall of $57,120. We have received $749,000 to date-please completed your pledge as soon as possible-the funds are greatly needed.
Questions? Ideas? Please contact Ardene Shafer, Stewardship Chair, srs.ars@gmail.com.
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International Concerns Coalition
Afghanistan
Collections for Afghan orphanages served by Kabultec are running low this year, so they have extended the drive into May. 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!
The photo here was taken in early April by a U.S. nurse who visited 2 of our 3 schools. Our International Concerns Coalition Co-Chair and 7th grade session 2 RE co-teacher, Annette, will be traveling to Africa mid-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. Huge thanks go to Lou Mayo for arranging for a donation of a telescope for Kakenya Center! Due to already-high extra baggage fees resulting from Annette's having to carry this, uniform donations from two Baltimore schools, plus the generous toiletry donations from Cedar Laners, we're calling a stop to any further collection items for Africa. Contact: annettecedarlane@spamex.com.
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Cedar Laners work with Rebuilding Together Montgomery County April 20, 27 and 28. Last workday is May 4.
So far 16 Cedar Laners have worked on a local house in Wheaton in support of 2013 Rebuilding Together Montgomery County (RTMC)/Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church project weekend. The amount of work completed during the 3 days on the home is huge. Starting from the front of the home, the work completed includes:
- The wood supporting the front window was removed, replaced and painted,
- The front fascia and soffit over the front of the porch was removed and replaced.
- The soffit and fascia over the main entrance way was removed and replaced,
- The concrete support structure of the front stairs was cleaned, patched and repainted.
- The metal railing around the front porch was cleaned and repainted,
- A new railing for the stairs was installed.
- A new overhead porch light was installed.
- In the back of the house the wooden stairs and railings from the back door were removed and replaced,
- The back door and all trim was removed and replaced (big job, learned a lot),
- The broken basement railing was removed and replaced.
- The trim around several basement windows was cleaned, repaired and painted,
- The cement wall leading to the basement was patched and painted,
- Multiple smoke detectors were installed in the home,
- The commode in the basement was snaked,
- The back patio area was cleared and cleaned up and made usable (looks great),
- A truck load of debris was removed from the back patio and yard,
- And finally the chain link fence along the side and the front of the home was repaired.
Quite a list, eh?
There are still 2 remaining things to do on Saturday, May 4, paint and caulk. The front railing out the main entrance needs to be painted, the trim (inside and outside) around the new back door needs to be painted, the back porch, steps and railing all need to be painted. the front window area needs to be caulked and the back door (inside and out) needs to be caulked. So a few more people are needed to help us across the finish line. If you can help please let Mike Burski (301-523-2827) know. If you can and you would like to help a local resident, now is your last chance. We will start work at 8:30 and probably be done by 12:30.
That will give plenty of time to relax and prepare for a fun night at the auction. Contact Mike for further information. Youth are invited to participate but the minimum age is 14.
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Around the Church
First Sunday Smart Sacks: Please bring in donations for the Manna Food program "Smart Sacks" this 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.
Cedar Lane has just 2 remaining open slots to be a delegate to the UUA General Assembly, June 19-23, in Louisville, KY! (www.uua.org/ga)
Just 2 ... will 1 be YOU? Join us - and ask about being an "off-site" delegate!
Don Bliss
Nancy Bliss
Sara Deshler
Dino Drudi
John Gubbings
Mike Harris
Marillyn Hathaway
Terry Hoffeld
Nancy Janssen
Cathy Knapper
Mary Beth Nowinski
Lyn Peters
Mildred Reynolds
Christopher Walkup
Contact Dino Drudi or Nancy Janssen ASAP!
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.
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 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, May 5: Graduating Senior's Service, worship starts at 9:45 a.m. (note time change!)
- Sun, May 19: All Church Picnic, 12:15 p.m.
Spring B continues this Sunday!
Lost and Found
Graduating Senior's Service is this Sunday, May 5!
First Sunday Smart Sacks
In Search of Teachers
RE Registration for next year
Saying goodbye to some terrific RE staff
Graduation Staff
Spring B has sprung! Click here to view the brochure!
Youth Notes (Grades 7-12)
Young Adults (Ages 18-35)
Adult Programs
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Music Notes
Paul Halley's Freedom Trilogy bears the rhythmic vitality of the many arrangements he prepared while performing as a member of the Paul Winter Consort. In Freedom Trilogy, he presents the medieval-like chant of the 16th Century "Kyrie" from Missa de Angelis within his own asymmetrical rhythmic setting for women's voices. The second component of the trilogy pairs two delightful and energetic South African songs of the 20th Century; "Halleluya! Pelo tsa rona" (Halleluya! We sing your praises) and "Siyahamba" (We are marching in the light of God).
This Sunday the Choir bids adieu to longtime soprano, Susan Clark, and newcomer alto, Jessica Bland. We are grateful for the music in their hearts and the joyful voices of song that they have contributed to the CLUUC Choir. Thank you, Susan and Jessica!
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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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Upcoming Events!
THIS SUNDAY:
On Being a Unitarian Universalist Class on Sunday, May 5,
11:
15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the library (note time change): 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 led by Reverend Evan Keely. Sponsored by the Member Services Committee. If you'd like to attend, contact Membership Coordinator, Allison Cox,
301-493-8300 x305).
THIS SUNDAY:
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.
Alliance Day is Thursday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m.
All are welcome to the potluck lunch and program. Please bring a main dish, salad/
vegetable or dessert to service six or eight. The Alliance May speaker will be our very own Rev. Heather Janules. She will share perspectives and pictures from her recent sabbatical. For additional information, contact Jean Thompson, President at 301-589-3390 or
jptjpt@verizon.net.
Newcomer Brunch on Sunday, May 12, after the service in the library: New to Cedar Lane? Join us in the library after the service on May 12. It's an opportunity for us to get to know you, for you to get to know one another and to ask questions about Cedar Lane, Unitarian Universalism and the Membership Process. Light brunch of muffins, bagels, fruit and juice. Children welcome. Sponsored by the Member Services Committee. Questions? Contact Membership Coordinator, Allison Cox, at membership@cedarlane.org, or 301-493-8300 x305.
Photo: Tom Stoppard, writer of The Real Thing
Cedar Lane Theater Affinity Group: Our next activity is Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing at the Studio Theater in Washington D.C., on Saturday, June 15, at 2 p.m. A post-play discussion will follow the matinee. Tickets are $35. For those interested, we'll meet for dinner after the play. Contact Marlene Berg by May 17 so that tickets can be ordered.
For All Ages Potluck (5:30 p.m.) and Talent Show (7 p.m.) on Saturday, May 18: Don't miss this chance to nurture our entire Cedar Lane Community. We'll have an early dinner together at 5:30 p.m. in the Chalice House - bring whatever you'd like to share - and then head over to the auditorium at 7 p.m. and be dazzled by Cedar Lane's best and brightest. Some tasy desserts will also be available for you to enjoy at the talent show. Sponsored by the Member Services and Music Committees. Questions? Contact Membership Coordinator, Allison Cox, at membership@cedarlane.org, or 301-493-8300 x 305.
It's Official! Save the Date for
Nancy Pellegrini's Ordination!
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.
Free! All invited!
Come hear Daoud Nassar, Palestinian farmer &
"The Other Side of The Wall"
Sunday, June 9, 1 p.m. (lite lunch at noon)
Cedar Lane UU Church
The Nassars are a Christian family whose farm is surrounded by Israeli Settlements. Although they live under constant threats that their land will be
confiscated, they strive to maintain a haven of peace through their work with the Tent of Nations Project. The farm has become a center for peace and education. Visitors from all over the world, including many Israelis, come to discuss peace strategies, learn organic farming, teach at the Womenʼs Education Center, and
lead activities during Youth Summer Camps. At their front gate, a sign reads in three languages, "We Refuse to be Enemies."
Questions? Contact Kay Scott or Nancy Janssen and visit FRIENDS OF TENT OF NATIONS NORTH AMERICA at www.FOTONNA.ORG.
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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.
Rachel Carson House Open House
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - Noon to 3 p.m.
The annual Rachel Carson Open House will be held on Saturday, May 4, at the National Historic Landmark home of Rachel Carson, located at 11701 Berwick Road, Silver Spring, Md. 20904. This house, where Carson wrote Silent Spring, also serves as the headquarters for the Rachel Carson Council. The event features three outstanding speakers and is open to the public without charge.
Further in formation may be found on RCC's website or by calling RCC at 301-593-7507.----------------------------------------------------
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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Beyond the Church
where minds are free and all souls are welcome, seeks a part-time energetic Choir Director to direct our 35-person SATB church choir. Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening 7:30 - 9:30 and we sing at two Sunday services (9:00 and 11:00) twice a month during our church year August through May. (June and July are off). Excellent volunteer support provided and a fine paid accompanist. Compensation and terms are negotiable starting $12,500. Graduate degree and some experience required as a minimum, and must be open to, and experienced in, a wide range of musical styles. We expect to have our director in place before August of 2013. Please e-mail initial response to musicsearch@uuannapolis.org or call Bryan Barrett 410 263 9191.
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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