CLARITY*

*Cedar Laners Against Racism -- In This Together -- Yes!

CLARITY* is Cedar Lane’s anti-racism “task force.”  We are a group of folks (less formal than an official committee) who share the goals of diversity and racial justice.  Our hope is for all Cedar Laners to be part of this work!

* The CLARITY name is an acronym for “Cedar Laners Against Racism -- In This Together -- Yes!”

CLARITY was honored to receive the 2012 Joseph Priestley District “Journey Toward Wholeness Group Award” 

What is CLARITY about? (Mission, Goals, Covenant)

Our mission is to lead the process of Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church becoming a welcoming multicultural, multiracial congregation.  We do so to fulfill our Unitarian Universalist principles, particularly our belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every person.  Our work is further supported by our dedication to justice, equity and compassion in human relations; our commitment to the acceptance of one another; and our desire to encourage spiritual growth within ourselves individually and as a congregation.

Our goals include:

    •     Raising individual and congregational awareness of the continued existence of racism in our society in its various

               individual, cultural and institutional manifestations

    •     Promoting steps to be a congregation that embodies a diversity of cultures, races, ethnicities, and religious backgrounds

    •     Partnering in accountable relationships with congregations and communities of color to build a just society

Our covenant:

•  Throughout this process we will listen and be open, respectful, honest, accepting, and supportive.

•  We commit to become individual leaders and change agents.

•  We commit to involve our youth in this endeavor.

Upcoming Events of Interest

All are invited to join CLARITY members on the 4^th Sundays of the month to share food, conversation, and ideas.  We’ll begin with a light lunch at noon in the Chalice House, followed by an event such as a film discussion or workshop related to anti-racism/multiculturalism.

Oct. 28 -- “A Class Divided” -- Elise Bryant

Nov. 25 – Brazil and Brunch – Alison Moses

Dec. 23 -- The New Jim Crow – Sandy Shaw

Jan. 27 -- "At the River I Stand" -- Elise Bryant

Feb. 24 -- “Celebrating Black History in Poem & Prose” – Robin Sleeman
April 28 – "Disparities in Health Care Access, Treatment, & Health Status" -- Colleen Meiman
May 26 – “Bullying” – Marge Dimond

10 Things Everyone Should Know About Race

How can I get more involved?

At this time, there are NO regularly occurring business meetings for the group!  The best way to become part of our team is just to be added to our distribution list.  Simply send a request to CLUUC-CLARITY-subscribe@yahoogroups.com (We use this Yahoo group for CLARITY emails, meeting invitations, etc.) 

Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-4099
Tel:  301-493-8300; Fax:  301-897-5713
e-mail:  office@CedarLane.org
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