Volume 1, No. 11                                                                                                         November 6, 2009

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Sunday’s activities   From the Ministers   We Care   From the Administrator   Music Notes Education for all Ages    Upcoming Sundays   Around the Church    Kiplinger
Social Justice Council   Beyond Cedar Lane    Calendar

 

November 8, 2009
“Advice for New Parents”
Rev. Roger Fritts
Susan Archer became a first-time grandmother this week and drove to North Carolina to see the baby. I called Susan and suggested that we switch Sundays, so that she could relax and enjoy the new baby.  So I will be preaching a sermon this Sunday with the title “Advice for New Parents,” and Susan will preach the sermon November 22, the Sunday before Thanksgiving. 

10:10 a.m. Forum: Change for your Dollars?  with Alan J. Abramson of George Mason University and The Aspen Institute.  Lots of nonprofit organizations want your contributions.  Lots of them promise social change.  But who really makes a difference? How do you know?  Join us for a lively discussion of how high-impact nonprofits promote positive change with a leading expert on the nonprofit sector.

Music Notes: Daniel Pinkham, former organist and choir director at Kings Chapel in Boston, was, for more than five decades, one of American’s leading composers of contemporary choral music.  His autumnal song, The Leaf, based upon text by fellow Bostonian Robert Hillyer, brushes lightly with atonality in depicting the changing season through the sublime movements of a leaf on water. 

Popular UU composer, Jim Scott, gives us today’s Offertory selection, The Oneness of Everything from “Singing the Journey.” Contemplative in its mood and introspective in its message, the song encourages us to live peace, live harmony, and live “oneness.” 

We feature our section leaders Donna Simonton, Kevin Miller, and Susan Clark.

Elijah Rock is an energetic, gospel infused spiritual that has been cast in a variety of arrangements.  Jester Hairston’s a capella version has known great popularity over the years as the singers call out “Elijah Rock, Shout, Shout!  Elijah Rock, Comin’ up Lord,” with vitality, gusto, and verve.

Autumn, composed by Peter Oxley (b. 1960) was arranged for organ by his father, Harrison.  It is dreamy and expressive, in a gently jazzy sort of way.

In Celebration prolific composer/organist, Charles Callahan, calls forth a joyful, jazzy and exuberant postlude.

Welcome, Visitors to Cedar Lane. We invite you to stop by our Visitors Center in the Lounge service to say hello, find out more about Cedar Lane and Unitarian Universalism, sign up for our mailing list, and/or pick up pamphlets about our faith.

Bagels and Donuts Are Back! The You and UU (9^th grade) classes travel to Boston next March to learn about their UU roots. Support their pilgrimage by buying bagels and donuts.

IN THE LOUNGE ◊ Alliance Books ◊ Cell Tower Study Group ◊ Donuts and Bagels ◊
◊ Environmental Task Force ◊ Ethical Eating Study Group ◊ Kiplinger Lecture Registration ◊
◊ Social Justice Council Lounge Lizards ◊ UU Book Store- Beacon Press and Skinner House Books-Now with Gift Corner candles ◊ We serve fair trade coffee and tea ◊

Volunteers for the Service:
Greeters: 9 a.m.:  Marion Carlson                            11 a.m.:  Maurine and Paul Mink
Ushers:    9 a.m.:  Norman Grossblatt, Tod Chernikoff, Gail Riley, and Bob Harrison
                   11 a.m.:  Phil Schwartz and Lyn Peters and Rick and Julie Offner
Coffee Servers: 9 a.m.:  Emily Holdenried             11 a.m.:  Kate Curtis
Audio: Rich Clark
Visitor’s Center: 9 a.m.: Mary Farrar 11 a.m.: John Gubbings
Board Member at the Desk: 10 a.m.: Laurie Richardson 12 p.m.: Mary Karimi
The flowers in the Sanctuary were arranged by Nancy McKean. The flowers in the chapel were arranged by Cindy Meredith.

 

 

 

Roger Fritts
Next Wednesday I will have another “Conversations With Roger” 1:30 to 3:30 in the Library. We will talk about God. Can a Neuromagnetic Signal Generator create images of God? Dr. Michael Persinger has designed a helmet that produces a very weak rotating magnetic field of between ten nanotesla and one microtesla over the temporal lobes of the brain. This is placed on the subject's head. This procedure Dr Persinger claims will induce “an experience” in over 80% of test subjects.

What sort of experiences do subjects report? The answer is dependent on the belief system of the individual subjects. Dr Persinger talks about his subjects feeling a 'sensed presence' - feeling that somebody was with them. Subjects who are strongly religious are likely to interpret this presence as god. Whereas, atheists may also report a 'sensed presence' but attribute the phenomena to a trick of brain chemistry.

Curious about this experience, I bought a “Neuromagnetic Signal Generator.” If you want to give it a try come to the church Library, Wednesday at 1:30. 

Heather Janules
First, on a practical note, I write to let you know that I will miss being part of Sunday services for the next two Sundays. On November 8^th, I will be serving as guest preacher for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Chesapeake, a small congregation in California, Maryland: www.theuucc.org  On November 15^th, I will be returning home from Convocation, a continuing education conference for Unitarian Universalist ministers that takes place every seven years: www.uuma.org/convocation. While I will not be with you in body, I will be with you in spirit and look forward to sharing my experiences from near (Southern Maryland) and far (Ottawa, Canada) upon my return.

This week, I enjoyed my first meeting with my new clergy support group. The group I used to belong to dissolved through a number of my colleagues finding posts outside of the area and others needing to dedicate their reflection and renewal time in other ways. It is always a little awkward, joining a circle of people who have met before, but I know many in this new group so it was easy to feel comfortable in their company.

One part of the meeting was especially meaningful to me. As we gathered in my colleague’s living room, we began exchanging phone numbers and information about on-going, collaborative endeavors (as clergy are wont to do.) But then, it was time to start. Notebooks closed, phones turned off, we closed our eyes and suddenly everything became very quiet as we shared a time of silence. With the all the noise we live with, inside and outside of ourselves, it felt so good to just focus on silence.

But the room wasn’t entirely quiet. On the wall was an antique clock with a loud, tick-tock sound. It reminded me of the sound of my grandparents’ house, with their tall, wooden clock in the living room. It also sounded like a heartbeat.

Then, a dog in the neighborhood joined in, adding his “woof woof” to the “tick tock.” In time, it was like the clock and the dog were in passionate conversation. Woof woof! Tick tock!

Amid the symphony of this rhythmic sound, I couldn’t help but think of a line in Sylvia Plath’s novel, The Bell Jar: “'I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am...”

Where we live never suffers from a lack of things to do, a lack of stimulation, a lack of sound. It is my hope that you, too, may enjoy a moment like I did, hearing a few, individual strains of the pulse of life around us. Borrowing from Plath’s words, may we remember that “We are, we are. We are.”

 

 

 

We Care: A Ministry of Community Support
The We Care program is a network led by volunteers who reach out to address short-term needs – food deliveries, rides to doctor’s appointments, a listening ear in the event of a loss. The Cedar Lane congregation is organized geographically by “neighborhoods”; each neighborhood has at least one chairperson to coordinate support. Look at your nametag or the map in the church office to find your neighborhood. 

Congratulations to our own Susan Archer (Neighborhood 29) who became a grandmother for the first time with the birth of Max Jericho Dolven Archer, born to Asa and Sarah Archer on November 2. Little Max, his parents and his glowing grandmother are all well!

Healing thoughts are with Anne Banville (N4) as she recovers at home from surgery to treat cancer and as she prepares for chemotherapy. Cards are welcome but it will be a little while before she is well enough to receive visitors.

A note from Bobbie Nelson, our former Minister of Religious Education, who recently suffered both a heart attack and a hernia operation: “Thank you so much for your notes, cards, phone calls and flowers. My experience of Cedar Lane as a caring community has been confirmed once again. My surgeon is pleased with my progress but I am finding it much too slow. I long to feel like myself once again. I wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving ~ Bobbie”

Best wishes are with Doris Keyes (N26) who had a brief stay in Sibley Hospital and Sibley’s Renaissance Center.

Our love and support are with Kay and Tom Bugenhagen (N27) as they help their son Jeff as he begins a six-month course of treatment for colon cancer.

We are pleased to share the news that Eleanor Melville (N9) has left Washington Hospital Center for the comforts of home.

Should you know of a member of our community in personal need, you are encouraged to reach out to them. If you learn that this person wishes to receive a response from the church, please contact Heather Janules at x204 or hjanules@cedarlane.org. All ministers offer pastoral care to our members so you are also encouraged to contact any member of the ministerial team.

 

 

 

Concerts at Cedar Lane welcomes a Congregational favorite, Steve Jones, and his trio to perform on Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8 p.m.  Get a seat early to enjoy classic piano jazz from Steve with accompaniment from bassist, Bhagwan Khalsa, and percussionist, Alphonso Young.  With free admission, Concerts at Cedar Lane is turning into a big hit!  In January the series will present classical pianist, Barbara Wing, performing Mozart’s Concerto in A Major with Director of Music, Henry Sgrecci, and a chamber orchestra.  Visit CedarLane.org for more information.

Fauré Requiem well received
On Sunday, November 1 the CLUUC Adult Choir, soloists, organist, and chamber orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Henry Sgrecci, performed Gabriel Fauré’s “Requiem” during the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services.  Congregation members were extremely pleased with the high caliber of the presentation and were hopefully able to spend reflective time celebrating the lives and work of loved ones passed.

Ad Hoc Choir
Slotted against the cell phone tower discussion we were a smaller but very enthusiastic group who sang a variety of songs from both hymnals.  The goal is always to help our Congregation members become comfortable with their voices and gain familiarity with the songs that we sing as a Congregation on Sundays.  The next gathering will be on November 29 in the Chapel following the second service.  Hope to see you there!

On November 15 the Adult Choir will sing songs of peace including Franz Joseph Haydn’s Dona Nobis Pacem, a strong, full setting from his “HarmonieMasse.”  The Choir will also be singing a new anthem of peace titled Earth Song from American composer Frank Ticheli.

On November 22 the entire music program will be highlighted in intergenerational services as we celebrate our bounties and collect food for the less fortunate.  The Children’s Choir will sing Together As One, the Youth Choir will sing a brand new anthem about a rooster, titled Chaunticleer, and the Adult Choir will present a jazzy new song titled, My Spirit is Uncaged.  The Youth Handbell Choir will ring We Gather Together which the Congregation will sing as a hymn.

On November 29 Gruppo Piccolo returns to the Sanctuary to lead the congregation in song.  The chamber singers will present Sing the Body Electric from the musical “Fame,” and Palestrina’s 16^th century motet Alma Redemptoris Mater.  The Congregation will sing the hymns “For All that is Our Life” and “Just as Long as I have Breath.”

Cabaret Planning
Want to help plan this year's CLUUC musicale - a.k.a. Cabaret?  We're seeking volunteers to work with the Music Director and members of the Music Committee to help shape this event.  If you are interested, please contact Henry Sgrecci at hsgrecci@cedarlane.org

 

 

EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

          Religious Education

            Here Ye, Here Ye, Archer grandson born!
            Reverend Susan’s grandson, Max Jericho Dolven Archer, arrived Monday, November 2!  Baby and mom are
            doing great, and dad just can’t stop smiling.  According to Susan, he is “cute as a button!”

            Chapel this Sunday for grades 4-6. Parents are welcome, please sit in the back rows.

            Youth Notes

            Annual Ski Trip Required Meeting!
            The annual ski trip for our Youth Activity and Senior High Youth groups will be February 26-28, 2010.  A
            required meeting for parents AND teens will be held this Sunday, November 8, 10:20 to10:50 a.m.,
            between services, in the chapel. 

            Youth Activity Group (Grades 7 & 8)
                 Are you ready for some great hiking and other fun?  We are headed to Seneca Rocks, West Virginia, for
            the weekend of November 21 & 22.  Chris Mauro has planned two days of exciting hikes--Saturday at Dolly
            Sods and Sunday climbing the trail to Seneca Rocks.  We have upgraded our lodging to include an indoor
            pool, plus a hot tub comes with our cabin!  John and Chris have scouted out the territory and have planned a
            fun weekend for the Youth Activity Group.  The hiking trails will be gorgeous this time of year.  And Seneca
            Rocks is something to behold.  Be sure to join us.  Much more detail will be provided in a mailing/emailing
            in a few days.  Be sure to put these dates on your family calendar.
                The Youth Activity Group is open to 7th and 8th graders at Cedar Lane.  If you have any questions about
            the Group or its activities, contact Susan Archer, John Daniel (301-946-5509) or Kim Clarkson
            (301-587-3051).

Senior High Youth Group (SHYG) (Grades 9–12)
Two upcoming Lock-Ins!

                        – Friday, November 6, 6:00 p.m.—Coming of Age Lock-In, for 9^th graders, today

– Saturday, November 21, 6:00 p.m.—The SHYG Lock-In begins with dinner and conversation with Charles Thomas, president of UU s for Drug Policy Reform and creator of a UU drug education curriculum for teens.  The overnight, with s’mores, begins at 9:30 p.m., and on Sunday morning the group travels downtown to All Souls Church, Unitarian, to attend service and help with the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.  Info has been emailed and snail mailed.
            For information on the Senior High Youth Group (grades 9-12) contact Archene Turner at 301-493-8300 x205, aturner@cedarlane.org or archene@gmail.com.
Details of activities and permission forms are on our website at www.cedarlane.org.

Scheduled Events:

November       6        Coming of Age (COA) Lock-In*   

        8        Ski Trip Meeting

                          8         SHAG meeting

                        21        SHYG Lock-In*

                        22        Annual UU Food Drive*

December        6        Hang Out Time

                        20       Christmas Lights at Brookside Gardens*

*Permission and Contract forms required.

Young Adults (Ages 18-35)
      The UU Young Adults of Maryland (UUYAM) group plans activities for local UU Young Adults. Visit http://groups.google.com/group/uuyam to join the UUYAM e-mail list and view schedule of upcoming events. For resources and information on Joseph Priestly District (JPD) Young Adult events, visit the JPD Young Adult Network at www.jpduuyan.org.  Join other young adults for brunch: Meet in the vestibule at the back of the sanctuary 15 minutes after the end of the 11 a.m. service. We will car pool to a local restaurant for lunch or brunch and fellowship.
      Be sure to check out the Adult Programs Fall 2009 brochure!  There are many programs of interest to young adults.  Check out the Dinner Discussion Groups and Nutrition on the Fast Track, with nutritionist, Lizzie Bryant.

Adult Programs
To register for Adult Programs: complete a registration card, write a check for any fees, and mail or bring them to the church c/o the RE office.  A full description of classes is in the Adult Programs Fall 2009 brochure.  The brochure and registration cards are available at the church and on the website at www.cedarlane.org.

Classes starting in the next week:
November 10 Media Training— Learn the five essential things you need to know before you go before
            the microphone; the three biggest misconceptions interviewees have; and the common blunders
            that are easy to make but hard to recover from. You’ll also learn what to expect and where to draw the
            line when talking with a reporter, and how to realign a sensitive subject to your advantage. One
            session, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
November 14 Dinner Discussion Express— The D & D Express is a one-time event with a
            commitment of only one night.  We will gather at the church for a potluck dinner, fellowship and
            lively discussion.  All points of view are welcome.  This is a good, low-key way to meet and get to
            know others at the church. The topic will be, “What is the best or the worst advice you ever received? 
            Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
November 17 Thinking of Going Solar?— You'll learn what makes your house a good or bad candidate
            for a solar system, what determines the financial payoff of a solar system, what does a system cost
            and what tax credits apply to solar systems, what permits are required before installing a system and
            what does installation actually entail, how do you sell excess electricity generated by your system,
            how much maintenance is required for a solar system, and much more. Hear from an expert with lots
            of experience designing and installing systems tailored to the needs of different families and different
            homes. One session, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Forum:
The Sunday Morning Forum meets between services from 10:10 to 10:55 a.m. in the Chalice House.  Everyone is invited.
      This Sunday:  Change for your Dollars?  with Alan J. Abramson of George Mason University and The Aspen Institute.  Lots of nonprofit organizations want your contributions.  Lots of them promise social change.  But who really makes a difference? How do you know?  Join us for a lively, informed discussion of how high-impact nonprofits promote positive change with a leading expert on the nonprofit sector.
      November 15:  Action in Montgomery (AIM) is a multi-racial, multi-faith, nonpartisan County-wide citizens' organization that seeks to build a base of power so citizens can influence the institutions that affect them.  Cedar Lane UU Church is a supporting member. Alisa Glassman, AIM's lead organizer, sums up the organization's leading principles, describes its strategies, and tallies some recent victories.

Kiplinger Committee
      Don’t miss the ninth annual Kiplinger Lecture! Our committee has worked all year to put together a program in honor of Willard Kiplinger who endowed this Series on Ethics in American Society.  This year’s topic questions, “When, If Ever, Is the Use of Force Morally Jusfiable?” with Dr. Paul Rasor, UU minister and professor.  Saturday, November 21, 2:00 p.m., $10; students free.  Register through the RE office.

Labyrinth Walk
Walk the path, meditate, seek, pray, heal, and relax!  Join us for the next labyrinth walk on Sunday, November 15, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.  There is no cost, but donations will be given to Manna Food for the homeless. Please wear socks. For more information contact Chris Mauro at 703-847-5820 or chris.mauro@baesystems.com.                           

 

 

November 15, 2009
“Is War Ever Justified?”
Rev. Roger Fritts
In 1969 I told the Phoenix, Arizona, draft board that, for religious reasons, I was "conscientiously opposed to participation in war in any form." What have I learned in 40 years? The sermon will be a lead-in to the theologian Paul Rasor's Kiplinger Address, Saturday, November 21.

November 15 Forum: Action in Montgomery (AIM) is a multi-racial, multi-faith, nonpartisan County-wide citizens’ organization that seeks to build a base of power so citizens can influence the institutions that affect them. Cedar Lane UU Church is a supporting member. Alisa Glassman, AIM’s lead organizer, sums up the organization’s leading principles, describes its strategies, and tallies some recent victories.

November 22, 2009
“God Bless Everyone- No Exceptions!”
Rev. Susan Archer
The theme for this morning comes from one of my favorite bumper stickers.  It is the most dominant part of our Universalist heritage.  Despite so many recent and wonderful anti-oppression initiatives within our UU movement, I believe this is still one of our biggest challenges.  We will consider where we are moving, and where we are not.  We will look at both institutional challenges and personal ones.

November 22 Forum: Talk-back on the Morality of War. Express your opinion in an open Forum moderated by Marion Torchia on Dr. Paul Rasor’s Kiplinger Lecture, Saturday, November 21, on “When, If Ever, is the Use of Military Force Morally Justifiable?”

 

 

Tuesday Travelers have had two great visits to the Visitors Center at the Capitol--one devoted to the art there and one on the history--both with excellent guides.  Join us Nov. 10 for a visit to Roxy Paine's "Graft."  ("Graft" is an outdoor sculpture of a tree--45 feet tall, roughly 16,000 pounds of polished stainless steel--on view at the National Gallery of Art.)  We go on the Metro--you must be at the parking lot in front of Chalice House by 9:30 to catch the bus to the metro with us.  Questions?  Call Coralie Adler 301-460-3112 or Wanda Van Goor 301-652-0296.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 THANKSGIVING Food Drive

Please bring food items in a recycled material bag to be collected at the beginning of the intergenerational services in the sanctuary November 22 at 9 and 11 a.m. Please bring food items based on your
last name as outlined below. Please choose low-sodium, whole wheat, low-sugar, and
organic products whenever possible. Your contributions will be added to food from other
UU congregations collected by All Souls Church, Unitarian. Your contributions are a tangible way to help seven different organizations in Columbia Heights. The Senior High Youth Group will be assisting in this year’s food drive. 

Last Name                 Food Items

A and B                      Grits, Maseca, cornmeal, Bisquick, canned soup, canned fruits, vegetables and beans

C, D, and E                Fresh onions, celery, carrots, apples, oranges, and potatoes

F, G, and H               Canned fruits, vegetables and beans, canned soups, dried pasta and pasta sauces

I, J, K and L              Cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, rice, beans, and cookies

M, N, and O              Fresh onions, celery, carrots, apples, oranges, and potatoes

P, Q, and R                Grits, Maseca, cornmeal, Bisquick, dried pasta, and pasta sauces

S, T, and U                 Peanut butter, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, canned soups, cookies

V - Z                            Cookies, hot chocolate, teas, coffee                                                                                          

  

 

At Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
Saturday, December 5, 2009
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Activities: This family-friendly event is for all ages and abilities. Spend a day with family and friends making great homemade holiday crafts that can be used in your own home or given as gifts. At noon, everyone takes a break for holiday music and refreshments.

Cost: The fee covers the cost of refreshments, the majority of crafts, and priceless fun with the family making wreaths, cookies, candles, gingerbread houses, and much more!

·       $10 per person or

·       $20 per family

·       For a few “special crafts,” an extra $3 ticket is required and can be bought the day of the event.

Registration: Pre-registration is required and can be done in the R.E. office or in the Lounge after both services on:

·       Sunday November 15^th

·       Sunday November 22^nd

Insider Hints:

·       Come on time on Dec. 5^th – slots for the most popular crafts fill up first

·       Bring dollar bills to buy some “special craft” tickets on the day of the event, $3 per ticket

·       Pack a picnic and a blanket to sit on during the music performance at noon

·       Don’t forget a box or large bag to take your treasures home

Wanted: Evergreen Clippings: We could use more evergreen clippings for the wreaths. Please bring them outside the lower level door now. On Holiday Craft Day, bring them upstairs, just outside the lounge. Thanks!

Information: Feel free to contact us with questions or if you want to be a Craft Day helper

·     Chris Black at christineireneblack@hotmail.com or 301-774-0518

·     Celia Nathan at celia_nathan@yahoo.com or 301-326-5886

 

 

 

Grounds Fall Work Day: TOMORROW 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.  

 

 

Remembering Kenyetta
For those of you who wish to make a donation in memory of Kenyetta D. Nicholson-Stanley, the young girl from Beacon House, who died after being shot while standing between guards and masked shooters, a memorial fund has been set up for her at her school, Hyde Leadership Public Charter School.  Donations should be sent to the Hyde Leadership Public Charter School 101 T St. NE Washington, DC 20002 Attn: Jo Ann Cason, Ed. D. marked as memorial gift Kenyetta D. Nicholson-Stanley.

A photo exhibit of Al Nakba (The Catastrophe) is being displayed during November in the outer foyer of the church.  The exhibit is a story of the Palestinians, 1948 to 2009, produced by Friends of Sabeel Canada.

Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light House Party THIS Sunday, Nov. 8
Everyone saw the inspiring video of the Interfaith Power and Light that Roger showed on Sunday, Oct. 25 as part of 350.org before his climate change sermon. Now you have an opportunity to learn more about the local IPL, the Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light (GWIPL).
Hosts: Four members of GWIPL, including Molly Hauck, who is the UU representative on the GWIPL Steering Committee, Sheila Blum, Michele Lieban Levine, Reid Detchon.
Where: Ketch Ryan’s solar house-- 6904 Oakridge Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815 US
When: Sunday, Nov. 8 4 p.m.
What: You're warmly invited to a casual neighborhood gathering in a solar house!
            We attend four congregations of different spiritual traditions; all of us have turned to Greater Washington Interfaith Power & Light for encouragement, green resources, and the opportunity to share lessons with other green-minded folks across communities.
            Come connect, get a bite, and learn more from GW-IPL's director, Joelle Novey, about the efforts underway in our congregations to save energy, go green, and respond to climate change.
            You'll also get a chance to see Ketch Ryan's solar panels and solar hot water heater up close. (Ketch's Common Cents Solar group was recently profiled in the Washington Post.) Guests will be able to tour some adjacent homes that have also gone solar.
            This gathering is a fundraiser for the good work of Greater Washington Interfaith Power & Light. Please bring your checkbook. There is no minimum or maximum gift. All donations will support green work in our spiritual communities.

Please join us!
Michele, Molly, Reid, and Sheila
RSVP to Molly Hauck at mollyhauck@verizon.net or (301) 949-0178.

A 90 min film, OCCUPATION 101 Voices of the Silenced Majority, will be shown at the church, 7:30 p.m., Friday, 13 November 2009.  The film is a powerful documentary on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the US Government involvement.

 

Community Forum on Immigration Reform

Sunday November 15, 5-7 pm
River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation
6301 River Road, Bethesda, MD  20817

Sponsored by: River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Bethesda Friends Meeting and St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church

Why Come to this Meeting?
Hear your Congressional representative and experts discuss what’s needed in reform legislation and
            prospects for passage.
Get answers to your questions about immigration reform.Find out how to get involved.

Panelists:
Gustavo Torres, executive director CASA of  Maryland, the largest immigrant service and advocacy
            organization in Maryland
Candace Kattar, executive director, Identity, Inc (Serving Latino Youth and Their Families)
Ana White the  Interfaith Immigration Coalition, a faith-based group lobbying for comprehensive
            immigration reform 

Invited Representative: Congressman Christopher Van Hollen, 8^th District

Contact: Liz Hofmeister at hofmeister@earthlink.net or Don Chery at dchery@aol.com

 

CEDAR LANE WORK TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS, JAN 30-FEB 5 – Learn more on Sunday, Nov 22 at 12:30 in the Chapel.
            Come join Cedar Laners and Rebuilding Together – Montgomery County in a work trip in New Orleans. All skill levels welcome and needed! This year’s trip will include worship at First Unitarian Church of New Orleans, a self-guided tour plus guided conversations about the impact of race and class on life and the recovery in New Orleans. Travel grants are available to help off-set the costs of transportation, room and board. To learn more, attend an information session on Sunday, Nov 22^nd at 12:30 in the Chapel, led by Mike Burski, a member of the Social Justice Council and a multi-year veteran of Rebuilding Together work trips. Contact Mike (mga1960@earthlink.net) or Heather Janules (hjanules@cedarlane.org) with questions.

Are you working on a social justice issue? Do you want to be? Share your passion and invite others to join you at
Cedar Lane’s Social Justice Fair
Sunday, Jan 10, 2010

The Social Justice Council (SJC) will flood the lounge with justice after both services on Sunday, January 10. Help us create ways for Cedar Laners to make a better world. Cedar Laners will be invited to commit to a certain number of hours of social justice work between January and March. (We don’t want to discourage activity before and after that, of course, just want to concentrate our efforts to build momentum as 2010 begins!) We hope to provide lots of inspiring opportunities. You can help by setting up a table with:

·        Information about an issue you are working on or care about
·        A range of ways people can get involved including any or all of the following:
                  o   A one-time event you or your group organizes at a specific time/place
                  o   Things people can do on their own time
                  o   Activities for families with young children (this is particularly important!)
                  o   Service learning opportunities for high school students (this too!)
                  o   An invitation to come to your group’s next meeting, or join you to start a new group
                  o   Service (stream clean ups, nursing home visits…), advocacy (letter writing, lobbying…),           
                       organizing (door  knocking, phone calling…), and/or fundraising activities
                  o   Any other creative ideas you have!

You can reserve table space by filling out the forms found under the nametags and returning it to the Social Justice Council table in the lounge or e-mailing it to betsy@devlin-foltz.com Non-profit organizations not (yet!) active at Cedar Lane are welcome. (We ask that outside organizations have a Cedar Lane “sponsor” i.e. someone who thinks it’s a good idea and can serve as a point of contact.)

GREEN TIPS
Environmental Task Force

The Bethesda Central Farm Market operates all year on Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. on Bethesda Lane, located at the corner of Arlington Rd. and Bethesda Avenue (across from the Giant).  Chef demos, children's entertainment, farm dinners and valet services have been offered. 
            Getting good food to our tables is the topic to be presented on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 7-9 at Bethesda Green at 4825 Cordell Ave., Suite 200 in downtown Bethesda.  Presenters will be three agricultural experts: Woody Woodruff from Red Wiggler Farm, Tony Cohen of Menare Foundation, and Marney Bruce, local resident and member of the Frederick, Md. UU Church, from Grow It, Eat It.