Volume 2 Issue 5

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This ENews has been bookmarked to allow fast access to sections. To jump to the bookmarked sections please press control and click on the following to access these bookmarks. Thanks, Sara sdeshler@cedarlane.org.

January 31, 2010
“In Search for the Spiritual”
Rev. Roger Fritts
Over thirty-two years of ministry I have preached on this topic several years. How has my spiritual search changed over those years? Has yours changed as you have grown older?

Forum: “America’s Love/Hate Relationship with International Law.” The official U.S. attitude towards the prosecution of crimes against humanity and war crimes changed dramatically from the universality of Nuremberg to the exceptionalism of the ICC treaty negotiations. Legal “realism” and “idealism” are strains of thought that pose a battle of opposites. Our speaker, Linda Bishai, will address the history of U.S. legal thinking that has created this conceptual battle, and its implications for the present. Dr. Bishai is a senior program officer in the Education and Training Center of the United States Institute of Peace.

Music Notes: The music for today’s worship represents a variety of themes that are related only by the desire of the performers to present them in worship. We begin with the Intergenerational Handbell Choir ringing a fast, exciting work called Praise Ostinato (ostinato being a musical term meaning repetitive). Our Women’s Quintet sings Blogoslovi, dushe moia, Gospodi, a sacred text that has been set by several Slavonic composers. Pavel Chesnokov was an esteemed Russian composer who taught choral conducting at the Moscow Conservatory until his death in 1944 and composed over four hundred sacred choral works. Sweet and Low, sung by our Women’s Choir, is a gently lilting lullaby composed by Australian Malcolm Williamson in 1967, and based upon a familiar text by the nineteenth century British poet laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Thomas Guthrie writes of today’s organ selections: London born George Shearing has created an international reputation for his musical talent as pianist, arranger, and composer of hundreds of works. The Shearing sound commanded national attention, featuring his distinctive blend of piano, bass, drums, guitar, and vibraphone, and recorded by MGM. He also formed his own recording company, Sheba. As an educator he has devoted many summers to teaching jazz technique, arranging, and ensemble playing at numerous universities and institutions. In the classical realm, Shearing has appeared with major orchestras and conductors across the U.S. Organists too are grateful for his collection based on Early American hymn tunes, from which this morning’s Offertory and Postlude pieces are taken. Blind since birth, Shearing has frequently played for favorite charities for the blind, and for an Emmy award winning TV special on guide dogs called “Out of the Shadows, Into the Sun,” for which he composed and performed the score and served as an actor and narrator. A popular TV personality, Shearing’s gentle humor and wit has captivated audiences. When an interviewer once asked if he had been blind all his life, George thoughtfully replied, “Not yet.”

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.

IN THE LOUNGE- ◊ Adult Programs Registration ◊ Alliance Books ◊ Auction Committee ◊ Donuts and Bagels ◊ Environmental Task Force ◊ Social Justice Council Lounge Lizards ◊ UU Book Store- Beacon Press and Skinner House-Now with Gift Corner candles ◊ We serve fair trade coffee, hot chocolate, and tea ◊

Volunteers for the Service:
Greeters: 9 a.m. Al and Sarah Reese                11 a.m. Nancy Janssen and Mabel Miller
Ushers:    9 a.m. John Gubbings, Mary Farrar, Phil Klinedinst, and Tod Chernikoff
11 a.m. John Daniel, Peter Moertl, Cedric Powell, and Julie Offner
Coffee Servers: 10 a.m. Tracey Stein, on behalf of Connections Circle
                                    12 p.m. Ardene Shafer, on behalf of Connections Circles
Audio: Jim Weiffenbach
Visitors’ Center: 10 a.m. Don Cleary 12 p.m. Lisa Chernikoff
Board Member at the Desk: 12 p.m. Bonnie Beavers
The flowers in the Sanctuary are in loving memory of Elizabeth Skeen Dawsey, given by her children and grandchildren. They were arranged by Maria Dinger. Isabel Marbury-Mauro arranged the flowers in the Chapel.

On rare occasions the writings of a Unitarian Universalist Minister are read not only by other Unitarian Universalists but by thousands of others, having a major impact on our culture. This happened with the essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson in the 19^th century. It happened with the essays of Robert Fulghum in the 1980s. Now it has happened again.

The Rev. Kate Braestrup is the Emerson of 2010. She is a Unitarian Universalist minister and a bestselling author writing about religious and spiritual issues, not just to Unitarian Universalists, but to our whole nation. We will be honored to have her as our preacher Sunday, February 14.

“Bracing and lovely… She brings the same mix of raw feeling, bravery and tenderness to her work in the field. It's hard to imagine a better companion with whom to sit out an agonizing wait or study the lessons of loss and a self-mended heart.”

“Even the most jaded secularist would fall for the chaplain of the Maine Warden Service.”

“A must-read for any parent who has tried to answer a child's hard questions or for anyone who has struggled to find meaning. Best of all, this remarkable true story is told with uncommon candor, grace and humor… This is one search-and-rescue you won't want to miss.”

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.

Our condolences are with Fred and Chris Guenther (Neighborhood 3) with the sudden death of Fred’s mother. Ella Guenther died on Sunday, January 24 at 88 years old. A memorial service was held in Williamsport, PA.

Congratulations to Helen Worth (N32) with the publication of her book "Transit to Tomorrow: Fifty Years of Space Research at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory" (co-authored with Mame Warren.) Hooray!

Healing wishes are with Cathy Knapper (N14) as she recovers from knee replacement surgery.

Muriel Davies, wife of Cedar Lane’s founding minister A. Powell Davies and religious leader in her own right, has died. Muriel passed peacefully on December 20, 2009 at her home in Derwood, MD at age 103. Muriel was one of the founders of River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation where she served for 11 years as Director of Religious Education. She then served as National Religious Education Consultant for the American Ethical Union. In 2006 she was named a Minister Emerita of River Road. A memorial service will be held at River Road on Saturday, January 30 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the River Road Endowment Fund or the Davies Scholarship at Meadville Lombard Theological School.

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.

February 7 the Adult Choir will be visiting River Road Unitarian Universalist Church to sing in partnership with its Choir and Director of Music, Clif Harden. CLUUC will enjoy music by guest artists.

On February 14, Pledge Drive Sunday, we will have the pleasure of hosting the Choir from River Road Unitarian Universalist Church. The Choir will join with the Adult Choir of CLUUC to provide joyous and exhilarating music for the morning.

Ad Hoc Choir will meet in the Chapel at 12:30 on February 7. Hope to see you there.

Valentines for Veterans
The Bethesda-DC Camp Fire Club which meets at CLUUC would like to invite the members of the community to help them with their February service project, “Valentines for Veterans.” On February 7, Cedar Lane members and friends are invited to stop by the lounge after services to make or sign a valentine for a veteran at the Washington Veterans Hospital. The hospital serves many frail, elderly and poor veterans. Cards can also be made at home and dropped off at at church until the evening of February 7, in a box in the back of the sanctuary. According to the hospital staff, the cards brighten spirits and are eagerly welcomed. A short note such as “Feel Better” or “Thinking of You” signed with your first name only is all it takes.

Super Bowl Party!
Party in the auditorium on Sunday, February 7, at 6 p.m., and watch the Super Bowl on the BIG SCREEN. It’s for all ages and alcohol free. Predict the winner and vote for your favorite commercial. Bring your spirit and food to share. Pizza and beverages will be provided (donations accepted). Sponsored by our Junior and Senior High Youth Groups.

4^th Annual Sock Hop
“Vivacious Valentine Venue” will be held on Saturday, February 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Please bring snack to share to this family friendly event (children should be accompanied by adult) and drinks will be provided. $5/person or $15/family. Sponsored by the RE Council to help cover the cost of the DJ.

Help the People in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The 7th Grade Session II class is collecting clothes, shoes and toys for people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Please leave your donations in the boxes in the chapel hallway. If you have questions, please contact Lisa Kaeser (class room parent) at l_kaeser@yahoo.com.

Guest at Your Table
Please return the Guest at Your Table boxes to the RE office by Sunday, January 31. Our congregational donation to the UUSC will be sent on Tuesday.

Holiday Craft Day Plates and Mugs are Here!
Pick up your plates and mugs in the downstairs lobby on Sunday or in the RE office during the week. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity on February 14.

Annual Ski Trip (7^th – 12^th Graders)
Our annual youth ski trip will be at Seven Springs Resort in Pennsylvania, February 26-28, Friday through Sunday. Announcements and reminders have been sent out. Let the RE office know if you plan to join us by email or phone and get your registration materials in by January 29! We don’t want you to miss the trip!

Youth Activity Group (Grades 7 and 8)
      The 2010 Calendar already has a number of events for the next two months. We hope you can attend all of them:
        January 22, Friday: Pizza & Movie at the church, from 6:30 to10:00 p.m. We will watch 1 or 2 movies and could use some movie suggestions from you. Call John at the number below. Must be rated PG or PG-13. Announcement will go out this week.
        February 7, Sunday: Super Bowl Party for all youth groups and other Cedar Lane fans and friends. Begins at 6:00 p.m. and goes until there is a winner. We will watch in the sanctuary on the Big Screen. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided; you can bring your favorite munchies! Wear your NFL shirt too!
        February 21, Sunday: Orienteering at Wheaton Regional Park with the Quantico Orienteering Club. Will leave church at 12:15 p.m., eat fast-food in Wheaton, begin orienteering around 1:00 p.m., and return to the church at 4:00 p.m. We did this last year and it was a big hit. Flyer will be sent in advance of the event.

Senior High Youth Group (SHYG)
At our Senior High Action Group (SHAG) meeting, on January 10, we decided our monthly hang-outs will change from Sunday mornings to Friday evening activities. Watch for details by snail and email. Have another interesting activity? Let Archene know about it.

February Events:
        7        Super Bowl Party 6 p.m. CLUUC auditorium
        8        Lobby Day in Annapolis
        13       Cosmic Bowling
        14        SHAG meeting
        19        HangOut, pizza and movie
26-28        Annual Ski Trip
For information on the SHYG (grades 9-12) and SHAG (including parents) 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.

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 the 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.

Register for Spring 2010 programs NOW! The cosmic blue brochure was mailed to your home last week with two registration cards; invite a friend! See the brochure for detailed descriptions and costs. It is also available on our website at www.cedarlane.org. Cedar Lane Adult Programs classes are open to non members. The AP committee will be accepting registrations and be available to answer questions this Sunday, January 31, in the lounge after services. Registrations accepted in the RE office during the week.

Ethical Money Matters #H39 has been confirmed for Sunday, March 21, 2 to 4 p.m. in the library. The program is on “Money Management” for teens and adults with Janet Bodnar, the Deputy Editor of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.

Brochure Corrections:
Olive Oil Tasting #D28 is May 21 (not May 7)

Classes beginning in February:

New—Be sure to read the descriptions of these new and exciting classes, add them to your calendar and register.
2/2 Cedar Lane Dancers – for dancers of all ages with just a year of ballet or modern dance experience. Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
2/3 Does God Exist and Is the Bible True? – Is it possible to give a flawless proof for the fundamental teachings of Western religions? Three Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
2/9 The Philosophy Club – We will discuss several philosophers. Six Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
2/13 Go Green, Get Lean – Explore the health and environmental advantages of eating more plant- based
foods. Six Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.
2/18 Photography: Composition and Style – Expand your creativity through contemporary ideas and techniques. Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
2/18 Alexander Technique (free introductory class 2/4) – helps to improve posture and body awareness. Six Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
2/27 Winter Retreat for Women – Explore through readings, guided meditation, sharing into the silence and being witnessed. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

Perennial Favorites—If you haven’t participated in one of these yet, or it has been awhile, the following programs encourage new participation.
        Science and Religion
        Continuing Yoga
      T’ai Chi for Beginners
      T’ai Chi Advanced
      Book Discussion
      Connection Circles

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: “America’s Love/Hate Relationship with International Law.” The official U.S. attitude towards the prosecution of crimes against humanity and war crimes changed dramatically from the universality of Nuremberg to the exceptionalism of the ICC treaty negotiations. Legal “realism” and “idealism” are strains of thought that pose a battle of opposites. Our speaker, Linda Bishai, will address the history of U.S. legal thinking that has created this conceptual battle, and its implications for the present. Dr. Bishai is a senior program officer in the Education and Training Center of the United States Institute of Peace.
February 7 “Finding a New Way Forward in Afghanistan.” Afghanistan is a country, but not a nation. Three of its distinct groups are tied by ethnicity and/or religion to one of the country’s neighbors. The fourth group is a collection of loosely confederated tribes. Just as it did not work in Viet Nam or Algeria, General McChrystal’s “new” counter-insurgency of “clear, hold, build” is unlikely to work because it cannot be executed on behalf of another government. Dr. Douglas MacGregor, retired army colonel, will elaborate on why he believes it would be best for us to withdraw from Afghanistan.

Connection Circles
Most Connection Circles are on-going and are welcoming new members. They are a great way to get to know other Cedar Laners in a small group setting, through worship and reflection. Register through Adult Programs.

Paul and Vicky Strella were the high bidders on the offer to pick a sermon title at last year's auction. The full title of the sermon is something like this: "How Do You Decide When You Are Doing Enough Good and How Do You Deal with the Feeling That You Are a Chump When Other People Appear to be Cheating, Getting Rich, Cutting in Line, and Getting Away with it?

February 7 Forum: Finding a New Way Forward in Afghanistan. Afghanistan is a country, but it is not a nation as it is composed of four distinct national groups. Three are tied by ethnicity and/or religion to one of the country's neighbors and divided from the fourth by Hindu Kush; the fourth is a collection of loosely confederated tribes. Just as it did not work in Vietnam or Algeria, General McChrystal's "new" counterinsurgency of "clear, hold, build" is unlikely to work because it cannot be executed on behalf of another government (particularly a weak, corrupt government) by a foreign army. Also, the Muslim world does not want the United States to be its savior; or to be "Westernized" through military occupation regardless of the material benefits American-led Westernization offers. Dr. Douglas Macgregor, retired army colonel, will elaborate on why he believes it would be best for us to withdraw from Afghanistan.

February 14, 2010
“Celebration Sunday”
Rev. Kate Braestrup
This is your opportunity to give love to Cedar Lane by pledging your fair share. Everyone is invited to stay for a celebratory brunch after each service. We will be honored and excited to have Kate Braestrup as our celebration speaker. Reverend Braestrup is a UU minister and mother of four living in Maine who entered the ministry after her state trooper husband was killed. She has recently published her newest book, Here if You Need Me.

Afghan Dinner success
Thank you to everyone who attended the Afghan dinner on January 23; we enjoyed having so many Cedar Laners present. Enormous thanks to Nancy Janssen for working her miracles before, during, and after the dinner, always with a smile. Thanks also to Kay Gottesman for playing a major role in all stages, and to Molly Hauck for her work and for spearheading the dish washing and ensuring we had nothing but glass dishes and no plastics (no small feat with such a large crowd). Ernie Carlson saved the day several times before the dinner. Other volunteers to whom we are grateful were Bob Grafton, Marion Carlson, Don Cleary, Becky White, Helen Strang, Frank Adler, Kay Scott, Tillman Neuner, Carol Edwards, and Lesego Saohatse. Last, but by no means least, Mickey Sigsbee was our superhero to whom we remain grateful.

Alliance Luncheon
You're invited to Alliance's February 11 meeting, "A Page from the American Songbook," which will include stories behind the great songs of the first half of the 20^th century in a 90 minute musical starting at 1:00 p.m. What influences led to many pop tunes of that era? Were human issues different then? Come to this special show presented by Mr. Bill Messenger, musician, historian, Peabody lecturer. For information, phone Len Adler, 301-728-1144.

The 2009 Pledge Drive was very successful, thanks in part to the work of our visiting stewards. To help more Cedar Laners learn about church stewardship, and to consider being visiting stewards, there will again be a one-day workshop. Come to learn about stewardship, and about visiting other Cedar Laners, and, if you feel inspired at the end of the day, volunteer to be a visiting steward. People who were visiting stewards last year will be asked to do so again this year, and are encouraged to take the workshop again.

Joan Priest of the Joseph Priestley District will again lead the workshop, which runs 10-3 in the Chalice House this Saturday, January 30. To sign up, contact Ardene Shafer (srs.ars.@gmail.com, 240-294-4985) or Susan Clark (songsue@aol.com, 301-565-5126).

Whether you’re a first-timer or long-timer, do plan to attend this year’s not-to-be-missed Cedar Lane auction. You give. You get. Our church receives!

The auction is FUN! Its success is critical to the church’s financial well-being. We’ll provide, on request, safe and entertaining child care and rides for non-drivers. Tickets will go on sale in the lounge beginning this Sunday, January 24. The price of admission ($30 per person in advance or $35 at the door) includes a splendid gourmet repast catered by the same people who won our raves last year. Raffle tickets for either the quilt or the 50/50 cash split will be $10 each—33% cheaper than in 2009! The Cedar Lane Quilters’ magnificent “Unitarian Labyrinth” will be on display in the sanctuary during the week prior the auction. Look for the auction catalog on the church website about the same time.

But first: What will you donate to be auctioned? By tradition we all give something for someone else to go home happy with. Please be thinking about what you might offer when your invitation and donation form arrive in the mail. Be creative! Can you provide a small group dinner featuring your special recipes? The use of your condo at the beach? A few hours of your professional or avocational expertise? Baby sitting, power washing a deck, relining someone’s brakes? Or . . . Can you solicit your favorite local business for a donation—a restaurant dinner for two, a couple of movie or theater tickets, a dry-cleaning bargain? Corporate donations are important, though check with Lisa Chernikoff (301-587-5992, lisa.chernikoff@verizon.net) first to avoid duplicate solicitations.

And don’t forget the Nifty-Thrifty sale. Helen Pechacek and her team will be accepting items in like-new condition to be sold for $25 or less. Jewelry, artwork and photography, decorative objects, sports and exercise equipment, DVDs, toys, games, and the like are welcomed. Please do not donate large items, books, or clothing. Call or e-mail Helen if you have questions about an item (301-384-2415, hpechacek@comcast.net).

We need an accurate head count to order the right size bus, so please let us know ASAP if you want to ride the Lobby Day Bus to Annapolis on February 8th.

ALL ABOARD!
It's time for the 2010 Lobby Day Bus! Join us on our annual trip to Annapolis to lobby our legislators for LGBT equality in Maryland!

This year's LGBT Lobby Day Goals:
o Inclusion of gender identity and expression protection in the Maryland Anti-discrimination Law regarding employment, housing, and the use of public accommodations.
o Pursuit of Marriage Equality for same-sex couples in the State of Maryland.

Planned Lobby Day Activities
Lobby Day begins with a rally on Lawyers Mall. This year's speakers are DC Council Member David Catania, National Center for Transgender Equality Director, Mara Keisling and U.S. Congressional senior advisor, Diego Sanchez. After the rally, we'll divide up by our districts for the opportunity to meet with our legislators and advocate for civil rights and justice in the Free State.

DATE: Monday, February 8, 2010
TIME: Board the bus by 3:45 PM (return approx. 8:45)
COST $20 (includes snacks and soft drinks on the bus -- we'll pass the hat for the driver's tip on our return)
NOTE: Students are eligible for student service hours -- check with your church or school.

Tickets can be purchased at Cedar Lane in the lounge on Sundays, or by contacting Stephen Colgan at 240-381-7386, or smcolgan@hotmail.com, or Marge Dimond at (301) 933-2877, or margeryjd@aol.com, or for online payment contact Mike Benefiel at mike_benefiel@persuasiveinformation.com.

Be sure to register with Equality Maryland and be counted, at http://www.equalitymaryland.org/lobbyday/index.htm

People wanting to support the spirit of Lobby Day but not able to travel to Annapolis are encouraged to purchase “spirit tickets.” Contributions will be used for bus riders needing funding help and for general support of the Montgomery County Rainbow Youth Alliance.

International Concerns Coalition Thanks You
Thanks again to everyone who stopped by the International Concerns Coalition tables at the Social Justice Fair. Our tables were for the Congo, girls' education in Kenya, couples literacy in Afghanistan, our Partner Church community in Romania, and support for communities affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine. We are also trying to reach out to other UU congregations about our group. If this sounds interesting to you--or perhaps some other international project you are willing to spearhead--please join us at our next meeting, Sunday, January 31, at 12:30 in room 15. For more information, contact Annette at annettecedarlane@spamex.com.

Let’s Eat Together
The Ethical Eating Study Group invites you to a Plant-Based Food Potluck Dinner on Sunday, February 21. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. At 7 Don Robertson, founding Director of Earthsave Baltimore, will speak about the powerful changes we can make for the environment, our health, and for animals when we make smarter food choices. Bring food for five to share and please list ingredients on a file card. Include NO animal products (vegan). A contribution of $3 per person will be collected to cover costs. For information contact Joanne Evans, joanneevans@verizon.net.

Help the People in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Start the New Year off right by cleaning out your closets for a good cause! The 7^th Grade Session II class is collecting clothes, shoes and electronics for people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. All types of clothes (casual, work, dressy) and toys are welcome. Please bring your donations to the boxes in the chapel hallway; receipts will be available. If you have questions, please contact Lisa Kaeser (class room parent) at l_kaeser@yahoo.com.

Over its lifetime, a single CFL can save the consumer $80 or more, depending on local electric rates.

But all CFL bulbs aren't equal. Some have lower mercury content than others, and some last much longer. Unfortunately, you can't tell the best of the best by their labels - or the U.S. government Energy Star logo. Some Energy Star labeled bulbs could not be legally sold in Europe due to excessive mercury content.

An Environmental Working Group investigation has identified 7 bulb lines made by Earthmate, Litetronics, Sylvania, Feit, MaxLite and Philips that trump the rest. These bulbs, listed in our Green Lighting Guide contain a fraction of the toxic mercury allowed by Energy Star, reducing the mercury contamination from a broken bulb. All last 8-15,000 hours, dramatically longer than the Energy Star standard of 6,000 hours, and also offer high efficiency.
http://www.ewg.org/node/27220

Benefit at Cedar Lane
Please join me for a benefit event on February 6 at Cedar Lane’s Chalice House at 3 p.m. I am holding this event to benefit Wrap Up Africa (www.wrapupafrica.com), an organization funding treatment for pediatric cancer patients in Uganda. I was inspired to help this organization because the treatment for Burkitt's Lymphoma -the most common cancer among Ugandan children- is relatively inexpensive and very successful. If enough of us work together, we could save one life, or even more.

At the event, clothes made by the family members of the cancer patients will be for sale along with jewelry made by Ugandans working for Bead for Life (www.beadforlife.org). Refreshments will be provided by Cosi. Attendees will be requested to make a ten dollar donation.

I am a tenth grade student at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, and I am organizing this event for a school project. I am currently working to complete the Middle Years Program of the International Baccalaureate Program, so I have organized this event as a community service project. Having lived in Uganda, I feel a special connection to the people, the country and the culture. I would like to give back to a community that was once my home.

On Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:35 p.m. Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice Baltimore –Washington– Northern Virginia Region will sponsor the program, “After Copenhagen: How Should Our Chesapeake Region UU Community Take Action?” at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax 2709 Hunter Mill Road Oakton, VA 22124 Directions: http://www.uucf.org/content/get-directions-uucf

The plenary speaker will be Mike Tidwell, founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network. Tidwell’s most recent documentary film – “We Are All Smith Islanders” – vividly depicts the dangers of global warming in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. After the plenary, four workshops will be held in two time slots. Participants can attend two workshops. The workshops are “Addressing Climate Change in the Chesapeake” with Mike Tidwel (CCAN), Graham Smith (Fairfax), Rowan Van Ness (Wash.Office), and Pam Sparr (All Souls) or “How to Further Ethical Eating” with Susan Blasko (Fairfax), Donna Runyan (Cedar Lane), and Babette Lamarre (Reston) and “Preparing for Life After Peak Oil” with Jackson Harper of UU Ministry for Earth or “Resources and Possibilities for Earth Day Programs and Actions” with Suzanne Clarke (Easton, Green Sanctuary), Rowan Van Ness (UUA Wash.Office), John Heritage (Fairfax), and Miranda Peterson (Fairfax).

A free will offering for Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice will be taken. Please register to attend at info@uusj.org or 301-588-1951 or at Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice 8605 Cameron St. Suite 200 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Please give your name, congregation, email and phone number. Please note if you would like to carpool with others registered from your area. We will try to connect you. Please also let us know if you need to be picked up and dropped off at the Vienna Metro station. We will make the arrangements. Register by Monday, February 1.

Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool Open House Feb. 6
The Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool (AUCP) will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, February 6, from 10:00am to 12:30pm. AUCP is a non-sectarian, parent-owned and operated, cooperative preschool for children aged six weeks to pre-kindergarten. The application deadline for the 2010-11 school year is March 1.

AUCP believes children learn best through play and hands-on experiences. The curriculum is child-centered, focusing on the process (exploration, experimentation, problem solving) over the final product. As a true cooperative, parents work along with the teacher in their own child's classroom on a rotating basis, and participate in many of the administrative and maintenance functions of the school. Parent education is a big part of the AUCP experience, and as a result of working so closely together, the staff and families enjoy a supportive community where parents and children learn and grow.

Interested families are invited to visit AUCP on February 6^th. Children are welcome. You can tour the classrooms, explore AUCP’s world-class playground, meet the teachers, and chat with current AUCP parents about their experiences at the school. AUCP is located at 4444 Arlington Blvd. (at the intersection of George Mason Drive and Route 50) on the lower level of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington. For more information visit our website at www.aucpva.org or call 703-892-3878.

Poetry Workshop
A free poetry workshop will be held Saturday February 6 from 2 - 4 PM at Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church, 7400 Temple Hill Road, Camp Springs. Writing, sharing, critiquing, how to publish. Bring ten copies of your original work. 301-449-4308, www.dmuuc.org

WhaleCoast Alaska 2010: Four Alaskan UU fellowships invite you to experience our eco-cultural and spiritual program this summer in our 14^th year! See REAL Alaska, with UU homestays in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Sitka. UU’s host events and lead tours. Experience Native Alaskan culture. Observe wildlife, including bears, moose, caribou, whales, sea otters and bald eagles. Visit Denali National Park. Dave Frey, a 29-year Alaska resident, leads the programs. Visit www.whalecoastak.org. Don’t delay, the program usually fills by March 10. Email dfrey@whalecoastak.org for information, or call 907-322-4966. We would love to share our Alaska with you!

Fridays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 7-10 pm. "Films That Make You Think" are showing along with popcorn, discussion, and socializing at River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Films are typically well-done but little-known, independent, and some foreign, that present interesting issues for discussion. Come to as many as you would like. 6301 River Road, Bethesda, MD. www.rruuc.org 301 229-0400. $2 for popcorn, no fee for movie.

Doors open at 7:00; popcorn at 7:15; films start at 7:30, followed by discussion.

January 29 (2007): "Lars and the Real Girl"--What appears a "quirky film" goes much deeper to be a "touching and heartfelt film" which "delivers one of the most effective messages of patience and tolerance ever seen." Ryan Gosling nominated for Golden Globe best actor award.

30^th Annual Women’s Legislative Briefing
Sunday, January 31, 2010 12:30 – 5 p.m.
University of Maryland, Shady Grove Campus Building II
9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland

Pre-registration is required. General Admission fee is $10. For more information, please contact the Montgomery County Commission for Women at 240-777-8330 or www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

Library Committee	Fri, Jan 29		10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Stewardship Training		Sat, Jan 30	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Raising UU Kids			9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Raising UU Kids			9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Raising UU Kids			9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

In Search of the Spiritual		Sun, Jan 31	9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Religious Education			9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Nominations Committee Interviews			9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cedar Lane in 6 Minutes			10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Sunday Morning Forum			10:10 AM – 10:50 AM
In Search of the Spiritual			11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Religious Education			11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cedar Lane in 6 Minutes			12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Nominations Committee Interviews			12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
International Concerns Committee Meeting			12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Alliance Jewelry		Mon, Feb 01	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Science and Religion			10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Writing Memoirs			1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Continuing Yoga			6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Meditation Group			7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Facilities Committee			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Well Spouse			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Quilting		Tue, Feb 02	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bridge			10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Staff meeting			12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Cancer Support Group			6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Gruppo Piccolo			7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Partner Church Committee			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Personnel Committee			7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Aging Support w/ H. Janules		Wed, Feb 03	1:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Organ Practice			2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Does God/Bible True?			7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
CLARITY			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Quilting			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
R.E. Council			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Adult Choir			7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Organ Practice		Thu, Feb 04	9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
T'ai Chi - Daytime			10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Children's Choir			6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Youth Choir			6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Handbell Choir			7:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Alexander Technique			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Kiplinger Committee			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
SJC			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Intergenerational Handbell Choir			8:00 PM – 9:15 PM

Library Committee		Fri, Feb 05	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Alliance Book Group			11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Living with Mental Illness			1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Living by the Heart 1		Sat, Feb 06	8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Meditation Group- Silent Retreat			9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
GWA and National Partner Church Councils			10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
OWL Get together			6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Fairness		Sun, Feb 07	9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Religious Education			9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Cedar Lane in 6 Minutes			10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Sunday Morning Forum			10:10 AM – 10:50 AM
Journey Women			10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Fairness			11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Religious Education			11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cedar Lane in 6 Minutes			12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
New Connections Group			12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Ad-Hoc Choir			12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Auction Committee			12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
LGBT Task Force			12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Superbowl Sunday!			4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Science and Religion		Mon, Feb 08	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Continuing Yoga			6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Martha's Table Prep			7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Leadership, Development and Nominations Committee			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Tuesday Travelers		Tue, Feb 09	9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Quilting			10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bridge			10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Staff meeting			12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Living by the Heart 2			7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gruppo Piccolo			7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Philosophy Club			7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
CSI			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Finance Committee			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Martha's Table Prep		Wed, Feb 10	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Organ Practice			2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Does God/Bible True?			7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Member Services Committee			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Quilting			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Adult Choir			7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

T'ai Chi - Daytime		Thu, Feb 11	10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Alliance Luncheon			11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Organ Practice			2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Children's Choir			6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Youth Choir			6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Handbell Choir			7:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Breakthrough Task Force			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Pledge Drive Committee			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Safety Committee			7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Intergenerational Handbell Choir			8:00 PM – 9:15 PM

Library Committee		Fri, Feb 12	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday Friends w/ H. Janules			1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Living By Heart 3		Sat, Feb 13	8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Men's Group			8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Grounds Committee			9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Celebration Sunday Setup			2:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Sock Hop			5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sock Hop			5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
UU Singles Movie Night			7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Attitudes Toward Living		Sun, Feb 14	8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Pledge Drive Sunday			9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Religious Education			9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Pledge Drive Brunch			10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Second Sunday Signing			10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sunday Morning Forum			10:10 AM – 10:50 AM
Pledge Drive Sunday			11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Religious Education			11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pledge Drive Brunch			12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Second Sunday Signing			12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Sr. High Activity Group			12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Forum Committee			12:15 PM – 2:00 PM

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