Ways to give

When you give to Cedar Lane, you embody generosity and empower our mission to foster love and justice in the world. Your support fuels our efforts to make a positive impact. You can donate securely at any time using our online service.

Pledge: Your Promise to Support Cedar Lane

In Unitarian Universalism, pledging refers to making a commitment of financial support to a congregation or community. Members and friends of the congregation pledge to contribute a certain amount of money over a specified period, typically annually, to support our mission and ministries, compensate our devoted staff, uphold the comfort and beauty of our sacred spaces, and support an array of social justice initiatives and community outreach programs.

Reflecting on your annual pledge to Cedar Lane provides an opportunity to contemplate how financial generosity serves as a catalyst for spiritual growth and contributes to healing our world. As you and your family consider your pledge, consider:

In what ways has Cedar Lane impacted and transformed your life?
How does love manifest within Cedar Lane in life-changing ways?
What does my UU faith inspire me to be and do within our Cedar Lane community?

In reflecting on these questions, may we uncover the profound influence of our generosity and the limitless potential for nurturing our spirits and contributing to the healing of our world. If you were unable to join us on March 24 on Celebration Sunday, you're welcome to make your annual pledge online. Your support is greatly appreciated and contributes to the thriving of our community.

Our goal is to raise $950,000 in the Annual Fund Campaign, marking a 10% increase from the previous year.

With your support, in the coming year you can look forward to more opportunities for spiritual growth and connection:

Wellspring Wednesdays – Gather with your Cedar Lane community on Wednesday evenings for a transformative reflection and meal. Following our communal meal, dive into inspiring activities, classes, or social justice projects that ignite your passion and purpose.
Family Fridays – Amidst the whirlwind of family life, Cedar Lane offers a sanctuary for relaxation and reconnection. Leave the hectic pace behind as you unwind and regroup. While your little ones enjoy lightly programmed childcare, parents and caregivers are invited to indulge in moments of self-care and enrichment.
Cultivating Beloved Community – Responding to the diverse needs of the Cedar Lane community and beyond, we are committed to fostering intentional spaces of inclusion and belonging. We strive to ensure accessibility and engagement for all, creating an environment where every voice is valued.
- We are excited to announce the expansion of the Our Whole Lives human sexuality curriculum. By including grades K - 1 and 4 - 6, we will provide age-appropriate and comprehensive education that promotes understanding, respect, and healthy decision-making.
- Furthermore, we are proud to announce Cedar Lane's Banned Book Library. With an expanded collection spanning a wide range of ages, we celebrate diverse perspectives and challenge censorship.

Have questions? Review the FAQs or contact Cedar Lane's Executive Director, Jen Morley (jmorley@cedarlane.org / 301-493-8300 x.209).

An Easy Way to Support Cedar Lane

Vehicle Donations
Sometimes donating a no longer needed car, truck or boat to charity makes more sense that trying to sell it. Why not make Cedar Lane the beneficiary? Call 866-398-4483 or go to https://careasy.org/Cedar-Lane-Unitarian-Universalist-Church to initiate the donation. A customer service agent is available to you. Church members say that the donation process is smooth and easy.
Questions? Contact Cedar Lane’s Bookkeeper, Clare Jacocks cjacocks@cedarlane.org.

Memory Wall

The Memory Wall enables Cedar Lane members to remember, in a special and tangible way, a loved one who has died. Cast bronze nameplates (5" by 1½") containing the name and the years of birth and death in polished raised letters will be mounted permanently on the stone wall. When a group of requests has been received, the church will purchase the nameplates and have them placed on the wall. Each Spring, usually in May, Cedar Lane holds a ceremony following Sunday worship to honor those members whose names have been added that year.

For more information or to request a nameplate, please contact Cedar Lane’s Executive Director, Jen Morley (jmorley@cedarlane.org / 301-493-8300 x. 209)

Leaving a Legacy

The Cedar Lane Legacy Society honors those who have included or plan to include the congregation in their estate plans. Members of the Legacy Society:

Believe in the importance of the future of Cedar Lane
Express their gratitude in a lasting way for the people, connections, and experience that have enriched their lives
Get connected with the like-minded people who share their commitment to sustain and deepen Cedar Lane's vital presence in the world.

Gifts may include bequests, beneficiary designations, life income gifts, or real estate, among other options. For more information, please contact Cedar Lane’s Executive Director, Jen Morley (jmorley@cedarlane.org / 301-493-8300 x. 209).

Cedar Lane Marketplace

The Cedar Lane Marketplace (CLM), a way to nurture our Cedar Lane community that matches members and friends needs for services with members and friends who have skills, talents, and expertise. Need a dentist, landscape designer, a math tutor, IT assistance or music lessons? Look no further, for these and many other services are available from members of your church community. One key component of the Marketplace is that it’s a source of income for Cedar Lane. The provider is asked to make a minimum donation of 10 percent of the transaction value to Cedar Lane. Ready to get started? Click here to post requests for services or to offer your expertise.
Questions? Contact the CLM administrator at marketplace@cedarlane.org.

Elevating Our Vision: A Special Fundraising Campaign

Cedar Lane’s beautiful, renovated space is taking shape. You can see the spacious new social hall, the outdoor deck, the new 3-level elevator shaft poking out of the roof, and the new accessible and gender affirming bathrooms. Construction is proceeding exceptionally well, on schedule and on budget. Additional information and photos available here.

Five years ago, Cedar Lane launched a capital campaign to fund this project, raising $5.7 million, including $4.8 million for construction costs. Many Cedar Lane families participated in the campaign, giving with exceptional generosity. Thank you.

Now, we look forward to how we can fully realize our vision. We are excited to announce the Board of Trustees has decided to launch a special fundraising campaign, Elevating Our Vision, to meet our commitment. (See the Board’s announcement here.) Elevating Our Vision will:

Help ensure the congregation has a high-quality digital experience, increasing Cedar Lane’s audiovisual capabilities for those who worship with us in-person and those who join us online.
Purchase furnishings for key areas of the building that increase accessibility, comfort, and the flexible use of each space.
Allow us to update classrooms on the lower level that are primarily used by our youngest members on Sunday mornings.
Ensure Cedar Lane can complete construction debt-free and without incurring large interest payments.

The goal for Elevating Our Vision is $950,000 – and we are well on our way to achieving it, thanks to a number of leadership gifts, especially from new members.

Would you consider making a pledge to this once-in-a-generation transformation?

As we embark on this special campaign we hope you will consider carefully with your family how you might continue to invest in the present and future of our congregation. If each of us and all of us give within our means, we will succeed.

Please note that your gift to Elevating Our Vision can be given over the next two years on the schedule that best meets your needs. You are welcome to make an online pledge at https://bit.ly/ElevatingOurVision.

Additional information regarding Elevating Our Vision can be found in the brochure, including information on page 7 to help you determine the pledge that might be right for you.

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