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Welcome Visitors and Seekers! Are you:
Imagine a religion that strives to answer these and other questions. All of us have questions, and we invite you to engage in the free and responsible search for truth and meaning; to search for your answers. We have room for your belief and your individuality. We have room for you, here, at Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church. Please explore our website, which will give you a sense of who we are and what we are about. And come visit us on Sunday morning.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Who's
your minister?
When
and where are services held?
What
should I (and my children) wear to church?
Is
there childcare/Sunday school during the church service?
May I
go to class with my children or keep them with me? What can I expect when I come to church? You can expect to be greeted warmly by our greeters, members, co-ministers Barbara & Jaco ten Hove and Religious Education Director, Kim Beyer-Nelson. There is a table in Webster Hall with newcomer information, brochures, and copies of The Beacon, our monthly church newsletter. If you sign a Guest Card and give us your e-mail address, we will e-mail you The Beacon so you can get a feel for what we are about.
A bell usually announces the start of the service, which is led by a lay “Worship Associate” and one of our co-ministers (or occasionally a guest speaker). The early part of the service includes a welcome, Flaming Chalice Dedication (honoring and personalizing this symbol of Unitarian Universalism), affirmation, and opening hymn or song. There will often be a short children’s message, after which the young ones leave for Religious Education classes, followed by a time to ritually share joys and sorrows. Readings, prayer or silence, hymns and special music are frequently in the middle part of the service. (Our choir sings regularly, led by our accomplished Music Director/Pianist Chris Smellow.) There’s also a sermon or presentation, an offering (on the fourth Sunday the entire collection goes to a social justice or community organization), and a closing hymn. The service ends with closing words and a responsive benediction as the congregation stands in community. Hopefully, you will leave the service with your heart touched and your mind engaged.
Is
everyone welcome? How
do I meet other people at Cedars? How do I become a member?
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Webmeister with questions or
comments about this website.
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