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Fall is just around the corner, and that means children in our congregation will be returning to school. Our congregation’s Faith Formation (AKA Religious Education) programming generally follows the school year, which means preparing for ways to bring all ages together. We have several unique challenges ahead. The surges in COVID-19 and unavailability of vaccines for all ages … Continue reading Faith Formation at Cedars
Dear Cedars Community,This week multiple events in my family have converged to require my undivided presence and attention. I will be spending several months in Florida and unable to devote the required energy to my board responsibilities at Cedars.Consequently, I have resigned from the board, effective immediately. We have an extremely gifted and dedicated board! They … Continue reading Leadership News
Members of the church should have received a congregational survey in their inbox on Tuesday, July 13th. You have received a link to the survey via the email address we have for you in Breeze. Please set aside some time to sit down and offer your opinions and ideas to the Cedars Board. Join us … Continue reading Congregational Survey
Caring for one another is a core Unitarian practice, and the Cedars Pastoral Care Team is central to this ministry. We can offer a listening presence, connection, and hope to members of our Cedars community in times of need. We send cards, make phone calls, provide information resources and support family and friends who are … Continue reading Join the Pastoral Care Team
This month our Cedars congregation will participate in a special service project at the Center. In addition, recognizing further environmental justice opportunities in this effort, we are asking all members to consider making a special donation to this wonderful facility and program. As with other donations, you can make a check out to Cedars UU … Continue reading Special Collection for The West Sound Wildlife Shelter
Amazon has a charitable donation program called AmazonSmiles. If you are an Amazon customer, you can register so that Cedars will receive a small donation every time you make a purchase, It is easy to register and costs you nothing!If you are an Amazon customer follow the instructions at: Instructions for AmazonSmiles Registration. If you are already … Continue reading Amazon Donates to Cedars!
Are you interested in meeting regularly with people to listen and learn and to deepen your spiritual connections to yourself and your community? Consider joining a Cedars Chalice Circle! What Is a Chalice Circle? Chalice Circles are groups of 8-10 committed participants who come together with a trained leader to nurture spiritual growth through deep … Continue reading Chalice Circle Invitation
Do you know any high school students who would like to explore Unitarian Universalism with other high schoolers? YUUP (the Young Unitarian Universalists Project) is launching a platform to connect high school youth from around the country. They are hosting a launch party November 14th at 7:30 EST (4:30 PST). For more info (and to register), … Continue reading Introducing YUUP
Do you have an unused iPad or tablet gathering dust? Cedars is committed to providing virtual services during our pandemic isolation, but participation requires appropriate equipment. Some of our members or friends consequently don’t have access and would appreciate your generosity if you have such devices no longer in use. Please contact Johanna Munson if you can … Continue reading A Request
The recent United States Supreme Court appointment is worrying to many folks and for many reasons. If you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community and find yourself suddenly needing to get married for legal protections, contact me. I am willing to officiate small socially distanced weddings in Western Washington.
