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During this time of health concerns and relative social isolation, it will help if you remain patient, stay calm, and keep informed. Refer to local health agencies for official communications about COVID-19 and recommendations for preventing the spread of the virus. Pay attention to those groups that are at increased levels of vulnerability to the … Continue reading Be Patient, Be Calm, Be Online
A Message from Rev. Zackrie As we all experience the implications for the spread of COVID-19 virus, your Board President, Heidi Parkington-Thal, and I remain in regular contact with each other to determine best practices to support our Cedars community. As we make decisions about worship services, scheduled events, and use of facilities, we will let … Continue reading Response to COVID-19
Rev. Zackrie advised us that what one of us does to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 helps all of us. We connect our community members when we care for each other. That is true with all of our actions, particularly at this time. This may never have been so true as it was last weekend, when … Continue reading Every Action
Annual Stewardship Campaign This year’s Stewardship Campaign officially launched on Sunday, March 1. Each year Cedars Members and Friends are asked to review their annual pledges, which run from July 1 – June 30. We ask you to reflect on what Cedars means to you and to think about the exciting new initiatives we are implementing under the leadership … Continue reading Paving Our Way
Ticket Sales OnlinePurchasing EXTENDED to March 31The last tickets for our Annual Event Sales are available for reservation online. To reserve your spot for an event: Refer to the 2020 Revised Event Sales Catalog (shows only events with open spots). Send your ticket request to Herb Hethcote by e-mail (herbert-hethcote@uiowa.edu) On your request, note the Event Number, Event Name and Date, … Continue reading Cedars Annual Event Sales
February Special Collection YWCA Alive ShelterYou showed your love, and the YWCA Alive Shelter in Bremerton will benefit from it. For our February Special Collection on February 23, the table was loaded with much needed items from the shelter’s wish list: towels, blankets, paper goods, shoes, slippers, socks, jackets, shower caddies, and cleaning supplies. -Heartfelt thanks from the Social Action Committee.
Sunday, February 23Worship Service Give a Valentine’s Gift to YWCA Alive Shelter! February’s Special Collection, on Sunday, February 23, will go to The Alive Shelterlocated in Bremerton. The Shelter offers refuge to women and children dealing with domestic abuse. It’s never too late to send a Valentine to show you care. Here is a great way to do that. … Continue reading February Special Collection
Volunteer Opportunity Recently, Penny Brewer visited the Tacoma Detention Center, where AIDNW volunteers work with detainees. AIDNW was the recipient of the Cedars December 2020 Special Collection Funds. Penny had the opportunity to meet and speak with some of the detainees, and she was deeply affected by the visit. Click here to read her essay about the … Continue reading Cedars Social Justice
Thanks to your generous donations on January 26, $630 was collected and will be divided between Fishline and Helpline. They will use the funds to make fresh produce available to those in need.
Installation Ceremony for Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Saturday, March 14, 2020 The Island School Join the Cedars UU Community as we celebrate the installation of Rev. Zackrie Vinczen as our Called Minister. The Installation Ceremony and Celebration is a significant and joyous step for the Cedars Church Community and for Rev. Zackrie. Mark your calendar for … Continue reading Save These Dates!
