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Rescheduling Events: Through the Washington Safe Start plan, more businesses and activities are scheduled to re-open in phases with adequate social distancing measures and health standards in place. Each phase will be at least three weeks in length–data and metrics will determine when the state can move from one phase to another. Regarding the fun Cedars Events you signed … Continue reading Cedars Event Sales-Update
At this time of physical distancing, the Bainbridge Super Suppers have been suspended. But, thankfully, there are creative local efforts that have assured that those who need meals can get them. The Social Action Committee would like to highlight and applaud these programs. If you know anyone who needs food support, please share this information about options … Continue reading Meals for Anyone Who Needs Them
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
