Speaker: Cedars Minister - Rev. Margo Rinehart

Reverend Margo has lived in Kitsap County for over 30 years and has been a member of Kitsap UU Fellowship for most of them. Serving Cedars seems like a natural step in supporting Unitarian Universalism in the Puget Sound area and in our wider world. During these stressful times, people need the support of Unitarian Universalism in their communities. Together, let us strengthen Cedars as you continue to be that beacon of hope and care. 

Easter Sunday: Lessons for Celebrating Paradise

We will take a historical look at how the life and death of Jesus changed from celebrating the victory over death to a focus on suffering and sacrifice. This is a message for Atheists, Christians, and spiritual seekers of all kinds. Come and reclaim the Easter season as a time of joy. Reverend Margo Rinehart … Continue reading Easter Sunday: Lessons for Celebrating Paradise

Paying Attention: Finding Wisdom Through Springtime Interfaith Practices

At this time year Lent, Ramadan, and Passover fill the spring days with opportunites for contemplation, meditation, and even prayer. What can we learn from the great religions about paying attention and how to bring forth our emotional and spiritual growth into action for our communities and common humanity. Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars by … Continue reading Paying Attention: Finding Wisdom Through Springtime Interfaith Practices

Humanism: Wanting What is Best for One Another so that All Might Flourish

Humanists and Unitarians have been in conversation for over a century, learning from one another and partnering in creation of a belief system that strives to create circimstances where all might flouish. Let’s explore together how Humanism might guide our daily practices and increase our capacity for wonder, awe, gratitude and service. Reverend Margo Rinehart serves … Continue reading Humanism: Wanting What is Best for One Another so that All Might Flourish

The Faiths of Our Founding Fathers

On this Presidents’ Day weekend, we will explore the commitment by many of our Founding Fathers to the separation of church and state and the imperative of protected religious expression. From atheism to theism, let freedom ring! Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars by welcoming people from diverse theological and religious backgrounds and spiritual beliefs on … Continue reading The Faiths of Our Founding Fathers

Embodying Resilience

Through the work of grief guide Frances Weller, and the practices of Buddhist Pema Chodron, we will explore how to prevail in a life that is for more than ourselves. Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars by welcoming people from diverse theological and religious backgrounds and spiritual beliefs on their journeys to learn from one another, search … Continue reading Embodying Resilience

Martin Luther King and Thich Nhat Hanh: Brothers in Beloved Community

Thich Nhat Hanh and Martin Luther King, Jr. came from different cultures and religions and from countries at war with one another. Let us experience how they influenced one another through deep friendship and a shared commitment to justice and peace. Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars by welcoming people from diverse theological and religious backgrounds and … Continue reading Martin Luther King and Thich Nhat Hanh: Brothers in Beloved Community

Winter Solstice Service

This evening we will be celebrating the winter solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It is a time of both mystery and expectancy, as the longest dark leads to the return of the sun. Join us in this ancient celebration that still brings restoration and hope into our lives today.Childcare … Continue reading Winter Solstice Service

Singing the Journey

Let us gather together for the annual Cedars hymn sing service. We will raise our voices in joyful song and celebrate the gift of music. Start your December holiday season with this time of community, celebration, and praise. The Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars through welcoming people from diverse theological and religious backgrounds and spiritual beliefs … Continue reading Singing the Journey

A Celebration of Our Cedars Community

Rev. Margo has been serving Cedars for several months now. We will take this Sunday to eat together, answer a couple of questions that will help Margo get to know us better and make official Rev. Margo’s status as our half time minister. Please bring a brunch item to share. The Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars … Continue reading A Celebration of Our Cedars Community