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.
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
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
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
Join us for an early Christmas Eve service full of music, singing, and a reminder that the kindness we bestow assuages fear and creates hope. Childcare will be offered for this 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
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
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
At this time of year All Souls Day and the Day of the Dead provide ritual and ceremony that help us reflect on the gifts given to us by our loved ones who have passed on. Join us for this service of memory that includes building a communal altar to honor those whose inspirations and influence we … Continue reading Day of the Dead: A Service to Honor Our Departed Loved Ones
Historically, Unitarian Universalists and Cedars UU Church have been passionate about issues of Social Justice.Join the members of the Social Action Committee to hear each individual share their passion for their “branch” of Social Action focus for this church year. We will break into small groups by topic and have meaningful discussions during this service. … Continue reading Living Our Faith Compassion In Action.
Join in with the annual sacred ritual of pouring together the experiences of our lives. Celebrate the water that nurutred our gardens, decorated our vacations and sustained our souls. Remember to bring a small amount of water for the communal vessel. Reverend Margo Rinehart is our minister at Cedars UU Congregation. She has been a Kitsap County … Continue reading Water Communion
