This Sunday is the FINAL WEEK of Tapestry! When the 10AM service ends... TAPESTRY begins! Our annual, congregation-wide, religious education event is themed this year around the UU seventh principle: respect for the interconnected web of all life.
No need to sign up--just drop in! Activities are planned for all age groups, each lasting about an hour. See below for more details! Also, please note that there will be different classes each week so watch your email for the weekly offerings.
Childcare will be provided in the nursery each week for babies and toddlers.
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Dates:
6/10, 6/24
Participants:
All ages (6th grade and under accompanied by an Adult)
Leader:
Katrina Wilson
Description:
We'll explore the 7th principle and our connection to all living things in this fun yoga class for all ages. Class will include a sequence of poses, with modifications for different ages and abilities, partner poses for big and little pairs, breathing and mindfulness exercises and games, as well as time for deep relaxation. Class movements include sitting cross-legged and going from kneeling to standing. Expect lots of movement and energy, laughter and excitement! Practice finding peace amidst the lightness that comes with children. Mats provided (or bring your own). Comfortable clothes and bare feet, no socks, recommended.
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Climate Change: Its Impacts and Our Growing Efforts to Contain It
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Dates:
6/24
Participants:
Adults, Teens
Leader:
Adrienne Nicosia
Description:
Please join Phil Jakobsberg, a Climate Reality Project presenter, for a presentation on the effects of climate change, and how our energy sources are changing in response to it. Phil recently attended a training for the Leadership Corps of the Climate Reality Project. He will share what he learned about the effects of climate change – the impacts of which are larger and wider in scope than many of us know – and the solutions that are moving us away from carbon emitting energy. We are closer to a renewable energy tipping point than many of us might have guessed.
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Dates:
6/24
Participants:
Adults
Leader:
Donna Smith, D.C. Access Campaign Manager for Compassion and Choices
Description:
We will discuss improving hospice and palliative care as well as ending unwanted medical treatments. Compassion and Choices is the oldest and largest non-profit organization dedicated to improving care and to expanding options at the end-of-life.
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Fairy Tale Forest
CANCELED
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Dates:
6/10, 6/17, 6/24
Participants:
6th grade and under (parents/guardians welcome, but not required)
Leader:
Alice Chmil
Description:
Participants will create masks and other arts/crafts, themed around the 7th principle, which they may take home after class.
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Participants:
All Ages (6th grade and under, accompanied by their parent/guardian)
Leader:
Linda Gianessi (Jim Trosper, in case of rain)
Description:
The Grounds Ministry Team will lead congregants in grounds cleanup activities within and around the Cedar Lane property. Please wear/bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and a sturdy pair of gardening/outdoor gloves. (In case of rain, an indoor class on butterflies will be held instead, including excerpts from a documentary and information about our own butterfly garden.)
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Dates:
6/17, 6/24
Participants:
Adults, Teens
Leader:
Dr. Henry Sgrecci
Description:
Have you ever enjoyed our Cedar Lane Bell Choir and thought, "I'd sure like to try that!" Your chance has arrived, as our Director of Music at Cedar Lane will guide participants through the basics of making beautiful music with those hand bells.
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Dates:
6/10, 6/17, 6/24
Participants:
All ages (6th grade and under accompanied by their parent/guardian)
Leader:
Steve Jones
Description:
This "open mic coffeehouse" style gathering is back again, hosted by pianist extraordinaire, Steve Jones. Participants are welcome to come enjoy the spoken word and songs of fellow Cedar Laners, and even take a turn yourself! Performers are encouraged to sign up prior to class, by contacting Steve at
[email protected],
but even if the spirit only moves you that day, drop on by.
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Dates:
6/24
Participants:
4th grade - 6th grade (Parents/guardians welcome, though not required)
Leader:
Chris Graham, Nanci Wilkinson
Description:
Together with the children we will create an interactive drawing of the local water cycle, giving children crayons and cut-outs of animals, plants and sources of pollution to place along the water's journey. We connect the UU 7
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principle and social justice by showing clips of the movie “Carbon for Water” which documents how simple water filters, used in Kenya, protect children and adults from water-borne diseases and parasites. Children will then make their own water filters.
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Dates:
6/10, 6/17, 6/24
Participants:
6th grade and under (parents/guardians welcome, but not required)
Leader:
Travis Ploeger, Marilyn Emery, Jenny Foster
Description:
Participants will create mosaics for Cedar Lane, themed around the 7th principle. Finished products will be displayed and preserved at Cedar Lane, as timing and space permits.
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Dates:
6/10, 6/24
Participants:
Adults, Teens
Leader:
Kathleen Holmay
Description:
This yoga class will be heavily themed around the 7th principle, and is for all adults at any level of mobility. Please bring/wear comfortable clothing for stretching.
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Cedar Lane UU Church| 301-493-8300 | www.cedarlane.org
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