eNews: July 10 2026

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Join us for Worship

Deepening in Community

Rev. Morgan McLean

10:30 AM Sunday, July 12

in-person and online at bit.ly/sundayservicelive

Our Unitarian Universalist connections stretch across the country and onto six continents. As we build these relationships, we have a chance to deepen both our inward faith and our outward reach. Join us this Sunday as we learn from and reflect with Unitarian and UU communities around the world.

Rev. Morgan McLean, Director of Global Connections at the Unitarian Universalist Association, will lead worship. She lives in a multigenerational household in Springfield, Virginia.

Quiet Callings with Kathleen Holmay

9:30 - 10:15 am in the Chalice House

This weekly in-person only space provides a quiet gathering with music, meditation, and community.

Sunday's theme: Expressing Yourself

Give the Plate: We Love Foundation: Venezuela

This Sunday, Cedar Lane gives the entire plate to We Love Foundation, a Miami-based nonprofit with thirteen years of experience delivering aid directly into Venezuela. Following the earthquakes that struck in late June, We Love Foundation is on the ground with trusted local partners — including Caritas and the Archdiocese — providing food, clean water, medical supplies, hygiene kits, and emergency shelter to families in the hardest-hit communities. Please give generously

You may give online (now with Google Pay), via Paypal, by texting 'CLUUC $[Amount]" to 73256, or by mailing it to Cedar Lane.

Make your Online Offering

Children and Youth on Sunday Morning

During the summer, childcare will be held each Sunday from 10 - 12 in the Nursery room 28 (lower level). Children of all ages are also welcome to join us in the Sanctuary for our worship service.

Community Joys & Sorrows

Share your joys and sorrows with our Caring Ministry Team

Send Prayer Requests to our Caring team

Events and Happenings

Join the Cedar Lane Summer Choir and sing in worship on July 12 & 26!

Everyone is welcome to join the fun. Some ability to read music is helpful, but we also welcome those who enjoy being followers and singing by ear. Some private instruction can be arranged. Also, PDF copies of music and practice materials will be sent by email. Choir meets on Sunday mornings before the services at 8:30am in preparation for worship. Music will be much easier than what the Cedar Lane usually performs, with emphasis on the new UU Virtual Hymnal Sing Out Love. Please contact Michael Holmes, Director of Music and Arts at mholmes@cedarlane.org

Cedar Lane Arts Camp

August 17-21, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Cultivate creativity, compassion, and community with a thoughtfully curated arts-based summer camp experience at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Open to ages 6-12.

Visit tinyurl.com/CL26SummerCamp for more information and to register.

Many Streams, One Ocean: An Intro to Hinduism

Thursdays August 6-27 on zoom

Rooted in a 4,000-year tradition, Hinduism is the world’s third largest faith and a growing presence in American spiritual life. Seekers of many backgrounds have found in its philosophy, stories, and practices something that speaks to their own deepest questions.

Over four online sessions we will explore Hindu history, sacred texts, theology, and spiritual practice, along with its remarkable internal diversity and its place in contemporary US. We will also discover points of connection with Unitarian Universalist values and history.

Walk with us in the Kensington Labor Day Parade on September 7!

Signups are now open for our Labor Day Parade contingent on September 7. Join us as we walk together in our orange and yellow shirts, spread goodwill, and invite neighbors to learn more about Cedar Lane. https://tinyurl.com/LaborDay26

Updates and Announcements

Summer ValUUes: A Whole-Congregation Faith Formation Opportunity

On the theme of Pluralism, Jenny Crane (she/her) joins the Cedar Lane youth group at the DC Pride Parade!

Follow the project on our website too!

Summer ValUUes is a whole-church project to find our shared UU values in the world around us.

Want to contribute? Send us a photo at tinyurl.com/SummerValUUes

Soul Circles 2026-27 registration is open

Are you interested in thoughtful small-group discussion with spiritually engaged peers? Soul Circle groups meet once a month to connect and converse about a common theme, with resources to help us dive deep into each topic. All are welcome.

Registration is open at tinyurl.com/CL26-27SoulCircles, sign up today!

Share Your Expertise. Spark Meaningful Conversation.

Is there a topic you're passionate about exploring with others? Do you have professional expertise, a creative practice, or a spiritual discipline that has shaped your life? Have you ever thought, *I'd love to lead a class on that someday*?

The Adult Faith Formation Team is now curating Cedar Lane's Fall 2026 Course Catalog and invites members of our community to propose classes, workshops, discussion groups, and learning experiences.

If you are interested in offering a course or learning experience this fall, please complete the proposal form (tinyurl.com/CLadultFF) by **August 1** for consideration.

We look forward to learning with you.

Backpacks for Two Little Boys

Two Afghan boys will start K and pre-school this fall and need backpacks. Can you donate a kid-sized one? Any school supplies you put in it will also be greatly appreciated. Thanks from the Afghan Refugee Support Team.

Online Monday Meditation class

Every Monday from 7:30 -8:30pm on Zoom

This drop-in meditation class focuses on finding peace of mind and stress reduction through the teachings of the Buddha on mindfulness and compassion. Contact Carole Rogentine at meditation @cedarlane.org for more information and to join on zoom.

Sunday Flower Dedications - Summer dates are available

Did you know you can dedicate a Sunday service flower arrangement in honor or memory of a family member, significant other or friend, or in celebration of an event? Sign-up for a date here.

Ongoing Engagement Opportunities

Alliance Book Club 1st Fridays from 11am-1pm in the library

Alliance Bridge Club Tuesdays 10am-noon in the Fellowship Hall

Alliance Luncheon 2nd Thursdays 11:30-2 in the Fellowship Hall

Diverse Voices book club 4th Tuesdays of each month, 7:00pm on Zoom

Fiber Arts Club Fridays, 2-4pm, online; register to receive the Zoom link

Journeywomen - on break until September

Meditation Online Class Mondays, 7:30pm, on Zoom

Men's Group 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 8:30-10:30am on Zoom

Science & Religion Group Mondays, 10am-noon, online

8PEG monthly meeting 3rd Saturday of each month, on zoom

Calendar of Events

Connect with Cedar Lane

Did you know you can become a member at any time by virtually signing the book?

Please contact Rev. Abhi Janamanchi at ajanamanchi@cedarlane.org if you would like to know more.

Please know we are here to provide whatever spiritual sustenance we can, and reach out to Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, ajanamanchi@cedarlane.org, 301-493-8300, ext. 203 directly if you need emergency financial assistance. The Ministers' Discretionary Fund provides confidential assistance to those facing emergency financial needs.

Foot bridge over Paint Creek

Rock art by Jean Schaible