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Living Our Values One Day at at Time
Cedar Lane Worship Associates
10:30 AM Sunday, July 26
in-person and online at bit.ly/sundayservicelive
The world is rapidly changing. The news can be difficult to watch. Events that many never could have imagined fill our news feeds. And yet, we keep going one day at a time. Join us as Cedar Lane's Worship Associates reflect on how they stay true to their faith, keep love at the center of their values, and incorporate meaningful actions, large and small, into their lives.
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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: Surrender
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Share the Plate: Shepherd's Table
This Sunday, Cedar Lane shares the plate with Shepherd's Table, a Silver Spring neighbor serving our most vulnerable community members for more than forty years. Every day, Shepherd's Table offers hot meals, a clothing closet, an eye clinic, and an urban garden to individuals and families facing hunger, houselessness, and poverty right here in Montgomery County. They don't just feed people, they companion them toward stability and hope. 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.
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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.
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We send healing wishes to Manuel Suarez who is recovering from minor surgery.
Our hearts are with the family of Rev. Susan Archer, former Minister of Religious Education here at Cedar Lane. She passed away peacefully in her sleep earlier this week.
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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.
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Join the Cedar Lane Summer Choir and sing in worship on July 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
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Earth-based Celebrations: Lughnasa
Sunday, August 2, 9:30am - 10:20am at the bench circle
We celebrate the start of the harvest season! Lugh, or Lug, is a figure in Irish mythology, associated with skill and mastery in multiple disciplines, including the arts, oaths, truth, and the law. Come celebrate, and bring a friend, especially the outdoorsy ones!
If the weather is poor we will gather in the Chalice House.
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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.
Register on realm. All are welcome.
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Save the Date!
TEXTURE, TECHNIQUE & TRADITION: Members & Friends Art Show
Opening on Sunday November 8
If you work with fiber, we’d like to display it! Cedar Lane will be showcasing all the wonderful ways we work with textiles: spinning and weaving, knitting and crochet, rug hooking and punch needle, embroidery and sewing, felting and quilting, macrame and tapestries, batik and paper - anything that can be hung on walls or displayed on a shelf.
Submissions will be accepted from September 4 through October 16. Stay tuned for more information and submission form coming soon.
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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 Generosity: Charles Du Mond (he/him) says "Look closely and you will see an entirely different species of tree growing from this larger tree. I considered calling this interdependence, but, really, the small tree is entirely dependent on the larger tree. I don't know if any human manipulation was involved with this creation, or if a random seed was deposited by a bird or a squirrel."
Summer ValUUes is a whole-church project to find our shared UU values in the world around us. Check out all our photos at cedarlane.org/summer-valuues
Want to contribute? Send us a photo at tinyurl.com/SummerValUUes
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Food Support is Appreciated
Food and cleaning supply donations are needed for an Afghan family with three children and greatly reduced SNAP benefits. Thank you for thinking about them when you shop. Please leave items in the chapel hallway box.
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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!
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Upcoming Cedar Lane Event for Immigrant Neighbors
The Immigrant Justice Ministry Team (IJMT) is planning an event to support our
immigrant neighbors early next month, and we are recruiting volunteers to help! We'll be
working with community partners through Action in Montgomery (AIM). Our work
centers the voices and needs of neighbors who are most affected.
We'll share details about the event and sign up volunteers after this week's worship
service on Sunday, July 26, and at our IJMT meeting Tuesday, July 28 at 7pm in the
library.
Cedar Laners can help in several roles as we stand in solidarity with our neighbors.
In the meantime, here's a poem that Rev. Abhi read to open a recent IJMT meeting. In
Gate 4-A Naomi Shihab Nye writes of the ways we meet each other in the moment
and, crossing cultures and circumstances, find ways to be present.
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Welcome to Valerie Burrows and Lavender Accounting
Please join us in welcoming Valerie Burrows and her small, dedicated team at Lavender Accounting to Cedar Lane. Valerie brings deep experience with congregations and nonprofit organizations, a strong relational focus to her work, and enthusiasm for modernizing Cedar Lane's bookkeeping processes.
You can reach Valerie at accounting@cedarlane.org or at 301-493-8300 ext.310. She will also be in the office Tuesdays 12:00 - 4:00 and Fridays 1:00 - 3:00.
We will continue to update you as we move through the transition to a new part-time bookkeeping role, as well as when new processes are introduced that may shift how you interact with the bookkeeping office.
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Pledge Statements
Statements were recently emailed to all Cedar Lane members and friends who have a pledge of record with the congregation. These statements show your pledge for the recently completed congregational year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025).
You are encouraged to review your statement to ensure that all your pledge payments were recorded correctly. Should you need to complete paying your pledge, you are welcome to do so at this link.
Didn't receive a statement or have questions about giving? Reach out to accounting@cedarlane.org.
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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.
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Donate Your Chainsaw?
Do you have a battery operated, heavy duty chainsaw that you are no longer using? Please consider donating it to the Grounds Team for use by Jose Morant and Rufo Nasol. Contact groundsteam@cedarlane.org. Thank you!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Waiting for the mail with Sam and Cocoa
Rock art by Jean Schaible
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