Virtual Service via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. Johanna Munson, Facilitator In 2021, the annual 30 Days of Love celebration centered 4 themes from Widening the Circle of Concern, a report from the Commission on Institutional Change, a UUA Board-commissioned group charged with researching, reporting, and making recommendations for transforming white supremacy and other oppressions in … Continue reading UUA Side With Love
In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream Rev. Zackrie VinczenGrace, Worship Associate In her poem “New Bones”, Lucille Clifton reflects on the struggle for liberation experienced by past generations of Black Women and articulates her connection to these past generations.Join us for this service as we consider the poem “New Bones” the … Continue reading “New Bones”
Would you like to meet regularly with other Cedars parents? Our Parent Chalice Circle is a new venture of the Cedars Faith Formation Committee. The idea is to create a space where parents, grandparents, and caregivers can meet to share in the questions and experiences of nurturing faith formation in our children and in our … Continue reading Parent Chalice Circle Forming
Greetings! My name is Carol Ann Davidson and I am the Board liaison to a new unified Social Justice Committee. The past two years have been hard for many. It is easy to feel helpless given some of the challenges we are facing in the world. Working together, even in small ways, can help to bring … Continue reading Social Justice Committee News
Our Year-long Exploration of Promise and Possibilities At the congregational meeting last Sunday, the Cedars Board of Trustees presented the findings and recommendations of its year-long Belonging Initiative. The Initiative was started in January of 2021 with the significant objective of promoting and achieving a deeper sense of belonging among members and friends of the congregation. … Continue reading The Belonging Initiative
Virtual Service via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Zackrie VinczenJohanna Munson, Worship Associate In 1851 Sojourner Truth delivered a speech at the Women’s Convention gathered in Akron Ohio. This speech challenged white folks to see the worth, dignity, and femininity of Black Women. In this service we will reflect on Sojourner Truth’s speech and consider … Continue reading “Ain’t I a Woman?”
Virtual Service via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. The Cedars Board of Trustees For many of us, it’s déjà vu with the Omicron threatening another shutdown. But there have been some unexpected gifts during the pandemic, too, like more family time and rekindling friendships. What meaningful gifts have you received during the pandemic? What inspired you … Continue reading Giving & Receiving During a Pandemic Shutdown
Virtual Service via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Self Taught Engineer and Conceptual Artist Blake Fall-Conroy is known for creating works that touch on the socio-economic aspects of our lives. In this service we will reflect on one such work of art titled “The Minimum Wage Machine” and consider our own relationship to … Continue reading The Minimum Wage Machine
Virtual Service via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. Fran Korten, Speaker Mike Cox, Worship Associate For many of us, the UUs’ 7th principle is the one we most easily remember and cite. But what does it actually mean to us? In this service, we’ll look at how our 7th principle relates to ourselves, our culture, our Earth, … Continue reading Embracing the Interdependent Web of Life
The year is ending as it started — with a dangerous virus spiking in our area. This time it’s Omicron and it’s on fire around the country. After consultation with medical experts; evaluating the rates of infection and positivity in Kitsap County; reviewing the UUA guidelines; and consulting with members of the Congregation, the Board … Continue reading Omicron Variant: Path Forward for Next Several Weeks
