Author: Carolyn Kerns

Giving & Receiving During a Pandemic Shutdown

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

The Minimum Wage Machine

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

Omicron Variant: Path Forward for Next Several Weeks

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

Can’t Help Myself

Virtual Service via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Zackrie VinczenJohanna Munson, Worship Associate In 2016, artists Sun Yuan and Peng Yu had a work titled “Can’t Help Myself” installed in theGuggenheim Museum in New York City. Since the debut of the installation, viewers have beenled to question many things about their relationship to technology and … Continue reading Can’t Help Myself

New Year, New You

New Year, New You Virtual worship service at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Joe Rettenmaier from Edmonds UU Church From the outer realms of high-technology to the inner realms of lasting peace, we’ll explore possibilities and breakthroughs this new year may bring. Rev. Joe Rettenmaier received his M.Div. from Meadville Lombard Theological School in 2019. Previous to … Continue reading New Year, New You

A Time for Rest and Reflection

A Time for Rest and Reflection Virtual Lay-led worship service at 10:00 a.m. Claire Branley, Worship AssociateJohanna Munson, Speaker Join us for a meditative service where we will take a pause together. Have paper and a writing utensil handy for a meditative exercise. We’ll enjoy a discussion in small breakout rooms with questions to reflect … Continue reading A Time for Rest and Reflection

Simple Gifts

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream Rev. Zackrie VinczenGrace, Worship Associate  It’s often the simple gifts that have the biggest impact. I think about the times I’ve been moved by a gift of flowers, a polished rock, or baked goods. In themselves these objects are simple, but in the context of … Continue reading Simple Gifts

Seasonal Hope and Gratitude

Seasonal Hope and Gratitude Virtual worship service at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Susan Fredrick Gray, SpeakerJohanna Munson, Worship Associate  For this service, we will be gathering to hear a message of hope and gratitude from UUA president Rev. Susan Frederick Gray followed by a re-airing of Cedars popular 2020 Christmas pageant. So, please come and join … Continue reading Seasonal Hope and Gratitude

Bhodi Day

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream Rev. Zackrie Vinczen  Join us for this service as we pause to reflect on the Buddhist Holiday “Bodi Day” and consider the wisdom it has to offer us. A Virtual Gathering will follow the service at 11:30 am. The Zoom link can be found in … Continue reading Bhodi Day