Fall is just around the corner, and that means children in our congregation will be returning to school. Our congregation’s Faith Formation (AKA Religious Education) programming generally follows the school year, which means preparing for ways to bring all ages together. We have several unique challenges ahead. The surges in COVID-19 and unavailability of vaccines for all ages … Continue reading Faith Formation at Cedars
Dear Cedars Community,This week multiple events in my family have converged to require my undivided presence and attention. I will be spending several months in Florida and unable to devote the required energy to my board responsibilities at Cedars.Consequently, I have resigned from the board, effective immediately. We have an extremely gifted and dedicated board! They … Continue reading Leadership News
Members of the church should have received a congregational survey in their inbox on Tuesday, July 13th. You have received a link to the survey via the email address we have for you in Breeze. Please set aside some time to sit down and offer your opinions and ideas to the Cedars Board. Join us … Continue reading Congregational Survey
Despite the pandemic and cancellation of the Event Sales events, contributions from Members and Friends made for a successful fundraiser. The Cedars Fundraising Committee wishes to thank all contributors who purchased seats for over 40 donated events and activities. Cedars Events always have been popular, providing special opportunities for community participation and goodwill. Event Sales … Continue reading Update from Fundraising Committee
Starting this month, the BARN will be providing meals every Friday of each month, so Super Suppers is suspended for now. Seniors who need more support with food can sign up at the Senior Center for food deliveries through Meals on Wheels. Correction: Last week’s posting about Super Suppers (Thank you, Cedars!) stated that the … Continue reading Super Suppers
A big Thank You! to our congregation, who once again helped many in need this month. We completed packing 54 dinners and sending them to the Senior Center for distribution to individuals and families. Helen Nissani, Cedars Board Member, organized teams and created protocols that can be used for any food handling operation. The Orca … Continue reading Thank You, Cedars!
Anne Petersen Tilly passed away last week at the remarkable age of 104 3/4. She was frequently present and smiling at Cedars’ Sunday Services with her daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Steve Johnson. She is fondly remembered by Vicki as a joyful, kind, funny, and fun-loving mom full of love and grace, and with the … Continue reading In Memoriam
Serving in leadership roles within a congregational setting can be a deeply spiritual and rewarding experience. These roles also can require skills and perspectives that differ from other organizational leadership structures. Rev. Zackrie invites current, past, and future leaders to join him in an exploration of spiritual leadership. We will use the Harvest the Power … Continue reading Leadership Learning Opportunity
Rev. Zackrie Vinczen is pleased to announce that Kathryn Jay will join Cedars as the new Faith Formation Lead (formerly Director of Religious Education). In this role, Kathryn will partner with us to look at new possibilities for programming that engage our congregation in an exploration of our Unitarian Universalist values and identity. In this … Continue reading Faith Formation Lead Joins Cedars Staff
In the month of August, our donations will be shared with the UU the Vote partner Center for Common Dreams and their Reclaim Our Vote initiative. UU the Vote (uuthevote.org) is a national campaign working with the non-profit Center for Common Dreams. The Reclaim Our Votes initiative is engaging voters who have been prevented from … Continue reading Share the Plate-August
