Many people make resolutions on New Year’s Eve. One poll found that 37% of respondents made one in 2022. Another survey found that the average resolution lasts 3.74 months. The poll also revealed that just 8% of respondents stick with their goals for one month, 22% last two months, 22% last three months, and 13% last four months. … Continue reading New Year Opportunities
At the Threshold In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Worship Associates:Jenny Weaver, Johanna Munson This service will invite us into a space of ritual reflection as we prepare to cross the threshold into a new year. Come with your intentions, hopes, and imagination as we navigate this liminal … Continue reading At the Threshold
Christmas Eve Service In-person service in Webster Hall at 6:00 p.m. No live stream available for this service. Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Worship Associates:Nancy Philip, Johanna Munson, Jenny Weaver What if the Christmas story were to happen today? Join us for this candle-light service of lessons and carols as we reimagine the nativity narrative in present day … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service
At our Christmas Eve gathering, Cedars will collect donations of new socks, underwear, and pajamas (all sizes) for women and children. We will also collect VISA and Safeway gift cards. They will be donated to the YWCA Alive Shelter whose vision is dedicated to ensuring the personal safety, rights, welfare, and dignity of those who … Continue reading Donations: Women & Children Experiencing Domestic Violence
Hymn of the Month Celebration In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. No live-stream available for this service. Cedars’ Music Service Join us for a special service where we will reflect on the hymns that have resonated through our hearts each month from February to November. In this soulful gathering, we’ll explore the melodies … Continue reading Hymn of the Month Celebration
Unity in Complexity In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie VinczenJenny Weaver, Worship Associate Join us for an exploration of “Unity in Complexity” this holiday season. In our spiritually pluralistic faith community, we delve into the intertwining threads of community bonds, wrestling with the complexities of diverse traditions and … Continue reading Unity in Complexity
Cedars, in partnership with Kol Shalom, offers Super Supper dinners on the last Tuesday of each month. Super suppers are a free meal for those in need provided by members of the Bainbridge Island Interfaith Council. We now have a regular sign-up for you to use each month so that all in our congregation have … Continue reading Super Supper Sign-Ups
Cedars holds a Special Collection monthly for community outreach as a way to educate our congregation about the work of various nonprofit organizations that reflect our values and to channel our generosity in support of them. On December 10th, the Social Justice Committee will be collecting donations for the YWCA Alive Shelter. The YWCA Kitsap … Continue reading December Special Collection
Five months ago, the congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association voted to move forward with more discussion and discernment regarding changes to Article II of the UUA Bylaws. These are more commonly referred to as the Seven Principles and Six Sources of Unitarian Universalism. The Study Commission has submitted it’s Final Proposed Revision to Article II to the UUA … Continue reading Love at the Center
Sparking Joy, Delicate Light, Huge Darkness In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Joseph Bednarik, Guest SpeakerNancy Philip, Worship Associate The winter holidays incorporate lights of all kinds, from menorah candles and the eastern star to New Year’s sparklers and solstice bonfires. This sermon explores the myriad holy lights of the … Continue reading Sparking Joy, Delicate Light, Huge Darkness
