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On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, the new Cedars church year begins. This is Cedars’ 61st year since its founding as the Unitarian Fellowship of Bainbridge Island on June 9, 1959. New Trustees, Herb Hethcote and Dawna Kramer will join continuing Trustees Heidi Parkington-Thal, Helen Nissani, John Peck, Kassia Sing, and Rev. Zackrie Vinczen (Ex Officio) … Continue reading New Church Year Begins
A nationally acclaimed author, who also happens to be a Member of Cedars, deserves special recognition and our gratitude. After a week filled with scenes of protest and violence across our national stage, we find Warren Read’s 2008 memoir, The Lyncher in Me (Borealis Books) particularly relevant. His own website, warren-read.com, provides a summary of the book. In June … Continue reading The Lyncher In Me by Warren Read
Special Collection, June 14 Tradition continues…no matter how weird this time may be! For the past several years, Cedars has held a June Food Drive to help Fishline and Helpline House fill their shelves with kid-focused food for the summer. More children than ever before rely on free or reduced-price school lunches, and in many cases breakfast, too. When school is … Continue reading Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation
A Transformative Experience: Virtual GAJune 24-28 Virtual General Assembly (VGA) 2020 will offer all Unitarian Universalists an opportunity to gather and deepen connections with each other and our faith. In addition to the General Sessions, Synergy, Service of the Living Tradition, and Sunday worship, registered attendees also will enjoy daily morning worship, Welcoming celebrations, live workshops, … Continue reading UUA General Assembly
RE Classes Suspended RE Classes will not meet again until worship services resume at The Island School. -The Religious Education Committee
How to Communicate NowDuring the Shelter-in-Place, your Cedars staff and Board of Trustees continue to conduct church business and to work on your behalf. We are following practices that consider the health and well-being of our Cedars community. You can find information and fellowship through communications and activities provided online. Check The Beacon, the church … Continue reading Staying Connected Through Shelter-in-Place
In these challenging times, the Prepared Cedars Task Force would like you to know that in addition to the Cedars community, there are other local resources that you can reach out to if you have a need. These resources also allow us to reach out beyond Cedars to offer help to the broader Kitsap community.One … Continue reading Where to Find Resources for Challenging Times And How You Can Help
Rescheduling Events: Through the Washington Safe Start plan, more businesses and activities are scheduled to re-open in phases with adequate social distancing measures and health standards in place. Each phase will be at least three weeks in length–data and metrics will determine when the state can move from one phase to another. Regarding the fun Cedars Events you signed … Continue reading Cedars Event Sales-Update
At this time of physical distancing, the Bainbridge Super Suppers have been suspended. But, thankfully, there are creative local efforts that have assured that those who need meals can get them. The Social Action Committee would like to highlight and applaud these programs. If you know anyone who needs food support, please share this information about options … Continue reading Meals for Anyone Who Needs Them
During this time of health concerns and relative social isolation, it will help if you remain patient, stay calm, and keep informed. Refer to local health agencies for official communications about COVID-19 and recommendations for preventing the spread of the virus. Pay attention to those groups that are at increased levels of vulnerability to the … Continue reading Be Patient, Be Calm, Be Online
