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August Special Collection: StandUp for Kids August 20, 2024 - Felicia Hord, Director, will join us at our August 25th service to provide information about StandUp for Kids – Kitsap County, which is part of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of ending the cycle of youth homelessness and its economic impact… more
Stewardship, Emotions and a Congregational Meeting May 24, 2024 - We had a successful Stewardship Campaign over the past month, with several people making significant increases to their pledges. We still have about twenty pledges yet to come in and will be following up with those folks over the next week. Of… more
A Time to Commit to Cedars May 10, 2024 - You are what makes this Unitarian Universalist community thrive. Because we join together each week, each month, and throughout the year, we create something special. We create a place where our ideas and thoughts can be shared. A place where… more
Sharing Why You Love Cedars April 26, 2024 - One of the things I love about Stewardship in the Spring is hearing people tell their stories about why Cedars UU Church is Important. Tyler Weaver gave a moving testimonial about why his family has been a part of Cedars… more
Stewardship is about more than money April 19, 2024 - We focus our spring Stewardship Campaign on renewing our pledge of financial commitment to Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church. A strong financial foundation is critical to ensuring we are planning for a successful year ahead. And every dollar you pledge is… more
Saying yes energizes me April 12, 2024 - I love my chosen communities. Cedars is one of the most important communities to me. You may have noticed that I say YES to many things in our Unitarian Universalist Congregation. From social action, to teaching the next generation about our values. From the… more
Enjoy Spring and Summer with Friends March 8, 2024 - We have brought back our annual Hosted Event Sales. People in the congregation are offering events and gatherings as a way to build community and raise some funding for Cedars. You will find something for everyone, including: Themed Dinners Mahjong… more
Article II of the UUA Bylaws: Purposes, Values and Inspirations February 16, 2024 - Every 15 years, Unitarian Universalist Congregations are asked to review Article II of the UUA Bylaws. Last June, delegates to General Assembly overwhelmingly (86%) voted to further explore the Purposes, Principles (Values) and Sources (Inspirations). This year, we will be… more
Small Event Fundraising for Cedars January 19, 2024 - We are bringing Hosted Events back again this year! The objective is to provide creative and enjoyable opportunities for Cedars people to know and appreciate each other better while helping with fundraising to support the congregation's ongoing operation. Sponsors (like you)… more
Cedars’ Congregational History January 5, 2024 - The Bainbridge Island Review is currently celebrating 100 years of publishing history and has invited the sharing of locally significant memories from the period. This is especially relevant to Cedars, because we can be thankful for the newspaper error that… more
A New Year Opportunity January 5, 2024 - Cedars has been supporting Super Suppers on Bainbridge for many years. Once per month, we partner with Congregation Kol Shalom to serve a healthy, hearty meal to people at the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church. It has become such a success that the… more
Christmas Eve December 29, 2023 - Webster Hall was filled with carol-singing and candlelight last Sunday evening as we gathered for a special Christmas Eve Service in which Rev. Zackrie helped us recognize and appreciate the present-day significance of the original nativity story. more
New Year Opportunities December 29, 2023 - 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… more
Donations: Women & Children Experiencing Domestic Violence December 14, 2023 - 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… more
Super Supper Sign-Ups December 1, 2023 - 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… more
December Special Collection December 1, 2023 - 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… more
Love at the Center December 1, 2023 - 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… more
Social Action Highlights of 2022 January 18, 2023 - The committee merged the Social Justice Network and Social Action Committees into one Committee. The focus for the Committee for 2022 was to restructure the committee, reinstitute monthly Special Collections, and offer monthly opportunities for the congregation to gather around… more
Cedars Booth at Pride July 5, 2022 - On July 17th, Bainbridge Island is holding a pride celebration at Waterfront Park and Cedars will be there hosting a reading booth! Come see us at the festivities to grab a refreshment and relax in our comfy reading tent. We… more
Join the Bainbridge Island Climate Smart Challenge! May 2, 2022 - Bainbridge Island is working to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2025, and you can help! The new Climate Smart Challenge will be a fun way to identify key actions you and your family can take to help implement our Climate Action… more