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Volume 2, No. 4                                                                                                              January 22, 2010

Hello, here is an ENews for the week.  If you have any interest in printing a copy of this please go to http://www.cedarlane.org/enarch09/en012210.htm where it has been posted as a web page.

This ENews has been bookmarked to allow fast access to sections.  To jump to the bookmarked sections please press control and click on the following to access these bookmarks.   Thanks, Sara sdeshler@cedarlane.org

Sunday’s activities   From the Ministers   We Care   Music Notes   Education for all Ages    Upcoming Sundays   Around the Church    Pledge Drive Committee   Auction Committee  Social Justice Council   Beyond Cedar Lane    Calendar

 

 

Text Box: Service this Sunday                                    9 & 11 a.m.                                       January 24, 2010

January 24, 2010
One Year Later: Idealizing and Disappointment

Rev. Roger Fritts

Cedar Laners of all ages will gather to celebrate in song, story and affirmation of the values that unite us and call for our commitment. The service will be lead by clergy and laypeople. NO RE classes. Childcare available for ages 5 and younger.

Forum: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell -- “Why Everything About This Law Is Contrary to Everything UUs Stand For.”  Captain Joan Darrah, USN (Ret), a member of the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church and of the Military Advisory Council at the Servicemember Legal Defense Network, will talk about some of her experiences as a gay service member living under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell—the law that prohibits gay people from serving openly in the U.S. military.  She will also provide an update on the progress to repeal this law and talk to us about how UUs can help.

Music Notes: This morning’s music embraces hope, comfort, and our desire for acceptance.  The organ Prelude and the Call to Worship are both drawn from “The Sacred Harp” hymnal.  Sweet Canaan will be sung a capella by the Choir and highlights the harmonic simplicity typical of hymns from the Appalachian mountain community.  When the Spirit Says Do is a delightful spiritual of the civil rights period that has been arranged by UU Music Director, Mark Freundt, of Greensboro, NC.  The Choir will sing in unison and, along with accompanist, Thomas Guthrie, will enjoy “getting into the character” of the song.  Ironically, Robert Frost wrote his famous poem “Stopping by Woods....” on a summer morning in Vermont while watching a sunrise.  He had apparently been up all night and remarked that it was almost as if he was hallucinating.  In Eugene Butler’s arrangement we can almost see the horse clopping through the snow as it carries it’s rider through the night.

Thank you!
On behalf of the CLUUC Music Ministry and the Social Justice Council I wish to thank all who attended the Totally Mozart concert on January 16.  The turnout was larger than one could ever dream.  I am pleased that our Choir and our soloist, Barbara Wing, were treated to such an appreciative audience.  I am grateful that John Kelly allowed us to join him in supporting the Washington Post Campaign for Children’s Hospital.  All total your generous donations amounted to $6,452.  Bravo, CLUUC - it was a wonderful evening for the Congregation!!!

                                                                                                                 Dr. Henry Sgrecci - Director of Music

Welcome, Visitors to Cedar Lane. We invite you to stop by our Visitors Center in the Lounge service to say hello, find out more about Cedar Lane and Unitarian Universalism, sign up for our mailing list, and/or pick up pamphlets about our faith.

IN THE LOUNGE-  ◊ Adult Programs Registration ◊ Alliance Jewelry ◊ Auction Committee ◊ Donuts and Bagels ◊ Environmental Task Force ◊ Social Justice Council Lounge Lizards ◊ UU Book Store- Beacon Press and Skinner House-Now with Gift Corner candles ◊ We serve fair trade coffee, hot chocolate, and tea ◊

Volunteers for the Service:
Greeters:
9 a.m. Leslie and Eric Carlson               11 a.m. Al and Sarah Reese
Ushers:
    9 a.m. Michael Morse, Peter Salsbury, Mary Beth Nowinski, and Gail Riley
11 a.m. James Ogle, Nancy Janssen, Marilynn Smith, and Betsey Binckes

Coffee Servers:
10 a.m. Bonnie Tyler and Millie Mader        12 p.m. Lois Delaha
Audio:
Jim Weiffenbach
Visitors’ Center:
12 p.m. Nancy Janssen
Board Member at the Desk:
12 p.m.  Dusty Kreisberg
The flowers in the Sanctuary
and the Chapel were arranged by Lois Delaha.

 

Text Box: From the Ministers

 

 

Roger Fritts

I do not always acknowledge it in the newsletter, nevertheless, I hate it when members move away! I understand that there are family and employment reasons, but still I grieve the departure. One example is Rebecca and Karen Lee-Duffell and their daughter Samantha Jo who are moving to Jacksonville, Florida. I will miss them.

Although it is not Thanksgiving, this week I am feeling thankful:

Thank you to the members of the cell tower committee, Bob Pechacek, John Daniel, Deborah Scott Goodwin, Carol Bertaut, Peter Lowenthal, Charlie Kaylor and Jim Laurenson for their work. Also, I want to thank members of the Board for their careful consideration of the issue. Their final decision has my full support.

Thank you to all who came to the Mozart Concert and donated to Children’s Hospital, and thank you to all who worked on the project. We raised $6,702. A special thank you goes to Henry Sgrecci who was the leader of the event and who turned around and led the music on Sunday morning.

Thank you to all who donated to Haiti relief on Sunday morning. We received $8,838.94 for “Partners in Health.”

I feel very proud of our church. You are good generous people. It is an honor to serve as one of your ministers.

 

Text Box:  We Care

 

 

The We Care program is a network led by volunteers who reach out to address short-term needs – food deliveries, rides to doctor’s appointments, a listening ear in the event of a loss. The Cedar Lane congregation is organized geographically by “neighborhoods”; each neighborhood has at least one chairperson to coordinate support. Look at your nametag or the map in the church office to find your neighborhood.

Our condolences are with Barbara and Bill Gressman (N6) with the death of Bill’s father. Eugene Gressman died peacefully at age 92 in Chapel Hill, NC.

We celebrate with Burke Peterson (N10) as he has left rehab care and returned home.

Healing wishes are with Earlene Green (N17) as she recovers from hip replacement surgery at Sibley Hospital.

Should you know of a member of our community in personal need, you are encouraged to reach out to them. If you learn that this person wishes to receive a response from the church, please contact Heather Janules at x204 or hjanules@cedarlane.org. All ministers offer pastoral care to our members so you are also encouraged to contact any member of the ministerial team.

 

Text Box: Music Notes from the Director of Music

 

 

January 31 the Intergenerational Handbell Choir will begin the Call to Worship with the beloved canon “Dona Nobis Pacem.”  The Women’s Chorale will sing Malcolm Williamson’s three part song, Sweet and Low.  The Women’s Quartet will sing a lovely song in Russian called Blagoslovi by Pavel Chesnekov.

February 7 the Adult Choir will be visiting River Road Unitarian Universalist Church to sing in partnership with its Choir and Director of Music, Clif Harden.  CLUUC will enjoy music by guest artists.

On February 14, Pledge Drive Sunday, we will have the pleasure of hosting the Choir from River Road Unitarian Universalist Church.  The Choir will join with the Adult Choir of CLUUC to provide joyous and exhilarating music for the morning. 

Ad Hoc Choir will meet in the Chapel at 12:30 on February 7.  Hope to see you there. 

Tenors: Gruppo Piccolo wants you.  Contact hsgrecci@cedarlane.org to discuss.

Text Box: Education for all Ages

 

 

Religious Education Notes

Got SuperBowl?
Not to worry. Come on over to the BIG SCREEN SuperBowl Party!  You are invited to the Senior High Youth Group-sponsored party in the sanctuary, February 7 at 6 p.m.! NO alcohol, NO charge, ALL ages! Bring food to share. Pizza and beverages provided.

Family Fun Night coming up on February 13! 
Watch for details.

Help the People in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Start the New Year off right by cleaning out your closets for a good cause!  The 7th Grade Session II class is collecting clothes, shoes and toys for people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Please bring your donations to church and drop in the designated boxes in the chapel hallway.  If you have questions, please contact Lisa Kaeser (class room parent) at l_kaeser@yahoo.com.

Guest at Your Table
Please return the Guest at Your Table boxes to the RE office ASAP.  We would like to wrap up the collection and send our congregational donation to the UUSC for their important work.

Holiday Craft Day Plates and Mugs are Here!
Pick up your plates and mugs in the downstairs lobby on Sundays or in the RE office during the week.  They are delightful—as always!

 

Youth Notes

Annual Ski Trip (7th – 12th Graders)
Our annual youth ski trip will be at Seven Springs Resort in Pennsylvania, February 26-28, Friday through Sunday.  Announcements and reminders have been sent out.  Let the RE office know if you plan to join us by email or phone and get your registration materials in by January 29!  We don’t want you to miss the trip!

Youth Activity Group (Grades 7 and 8)
        The 2010 Calendar already has a number of events for the next two months.  We hope you can attend all of them:
        January 22, Friday: Pizza & Movie at the church, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.  We will watch 1 or 2 movies and could use some movie suggestions from you.  Call John at the number below.  Must be rated PG or PG-13.  Announcement will go out this week.
        February 7, Sunday: Super Bowl Party for all youth groups and other Cedar Lane fans and friends.  Begins at 6:00 p.m. and goes until there is a winner.  We will watch in the sanctuary on the Big Screen.  Pizza and soft drinks will be provided; you can bring your favorite munchies!  Wear your NFL shirt too!
        February 21, Sunday: Orienteering at Wheaton Regional Park with the Quantico Orienteering Club.  Will leave church at 12:15 p.m., eat fast-food in Wheaton, begin orienteering around 1:00 p.m., and return to the church at 4:00 p.m. We did this last year and it was a big hit.  Flyer will be sent in advance of the event.

Senior High Youth Group (SHYG)
At our Senior High Action Group (SHAG) meeting, on January 10, we decided our monthly hang-outs will change from Sunday mornings to Friday evening activities. Our next scheduled hang-outs will be Friday, February 19 to do pizza and a movie.  Watch for details by snail and email.  Have another interesting activity?  Let Archene know about it.
        For information on the SHYG (grades 9-12) and SHAG (including parents) contact Archene Turner at 301-493-8300 x205, aturner@cedarlane.org or archene@gmail.com.. Details of activities and permission forms are on our website at www.cedarlane.org.

Upcoming Events:
January

       23  Murder Mystery Dinner (hosted by River Road UU congregation’s youth group)

February

          7  Superbowl party
         8  Lobby Day in Annapolis
        13  Cosmic Bowling
        14  SHAG meeting
        19  Hang-out, pizza & movie
26-28  Ski trip at Seven Springs, Registration Deadline January 29.

 

Young Adults (Ages 18-35)
        The UU Young Adults of Maryland (UUYAM) group plans activities for local UU Young Adults. Visit http://groups.google.com/group/uuyam to join the UUYAM e-mail list and view schedule of upcoming events. For resources and information on Joseph Priestly District (JPD) Young Adult events, visit the JPD Young Adult Network at www.jpduuyan.org. Join other Young Adults for Brunch: Meet in the vestibule at the back of the sanctuary 15 minutes after the end of the 11 a.m. service. We will car pool to a local restaurant for lunch or brunch and fellowship.

       

Adult Programs Notes

Register for Spring 2010 programs NOW!  The cosmic blue brochure was mailed to your home last week with two registration cards; invite a friend! See the brochure for detailed descriptions and costs.  It is also available on our website at www.cedarlane.org.   Cedar Lane Adult Programs classes are open to non members. The AP committee will be accepting registrations and be available to answer questions on Sundays, January 24 and 30, in the lounge after services. Registrations accepted in the RE office during the week.

Brochure Corrections: Olive Oil Tasting #D28 is May 21 (not May 7), and Ethical Money Matters #H39 has been cancelled.

Classes beginning in February:

New—Be sure to read the descriptions of these new and exciting classes, add them to your calendar and register.

2/2 Cedar Lane Dancers – for dancers of all ages with just a year of ballet or modern dance experience. Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
2/3 Does God Exist and Is the Bible True? – Is it possible to give a flawless proof for the fundamental teachings of Western religions? Three Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
2/9 The Philosophy Club – We will discuss several  philosophers. Six Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
2/13 Go Green, Get Lean – Explore the health and environmental advantages of eating more plant based foods. Six Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.
2/18 Photography: Composition and Style – Expand your creativity through contemporary ideas and techniques.  Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
2/18 Alexander Technique (free introductory class 2/4) – helps to improve posture and body awareness. Six Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
2/27 Winter Retreat for Women – Explore through readings, guided meditation, sharing into the silence and being witnessed. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

Perennial Favorites—If you haven’t participated in one of these yet, or it has been awhile, the following programs encourage new participation.

Science and Religion
Continuing Yoga
T’ai Chi for Beginners
T’ai Chi Advanced
Book Discussion
Connection Circles

Sunday Morning Forum
The Sunday Morning Forum meets between services from 10:10 to 10:55 a.m. in the Chalice House.  Everyone is invited.
        This Sunday, January 24: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell -- “Why Everything About This Law Is Contrary to Everything UUs Stand For .”  Captain Joan Darrah, USN (Ret), a member of the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church and of the Military Advisory Council at the Servicemember Legal Defense Network, will talk about some of her experiences as a gay service member living under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell—the law that prohibits gay people from serving openly in the U.S. military.  She will also provide an update on the progress to repeal this law and talk to us about how UUs can help.
        Next Sunday, January 31:  “America’s Love/Hate Relationship with International Law.”  The official U.S. attitude towards the prosecution of crimes against humanity and war crimes changed dramatically from the universality of Nuremberg to the exceptionalism of the ICC treaty negotiations.  Legal “realism” and “idealism” are strains of thought that pose a battle of opposites. Our speaker, Linda Bishai, will address the history of U.S. legal  thinking that has created this conceptual battle, and its implications for the present. Dr. Bishai is a senior program officer in the Education and Training Center of the United States Institute of Peace.

Connection Circles
Most Connection Circles are on-going and are welcoming new members.  They are a great way to get to know other Cedar Laners in a small group setting, through worship and reflection.  Register through Adult Programs.

                                             

Text Box: Upcoming Sundays
 

 

 

January 31, 2010

“In Search of the Spiritual”

Rev. Roger Fritts

Over thirty-two years of ministry I have preached on this topic several years.  How has my spiritual search changed over those years?  Has yours changed as you have grown older?

January 31 Forum: “America’s Love/Hate Relationship with International Law.”  The official U.S. attitude towards the prosecution of crimes against humanity and war crimes changed dramatically from the universality of Nuremberg to the exceptionalism of the ICC treaty negotiations.  Legal “realism” and “idealism” are strains of thought that pose a battle of opposites. Our speaker, Linda Bishai, will address the history of U.S. legal thinking that has created this conceptual battle, and its implications for the present. Dr. Bishai is a senior program officer in the Education and Training Center of the United States Institute of Peace.

 

February 7, 2010
“Fairness”

Rev. Roger Fritts

Paul and Vicky Strella were the high bidders on the offer to pick a sermon title at last year's auction. The full title of the sermon is something like this: "How Do You Decide When You Are Doing Enough Good and How Do You Deal with the Feeling That You Are a Chump When Other People Appear to be Cheating, Getting Rich, Cutting in Line, and Getting Away with it?

February 7 Forum: Finding a New Way Forward in Afghanistan. Afghanistan is a country, but it is not a nation as it is composed of four distinct national groups.  Three are tied by ethnicity and/or religion to one of the country's neighbors and divided from the fourth by Hindu Kush; the fourth is a collection of loosely confederated tribes. Just as it did not work in Vietnam or Algeria, General McChrystal's "new" counterinsurgency of "clear, hold, build" is unlikely to work because it cannot be executed on behalf of another government (particularly a weak, corrupt government) by a foreign army.  Also, the Muslim world does not want the United States to be its savior; or to be "Westernized" through military occupation regardless of the material benefits American-led Westernization offers.  Dr. Douglas Macgregor, retired army colonel, will elaborate on why he believes it would be best for us to withdraw from Afghanistan.

 

Text Box: Around the Church

 

 

It's not too late to buy tickets for the annual Afghan dinner and silent auction fundraiser for couples’ literacy in Afghanistan, held at the church this Saturday evening, January 23, starting at 6 p.m. This is the only fundraiser in the world for Kabultec, and besides a compelling program of speakers, our Cedar Lane lounge will be full of all kinds of items from bazaars all over Afghanistan you won't want to miss. Tickets are $50 per person. Please contact Eleanor DePaola at 301-299-6236 for tickets and information.

 

Text Box: Pledge Drive Committee

 

 

The 2009 Pledge Drive was very successful, thanks in part to the work of our visiting stewards.  To help more Cedar Laners learn about church stewardship, and to consider being visiting stewards, there will again be a one-day workshop.  Come to learn about stewardship, and about visiting other Cedar Laners, and, if you feel inspired at the end of the day, volunteer to be a visiting steward.  People who were visiting stewards last year will be asked to do so again this year, and are encouraged to take the workshop again.

Joan Priest of the Joseph Priestley District will again lead the workshop, which runs 10-3 in the Chalice House on Saturday, January 30.  To sign up, contact Ardene Shafer (srs.ars.@gmail.com, 240-294-4985), Susan Clark (songsue@aol.com, 301-565-5126) or Sara Deshler at the church. 

 

Text Box: Auction Committee

 

 

Swing Into Spring!

Cedar Lane’s 2010 Auction, Saturday, March 13.

Whether you’re a first-timer or long-timer, do plan to attend this year’s not-to-be-missed Cedar Lane auction. You give. You get. Our church receives!

The auction is FUN! Its success is critical to the church’s financial well-being. We’ll provide, on request, safe and entertaining child care and rides for non-drivers. Tickets will go on sale in the lounge beginning this Sunday, January 24. The price of admission ($30 per person in advance or $35 at the door) includes a splendid gourmet repast catered by the same people who won our raves last year. Raffle tickets for either the quilt or the 50/50 cash split will be $10 each—33% cheaper than in 2009! The Cedar Lane Quilters’ magnificent “Unitarian Labyrinth” will be on display in the sanctuary during the week prior the auction. Look for the auction catalog on the church website about the same time.

But first: What will you donate to be auctioned? By tradition we all give something for someone else to go home happy with. Please be thinking about what you might offer when your invitation and donation form arrive in the mail. Be creative! Can you provide a small group dinner featuring your special recipes? The use of your condo at the beach? A few hours of your professional or avocational expertise? Baby sitting, power washing a deck, relining someone’s brakes? Or . . . Can you solicit your favorite local business for a donation—a restaurant dinner for two, a couple of movie or theater tickets, a dry-cleaning bargain? Corporate donations are important, though check with Lisa Chernikoff (301-587-5992, lisa.chernikoff@verizon.net) first to avoid duplicate solicitations.

And don’t forget the Nifty-Thrifty sale. Helen Pechacek and her team will be accepting items in like-new condition to be sold for $25 or less. Jewelry, artwork and photography, decorative objects, sports and exercise equipment, DVDs, toys, games, and the like are welcomed. Please do not donate large items, books, or clothing. Call or e-mail Helen if you have questions about an item (301-384-2415, hpechacek@comcast.net).

 

Text Box: Social Justice Council

 

 

I'd like to remind you that Lobby Day is coming up on Monday, February 8. Plan to come and have your voice heard in support of marriage equality and transgender non-discrimination. The Cedar Lane Lobby Day Bus will roll again this year. We board in Cedar Lane's parking lot at 3:45 pm. Tickets are $20. If you can't be there in person, consider purchasing a spirit ticket allowing another rider to go.
 
Tickets are on sale in the lounge every Sunday between now and February 8. If you have any questions, contact me at smcolgan@hotmail.com.

Help the People in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Start the New Year off right by cleaning out your closets for a good cause!  The 7th Grade Session II class is collecting clothes, shoes and electronics for people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  All types of clothes (casual, work, dressy) and toys are welcome.  Please bring your donations to the boxes in the chapel hallway; receipts will be available.  If you have questions, please contact Lisa Kaeser (class room parent) at l_kaeser@yahoo.com.

 


 


A SMART WAY TO RECYCLE OLD COMPUTERS

From  Costco Connection

Costco has begun a Trade-in & Recycle Program. “Computers and certain other small electronics can be recycled free—and in some cases you’ll actually be paid for the item.”

Simply roll over “Electronics” and click on “Trade-in Program” beginning at the costco.com home page.

“Costco is offering the program in coordination with GreenSight, a company specializing in the safe disposal of consumer electronics.  GreenSight salvages parts that have any value, then works with other companies to safely dispose of materials that have reached the end of their useful life cycle.  The company has a zero-tolerance landfill policy, and does not ship electronics materials overseas.”

If you bring them an item that “has any trade-in value, you’ll be sent a CostcoCash card for that amount”.  If not, you’ll be saving it from entering the garbage stream.

 

Text Box: And Beyond Cedar Lane

 

 

 

The Town of Chevy Chase Climate Protection Committee
invites you to
MEET THE ENERGY EXPERTS
THURSDAY, JAN. 28th 7-9 PM

Town Hall
4301 Willow Ln.

Are you tired of having a cold drafty house? 
Are you looking for a reliable home energy auditor? 
Do you have questions about “green” energy and PEPCO’s Energy Wise Rewards Program?   
Would you like to find out more about the Town’s Energy Audit and Improvements Assistance Program?
Need the IRS form for the Residential Energy Tax Credit?
Browse among the experts and ask your burning (!) questions:

·        MD State Home Performance with Energy Star contractors who conduct home energy audits and energy efficiency improvement work. 

·        PEPCO-affiliated wind energy providers (Clean Currents and WGES)

·        Common Cents Solar

·        PEPCO

·        Md Energy & Sustainability Co-op

Questions:  Call Warren at the Town Office, 301-654-7144

 

WhaleCoast Alaska 2010: Four Alaskan UU fellowships invite you to experience our eco-cultural and spiritual program this summer in our 14th year! See REAL Alaska, with UU homestays in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Sitka. UU’s host events and lead tours. Experience Native Alaskan culture. Observe wildlife, including bears, moose, caribou, whales, sea otters and bald eagles. Visit Denali National Park.  Dave Frey, a 29-year Alaska resident, leads the programs. Visit www.whalecoastak.org. Don’t delay, the program usually fills by March 10. Email dfrey@whalecoastak.org for information, or call 907-322-4966. We would love to share our Alaska with you!

Concert Tonight
Award-winning political satirist and folk singer/song writer, Tom Neilson, will perform on Friday, January 22, 2010, in the Sandy Spring Friends Meeting Community House (17715 Meeting House Road, Sandy Spring, MD, 20860) at 7:30 p.m.  $10 suggested donation.  Proceeds to Shepherd's Table.  Light refreshments at 7 p.m. and during intermission.  For more information contact Ellen 301-774-3636.

Tom is coming to the D.C. area to receive the Mid-Atlantic Songwriters award for Folk Song of the Year on Sunday 1/24.  For more information on Tom and his music, go to www.tomneilsonmusic.com.

 

Fridays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 7-10 pm.  "Films That Make You Think" are showing along with popcorn, discussion, and socializing at River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation.  Films are typically well-done but little-known, independent, and some foreign, that present interesting issues for discussion. Come to as many as you would like. 6301 River Road, Bethesda, MD. www.rruuc.org 301 229-0400. $2 for popcorn, no fee for movie.

Doors open at 7:00; popcorn at 7:15; films start at 7:30, followed by discussion.

January 22 (2003): "Normal" -- shown in sequence with the next to show how different communities react when a member they thought they knew  changes in ways they don't understand.  Both set in small, mid-western towns). This drama, painful at times, shows "sometimes, love is enough." Nominated for Golden Globe TV awards. Jessica Lange, Tom Wilkinson.

January 29 (2007): "Lars and the Real Girl"--What appears a "quirky film" goes much deeper to be a "touching and heartfelt film" which "delivers one of the most effective messages of patience and tolerance ever seen."  Ryan Gosling nominated for Golden Globe best actor award. 

30th Annual Women’s Legislative Briefing
Sunday, January 31, 2010 12:30 – 5 p.m.
University of Maryland, Shady Grove Campus Building II
9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland

Pre-registration is required. General Admission fee is $10. For more information, please contact the Montgomery County Commission for Women at 240-777-8330 or www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

 

 

Calendar
Week of Friday, January 22 – Sunday, January 31

Library Committee

Fri, Jan 22

   

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Afghan Benefit Set Up

     

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday Friends w/ H. Janules

     

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Junior High Pizza & Movie Night

     

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Work Trip to New Orleans Orientation

     

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Living By Heart 3

Sat, Jan 23

   

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Men's Group

     

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Raising UU Kids

     

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Raising UU Kids

     

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Raising UU Kids

     

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Pastoral Visitors Training

     

9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Afghan Benefit Dinner/Auction

     

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Afghan Benefit Dinner/Auction

     

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Afghan Benefit Dinner/Auction

     

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Attitudes Toward Living

Sun, Jan 24

   

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

A Year Later: Idealizing and Disappointment

     

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Religious Education

     

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Nominations Committee Interviews

     

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

New Comer talks

     

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Sunday Morning Forum

     

10:10 AM – 10:50 AM

A Year Later: Idealizing and Disappointment

     

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Religious Education

     

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

New Comer talks

     

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Connection Circles Facilitators

     

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Environmental Task Force

     

12:45 PM – 2:30 PM

Science and Religion

Mon, Jan 25

   

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Meditation Group

     

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Denominational Affairs

     

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Tuesday Travelers

Tue, Jan 26

   

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Quilting

     

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Bridge

     

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Staff meeting

     

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Living by the Heart 2

     

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Gruppo Piccolo

     

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Aim Meeting

     

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Ministerial-Congregational Committee

     

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

CUUMA

Wed, Jan 27

   

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Organ Practice

     

2:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Pastoral Visitors

     

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

SJC

     

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Quilting

     

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Adult Choir

     

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Organ Practice

Thu, Jan 28

   

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

R.E. Council Executive Meeting

     

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

T'ai Chi - Daytime

     

10:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Alliance Film Series

     

10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Children's Choir

     

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Youth Choir

     

6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

Connection Circles Steering Committee

     

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Handbell Choir

     

7:15 PM – 8:00 PM

Breakthrough Task Force

     

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Worship Committee

     

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Intergenerational Handbell Choir

     

8:00 PM – 9:15 PM

Library Committee

Fri, Jan 29

   

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Stewardship Training

Sat, Jan 30

   

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Raising UU Kids

     

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Raising UU Kids

     

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Raising UU Kids

     

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

In Search of the Spiritual

Sun, Jan 31

   

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Religious Education

     

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Nominations Committee Interviews

     

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

New Comer talks

     

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Sunday Morning Forum

     

10:10 AM – 10:50 AM

In Search of the Spiritual

     

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Religious Education

     

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

New Comer talks

     

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

International Concerns Committee Meeting

     

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

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