Adult Faith Formation

At Cedar Lane, We know that we continue to grow in our spiritual development throughout our lives.

Adult faith formation at Cedar Lane is an invitation to grow in wisdom, self-awareness, and spiritual depth while exploring the big questions that matter most. Our world is our faith formation laboratory and we grow in our faith when we make meaning together. Through thoughtful conversation, reflection, meditation, creativity, poetry, art, ritual, and retreat, we create opportunities to connect our inner lives with the world around us. Whether you are seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, explore new ideas, or make more meaningful connections, there is room for you here.

At the heart of adult faith formation is community. Our faith is formed with and by each other. We are shaped and transformed through relationships—with ourselves, with one another, and with the wider world. Our adult programs invite people to bring their questions, experiences, identities, and wisdom into spaces grounded in curiosity, openness, and care. Together, we explore how our values and spiritual lives can inspire us to practice the work of love and help create a more just, compassionate, and inclusive community.

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Fall 2026 Classes

Mindfulness Practices

Facilitator: Barb Warman
Sliding Scale: $25
Fridays, 11 Sep - 9 Oct 2026
1:30 to 2:30 PM
Chalice House
Curious about mindfulness but not sure where to begin? This welcoming introduction offers simple, accessible practices you can use in everyday life.

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Writing Alone and Together

Facilitator: Cathy Bamji
Sliding Scale: $30
1st and 3rd Thursdays, Oct - Dec 2026
1:30 to 2:30 PM
Chalice House
This gathering is designed to allow participants to explore their thoughts and learn from each other while incorporating a regular ritual of reflection. Using a spiritual theme participants will journal individually, then share their writing with the rest of the group as desired; followed by a brief appreciation time for what was shared.

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Forest Bathing

Facilitator: Ana Ka’ahanui
Sliding Scale: $10
Sun, 11 October 2026
1:00 to 3:00 PM
Cedar Lane
Slow down and reconnect with nature. Join naturalist and Certified Forest Therapy Guide Ana Ka’ahanui for a gentle and restorative introduction to forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku.

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The Page Awaits: Memoir Writing

Facilitator: Judith Hage
Sliding Scale: $75
Thursdays, 5, 12, 19 November 2026
Chalice House
Margaret Atwood has written, “The page waits, pretending to be blank.” This workshop is for those who have always intended to try writing a memoir but have yet to discover the way in or clear the time to follow where it leads.

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UU 101

Facilitators: Revs. Abhi and Dayna
FREE
Sun, 22 November 2026
Noon-2:00 PM
Library (and online)
Join us for a fascinating introduction to Unitarian Universalism. This class is great for newcomers interested in learning more about our faith, values, and community. Drop-ins are welcome, but we appreciate advance signups!

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Toward Peace, Justice, and Ecology

Facilitator: Asoka Bandarage
Sliding Scale: $10
Sat, 17 October 2026
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Library (and online)
Integrating social analysis and Buddhist philosophy, this talk explores the roots of the global crisis and an alternative path toward peace, justice, and ecological sustainability. It examines the cultivation of wisdom and compassion as a means of addressing political and economic extremism, global violence, and the creation of more balanced socio-economic systems.

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