News and Updates
Bookkeeper
DEADLINE: June 14, 2026. The Bookkeeper manages and maintains accurate financial records, ensures compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and supports various financial processes across Cedar Lane.
Social Justice Coordinator
DEADLINE: June 14, 2026. The Social Justice Coordinator supports and strengthens Cedar Lane's justice work. This is a coordination and communication role — the Coordinator serves as a connector, organizer, and communicator, helping lay-led ministry teams and community partners work effectively while keeping the congregation informed and engaged.
Operations Consultant - Request for Proposals
UPDATE: RFP is now closed. Cedar Lane’s operational systems currently span a quarter-century gap in modernization. This gap creates ongoing challenges, including staff inefficiencies due to paper-based processes; congregant frustration due to outdated and/or non intuitive systems; limited ability to support remote work; missed revenue opportunities; and a lack of integrated data and reporting capabilities.
We are Not Alone: Love in Action Against ICE
Amy Couch, a member of the Cedar Lane Choir and Handbell Choir, shares her experience at the Praying With Our Feet action organized by Cedar Lane partner Faith in Action.
Surrender as Resistance
Answering a nationwide call for clergy and people of faith and conscience, Rev. Dayna reflects on her time in Minneapolis for the ICE OUT demonstrations.
Practicing Resistance
Rev. Abhi explores how remaining open to joy is an important part of practicing resistance in these times.
Choosing Hope
Rev. Dayna shares her reflection on how to choose hope even in these challenging times drawing on wisdom from adrienne maree brown's "emergent strategy".
URGENT - Show Up for Food Justice as SNAP Benefits Cut
After SNAP cuts, Cedar Lane responds to hunger in Montgomery County. Contributing to the food ministry is a great way to be involved in Cedar Lane's social justice efforts and make a difference. The need is real and your contributions matter.
Nurturing Gratitude
Rev. Loiuse shares how wisdom from a mystical theologian from the late 1300s CE, and made contemporary by UU minister and musician, the Rev. Meg Barnhouse, sustains her in times such as these.
A Diwali Reflection on No Kings Day II
The Rev. Abhi Janamanchi offers a reflection in this Diwali season as people gather in cities nationwide to demand freedom from tyranny. #NoKings
Cultivating Compassion
Rev. Abhi talks about his encounter with the Dalai Lama changed him forever and taught him much about compassion and love.
A Prayer for the Oppressed - After Dua Nasiri
After attending a Payers for Palestine event, Rev. Abhi offers this prayer in response.
We Welcome Rev. Louise Green to Cedar Lane’s Ministry Team
In her role as part-time minister of pastoral care, Rev. Louise Green brings a thoughtful, grounding presence with deep experience and heart.