Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Caring Ministry Team Meeting
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | MD
We gather on the 2nd Wednesday of each month to coordinate the activities of the caring team. If you would like to talk to someone from the caring team, please reach out.

Shepherd's Table Veggie Chopping
2026-02-11 18:45 - 20:30 | Shepherd’s Table, 8106 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, 20910, United States
We meet to chop vegetables at Shepherd’s Table monthly on the 2nd Tuesday evening and the following Wednesday evening. Join us for this hands-on volunteer activity that helps feed our neighbors.

Ecosystems Study Group
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
What are the root causes of climate change, biodiversity loss, ocean acidification, and other symptoms of our “overshoot” of Earth’s carrying capacity? What are the best ways to address our predicament? What is our moral and ethical response? ESG was founded in 2017 to explore these questions and more using a “systems thinking” approach. Our goal is to educate ourselves, activist groups, and the general public. We have a very active Google Group that allows us to share a wide variety of information, and we meet twice per month to discuss what we’ve learned. We also host a number of speakers at events which we open to the wider public. Past speakers include Nate Hagens, Charlie Hall, Richard Heinberg, Alice Friedemann, Chris Clugston, Jack Alpert, John Seager, Terry Spahr, and Gaya Herrington.

Adult Choir Rehearsal
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Sanctuary, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join the Cedar Lane choir for the 2025-26 season!
There’s always a place for you in the choir. Young, old, new, experienced, and lesser experienced all welcome! Individual training can be provided. Come share the joy of singing with your fellow Cedar Lane members and friends to provide regular music for worship services and other events throughout the church year. Rehearsals meet on Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the choir loft (upstairs from the sanctuary).
For more information, please contact Michael Holmes, director of Music and Arts, at mholmes@cedarlane.org.

Alliance Luncheon
2026-02-12 11:30 - 14:00 | Fellowship Hall, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join us for a monthly luncheon on 2nd Thursdays from 11:30 AM-2 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Bell-choir Rehearsal
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Sanctuary, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join the Cedar Lane bell choir!
For information, please contact Michael Holmes, director of Music and Arts, at mholmes@cedarlane.org.

Dementia / Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
2026-02-13 10:00 - 11:30 | MD
An online support group for family and caregivers of loved ones with memory decline.
Meets every on the second Friday of each month. Contact Kay for more information.

Fiber Arts Club
2026-02-13 14:00 - 16:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81906057097
Each Friday Cedar Lane fiber artists gather on zoom for 2 hours of creativity and connection. All are welcome!

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Parent and Caregiver Night Out
2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Cedar Lane UU Congregation, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814
Drop off your kids with our 2 caregivers every 2nd Friday, 6–9PM! Dinner provided plus fun activities.

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We have fun activates planned for each month

10/10/2025: Soap making
11/14/2025: Decorating bags w/ tape resistance
12/12/2025: Cookie decorating/ polar express/ hot coco
1/9/2026: Vision board collaging
2/13/2026: Kids yoga
3/13/2026: “Paint and Sip” Washable paint/ water colors and juice boxes
4/10/2026: Game Night
5/8/2026: Movie Night w/ popcorn machine

Want to stay on-site? Check out our new Parents Night In offering!

Parents Night In
2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Chalice House, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
We are excited to announce Parents Night In opportunities!
While you drop off your children with our 2 caregivers we invite you to stay at Cedar Lane for fun and rejuvenating activities.
Or come solo—everyone’s welcome!
Date Activities for Adults
12/12/2025 Winter Retreat w/ Maureen
1/9/2026 Setting Intentions w/ Dayna
2/13/2026 Sound Bath with Jessica
3/13/2026 Massages with Maya
4/10/2026 Author Talk with Lane Smith (Author of 78 Acts of Liberation: Tarot to Transform Our World)
5/8/2026 TBD
Sliding-Scale Donations Encouraged

Sponsorship Rate: $20 per adult per event
Standard Rate: $10 per adult per event
Community Supported Rate: $5 per adult per event

To request a further registration reduction, contact one of the ministers.
All are welcome!
You may come for all or part of the time.
Knowing how many to expect helps us plan, so we appreciate registration by the day before or further in advance if possible.

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Men's Group (online)
2026-02-14 08:30 - 10:30 | https://cedarlane.org/calendar/mens-group-2nd/2026-02-14/
The Men’s Group meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings alternating online (2nd Saturday) and in-person (4th Saturday).

JourneyWomen
2026-02-15 09:00 - 10:00 | https://cedarlane.org/calendar/journeywomen-2/2026-02-15/
We experience silence and share what is important in our lives through readings from varied sources. We listen, witness, and offer nonverbal support. We light candles for our departed group members and other ancestors. Sometimes we speak into the silence and other times to the group with a spiritual or otherwise personal check-in. We sometimes use the monthly Soul Circles packet of resources as a springboard for our readings. Probably more often, each of us brings poetry, book excerpts, a video clip, or a photo whose meaning we want to explore.

In our reflective listening, we privilege humility toward the natural world as much as we do human cultures.

We gather in person and online on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9:00 am Eastern. You are welcome to join us. Please contact us for zoom link info.

Food and Diaper Drop-off
2026-02-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Cedar Lane UU Congregation, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814
You are invited to bring food and diapers and place them in the collection bin found in the chapel hallway. Volunteers collect these items on Sunday mornings and take them to our partner, Mid-County United Ministries (MUM), to be distributed in the community.
Your donations are greatly appreciated!
Current Urgent Needs

Three children need diapers sizes 3 and 5-6T pull-ups

On-going Needs

Hot/Cold Cereals
Canned Fruits/Vegetables
Dry/Canned Beans, Pastas, Rice
Pasta Sauces
Canned Meats/Tuna
Soups/Stews/Chilies
Peanut Butter/Jelly
Diet Specific Foods
Toiletries
Diapers and wipes
Fresh produce

Quiet Callings
2026-02-15 09:30 - 22:20 | Chalice House, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Gather with us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 in the Chalice House for gentle music, meditation, and quiet reflection. This is a welcoming space for renewal, sharing what’s on our hearts, and finding connection, healing, and peace.

Sunday Worship Service
2026-02-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Sanctuary, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join us on Sundays in person or online for inspiring music, thoughtful reflections, and a warm, welcoming community.

This Week's Worship Topic

You are welcome to join us!

Member Engagement and Connection Conversations
2026-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 | MD

Federal Worker Support Group
2026-02-15 12:15 - 13:15 | Rm 5-6 (Lower Level), 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Drop in for a confidential, in-person support circle for federal employees, contractors, and former feds/contractors. We’ll share, listen, and support one another through the shutdown’s impacts.

High-Schoolers Hang Out
2026-02-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Cedar Lane UU Congregation, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814
Join fellow teens on Sunday Evenings in room 2 for this weekly get-together — Enjoy food, music (choir & instrumental breakout groups), games, crafts, & space to chill with friends.

Science and Religion
2026-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | MD

Meditation
2026-02-16 19:30 - 20:30 | https://cedarlane.org/calendar/meditation-26/2026-02-16/
This online meditation class focuses on finding peace of mind and stress reduction through the teachings of the Buddha on mindfulness and compassion. All levels are welcome to our drop in class.

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Alliance Bridge Club
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Fellowship Hall, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join us to play Bridge weekly on Tuesday from 10am-noon in the Fellowship Hall.

French Choir of Washington children's choir rehearsal
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:00 | MD

Board Meeting
2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | https://cedarlane.org/calendar/bot/2026-02-17/

French Choir of Washington adult choir rehearsal
2026-02-17 20:00 - 22:00 | MD

Welcome Wednesday
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Fellowship Hall, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Come as you are and enjoy good food, conversation, and community activities with friends old and new. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month to nourish body and spirit, and build lasting connections.
When RSVP’ing, let us know if you can volunteer to bring a dish to share.
Then stay with us at 7pm (or just come at 7pm) for our drop-in Newcomers Soul Circle.
Get more info and let us know you’re coming – or just show up!

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Newcomers Soul Circle
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Library, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
The Newcomers Soul Circle is facilitated by Rev. Dayna Edwards for people who started attending in 2024 or 2025. Soul Circles meet once per month and are a great way to get connected and enjoy spiritual exploration with a small group. Come early to attend the Welcome Wednesday potluck before the meeting.

Alliance Board Meeting
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:30 | MD

Financial Policy Committee Meeting
2026-02-19 18:45 - 20:15 | https://cedarlane.org/calendar/financial-policy/2026-02-19/
