Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Parent and Caregiver Night Out
2025-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Men's Group (online)
2025-10-11 08:30 - 10:30 | https://cedarlane.org/calendar/mens-group-2nd/2025-10-11/
The Men’s Group meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings alternating online (2nd Saturday) and in-person (4th Saturday).

Quiet Callings
2025-10-12 09:30 - 22:20, 2025-10-19 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
2025-10-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-19 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. All are welcome.

This Week's Worship Topic

Pizza and Playground Parent Orientation
2025-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 | MD
This is an exciting chance to get to know Cedar Lane, meet our minister, and chat with fellow Faith Formation parents.
Join us on the playground below the main building near the deck. Feel free to stay as long as you can.

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AIM Listening Session
2025-10-12 12:00 - 13:30 | MD
Have your voice heard. Cedar Lane’s social justice partner, Action In Montgomery, is hosting a listening session to help develop a “People’s Agenda” for the 2026 state and local elections. Come share your input so we can be powerful together.

High-Schoolers Hang Out
2025-10-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-19 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
2025-10-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | MD

Meditation
2025-10-13 19:30 - 20:30 | https://cedarlane.org/calendar/meditation-26/2025-10-13/
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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French Choir of Washington children's choir rehearsal
2025-10-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-21 17:30 - 19:00 | MD

Shepherd's Table Veggie Chopping
2025-10-14 18:45 - 20:30, 2025-10-15 18:45 - 20:30 | MD
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.

French Choir of Washington adult choir rehearsal
2025-10-14 20:00 - 22:00 | MD

Welcome Wednesday
2025-10-15 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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Adult Choir Rehearsal
2025-10-15 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 Board Meeting
2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:30 | MD

Bell-choir Rehearsal
2025-10-16 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.

Financial Policy Committee Meeting
2025-10-16 18:45 - 20:15 | https://cedarlane.org/calendar/financial-policy/2025-10-16/

Fiber Arts Club
2025-10-17 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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Board of Trustees Game Night
2025-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Cedar Lane UU Congregation, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814
Game night with the board is back, and it’s better than ever!
Please share with friends, all are welcome!
Treat yourself and your family to an evening of board games and BINGO hosted by your Board of Trustees. Choose from our stacks of games for ages 4 and up, or feel free to bring your own. Whether you’re a longtime lover of games or curious to see what the fun is all about, be sure to buy your ticket for what might just be the funnest Cedar Lane event of the year, and pull up a chair next to friends old and new.
Admission includes hours of fun, yummy munchies, beverages, luck, laughs, and the company of friends. Don’t miss out!
Individuals $15. Families $40.

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Member Engagement and Connection Conversations
2025-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | MD

Elementary OWL (4th/5th Grade) Parent Info Session
2025-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | MD
Cedar Lane is excited to be offering Elementary OWL (Our Whole Lives) for grades 4–5 this winter! Learn more at an optional parent info sessions after worship on Oct 19 or Nov 9.

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Federal Worker Support Group
2025-10-19 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.

Synnet
2025-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Sanctuary, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Synnet, an early baroque ensemble, specializes in the performance of 16th and 17th century music on historical instruments. The program features music by Italian and German masters, including rare music by women composers. Cedar Lane’s own Director of Music and Arts Michael Holmes performs regularly with the ensemble.
Cedar Lane Music and Arts Director Michael Holmes is also a member.
Doors Open: 3:30 PM
Concert: 4:00 PM
Suggested Donation
Individual: $20
Family: $40

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Meditation
2025-10-20 19:30 - 20:30 | https://cedarlane.org/calendar/meditation-26/2025-10-20/
