Author Talk: Immigration Crisis Update on Policies and Conditions at US Borders
Chapel 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda
Week of Events
Sunday, November 9, 2025
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November 9, 2025 -Food and Diaper Drop-off
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November 9, 2025 -Quiet Callings
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Multiplatform EventNovember 9, 2025 -Sunday Worship – “When All You Get is 42”
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November 9, 2025 -Elementary OWL (4th/5th Grade) Parent Info Session
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November 9, 2025 -Explore Cedar Lane
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November 9, 2025 -Lunch and Conversation on Generosity
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Multiplatform EventNovember 9, 2025 -Author Talk: Immigration Crisis Update on Policies and Conditions at US Borders
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November 9, 2025 -High-Schoolers Hang Out
Food and Diaper Drop-off
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 […]
Quiet Callings
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 – “When All You Get is 42”
Join us on Sundays in person or online for inspiring music, thoughtful reflections, and a warm, welcoming community. You are welcome to join us!
Elementary OWL (4th/5th Grade) Parent Info Session
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.
Explore Cedar Lane
In this session, we’ll explore what it means to be a member of Cedar Lane - the commitments we make to one another, and the ways our community supports and nourishes its members. You’ll meet lay leaders and our Executive Director, hear about the many ministries and teams that shape our life together, from social justice to worship to community care, and discover practical ways to get connected and involved.
Lunch and Conversation on Generosity
Curious about generosity at Cedar Lane? Wondering how we raise the funds to support our worship, faith formation, music, social justice, facilities and more? Join Cedar Lane leadership for lunch and conversation.
Author Talk: Immigration Crisis Update on Policies and Conditions at US Borders
Author Sarah Towle, through extensive research and interviews, will update us on how US Border policies and conditions have changed for immigrants in the Trump2 era.
High-Schoolers Hang Out
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.
Monday, November 10, 2025
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November 10, 2025 -Science and Religion
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OnlineNovember 10, 2025 -Meditation
Meditation
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.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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November 11, 2025 -Alliance Bridge Club
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November 11, 2025 -French Choir of Washington children’s choir rehearsal
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November 11, 2025 -Shepherd’s Table Veggie Chopping
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November 11, 2025 -French Choir of Washington adult choir rehearsal
Alliance Bridge Club
Join us to play Bridge weekly on Tuesday from 10am-noon in the Fellowship Hall.
Shepherd’s Table Veggie Chopping
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.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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November 12, 2025 -Caring Ministry Team Meeting
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November 12, 2025 -Shepherd’s Table Veggie Chopping
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November 12, 2025 -Ecosystems Study Group
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November 12, 2025 -Adult Choir Rehearsal
Caring Ministry Team Meeting
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
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
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 […]
Adult Choir Rehearsal
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).
Thursday, November 13, 2025
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Featured November 13, 2025 -Featured Alliance Luncheon: Sandy Bernstein
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November 13, 2025 -Bell-choir Rehearsal
Alliance Luncheon: Sandy Bernstein
In November, the Alliance luncheon will feature SANDY BERNSTEIN COMEDY: Always self-deprecating, often irreverent, and sometimes playful, Sandy will regale us with outrageous tales that run the gamut from inappropriate selfies to the absurdities of office life. She is the host and performs at the “Give a Hoot Comedy Club.”
Bell-choir Rehearsal
Join the Cedar Lane bell choir! For information, please contact Michael Holmes, director of Music and Arts, at mholmes@cedarlane.org.
Friday, November 14, 2025
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November 14, 2025 -Dementia / Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
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OnlineNovember 14, 2025 -Fiber Arts Club
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November 14, 2025 -Parent and Caregiver Night Out
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November 14, 2025 -Parents Night In
Dementia / Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
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
Each Friday Cedar Lane fiber artists gather on zoom for 2 hours of creativity and connection. All are welcome!
Parent and Caregiver Night Out
Drop off your kids with our two caregivers every 2nd Friday, 6–9PM! Dinner provided plus fun activities. We’ll make tape-resistant tote bags and paint on canvases. We will also have pizza and snacks, you don’t want to miss this! We have fun activities planned for each month 11/14/2025: Decorating bags w/ tape resistance 12/12/2025: Cookie […]
Parents Night In
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.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
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Featured November 15, 2025 -Featured Building Spiritual Resilience Retreat
Building Spiritual Resilience Retreat
Join us for an interactive retreat experience to explore how we strengthen our spirits and deepen our connections as we live out our Unitarian Universalist values together. Through reflection, music, art, dialogue, and practice, we’ll examine how mutual care, collaboration, and spiritual grounding sustain us in times of challenge and change.