Stewardship

A growing number of community organizations and businesses are hosting their events and programs at Cedar Lane. The Rental Hospitality Team is there for the folks who rent Cedar Lane’s facilities for their events and programming. We manage the process of engaging and booking organizations and individuals who want to rent Cedar Lane facilities and provide hosts during rental events. Hosts are available onsite ,while the facility is being rented, to answer questions and accommodate the needs of the caterers, family members, or community and organizational leaders using the space. Involvement Opportunities

The generosity team is responsible for conducting the annual campaign for pledges to support Cedar Lane’s operating budget. Nearly 70% of the funds that pay for worship, pastoral care, religious education, social justice, and our buildings and grounds come from annual pledges. We work closely with the ministers and staff to develop creative and inspiring ways to encourage congregants to reflect on what Cedar Lane means to them, and to deepen their relationships with each other and our faith community. We do this through conversations, testimonials, letters, electronic messaging, social media, and events, as well as any other means developed by team members.  Team member responsibilities include writing letters, sending mailings, releasing emails, and helping at the table after service during the campaign. The team also works with the ministers to sign up members to give testimonials during services and to coordinate a thank-you event at the culmination of the campaign. Members help manage caterers and clean up at any campaign events. They also speak at new member events as appropriate and explain the importance of pledging. And the team is responsible for scheduling all the activities so that we can budget in time for the following year. Involvement Opportunities

Cedar Lane holds an annual auction that acts as a major fundraiser for the church. Each year the auction team wraps two goals into one activity: have fun and raise as much money as possible. This isn’t your old-fashioned auction. The evening party provides food, good company, and fun for all, with tables for bidding on our ever-popular member-hosted dinners. For two weeks prior to the party, bidders use our online platform to bid on everything from jewelry, household goods and gourmet foods to exciting vacation getaways. 2026 is Cedar Lane’s 75th anniversary (diamond) so we’re planning a sparkling event. Involvement Opportunities There are a number of ways to participate, join the fun, and meet new people. Whether you have just a little time or if you have more, you can help before or during the event, or you can join the team.  Before the event At the event Join the Auction Ministry Team Each team member oversees an area, and new members have plenty of assistance from experienced members.