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Interested in Becoming a Member?

Membership at Cedar Lane is a way to move more deeply into relationship - with our community, with our shared values, and with the life we’re building together.

When you become a member, you’re saying yes to a spiritual home rooted in love, justice, and connection. Members are invited to:

  • Grow through worship, reflection, and learning
    Join others in working for equity, compassion, and community care

  • Vote in congregational meetings and help shape Cedar Lane’s future

  • Support the congregation financially at a level that feels meaningful to you

Our Pathway to Membership sessions offer a chance to learn about Cedar Lane, explore the history and values of Unitarian Universalism, and reflect on what it means to be part of a spiritual community. Open to anyone who is new, curious, or considering a deeper connection, these gatherings include conversation, reflection, and opportunities to meet with ministers and lay leaders. You’ll learn about our values, community life, and ways to get involved while discerning whether membership is the right next step for you.

On the first Sunday of each month, we host a Newcomer Circle after worship—an informal space to meet others, ask questions, and get a sense of our community. And on the third Wednesday of each month, newcomers and members who have joined in the last two years, are warmly invited to participate in a drop-in Soul Circle especially for you.

Throughout the year, we also offer New UU gatherings led by our ministers. These sessions offer an opportunity to learn about Unitarian Universalism, reflect on your spiritual journey, and connect with others on a similar path.

Whether you’re just beginning or ready to make a commitment, you’re welcome here.

Questions? Reach out to our Membership Coordinator, Nicolle Singer.

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Sliding Scale Options

suggested love offering of $20 / seat

Sliding Scale Guide

We know it can be complicated to decide how much to pay, and there’s no one right answer for anyone. Many thanks to UU@UN for providing an equitable model for payments.

Consider paying at a lower tier if many of these are true for you:

  • I am directly affected by environmental racism.
  • I have immigration-related expenses.
  • I’m supporting children or have other dependents.
  • I have significant debt.
  • I have medical expenses not covered by insurance.
  • I receive public assistance.
  • I am an elder with limited financial support.
  • I am an unpaid community organizer.
  • I have been denied work due to incarceration history.
  • I would need to budget in order to afford a $25 expense.

Consider paying at a higher tier if multiple of these are true for you:

  • I or my family owns the home I live in.
  • I have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money.
  • I can travel recreationally.
  • I have access to family money and resources in times of need.
  • I work part time by choice.
  • I have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education, gender and racial privilege, class background, etc.
  • In terms of its impact on my lifestyle (e.g. my ability to pay this month’s bills), $50 means functionally about the same as $15. My bank account would look pretty much the same either way.


A reflection from Pronoia Coaching:

When I pay more, I know that I am helping others to access the event.

When I pay in the middle, I know I am helping the organizers cover costs.

And when I pay less, I know I am letting my community hold me and support me.

All of these are wonderful and acceptable ways of participating.