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We are Not Alone: Love in Action Against ICE

Amy Couch, a member of the Cedar Lane Choir and Handbell Choir, shares her experience at the Praying With Our Feet action organized by Cedar Lane partner Faith in Action.

Surrender as Resistance 

Answering a nationwide call for clergy and people of faith and conscience, Rev. Dayna reflects on her time in Minneapolis for the ICE OUT demonstrations.

Practicing Resistance

Rev. Abhi explores how remaining open to joy is an important part of practicing resistance in these times.
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Choosing Hope

Rev. Dayna shares her reflection on how to choose hope even in these challenging times drawing on wisdom from adrienne maree brown's "emergent strategy".

URGENT – Show Up for Food Justice as SNAP Benefits Cut

After SNAP cuts, Cedar Lane responds to hunger in Montgomery County. Contributing to the food ministry is a great way to be involved in Cedar Lane's social justice efforts and make a difference. The need is real and your contributions matter. 

Nurturing Gratitude

Rev. Loiuse shares how wisdom from a mystical theologian from the late 1300s CE, and made contemporary by UU minister and musician, the Rev. Meg Barnhouse, sustains her in times such as these.
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A Diwali Reflection on No Kings Day II

The Rev. Abhi Janamanchi offers a reflection in this Diwali season as people gather in cities nationwide to demand freedom from tyranny. #NoKings
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Cultivating Compassion

Rev. Abhi talks about his encounter with the Dalai Lama changed him forever and taught him much about compassion and love.
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Belonging

Rev. Dayna Edwards encourages us to reflect on how we communicate and cultivate belonging in the congregation while drawing on wisdom from indigenous childrearing practices.

A Prayer for the Oppressed – After Dua Nasiri

After attending a Payers for Palestine event, Rev. Abhi offers this prayer in response.
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We Welcome Rev. Louise Green to Cedar Lane’s Ministry Team

In her role as part-time minister of pastoral care, Rev. Louise Green brings a thoughtful, grounding presence with deep experience and heart.

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.