One of the things I love about Stewardship in the Spring is hearing people tell their stories about why Cedars UU Church is Important. Tyler Weaver gave a moving testimonial about why his family has been a part of Cedars for so long. You can hear him on the Cedars’ website. This year, we set up a Kudos Board where everyone can share a little about their experience at our Congregation. If you have time, go to Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church’s Kudoboard and click the “Add to Board” button. Then tell us what brings you back. What motivates you to join together for social action. Maybe share ..read more

Becoming Beloved Community In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Jenny Weaver, Worship Associate Through a process theology lens all things are considered to be in a constant state of creation and becoming. Come join our consideration of what this means for a community like ours. The post Becoming Beloved Community appeared first on Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church ..read more

We focus our spring Stewardship Campaign on renewing our pledge of financial commitment to Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church. A strong financial foundation is critical to ensuring we are planning for a successful year ahead. And every dollar you pledge is welcome and generous. I am also reminded at this time of year, that pledges and donations are only a part of what makes Cedars thrive. Even more important is the community we build, and the effort we put into making the world a better place. These things are what we talk about when sharing why this congregation is significant in our lives ..read more

A Gathering of Perspectives In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. No live stream available for this service. Worship Associates Nancy, Johanna, Gregory Join your Worship Associates, Gregory, Johanna and Nancy as they share their personal points of view about Earth Day; what Earth Day brings to mind, and what it means to each of them. Join us in the discovery and celebration of the importance of dedicating a day, week, month or hopefully your entire life of days, weeks and months to the well-being of Mother Earth. The post A Gathering of Perspectives appeared first on Cedars Unitarian ..read more

I love my chosen communities. Cedars is one of the most important communities to me. You may have noticed that I say YES to many things in our Unitarian Universalist Congregation. From social action, to teaching the next generation about our values. From the simple act of arriving early and setting up our space on Sunday, to serving on your Board of Trustees.  I wouldn’t say yes if I didn’t think it was important. Spring is our time to reflect on Stewardship. This is another time when I say YES with our finances. We give generously to Cedars because who ..read more

Say Yes to Love! Say Yes to Cedars! In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Gregory Cook, Worship Associate Delve into an exploration of love and connection as we explore what it means to say yes to Cedars. The post Say Yes to Love! Say Yes to Cedars! appeared first on Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church ..read more

Adventures of a Neurology Nurse: How to Save Your Brain In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Meredith Patterson, Guest Speaker Meredith Patterson worked as a neurology nurse for 30 years and wrote a book about keeping the brain fit and healthy, minimizing the risk of dementia in later life. She will share her stories, some brain health tips, and explain how a career in health care is in keeping with UU principles. The post Adventures of a Neurology Nurse: How to Save Your Brain appeared first on Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church ..read more

Resurrecting Hope In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. No Live-stream is available for this service. Rev Zackrie Vinczen Jenny Weaver, Worship Associate For many followers of Jesus, the story of his life and ministry serve as a source of hope and inspiration. For this Easter service, we will reflect on these themes and consider where to find them in our contemporary lives. The post Resurrecting Hope appeared first on Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church ..read more

Surviving Capitalism: Insights from “Trash” In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev Zackrie Vinczen Gregory Cook, Worship Associate Delve into hidden narratives of poverty, resilience, and the human spirit in this service inspired by Cedar Monroe’s book Trash: A Poor White Journey. We’ll explore stories of people here in Washington State trying to survive in the face of capitalism and colonialism as well as a growing need for diverse coalitions to challenge these forces. The post Surviving Capitalism: Insights from “Trash” appeared first on Cedars Unitari ..read more

We have brought back our annual Hosted Event Sales. People in the congregation are offering events and gatherings as a way to build community and raise some funding for Cedars. You will find something for everyone, including: Themed Dinners Mahjong Lessons Workshops Outdoor Adventures and more. Tickets will be sold during the next three Sunday mornings after Worship Service. You can also review the events and signup at our Signup Genius Event List. Get ready to have some fun together! Jeff Philip President, Board of Trustees The post Enjoy Spring and Summer with Friends appeared first on Ced ..read more