Now What? - June 14, 2026

Now What? - June 14, 2026

Rev. Barbara Gilday, Cedars Guest Minister Johanna Munson, Worship Associate Featuring music by Gretchen Yanover [https://gretchenyanover.com] As we try to make sense of what is happening in our country, it is useful to look back at some past recoveries, and importantly, look at what successful strategies are being employed in our day.  We must not lose faith. We must not give in. And true to our Unitarian Universalist values, we must think and act in love - the greatest power in the world. Rev. Barbara Gilday came to professional ministry in mid-life, but her life has been full of inquiry, diversity, social justice, connecting and sharing with others: Teaching in Ghana, hosting Japanese Exchange Programs, developing peer tutoring programs, hosting a Ukrainian refugee, to name a few. Currently, she is exploring in new and deeper ways, how we continue to find joy in, and give value to life as our capacities change. Barbara is the grateful member of a loving, blended family, and a new mom to a young rescue dog, Marley, who keeps her physically active.

Flourishing Together: Flower Communion - June 7, 2026

Rev.  Margo Rinehart, Cedars Minister Liz Motter, Worship Associate As spring turns into summer, Unitarian Universalists from around the world celebrate Flower Communion, a ceremony of celebration of each person's uniqueness and to honor how we flourish together. Flower Communion was created for his congregation in 1923 by Czech Unitarian minister, Nobert Capek. Remember to bring a few blossoms to give away as we share in the abundance of life.  Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars by welcoming people from diverse theological and religious backgrounds and spiritual beliefs on their journeys to learn from one another, search for truth and answer the call of love and justice.

The Road Taken - May 31, 2026

Rev. Bruce Bode, Cedars Guest Minister Nancy Philip, Worship Associate This is a companion sermon to Rev. Bruce Bode’s January 4 sermon titled “The Road Not Taken”, which was based on Robert Frost’s poem by that title. This follow-up sermon will look at the road we have taken in life, then explore how we go forward from where we are. NOTE: A print version of the January 4 service can be found at the link here [https://mcusercontent.com/0040aba1d9de292ade81d7394/files/97a62051-5024-b5a6-9a17-f9329a0e66d2/Guest_Speaking_Cedars_Jan._4_2026_The_Road_Not_Taken.03.pdf]. Rev. Bruce Bode is retired as senior minister of the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Port Townsend, WA in June 2018, and where he is now Minister Emeritus.

Irreverent/Reverent Gratitude - May 24, 2026

Rev.  April Frazier, Cedars Guest Minister Nancy Philip, Worship Associate Have you ever felt like “feeling grateful” was one more thing on your to-do list? Or a cliche that makes you roll your eyes? Or maybe wonder if it is even possible to pay attention to gratitude when everything else happening in the world crowds it out? Let’s take a breath, take off the pressure and find an opening in the mundane and mystical…and then maybe we can find some laughter, awe, and gratitude. Rev. April Frazier is a Board-Certified Chaplain and after working in hospitals and pastoral care in a parish, has spent most of her career in home hospice. She is an Affiliated Community Minister with Shoreline UUC. She received her M.Div. at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. She finds joy in nature, creative projects, and spending time with her family.

Poetry: Giving Voice to Beauty, Grace & Struggle - May 17, 2026

Rev.  Margo Rinehart, Cedars Minister David Thomas, Worship Associate Join us for this special Sunday morning service where Reverend Margo and selected congregants will be reading their favorite poems to uplift us and give expression to our deepest universal experiences. Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars by welcoming people from diverse theological and religious backgrounds and spiritual beliefs on their journeys to learn from one another, search for truth, and answer the call of love and justice.