Finksburg, Maryland
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Welcome to CUU !
2912 Club House Road
(PO Box 817)
Finskburg, Maryland 21048
410-861-8820
Who we Are ...
Cedarhurst Unitarian Universalists(CUU)is an open spiritual community in which people develop their own religious philosophy. We draw from many wisdom traditions, including: Judaism, Christianity, Sufism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Daoism and Earth Religions. We also find inspiration in the traditions of science, poetry, philosophy and literature.
We are a faith community that is welcoming for all those questioning the meaning of life in a busy and hectic world. We offer an oasis of peace and tranquility through worship, meditation, prayer and reflection.
Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 (9:30 in the summer). Or find out more information about Yoga, Tai Chi, weddings or hall rental here on our website.
If you are searching for a thoughtful and caring community of open-minded people, you have found us!
Religious Services
Fall, Winter, Spring Schedule
Our regular services run from the second Sunday in September through the second Sunday of June. Services start at 10:30am. The service usually lasts from 60-70 minutes. Coffee and fellowship time follow the service. This gives people time to converse, visit, meet newcomers, speak with the minister or lay speaker, and discuss congregational business. We often have informal luncheons or breakfasts before or after services.
We usually have one guest speaker or minister each month. This gives our minister a weekend off to spend with family, and gives the congregation the chance to listen to another perspective. Guest speakers in the past have included Unitarian ministers, a Jewish cantor, a Sufi teacher, a minister of Religious Science, an Ethical Society member, and a McDaniel College professor, amongst others. Sermon topics are quite varied, and may touch upon Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Earth religions, family life, love in its many forms, search for spiritual meaning, humanism, humor, or music.
We have special services during the year. We celebrate a Water Communion on the first Service of the church year in September, and a Flower Communion on the last service in June. We have a Christmas Eve family service and a Quaker style service on the Sunday between Christmas and New Years Day. We have had a Passover Seder most years, also.
Music is an important part of our worship. We have a pianist/organist to accompany the hymns, and play for the prelude and offertory. We have a small choir that sings an anthem on most Sundays. Anyone may join the choir. Practice is one hour before the start of the service each Sunday excedpt during the summer.
Summer Services
We have services each Sunday during the summer months, starting the third Sunday of June and lasting through Labor Day Weekend. These services start at 9:30am. They are usually lay-lead by members and friends of the congregation, and typically last an hour or less. These services tend to be very informal and more eclectic than our formal services. Themes have included: poetry, the wisdom of Yogi Berra, Woody Guthrie's music, spiritual drumming, yoga, meditation, interpersonal relationships, fathers, and patriotism.
Unitarian Universalists tend to church-shop during the summer, visiting neighboring congregations, or visiting congregations while on vacation. We have frequent visitors during the summer months. Many UU members first discover our faith during a summer visit to a local UU congregation.
Services This Month
May 31, 2009: Archene Turner
June 7, 2009: "Back From the Sabbatical"
I will share some of my reflections on the experience of the sabbatical and start planning ahead for next year.
June 14, 2009: "Flower Communion and Volunteer
Appreciation"
Please bring cut flowers for an exchange at our annual Flower Communion service.
***** SUMMER SERVICES 9:30 AM *****
June 21, 2009: "Father's Day Reflections," Rev. Henry
June 28, 2009: Jan Pennington & friends Memories
of Their Trip to Nicaragua
In Case of Inclement Weather
Based upon member feedback, CUU has a new snow and inclement weather policy. This new policy applies for snow, storm or other emergency circumstances which make it advisable to cancel or reschedule services or other events.
If services need to be cancelled, members will be informed by email. Cancellation will also be posted on CUU's website: www.cedarhurstuu.org. If you do not have internet access, please call the church number: 410-861-8820 for a message about cancellation. The decision to cancel services should be made by 8:30 am, 2 hours before service.
Our annual Fellowship Dinner is this Saturday, March 28th at 6:00. There will be entertainment provided by our own members and friends, including a comedy routine, a performance by the YPMG (Young People's Music Group) from CUU, and a sing-along with Gerry.
All ages are welcome, and food and drinks will be provided. Just come and enjoy the fun and fellowship!
Finksburg, MD USA