Our Mission: "We are an inclusive Open and Affirming faith community reaching out with love, compassion, and justice."
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A Message from Our Pastor and Teacher |
EASTER SUNDAY~ ~ "Graves into Gardens"
Even in the midst of pain and grief, may we remember that we are an Easter people! The grave cannot defeat us. On this day of Resurrection, may we celebrate the One who turns mourning into dancing, gives beauty for ashes, turns shame into glory, and graves into gardens! Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed!
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Sunday's Scripture
John 20: 1 - 18
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Prelude: Ukranian National Anthem by L.C. Harnsberger........Hannah Gaugush, Trumpet; Ernie Lopez, Trobone; Brett Logbeck, French Horn; & Mark Perez, Trumpet,
Call to Worship:................................................................................Ken Hurley
Fanfare: ..............................................................................Celebration Ringers
Processional Hymn: #233 Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Opening Prayer:..............................................................................Ken Hurley
Prayer Response: Orientis Partibus..................................Celebration Ringers,
..........................Kevin Bellefeuille, Snare Drum & Sophia Ohanian, Tambourine
Welcome and Announcements:......................... Rev. Dr. Jill A. Kirchner-Rose
Childrens' Circle:...................................................................... Susi Jacobson
Silent and Pastoral Prayer:.................................................Rev. Kirchner-Rose
Lord's Prayer
Anthem: Easter Anthem by Dan Forrest................................... Covenant Choir
........Hannah Gaugush,Trumpet; Brett Logbeck, French Horn; Ernie Lopez, Trombone; .........................................................Sophia Ohanian, Piano; and Mark Perez, Trumpet
Scripture: John 20: 1 - 18..........................................,,..................... Ken Hurley
Message: “Graves into Gardens”.........................................Rev. Kirchner-Rose
Offertory: Trumpet Concerto I. Allegro by Joseph Haydn
....................................................Mark Perez, trumpet & Sophia Ohanian, piano
Doxology:.................................................................................,Sophia Ohanian
Prayer of Dedication.........................................................................Ken Hurley
Closing Hymn: #245 The Day of Resurrection
Benediction: ..........................................................................Dr. Kirchner-Rose
Time of Reflection: Halleluiah Chorus (from Messiah). by George Fredrich Handel ..................................................Covenant Choir, Kevin Bellefeuille, Percussion;
.........................................Hannah Gaugush, Trumpet; & Mark Perez, Trumpet
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Concerns:
- Judith Turian requests prayers for her dear friend, Judith, whose son passed from life to Life in March.
- Prayers for Nan Root and her family. Richard Johnson, her older brother in Minnesota, passed from life to Life.
- Prayers for the family and friends of Glenda Bates, friend of Gretchen Andrews, who passed from life to Life.
- Prayers for Ken Hurley and his daughter Debbie. Ken's daughter Kelly passed from life to Life in a house fire.
- Paul Hodson and Charlie Wheeler ask for prayers for their friend Jerry Linkhart, who had a stroke recently.
- Eliza Ames requests prayers for Jennifer, Nicole, and Brody who are struggling with a changing reality.
- Floyd Orr requests prayers for Zelda Faye Smith who is facing health challenges.
- Caroline McAllister requests prayers for Mark.
- Prayers for the mother of Dawne Simmons who is recovering from surgery on her vocal cords.
- We continue to hold in our prayers the people of Ukraine.
- Prayers for Dick Ault who broke his femur and is at Redlands Health Center.
- Rosemary Tuohy requests prayers for her neighbor, Lorenzo and his family. Lorenzo’s house burned down this past week.
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Prayers for Cid Breyer who fell and broke her femur in several places. She would welcome calls and cards! You may send cards to her home.
- Jennifer Brainerd requests prayers for her father, Gary, who is in the hospital with extreme confusion and agitation. Cause unknown.
- Kenneth Lee requests prayers for his mother, Melinda, who has had complications following surgery.
- Debra Van Engelen and Mark Janz request prayers for grandson, Johnathan, who is in the army stationed in Germany during this time of Russian build-up outside Ukraine.
- Prayers for Cynthia McGuigan who faces complications with her chemotherapy treatments. Cynthia and medical staff are determining next steps.
- Jolene Barrow requests prayers for her mother, Karen Barrow, who is facing continued health challenges.
- Rosemary Tuohy requests prayers for her friend Holly, who is recovering from surgery.
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Prayers for Eleanor Kemp who broke her hip and is recuperating at Mission Commons.
- Cid Breyer requests prayers for her sister in law, Karen, who is going through chemo and radiation for blood / bone cancer.
- Prayers for Carole Wesson who is currently in the Health Facility at Plymouth Village.
- Prayers for Eber, brother of Lara Urrutia, who is undergoing tests for a mass in his neck.
- Prayers for Lisa, friend of Beth Welsh, who is recovering from emergency surgery.
- Eliza Ames requests prayers for her brother Coyne who is hospitalized and is very ill.
- Beth Welsh requests prayers for her brother, Michael, who is recovering from surgery following a work accident.
Ongoing Concerns:
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Joe Adcock, family member of Mary Mortensen
Anden, nephew of Michelle McNevin
Jerry Andrews
Jeff Bonadiman
Les Budai
Burt, family member of Johanna Ballard
Diane Campbell
Diane, Sister-in-Law of Heather King
Dave, brother of Johanna Ballard
Carol Chaney
Caroline, mother of Karen Blad
Claudine, grandmother of Paul & Dantae Welsh
Precia Gwenhwyfer Courtney-Hveen
Cousin of Rick Cruz
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Norma Erickson
Michael Flores
Emma Grimauld
Katia Hage
Beki Hill
Jody Hoelle
Harriet Holt, Beki Hill's mother
Mark Alan Johnson, friend of Nancy Hotaling
Susi Jacobsen
Kim Johnson, friend of Gretchen Andrews
Jenny, Sister of Jules Rattray
Emily Jones
Hank Kirchner
Amber McGuigan
Sara Montez
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Bill McIntyre
Maria Montano
Carmen & Jim Neafsey
Ryan and Evan Paul
Rick Peetz, Sr.
Kristin Farmer Preslica
Nancy Rojas
Adolph Romero
Joan Roth
Spencer, friend of Stacey Greene
Miguel Sewer
Doris Stockton, Kathi Roth's Grandmother
Heather Tee
Arika Torres
Rosemary Tuohy
Vasquez Family
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Special note regarding the Prayer List: Please review the list for any prayer requests you made that are outdated or that may be removed. Please notify both [email protected] and [email protected] of any changes that are needed. Thank you. |
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Tonight ONLY - Time Change for Tai Chi Class
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Tai Chi will be tonight from 5:45-6:30 p.m. The Group will meet in the Micah Room of Mosaic Hall. NOTE: THIS CHANGE IS FOR THIS WEEK ONLY BECAUSE OF MAUNDY THURSDAY AND THE SEDER DINNER.
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Reflection of the Week from the Racial Justice Team |
Misogynoir is misogyny directed towards black women where race and gender both play roles in bias. The term was coined by black feminist Moya Bailey, who created the term in 2010 to address misogyny directed toward black women in American visual and popular culture. Bailey describes misogynoir as "where racism and sexism meet, an understanding of anti-Black misogyny." The concept is grounded in the theory of intersectionality, which analyzes how various social identities such as race, gender, class, and sexual orientation interrelate in systems of oppression.
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From the Environmental Justice Team |
Dawn Reflections at Corcomroe Abbey
by John O'Donohue
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“Let us thank the Earth
That offers ground for home
And holds our feet firm
To walk in space open
To infinite galaxies
Let us salute the silence
And certainty of mountains:
Their sublime stillness,
Their dream-filled hearts.
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Let us remember within us
The ancient clay,
Holding the memory of seasons,
The passion of the wind,
The fluency of water,
The warmth of fire,
The quiver touch of the sun
And shadowed sureness of the moon.
That we may awaken,
To live to the full
The dream of the Earth
Who chose us to emerge
And incarnate its hidden night
In mind, spirit, and light.”
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Don't Miss Out on this Year's Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 16 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Don’t miss this year’s Eggstravaganza—a long standing RUCC tradition filled with lots of fun and games. We have lots of plans in place: games, Easter cookie decorating, and of course, an Easter egg hunt!
Don't be left out: use this link to pre-register:
The event is FREE, but please register so that we are sure to have enough supplies.
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Quarterly Gathering April 24 in the Sanctuary |
The next Quarterly Gathering is Sunday, April 24, in the Sanctuary following worship service. You'll hear reports from our Sabbatical Planning committee, Environmental Justice team, and the Organ committee, in addition to the financial report and reports from our seven areas. Click here for a draft of the job description for the interim pastor who will be working with us while Pastor Jill is on Sabbatical in June, July and August.
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What is My Work To Do? A growing community of white people, and their People of Color allies, building stamina for talking about whiteness and race in everyday life. Remember: you are welcome and encouraged to attend any series more than once.
Please register and/or invite a friend, family member, or colleague to join you on the journey!
For all details and registration information, please go to myworktodo.com
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The Organ Committee meets regularly and is working closely with Rick England, who is a recognized expert and who also was RUCC’s very first organist. A summary of Rick’s work on our behalf to date is attached here.
He has found at least three instruments which can serve and expand the music program at RUCC, and that are in a price range that does not exceed the amount in the current Organ Fund. The Committee is scheduling visits to other Southern California churches that have similar organs to the ones Rick has identified so we can assess which might be the “best fit” for RUCC.
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Rummage Sale - Saturday, April 30 |
Reuse-repurpose-recycle! To kick off Earth Week, the RUCC Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Covenant Hall. This is a great opportunity for you to send your “treasures” onto someone else who can use them, or to find a new “treasure” or two for yourself. Claudia Tolar will have a sign-up sheet for volunteers, and donations can be brought to the church starting Sunday, April 24 and stored in the Garden Room.
This is a golden opportunity to get rid of things cluttering up your house or garage!
An eWaste collection will be held in the parking lot the morning of April 30. Articles for the eWaste collection can be brought only on April 30.
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April 30 - Chapman University's 38th Founders Day with the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II |
Come hear the Rev. Dr. William Barber II speak on the same stage that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King did in 1961!
The Office of Church Relations is very pleased to bring the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II to teach and preach on Saturday, April 30, 2022 on Chapman University's campus in Orange, CA.
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“Earth Day is Every Day” Faire
Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle
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Our “Earth Day is Every Day” Faire, sponsored by the Environmental Justice Team, will be held Sunday, May 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the patio. Stay after service and celebrate the Earth! Learn more ways of supporting and protect our planet together. Here is a sample of the offerings we will have:
- Vegetarian lunch and snacks
- Fair Trade Table with coffee, chocolates and more to buy
- Speaker on composting and recycling
- Repurposing Table with information, instructions, examples, and giveaways
- Informational Table with ideas and resources for protecting the Earth
- Children’s Reading Nook featuring beautiful books about our planet
- Bee blocks, wren houses, gift bag Table
- “All About Water” Table with information on grey water, saving water, more!
- University of Redlands Community Garden students with information on their tree project
- “About Plastics” Table with information, resources, and examples of eco-bricks
Come celebrate together and learn!
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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER |
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April 16 - Easter Eggstravaganza - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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April 17 - Easter Sunday and Brunch
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April 19 - Board
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April 24 - RUCC Quarterly Gathering - see article above
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April 30 - Rummage Sale - see article above
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April 30 - Chapman University Founders' Day
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May 1 - "Earth Day is Every Day" Faire - see article above
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June 10 - 11 - SCNC Annual Gathering
Please note: The Silent Retreat, originally scheduled for May, has been ......................cancelled.
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Sunday, April 17 - Easter Sunday
- 9:30 a.m. Virtual and in-person - Kids' Zone
- 10:30 a.m. Easter Worship Service & Sunday School.
- 11:30 a.m. Brunch on the Patio, followwed by Easter Egg hunt for kids 5th grade and below and Scavenger Hunt for 6th graders and up.
Note: Seekers and Sunday Mah Jongg will not meet today due to Easter activities. They will resume next week.
Monday, April 18
Tuesday, April 19
Wednesday, April 20
- Noon "- The Pastor is In" Zoom gathering.
- 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Mah Jongg
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Thursday April 21
Friday, April 22
- 7 p.m. Closed women's AA meeting in the Founders' Room.
Saturday April 23
Sunday, April 24 - EARTH DAY SUNDAY and QUARTERLY GATHERING
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9:315 a.m. Seekers
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9:30 a.m. Virtual and in-person - Kids' Zone
- 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service & Sunday School
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11:30 a.m. Quarterly Congregational Gathering in the Sanctuary
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11:30 a.m. Youth Group
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11:30 a.m. Fellowship on the Patio
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12 p.m. Maj Jongg on Sundays
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RUCC Staff
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jill Kirchner-Rose
Honorary Minister of Arts and Worship: Rev. Erin Beardemphl
Music Director: Jim Tong
Accompanist: Sophia Ohanian
Children's Education Director: Susi Jacobsen
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries: Vacant
Office and Facilities Manager: Karen Hester
Child Care: Joette Orman
Phone: (909) 793-3520
Staff and Other Emails
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