Our Mission: "We are an inclusive Open and Affirming faith community reaching out with love, compassion, and justice."
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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Look What's Happening this Sunday Afternoon |
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This Year's Souper Bowl Will be a Drive- Through Event
Not only will you get to donate items for families in need, but you will also be able to see real life human beings (in a mask, from a distance!) and receive some yummy baked treats. So please come along and join us at RUCC parking lot Jan 31st between 1-2 pm and help us predict the 2021 Super Bowl Winner!
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Shower of Love this Sunday, January 31 at 3 p.m.
We will meet in the church parking lot and drive by the homes of our new members to welcome them and show our love!
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A Message from Our Pastor and Teacher |
Sunday, January 31 ~ “The Rosa Parks Decision”
February is Black History Month; it is a month in which we honor the remarkable contributions of African-Americans. These contributions literally transformed the society in which we live. This Sunday we will honor Rosa Parks who took a stand by taking a seat. She said, “I sat because I was tired.” But she did not mean that her feet were tired. She meant that her soul was tired, her heart was tired, her whole being was tired of playing by racist rules. Each one of us faces the “Rosa Parks decision.” Will we respect our deep truth within and live the undivided life? May both, Rosa Parks and Jesus of Nazareth, inspire us to honor our soul.
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Worship for Sunday, January 31, 2021 |
Prelude: _Consolation No. 3 by Franz Liszt______..............._______Sophia Ohanian
Welcome and Call to Worship:_________....__________. ..........___Jessica Morgan
Opening Hymn: Rosa Parks Made Way for Freedom___.______ Led by Jim Tong
Opening Prayer: __ ___________________._____________......... _Jessica Morgan.
Children's Circle: __________________________________....._.........._Lisa Dewey
Community Joys and Concerns: _________________ __Rev. Dr. Jill Kirchner-Rose
Special Music: God's Eye is on the Sparrow by Tonya Blout-----------... Alexia Benson
Scripture: Mark 1: 21 - 28______________.________________ ___Jessica Morgan
Message: "The Rosa Parks Decision" ___________________Rev. Kirchner-Rose
Offertory: God of Love, We've Known Division Words by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
_____________________________Jordan and friends, Music Director at FCC Selma
Prayer of Dedication:-________________.___......_------------__------.Jessica Morgan-
Closing Hymn: # 553 There Is a Balm in Gilead ________________ Led by Jim Tong
Time of Reflection: Heal by Gary Girouard _______________...Sophia Ohanian
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This statue of Rosa Parks is in front of the State Office Building in San Bernardino. |
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Joy:
- Prayers of thanks for Sage, daughter of Joette Orman and Peter Tupou, who has been released from the NICU and is now at home with her parents.
Concerns:
- Prayers for Rosemary Tuohy who broke her ankle from a fall.
- Janet Wilson requests prayers for the family of her friends, Donna and Gilbert, who passed from life to Life from COVID.
- Prayers for Annette and Sam Crowe, friends of Carol Robb, who both have COVID.
- Carla Becerril requests prayers for Mary Ann Ramos who tested positive for COVID.
- Rosemary Tuohy requests prayers for 93 year old Katie who is struggling with COVID.
- Barbie Fiske-Phillips requests prayers for the family of Juan, who who passed from life to Life from COVID.
- Prayers for Jerry Campfield, family member of Charletta Campfield, who is recovering from cancer and recently contracted COVID
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Prayers for the family and friends of Mary Belle Carter who passed from life to Life January 13 at the age of 91. Cards can be sent to daughters, Casey and Linda, at: c/o Mary Belle Carter, 945 Salem Dr. Unit 27, Redlands, CA 92373.
- Prayers for Keith, cousin of Maegan Hill, who is blinded by a blood clot.
- Heather Abushanab requests prayers for the Capitol Police and their families.
- Mary Lou Haney requests prayers for her cousin Virgil, who is recovering from surgery after an aneurysm.
- Prayers for the friends and family of Mary Dropkin, principle harpist with the Redlands Symphony, who passed from life to Life January 8.
- Prayers for Ross Thrasher and Miriam who are facing health challenges.
- Prayers for Mary Belle Carter who is diagnosed with UTI, pneumonia, and COVID
- Prayers for Lorna, mother of Erin Beardemphl, who shattered her kneecap.
- Prayers for Claire, friend of Jennifer Brainerd, who is grieving the loss of sister Hilary and bringing into her family nephew Peyton.
- Prayers for Loraine, friend of Rosemary Tuohy, who has been diagnosed with anal cancer.
- Prayers for son and grandchildren of Ernie and Ruth Jordan who tested positive for COVID
- Prayers for Kathy Blanchard, who has COVID
- Prayers for Ruby Beck, mother of Carolyn Beck, who passed from life to LIFE January 8.
- Prayers for Tracy and Sammy, sister-in-law and nephew of Denise Cain, who tested positive for Covid.
- Prayers for Pam, mother of Maegan Hill, who broke her ankle.
- Prayers for Claudine, grandmother of Paul and Dante Welsh.
- Prayers for Mary, sister of Sue Hammond, who is facing some health challenges.
- Prayers for Charlie Seek challenged by diabetes related foot issues.
- Prayers for Greg Farrell, brother of Karen Walsh, who is undergoing radiation treatment for cancer.
- Nan Root requests prayers for her brother Richard who has COVID.
- Prayers for Susi Jacobsen who is recovering from surgery. Susi would appreciate cards and phone calls.
- Prayers for Gloria Ebert who is facing heart challenges
- Carla Becerril requests prayers for her cousin Sally who is hospitalized with COVID.
- Carla Becerril requests prayers for Tim Brown who is hospitalized with COVID.
- Elizabeth Welsh requests prayers for her kitty, Salem, who is recovering from surgery.
- Lisa Dewey requests prayers for her father who sustained a head injury.
- Barbie Fiske-Phillips requests prayers for Sonja, who was diagnosed with COVID
- Judith Turian requests prayers for Jill Bressler as she undergoes treatment for lung cancer and for Judith's close friend Terri, who is unable to travel to be with Jill because of COVID.
- Kenneth Lee requests prayers for his father and sister who contracted COVID-19.
- Prayers for Armando, family member of Carla Becerril, who is diagnosed with COVID.
- Prayers for Drew Morgan who underwent knee surgery on Nov. 23rd.
- Prayers for Ruth Jordan who is facing health challenges.
- Prayers for Millie Mahoney, friend of Chris Nicoloff, hospitalized with COVID.
- Prayers for Gene, a friend of Bonnie Pierce, who is a Nurse Practitioner and contracted COVID.
- Prayers for Sue Wallace who is recovering from surgery for the replacement of an aortic heart valve.
- Ongoing prayers for parents, teachers, students navigating online school.
- Prayers for Dick Ault, who is awaiting knee replacement surgery.
Ongoing Concerns:
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Barb, friend of Carla Becerril
Gretchen and Aaron Andrews
Carla Becerril
Les Budai
Diane Campbell
Diane, Sister-in-Law of Heather King
Carol Chaney
Precia Gwenhwyfer Courtney-Hveen
Cousin of Rick Cruz
Norma Erickson
Betty Gayle
Ronan Godfrey
Jerry Greenfield
Emma Grimauld
Katia Hage
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Beki Hill
Jody Hoelle
Harriet Holt, Beki Hill's mother
Mark Alan Johnson, friend of Nancy Hotaling
Kim Johnson, friend of Gretchen Andrews
Jenny, Sister of Jules Rattray
Emily Jones
Hank Kirchner
Leslie, sister of Barbie Fiske-Phillips
Amber McGuigan
Bill McIntyre
Amy McQulillian, friend of Gretchen Andrews
Larry Minor
Missy, friend of Rosemary Tuohy
Sarah Montez
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Mary Mortensen
Maria Montana
Carmen & Jim Neafsey
Kristin Farmer Preslica
Steve, Brother of Julie Phillip
Nancy Rojas
Adolph Romero
Joan Roth
Spencer, friend of Stacey Greene
Doris Stockton, Kathi Roth's Grandmother
Heather Tee
Arika Torres
Vasquez Family
Helga Vroom
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Reflection of the Week from the RUCC Racial Justice Team
“This is the only path to domestic tranquility and healing. So God, grant us as a people; grant us as an entire nation, grant our new President; grant our new Vice President; grant every preacher; grant every politician; grant every person, Black and white, Latino, Native, Asian, Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu, people of faith, not of faith but with a moral conscience, every human being created by God, documented or undocumented, gay, straight or trans, young or old. And what a day it will be when our children’s children call us what you have called us to be: repairers of the breach.”
- Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, president of Repairers of the Breach, is a co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, a movement to build the power of poor people and change the public narrative on poverty. He is a minister in the UCC’s sibling denomination, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Source: https://time.com/5931343/william-barber-inaugural-prayer-service-sermon/
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From the Environmental Justice Team |
“If we want to use forests as a weapon in the fight against climate change, then we must allow them to grow old, which is exactly what large conservation groups are asking us to do.”
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Get Ready to Place Your Order |
Next Physical Card Order – Orders for physical gift cards are placed once a month. The next order is due February 14.
if you need help placing an order or want to learn more about the program.
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If you are in grades 6 through 12 and you enjoy playing the online game “Among Us”—please join the RUCC Youth Group on Friday, February 5. Stay tuned for specific details! |
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Book Group on Sunday, February 7 |
The RUCC Book Group will meet at noon on Sunday, February 7 to discuss the book, Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.
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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER |
- January 31 - SOUPER Bowl - non-perishable food drive 1 - 2 p.m. in the Church parking lot.
- January 31 - Showers of Love Caravan- Depart from Church parking lot at 2:00 p.m.
- February 2 - Ground Hog Day
- February 4 - Prayer Polygon
- February 5 - Youth Group
- February 6 - Sacred Saturday
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February 7 - Book Group ~ Anxious People by Fredrik Backman at 12 p.m. on Zoom
- February 13 - New/Old Board Retreat
- February 18 - Prayer Polygon
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This week at RUCC...Virtually on almost every device! |
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Calendar for January 31 - February 7, 2021 |
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January 31 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
- 9:30 a.m. Seekers - on Zoom
- 9:30 a.m. Kids Zone - on zoom
- 10:30 a.m. Worship Service - YouTube
- 11:30 a.m. Virtual Coffee Hour on Zoom
- 1:00-2:00 p.m. - SOUPER Bowl non-perishable food drive - Church parking lot
- 2:00 p.m. - Showers of Love caravan to new members' homes
Monday, February 1
Tuesday, February 2
Wednesday, February 3
- 12:00 The Pastor is In - Zoom
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Friday, February 5
- 4:00 p.m. Youth Group on Zoom
Saturday, February 6
Sunday, February 7
- 9:30 a.m. Seekers - on Zoom
- 9:30 a.m. Kids Zone - on zoom
- 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and communion
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12:00 p.m. - Book Group will discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Group and activity leaders: Please make sure your zoom link is up to date. Send new links to [email protected]
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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 Manager: Nancy Sheets
Child Care: Vacant
Caretaker: Vacant
Phone: (909) 793-3520
Staff and Other Emails
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