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Thursday, March 29, 2021
HOLY WEEK AT REDLANDS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Lenten Series 2021 Concludes Wednesday, March 31

Please join us on Wednesday March 31 for the 6th and final Online Lenten Series. This week’s short film is titled "Table Memory"

If you haven’t attended any previous week, don’t let that stop you from joining us for this final session. 

Wednesday March 31. Fellowship time begins at 6:45, Discussion begins at 7.

Meeting ID: 831 8926 0341
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Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service April 1 on YouTube
A Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service will be broadcast on YouTube at 7 p.m. On this evening we remember Jesus gathering his disciples in the Upper Room to share a final meal. During that meal, Jesus blessed and broke the bread that it may be for us "the body of Christ." Jesus blessed and poured the the cup that it may be for us "the cup of forgiveness."

In preparation of our Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service, please gather communion elements together (e.g. bread and wine, tortillas and water, goldfish crackers and juice). Let it be something that you alone or you with others in your house may break and share together.
Ecumenical Good Friday Service April 2
The ecumenical Good Friday Service will be broadcast on YouTube at 7:00 p.m. on April 2. Pastor Jill and six other area clergy will preach on the last seven words of Jesus on the cross. Each church will present a musical selection as well.
Sacred Saturday - April 3 on Zoom
The Monthly Sacred Saturday gathering will take place on Zoom from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
Annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday April 3
Kids and Youth are invited to attend this year’s Eggstravaganza event on Saturday, April 3 10:00-11:30 a.m. on the church patio. We will have games, cookie decorating, and an egg hunt! 

Please RSVP to [email protected] to ensure that we have enough supplies on hand. 

Please bring your own Easter Basket. Also—masks must be worn at all times and we will adhere to Social Distancing protocols. 

We look forward to having you join us!
OUTDOOR EASTER SERVICE APRIL 4

RUCC will hold its first in-person, outdoor worship service (since the Pandemic) on Easter Sunday, April 4th at 9 a.m. It truly will be a day of resurrection and new life! If you are interested in attending, you must RSVP by March 28th to [email protected] or leave a voice message on the church’s phone system at (909) 793-3520. Please let us know how many people will be in your party. Space is limited. All CDC and other relevant guidelines will be followed. Masks and six feet physical distance are required. Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed!
 
  • Kids Zone and Virtual Coffee Hour will occur on Zoom at the usual times.
  • Our virtual service on YouTube will still take place at 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
  • The in-person service will be canceled if it rains.
  • Future outdoor services are pending.
Activities Rescheduled Due to Holy Week
  • Prayer Polygon has been rescheduled for the month of April. The new dates are April 8 and April 22.
  • The Seekers study group will not meet on Easter Sunday. The group will resume meeting the following Sunday, April 11
  • Next Book Club Meeting - Sunday, April 11 The RUCC Book Group is reading The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd for the month of March. Our next group meeting todiscuss this book will be on Sunday, April 11, at noon on Zoom,.and Kathie Blakley will be the presenter. 
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
 
Website:  www.uccredlands.org
Phone: (909) 793-3520
 
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