Our Mission: "We are an inclusive Open and Affirming faith community reaching out with love, compassion, and justice."
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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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John Walsh is Preaching this Sunday |
The Reign of Christ Sunday, November 21 ~~ Who is Jesus? King of Kings or Poor Little Mary’s Boy?
If you want to see Jesus, look in places Kings seldom go.
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Sunday's Scripture.
John 18: 33-37
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Sunday, November 21 - Reign of Christ Sunday |
Prelude: .We Gather Together arr. by Pamela M. Robertson....Sophia Ohanian
Welcome and Call to Worship:................................................... Ross Mitchell
Opening Hymn: #422 Come, O Thankful People, Come
Opening Prayer:............................................................................Ross Mitchell
Childrens' Circle:...........................................................................Peter Tupou
Community Joys and Concerns ........................Rev. Dr. Jill A. Kirchner-Rose
Special Music: Celtic Laud Pamela Martin ..........................Covenant Choir
Sophia Huang, Violin
Scripture: .John 18:33-37
Scripture Hymn: #14 How Can I Say Thanks
Message:Who is Jesus? King of Kings or Poor Little Mary’s Boy?
............................................................................................Rev. Dr. John Walsh
Offertory: Prayer of Thanksgiving by Sharon Wilson................Sophia Ohanian
Doxology: ................................................................................
Prayer of Dedication:....................................................................Ross Mitchell
Closing Hymn: #17 To You, O God, All Creatures Sing
Benediction: ..........................................................................Dr. Kirchner-Rose
Time of Reflection: .Romance by Amy Beach.................Sophia Huang, Violin ........................................................................................Sophia Ohanian, Piano
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Concerns:
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Prayers for Carol Buchanan who will be having pelvic prolapse repair surgery on November 18th.
- Prayers for John, cousin of Virginia Cruz, who is hospitalized with COVID
- Carla Becerril requests prayers for her friend, Edward, who works for a small business in which 7 of the 10 workers have been diagnosed with COVID
- Prayers for Helen Hurley, mother of Ken Hurley, who fell and fractured her vertebrae.
- Prayers for Reva, friend of Judith Turian, who is currently undergoing surgery at City of Hope.
- Susan Kirkhart requests prayers for her 91 year old Aunt Helen who is struggling with health issues.
- John Hancock requests prayers for John Drage’s mother, Mary, and the staff and residents of Cherry Valley Healthcare who have been exposed to Covid.
- Prayers for Cynthia McGuigan who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer.
- Prayers for 7 members of Janet Wilson’s family, including 3 year old niece, who tested positive for COVID.
- Continued prayers for Kathy Blanchard who is recovering at home.
- Prayers for Richard Ault who fell and broke his hip. Richard is recovering at the VA Hospital in Los Angeles.
- Prayers for Bob Sheets who is recovering from eye surgery.
- Prayers Angie, sister-in-law of Sue Hammond, who has been diagnosed with COVID.
- Prayers for Eber, brother of Lara Urrutia, who is undergoing tests for a mass in his neck
- Prayers for the family of Irene, identical twin sister of Norma Erickson, who passed from life to Life.
- Prayers for Laurie, dear friend of Caroline McAllister, who is in hospice with end stage breast cancer.
- Prayers for Lisa, friend of Beth Welsh, who is recovering from emergency surgery.
- Prayers for Mary Lou Haney who is recovering from surgery.
- Johanna Ballard requests healing prayers for her dear friend, Lana.
- Prayers for Margaret Barnett who is now on Hospice.
- Sue Hammond requests prayers for her sister-in-law, Linda, who is receiving treatment for multiple myeloma.
- Prayers for Burt, family member of Johanna Ballard, who is facing severe health challenges.
- Prayers for Susi Jacobsen for health concerns she is facing.
- 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
Norma Erickson
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Michael Flores
Betty Gayle
Jerry Greenfield
Emma Grimauld
Katia Hage
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
Keith, cousin of Maegan Hill
Hank Kirchner
Amber McGuigan
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Sara Montez
Bill McIntyre
Maria Montana
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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Reflection of the Week from the Racial Justice Team |
Years ago, while I was a law school student in my twenties, the course of my life changed in a single moment—a God-moment. I was reading a legal textbook for a class when I learned about a case involving the largest uranium spill in our country’s history. When I tell this story to an audience, at this point I will ask how many of them have heard of Three Mile Island. Lots of hands will go up. I then ask how many of them have heard of Church Rock. A uranium spill at Church Rock happened three months after the meltdown at Three Mile Island, and even though Church Rock led to far higher radiation levels in the surrounding area, few have heard of it. I had not heard of it until I read about it in my law school textbook, and what blew my mind was that it happened less than 10 miles from where my mother grew up. There in this textbook was the name of my tribe, the Navajo tribe.
I was immediately outraged. How could I come this far in life and not know about this? Instantly, the dots started to connect on why my mother had fought thyroid cancer twice. I was really, really upset. It was in that moment that God spoke to me and said, “You’re needed in this. You need to be a part of fighting against projects like this.” In that moment, I became dedicated to what I now know is environmental justice, what I now know is social justice, what I now know is racial justice.
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From the Environmental Justice Team |
“We are all bound by a covenant of reciprocity: plant breath for animal breath, winter and summer, predator and prey, grass and fire, night and day, living and dying. Water knows this, clouds know this. Soil and rocks know they are dancing in a continuous giveaway of making, unmaking, and making again the earth. The moral covenant of reciprocity calls us to honor our responsibility for all we have been given, for all we have taken It’s our turn now, long overdue. Let us hold a giveaway for Mother Earth, spread our blankets out for her and pile them high with gifts of our own making. Imagine the books, the paintings, the poems, the clever machines, the compassionate acts, the transcendent ideas, the perfect tools. The fierce defense of all that has been given. Gifts of mind, hands, heart, voice, and vision all offered up on behalf of the earth Whatever our gift, we are called to give it and to dance for the renewal of the world. In return for the privilege of breath.”
From Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants
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November 28 is the first Sunday in Advent. The Worship Committee wants to borrow your angels to display in the sanctuary during the 4 Sundays of Advent. If you have a "special angel" to share, please bring it to church, labeled inconspicuously and carefully packed. We know they are fragile and may hold great meaning for you. If your angel has a special meaning for your family, please share that story with us. |
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RUCC CHURCH NURSERY IS OPEN! |
The nursery will be open every Sunday starting at 9:15 a.m., to accommodate parents and guardians who are taking part in any RUCC before-worship-service activity on our campus. And the nursery will remain open until 12:15 p.m. each Sunday.
KIDS' ZONE - Sundays at 9:15 a.m.
All kids* through 8th Grade are encouraged to join Kids' Zone each Sunday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Kids Zone will be held in the classroom adjacent to Covenant Hall, next to the nursery.
*For infants and toddlers, nursery care is available starting at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday.
First Sunday in Advent - November 28
The children of RUCC are invited to participate this Sunday by placing the Christmons on the large tree in the Sanctuary. Chrismons are Christmas decorations with Christian symbols on them. They help us remember that Christmas is the celebration of Jesus's birthday
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You Can Help Refugee Families on November 21 |
Wider Ministries is partnering with Women of Faith to assist and welcome newly arrived Afgahn refugee families. On November 21, we will be collecting donations to assist in this effort to welcome the stranger.
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SCRIP MAKES FUNDRAISING EASY |
Scrip/Gift Card Program is still ongoing! – When you purchase gift cards to pay for your day-to-day expenses or provide as gifts, RUCC receives a rebate that helps fund our missions. It’s an easy way to raise some money for RUCC.
Small denomination cards – For a limited time, you can purchase $5 or $10 gift cards to more retailers, like Target, Amazon, Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, Home Depot, Walmart, Panera, Chipotle, fast food restaurants, and more. Perfect for a thank you or holiday gift during this season.
Order Deadlines – For the remainder of 2021, here is the ordering schedule for physical gift cards. We will increase the order frequency as we get closer to the holidays. Be sure to get your orders in early enough for all of your holiday shopping or giving (groceries and gifts).
November 29 – available for pickup on December 5
December 13 – available for pickup on December 19
Scrip/Gift Card Table on Sundays – Come to the scrip/gift card table after worship to buy Stater Brothers gift cards in stock, place orders for gift cards from hundreds of brands/companies, and learn more about this fundraising program and how you can help.
eCards – Remember that you can buy eGift cards, available to you immediately, to use for online or in-person shopping or to send as a gift. Every time you buy, RUCC gets a small rebate.
Please contact Jennifer at [email protected] if you need help placing an order or want to learn more about the program.
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Applicants Still Sought for Office and Property Manager |
The remaining position to be filled is that of Office and Property Manager. Our current Office Manager has announced her retirement. Click here for the job description and application instructions.
Please share this information freely with qualified people who may be interested.
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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER |
- November 21 - Thanksgiving Sunday
- November 28 - First Sunday in Advent
- December 4 - Sacred Saturday
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December 5 - Book Group at noon. While Justice Sleeps
.................................. by Stacey Abrams. Presenter: Diana Sommer
- December 8 - Mid-week Blue Christmas Service
- December 14 - Board at 7:00 p.m.
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December 24 - Christmas Eve Service at 5:30 p.m with "grab and .........................go tamales."
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January 2 - Epiphany Sunday -- Be sure to get your "Epiphany ...................Word" for 2022!
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This Week at RUCC
Calendar for November 21 to November 28 2021
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Sunday, November 21
- 9:15 a.m. Seekers
- 9:15 a.m. Kids' Zone
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10:30 a.m. Worship Service & Sunday School
- 11:30 a.m. - fellowship hour on the patio
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11:30 a.m. Youth Group
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Shepherd Group One will meet on November 21, after worship, at Brookside Park for a all family picnic and play day. Please bring your own sack lunches. The park is located one block East of Terracina on Brookside Ave. Redlands.
Tuesday, November 23
Wednesday, November 24
- "The Pastor is In" Weekly zoom gathering
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Thursday, November 25
Friday, November 26
- 6 to 7 p.m. Closed women's AA meeting in the Founders' Room
Sunday, November 28 - First Sunday in Advent
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9:15 a.m. Seekers
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9:15 a.m. KIds' Zone
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10:30 a.m. Worship Service & Sunday School
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11:30 a.m. Youth Group
- 11:30 a.m. Fellowship hour on the Patio
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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: Maggie Taylor
Caretaker: Vacant
Phone: (909) 793-3520
Staff and Other Emails
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