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Patty Little Will be Our Preacher this Sunday |
Sunday, June 26 ~ Graduation Sunday and Pride Sunday ~ " The Least of These"
LGBTQ people have often been seen by the larger society as “the least of these.” We have been distrusted, maligned, and scorned even by (and especially by) many churches. The good news is that Jesus says that the love and care that any of us gives unto the least of these, the members of His family, is the way we directly love and care for Jesus. Because this church welcomes and affirms LGBTQ people, we are able to experience the love of God among us. This is something worth celebrating!
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Sunday's Scripture
Matthew 25: 31 - 46
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June 26 - Pride Sunday and Graduation Celebrations |
Prelude: I’m Coming Out by Audrey Montaung ..Sophia Ohanian, Piano
.....................................................................Kevin Bellefeuille, Percussion
Welcome & Announcements:.................................Rev.Erin Beardemphl
Call to Worship:.........................................................................Nan Root
Opening Hymn: #327 Jesus Loves Me
Opening Prayer: .................................................................... ...Nan Root
Childrens' Circle: ............................................................. ..... Carol Robb
Silent and Pastoral Prayer:...........................................Rev. Beardemphl
Special Music: This is me by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul .
..................Guilia Bratosin, Lara Urrutia, Peter Tupou, & Jim Tong, Vocals
...............................................................................Sophia Ohanian, Piano
Scripture: Matthew 25: 31 - 46...................................................Nan Root
Message: “The Least of These”................................................Patty Little
Offertory: Beautiful by Christina Aguilera......................... Sophia Ohanian
Doxology:.........................................................................Sophia Ohanian
Prayer of Dedication: ............................................................... Nan Root
Closing Hymn: They'll Know We are Christians by Our Love
Benediction: ..................................................................Rev. Beardemphl
Time of Reflection:..Dancing Queen by ABBA
.............................Kevin Bellefeuille, percussion & Sophia Ohanian, piano
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Concerns:
- Carol Beswick's son still tests positive for COVID, but is home and doing well.
- Carla Becerill's cousin Debbie is in the hospital.
- Mary Lou Haney fell and is being observed in the ER.
- Prayers for Mary Mortensen and her family: both Mary and Larry are recovering from cataract surgery, Mary's son-in-law is being scheduled for surgery for a brain tumor, Larry will be undergoing deep brain stimulation for tremors, and Mary's former husband is starting chemo for Stage II bladder cancer.
- Prayers for Ben Bohren, who tested positive for COVID, which forces postponement of his hip replacement surgery.
- Eliza Ames requests prayers for her sister Diane’s family. Their son passed from life to Life yesterday.
- Prayers for Jim Sommer who has been hospitalized but who is now recuperating at home..
- Prayers for Ryan Zappia as he begins a new job in Massachusetts
- Prayers for the family of Joseph Alfano, father of Lisa Dewey, who passed from life to Life.
- Prayers for the sister of Connie Roener, Diane Reading, who is recovering from surgery for the removal of colon cancer.
- Mary Melcher requests prayers for a friend’s daughter who overdosed, but survived. Prayers for a nation who is more understanding about mental illness and the treatments they require.
- Judith Turian requests prayers for healing for Marie Rientord who has been diagnosed with shingles on her face.
- Prayers for all of those affected by the gun violence at Robb elementary School in Uvalde, Texas
- Prayers for Scott, son of Dick Ault, who had three heart attacks in one morning and is recovering in the ICU.
- Lori Glass requests prayers for peace and guidance as she enters into a multi-subject credentialing program.
- Carla Becerril requests prayers for her son-in-law, who had a hip replacement recently.
- Prayers for Carole Wesson who has moved from Plymouth Village to Pacific Pines on Grove St.
- Jayne Miller requests prayers for her dear friend Richard, who is in chemo treatment for aggressive and rare cancer.
- Jayne Miller requests prayers for Loreta who is in ongoing rigorous treatment at City of Hope for ovarian cancer.
- Jennie Haney requests prayers for her mother, Mary Lou, who is facing ongoing health issues.
- Maegan Hill requests prayers for her father, Lon, who is recovering from a heart procedure.
- Loring Fiske-Phillips requests prayers for Bev Ching who is undergoing Chemotherapy.
- Paul Hodson and Charlie Wheeler ask for prayers for their friend Jerry Linkhart, who had a stroke recently.
- Floyd Orr requests prayers for Zelda Faye Smith who is facing health challenges.
- Caroline McAllister requests prayers for Mark.
- We continue to hold in our prayers the people of Ukraine.
- Prayers for Dick Ault who broke his femur and is recuperating at home.
- Rosemary Tuohy requests prayers for her neighbor, Lorenzo and his family. Lorenzo’s house burned down recently.
- Jennifer Brainerd requests prayers for her father, Gary, who is in the hospital with extreme confusion and agitation. Cause unknown.
- 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.
Ongoing Concerns:
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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
Precia Gwenhwyfer Courtney-Hveen
Cousin of Rick Cruz
Norma Erickson
Michael Flores
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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
Bill McIntyre
Maria Montano
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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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LGBTQIAFG -- Front and Center this Sunday |
LGBTQIAFG members will gather at 10:15 a.m. before church in order to process in when the Prelude begins. Flags and pins will be handed out! Please join us.
LGBTQIAFG members will also meet on the patio at noon.
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Celebration of H.S. and College Grads this Sunday, June 26 |
We are proud to recognize these 2022 Graduates from within the RUCC Family:
Xhantel Chaney-Pineda
Reid Norton-Brainerd
Jackson Shamp
Seth Wacks
Caitlin Walsh
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Reflection of the Week from the Racial Justice Team |
Great nations do not ignore their most painful moments — they face them. We grow stronger as a country when we honestly confront our past injustices, including the profound suffering and injustice wrought by slavery and generations of segregation and discrimination against Black Americans. To heal, we must remember. We must never rest until the promise of our Nation is made real for all Americans. The emancipation of enslaved Black Americans was not the end of our Nation’s work to deliver on the promise of equality — it was only the beginning.
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Summer Series to Focus on Environmental Justice |
“[The case] was about the systematic negligence of an American industry and the consequences of a poorly managed money grab foisted on a vulnerable community. It was the story of so many manmade environmental disasters across the country … and of their mostly Black victims. In North Carolina, their land had been handed down from freed ancestors only to be ravaged by the powers that be.”
And what does environmental justice have to do with our church? This year’s RUCC Summer Series will explore creation justice, which incorporates environmental justice and has been described as “[the] commitment to not only heal, tend, and restore God's creation, but to ensure the protection of God's planet and God's people from exploitation, as well as provision for the remediation of the damage that has been done” (Shantha Ready Alonso and Brooks Berndt: “What is Creation Justice?” https://www.creationjustice.org/blog/what-is-creation-justice )
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Here is a brief summary of action and discussions at the June 21 Board Meeting:
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Motion from Stewards to hire a consultant to help RUCC apply for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) being offered by the IRS was approved.
- Discussion of securing our church building: This is potentially a serious safety issue and is being addressed in ways that we hope will not diminish our welcoming all who visit or attend services and activities.
- Discussion of RUCC Bylaws modifications. An ad hoc committee will be formed to work on this. Stay tuned for more details.
- Our next Quarterly Gathering is Sunday, July 24, 2022 following worship.
- There will be no August Board meeting - this is the first "summer break" the Board has taken since March 2020.
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Scrip/Gift Card Program Makes Shopping and Fund-Raising Very Easy! |
The Scrip/Gift Card Program is now RaiseRight – When you purchase gift cards through the RaiseRight program 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. Hundreds of retailers participate, including grocery stores, gas stations, home improvement stores, department stores, online retailers, and many more.
Physical Card Order Deadlines – Currently, physical cards are ordered once per month. If the demand increases, we can add a second order each month. Here is the ordering schedule for the next few months. The most popular physical cards to order are Stater Bros and Arco. Next order deadline will be:
- July 18 – available for pickup on July 24
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. Place orders through the RaiseRight app on your mobile device or at https://www.raiseright.com/shop .
Please contact Jennifer at [email protected] if you need an enrollment code, need help placing an order, or want to learn more about the program.
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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER |
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June 26 - LGBTQIAFG will meet on the patio at noon.
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July 2 - Sacred Saturday will NOT meet in July and August. See you in ..............September!
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July 10 - RUCC Book Group will discuss Hamnet by Maggie ..............O’Farrell. The presenter will be Judy Ashton.
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Summer Series July 10, 17, 24, 31. The Environmental Justice committee is coordinating the content this year—centering on RUCC becoming an official Creation Justice Congregation. Location: various RUCC members homes (with pools!). Watch for details in The View and on our RUCC Members and Friends Facebook Page.
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July 24 - Quarterly Gathering following Worship
Special Note: The Church Office will be CLOSED Friday, June 24 and Monday, June 27.
The church calendars for June and July may be found at
Then click on calendar in the red banner near the top of the page
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This Week at Redlands United Church of Christ |
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Sunday, June 26 -Graduates honored, & Pride Sunday
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9:15 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 following the Children's Circle
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11:30 a.m. Youth Group
- 11:30 a.m. Fellowship on the Patio
- 12:00 p.m. Mah Jongg
Monday, June 27
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All day - Church office will be closed
Tuesday, June 28
Wednesday, June 29
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Noon - "The Pastor is Out" Zoom gathering Zoom code - 82859958030
- 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Mah Jongg
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Thursday June 30
Friday, July 1
- 7 p.m. Closed women's AA meeting in the Founders' Room.
Saturday, July 2
- Reminder: Sacred Saturdays are on hiatus until September.
Sunday, July 3 - Communion
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9:15 a.m. Seekers will not meet due to holiday weekend.
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9:30 a.m. Virtual and in-person - Kids' Zone
- 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service/ Children remain in church for Communion
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11:30 a.m. Youth Group
- 11:30 a.m. Fellowship on the Patio
- 12:00 p.m. Mah Jongg
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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 Property Manager: Veronica Bermudez
Child Care: Joette Orman
Phone: (909) 793-3520
Staff and Other Emails
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