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
This Sunday is Pride Sunday ~~ "And"
It is still the season of Pentecost. Pentecost affirms diversity and multiplicity. Over and over again, our scripture passage from Acts uses the conjunction “and.” Our God is an And God. God functions with the conjunction “and.” On this Pride Sunday, we will specifically celebrate the ways in which the Pentecost And is made manifest in the life of one of our families in our faith community. Emma Malonelord recently released a commercial for the army, a commercial which celebrates the And of creation.
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Sunday's Scripture.....
Acts 2: 5 – 18
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Prelude: . I’m Coming Out by Diana Ross.........................................Sophia Ohanian
Welcome and Call to Worship: ................./////............….................Erin Beardemphl
Opening Hymn: All Together We Have Power..................................Led by Jim Tong
Opening Prayer:...............................................................................Erin Beardemphl
Children's Circle:........................................................................ ........Susi Jacobsen
Following the Children's Circle, children from age 4 through Grade 5 are invited to exit through the back of the Sanctuary to attend Sunday School, outdoors.
Community Joys and Concerns: .....................................Rev. Dr. Jill Kirchner Rose
Silent and Pastoral Prayer
Special Music: Bohemian Rhapsody by Freddie Mercury.............Paul Welsh, Piano
Scripture: ..Acts 2: 5 – 18.................................................................Erin Beardemphl.
Message:.. “And”......................................................................Rev. Jill Kirchner-Rose
Offertory: Reflections by Matthew Wilder & David Zippel..................Sophia Ohanian
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication:.......................................................................Erin Beardemphl
Closing Hymn: #319 Sing Them Over Again to Me......................... Led by Jim Tong.
Time of Reflection:Your Song by Elton John....................................Sophia Ohanian
Benediction: ................................................................................. Dr. Kirchner-Rose
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Joy
- Sue Hammond has been cleared of bone metastasis.
Concerns:
- Prayers for Penni Pierce, friend of Inez Diggs, who continues to be on oxygen and is going through a series of evaluations to determine whether she is a good candidate for a double lung transplant.
- Prayers for Edmond Fung, father of Mary Fung, who is recovering from a stroke.
- Prayers for Mary Lou Haney who has an infection in her hip.
- Prayers for Ronan Godfrey and family as Ronan has now been placed on Hospice.
- Prayers for Jeff Bonadiman, friend of Carole Beswick, who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.
- Prayers for Shirley Glass who is facing multiple health challenges
- Prayers for strength and wisdom for the Malone-Lord family as they discern next steps following the adverse reactions they received from Emma's army commercial.
- Prayers for Richard Ault who is now home recovering from knee surgery.
- Susan Kirkhart requests prayers for her sister, Cyndi Kuran, who is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
- Mark Janz is recovering from knee replacement surgery.
- Norma Erickson is facing multiple health challenges.
- Bob Sheets, husband of Office Administrator Nancy Sheets, is recovering from eye surgery.
- Dee Dee Seek requests prayers for family member, Pieter, who is recovering from major surgery in Atlanta.
- Beth Welsh requests prayers for her brother, Michael, who is recovering from surgery following a work accident.
- Prayers for India as Covid-19 ravages the country.
- Prayers for peace in the Middle East as violence continues to erupt between Israel and Palestine.
- Rosemary requests prayers for her friend Jill K, who is recovering from COVID.
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Prayers for the father of Ryan Zappia who is having knee replacement surgery on May 5th.
- Prayers for Serena Morgan who fell off her scooter and has a hairline fracture
- Melinda Sewer Muganzo, Music Director at Mentone UCC, requests prayers for her brother, Miguel Sewer who just went through a second liver transplant.
- Mary Mortensen requests prayers for Joe Adcock, father of Mary’s children, who has been diagnosed with advanced bladder cancer.
- Prayers for those in the congregation who are struggling with mental health challenges.
- Prayers for Connie Roener who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently going through chemotherapy.
- Prayers for Caroline, mother of Karin Blad, who has been diagnosed with colon cancer.
- Prayers for Patricia, sister of Michael Flores, who fell at a construction site and injured herself.
- Prayers for Evan, son of Margaret Paul, who is facing life challenges.
- Prayers for Keith, cousin of Maegan Hill, who is blinded by a blood clot.
- Prayers for Lorna, mother of Erin Beardemphl, who shattered her kneecap.
- Prayers for Claudine, grandmother of Paul and Dante Welsh.
- Prayers for Greg Farrell, brother of Karen Walsh, who is undergoing radiation treatment for cancer.
- Prayers for Gloria Ebert who is facing heart challenges
- Ongoing prayers for parents, teachers, students navigating online school.
Ongoing Concerns:
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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
Jerry Greenfield
Emma Grimauld
Katia Hage
Beki Hill
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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
Amber McGuigan
Bill McIntyre
Larry Minor
Sarah Montez
Mary Mortensen
Maria Montana
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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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Pastor Jill on Vacation
Pastor Jill will be on vacation June 15 – July 1st. If you have any pastoral care needs, Rev. Erin Beardemphl will be the “Pastor on Call.” You can reach her by calling her cell number at (951) 897-6270 or calling the church and leaving a message (909) 793-3520 or emailing her at [email protected].
Pastor Jill will return phone calls and emails after she returns on July 1st.
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Recognition of Our Graduates on June 13 |
Are you, or is someone in your family about to Graduate? We will be celebrating our RUCC Graduates on Sunday, June 13.
Please make sure that all names are submitted to both Nancy Sheets ([email protected]) and Carol Robb ([email protected]) by Tuesday, June 8 so that we have the information in time for the service, and to place the names in The View.
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Reflection of the Week from the Racial Justice Team |
“The white man will try to satisfy us with symbolic victories rather than economic equity and justice.”
......- Malcolm X, African-American Muslim minister and human rights .........activist. Born 1925; assassinated 1965.
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From the Environmental Justice Team |
How is climate change already affecting the earth?
Nineteen of the 20 hottest years ever have occurred since 2001. A study by the National Climate Assessment (globalchange.gov) reports that the world is warming, global sea level is rising, and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more severe. These changes have already resulted in a wide range of impacts across every region of the country and many sectors of the economy. We'll examine a few highlights over the next few weeks.
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Save the Date! "Summer Series" Coming Soon! |
The Annual Summer Series will begin Sunday, July 11 and will continue through Sunday, August 1. This is a grand RUCC tradition—a time for fun and fellowship.
This year’s theme is Emergence. As we come out of this period of quarantine, we will share our experiences with each other through storytelling, poetry, visual arts, and music. You won’t want to miss it!
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We are grateful for the Mystery Artist who drew 150 plus pictures of members and friends of RUCC. The Mystery Artist is aware that there are some members and friends who have not had their portraits drawn. If you are one of those persons and you would like for the Mystery Artist to draw your picture, please let Pastor Jill know by June 13th . Please send a photo of yourself to [email protected]. We want to make sure that everyone is included.
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June 19 - Annual Community Day of Service |
Redlands' Service Club Council 12th annual Community Day of Service will be held Saturday, June 19. To register or to learn more about various opportunities, visit
Sack lunches will be furnished by the Kiwanis Club.
When you have finished serving, visit the Redlands Juneteenth Celebration at Sylvan Park.
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You Know You're Going to Be In Church Anyway |
Now that we're back to in-person worship, you too can be a Worship Leader, or lead the Children's Circle without all the technological hassles of trying to create a video of yourself! To lead the Children's Circle one Sunday, contact Susi Jacobsen to sign up. For Worship Leadership, contact Ross Mitchell.
Don't make Ross or Susi have to beg..... Volunteer! Return their Calls! Answer their emails!
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2021 Annual Gathering of the SCNCUCC |
A Virtual Meeting of the Southern California Nevada Conference will be held on June 11 and 12, 2021. You do not need to be a Delegate to be able to view the Gathering. Please use the link below for more information and for registration details.
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UCC Virtual General Synod - July 11-18 |
Registration is now open for this year’s all virtual General Synod. The fee for non-delegate attendees is $100, which will provide access to all plenaries, worship, keynotes, workshops and the virtual exhibit hall. To register, visit https://www.generalsynod.org/
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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER |
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June 11 & 12 - Southern California Nevada Conference Annual ........................Gathering, which will be held virtually. Details above.
- June 13 - We will recognize this year's graduates this Sunday.
- June 15 - Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
- June 17 - Prayer Polygon at 7:30 p.m.
- July 11-18 - UCC's first Virtual General Synod. See article above.
- July 11 through August 1 -- "Summer Series" -- More details to follow
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August 20-22 - Silent Retreat at Serra Retreat Center. Contact Pastor ........................Jill if you are interested in attending.
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This week at RUCC...Virtually on almost every device! |
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Group and activity leaders: Please make sure your zoom link is up to date. Send new links to [email protected]
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Calendar for June 13 - June 20, 2021 |
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Sunday, June 13 - Pride Sunday
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9:30 a.m. Seekers - in the Founders' Room at Church - The group will begin its study of "The Power Of Myth" by Joseph Campbell
- 9:30 a.m. Virtual Sunday School - on zoom
- 10:30 a.m. Worship Service - In person from the Sanctuary and also livestreamed from the Sanctuary on YouTube. In-person Children's Sunday School following the Children's Circle.
- 11:30 a.m. - Youth Group following Service
Tuesday, June 15
- Virtual Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 16
- No Zoom "The Pastor is In" -- Jill's on vacation!
Thursday, June 17
- 6:15 p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal
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Saturday, June 19
- 9:00 a.m.- Redlands Service Club Council 12th Annual Community Day of Service (see article above)
Sunday, June 20
- 9:30 a.m. Seekers - Founders' Room
- 9:30 a.m. Kids Zone - on zoom
- 10:30 a.m. Worship Service - In person from the Sanctuary and also livestreamed from the Sanctuary on YouTube
- 11:30 a.m. - Youth Group
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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