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Celebrations Sunday, September 28 ~ Rev. Erin Beardemphl preaching
Psalm 91 speaks of God's shelter and comfort, and emphasizes the reader's safety there. What is it that we imagine when we think of safety? Is there a symbol or a face that brings these words to mind? I look forward to joining with you all in an exploration of just that.
Youth Scripture: Psalm 146: 1-2
Scripture: Psalm 91: 1-6
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In our thoughts and prayers:
- Prayers for Bill Buchanan who is having health issues.
- Rick Napier’s sister Janice needs prayers due to a cancer diagnosis.
- Prayers for Sue Hammond who recently had a cancer diagnosis.
- Prayers for Cherié Bogel's sister Renee who has been diagnosed with facial basal cell carcinoma.
- Johanna Ballard’s brother Dave Sanderson needs healing prayers from cancer.
- Prayers for Charlie and Dee Dee Seek; Charlie has an infection.
- Every week we pray for the victims of violence and oppression around the world. This week, we pray for the people of Darfur, Sudan, especially those impacted by the recent mosque strike in El Fasher. O God, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Ongoing concerns:
- Tim and Ida Blakely
- Tom Miller
- Floyd Orr
- Carl Parish
Please send prayer requests to Pastor Jake at jake@redlandsucc.org
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OCTOBER 17, 18, AND 19 - Art, for Heaven's Sake!
We need your help to make this event a success. During the next three weeks, the art show committee will be recruiting members and friends to help with the show.
We especially need help:
- Setting up the show (Thursday, October 16, and Friday, October 17)
- Setting up pop-up canopies, helping with lighting and decorating, assisting artists in setting up their booths.
- Making appetizers or cookies for Friday night.
- Serving cookies and appetizers Friday night.
- Friday night, Saturday 11:00-1:00 and 3:00-7:00, and Sunday 1:00-3:00
- Providing brief breaks for artists during the show, checking the bathrooms for supplies, wiping down tables in the eating area, emptying trash, greeting, etc.
Sign-ups will be available before church in the Narthex and after church in Covenant Hall or contact Pam Dunn.
You can also help us advertise the Art Show. QR codes and posters are available at the sign-up table and in the church office for you to notify your colleagues and friends.
Also, please “like” us on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/artforheavenssake
Every time you “like,” comment on, and/or “share” the art show posts, potential guests and community members are introduced to our annual art festival.
Or you can sign up to be a sponsor to our show. Look for the form at the AFHS table.
Art Show Hours
Friday, Oct. 17, 6 – 9 pm
Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 – 7 pm
Sunday, Oct. 19, 11:30 – 5 pm
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What's up with the organ? Come find out this Sunday
There will be a short, informational meeting after worship this Sunday, September 28, to share some background on the organ project and talk about what's coming next. Simply stay put after worship is over and we'll finish in time to get some snacks in Covenant Hall!
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Listening for God in short works of fiction
This Wednesday, October 1, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. First-timers welcome!
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Next Book Group meeting is October 5
The RUCC Book Group will next meet on Sunday, Oct. 5, at noon, in Founders Room (off Covenant Hall). The group will be discussing the book All the Broken Places by John Boyne and the presenter will be Susan Matthews.
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Racial Justice Message
There is no such thing as a Christian Nationalist. The two ideologies are incompatible. Any form of nationalism does not comport with Jesus’ message of loving our neighbor or welcoming the stranger in our midst, therefore, cannot be Christian. White Supremacy, which hides under the cloak of Christian Nationalism, is the enslaver’s religion, twisting the Bible to defend the indefensible. It must be rejected and rooted out. Not by violence, but by steadfastly following the teachings of an ancient Jewish rabbi living in an occupied land who ultimately taught his disciples that, though the days look dark, resurrection, like the sun, will always meet us.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/uchristianchurch/posts/from-our-leadership-council-of-the-progressive-christian-allianceseptember-14-20/1213080687531013/
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Environmental Justice Message
Across dozens of studies, [Sarah] Sajedi and her co-authors found that the average person might ingest between 39,000 and 52,000 plastic particles each year, "with bottled water consumers ingesting up to 90,000 more particles than tap water consumers." "Drinking water from plastic bottles is fine in an emergency, but it is not something that should be used in daily life. People need to understand that the issue is not acute toxicity — it is chronic toxicity," she warned.
Source: “Study finds side effects of drinking from plastic water bottles grossly underestimated: 'Not something that should be used in daily life',” Kim LaCapria, Yahoo News, 9/16/25
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Message from the Immigrant Justice Team
The RUCC Immigrant Justice Team is hosting a Know Your Rights training course after the service in the RUCC sanctuary on Sunday September 28 from 7-8. All are welcome. After this training, we will be organizing RUCC members to be lookouts for potential ICE activity during the Indonesian church services.
Other plans include:
- Visits to the Adelanto detention center, organized by CHIRLA.
- Doing outreach with local businesses about an upcoming Know Your Rights training geared toward employers. This is a chance to raise awareness about ICE raids and their threat to our communities, and to provide training to prepare for them.
If you are interested in any of these projects, please talk with Sara Schoonmaker or email her at saraschoonmaker@proton.me.
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Christian Climate Training
We are called by our faith to care for all that is sacred which includes the earth and all creatures great and small. This Christian Climate Training with Blessed Tomorrow equips you with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and resources to speak and take action on climate change in your home, neighborhood, congregation, community, with policymakers, and beyond. The training, which is part of the Blessed Tomorrow Climate Ambassador program is free, practical, inspiring, backed by science, and rooted in faith. Jointly hosted by the African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Baptist Churches USA, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, National Baptist Church USA, Presbyterian Church USA, The Episcopal Church, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, in partnership with Blessed Tomorrow.
Join us tomorrow, Saturday, September 27, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm ET | 8:30 – 11:30 am PT
For more information, and to register, please CLICK HERE.
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This week at RUCC
Saturday, September 27
Sunday, September 28
- 9:15 a.m. - Kids Zone
- 9:30 a.m. - Seekers group (social time at 9:15)
- 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School (kids start in sanctuary)
- 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary
- 11:30 a.m. - Informational meeting about organ project (see article above)
- 1:30 p.m. - A2A (Accessible to All) meeting in Garden Room
- 7:00 p.m. - Immigrant Justice Know Your Rights training course (see article above)
Monday, September 29
Tuesday, September 30
- 11:00 a.m. - Munch & Muse
Wednesday, October 1
- 11:00 a.m. - Listening for God lunchtime series
- 1:00 p.m. - Mah Jongg, Mosaic Hall
- 6:00 p.m. - Bells Rehearsal
- 7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, October 2
- 6:00 p.m. - Jam Session, Mosaic Hall
- 7:00 p.m. - Immigration Justice Team meeting, Founders Room
Friday, October 3
- 7:00 p.m. - Women's closed AA meeting
Saturday, October 4
- 9 a.m.-noon, Sacred Saturday, Mosaic Hall
Sunday, October 5 (Believe Walk, allow extra time to get to church!)
- 9:15 a.m. - Kids Zone
- 9:30 a.m. - Seekers group (social time at 9:15)
- 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School (kids start in sanctuary)
- 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary - Neighbors in Need Special Offering
- 12:00 noon - Book Groups, Founders Room
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
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October 10-12: Confirmation Camp at Pilgrim Pines
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October 13-16: Art, for Heaven's Sake preparation
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October 17-19: Art, for Heaven's Sake
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October 25: Trunk or Treat
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