Our Mission: "We are an inclusive Open and Affirming faith community reaching out with love, compassion, and justice."
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Thursday, February 4, 2021
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Look What's Happening this Weekend at RUCC |
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Sacred Saturday
This Saturday we will join together for Sacred Saturday. Each month this three hour block of time is a mini retreat we give to ourselves. We come together in community and spend time in silence and individual contemplative space. You are welcome and invited to join into this sacred time. We will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end about 12:00 noon.
The Zoom link for the gathering is below. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions... Barbie Fiske-Phillips
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Topic: Sacred Space
Time: Saturday, February 6th at 9:00 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 357 038 066
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Book Group
The RUCC Book Group will be meeting this coming Sunday, Feb. 7, at noon on Zoom. The book is Anxious People by Fredrik Backman and the presenter will be Diana Sommer.
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Also Recommended for You:
Club members also recommend the important and interesting book, Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, as a challenge book, They hope that members of the church and other friends will join them in reading it for the next few months. A group discussion will be scheduled when enough people have read it to discuss. Please notify Kathie Blakley if you are interested.
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Rev. Luther Young, Jr. is our Guest Preacher this Sunday |
Communion Sunday, February 7 ~ “Keep It Moving"
For Black History Month, we will have a guest preacher: Rev. Luther Young, Jr. His sermon title is: “Keep It Moving.” His scripture is Mark 1: 14 – 20. The themes that he will be weaving into his message include:repentance, justice, calling, faith and works, gifts, and inclusion.
Rev. Luther Young, Jr., is an artist, public theologian, and social justice advocate who focuses on racial equity and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Luther is a graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School and a current Ph.D. candidate in sociology at The Ohio State University. His current research investigates the causes and effects of homophobia in predominantly black churches.
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Sunday's Scripture
Mark 1: 14 – 20
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Worship for Sunday, February 7, 2021 |
Prelude: Glory, Glory arr. by Lafayette Carthon____..............._>>_.__Sophia Ohanian
Welcome and Call to Worship:_________....__________. >>.............__Sue Wallace
Opening Hymn: Marching for Liberty . ............ .... Led by Zoe Petersen
Opening Prayer:..------------------------------------------...-------------------------.. Sue Wallace
Children's Circle: _______________________...........__._The Kirchner-Rose Family
Community Joys and Concerns: _________________ __Rev. Dr. Jill Kirchner-Rose
Special Music: Down to the River to Pray by Sheldon Curry
............ Covenant Stay-at-Home Choir
Scripture: _Mark 1: 14 – 20_____________.________________ _....__ Sue Wallace
Message:“Keep It Moving" _________________________________...__ Rev. Young
Offertory: Wade in the Water arr. by Mark Hayes________________Sophia Ohanian
Prayer of Dedication:-________________.___......_-----_>-----------_------Sue Wallace
Closing Hymn: The Storm is Passing Over ______________..._Led by Zoe Petersen
Time of Reflection: Down Home Blues arr. by Lafayette Carthon .. .Sophia Ohanian
On February 7, we will share together Holy Communion in our online interactive worship. Before the time of the service, you will want to prepare some bread - a slice, a small loaf, a tortilla, a rice cake - a wheat product is not necessary. Let it be something you alone, or your with others in your household, may break and share. Prepare a cup or cups of juice or your choice of wine-with or without alcohol.
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Joy:
- Prayers of thanks for Sage, daughter of Joette Orman and Peter Tupou, who has been released from the NICU and is now at home with her parents.
Concerns:
- Inez Diggs requests prayers for her friend, Penni Pierce, who suffers from Pulmonary Fibrosis, and needs a double lung transplant to help her breathing capacity.
- Prayers for Rosemary Whitmer who is facing health challenges.
- Prayers for Ben Bohren who is recovering from outpatient surgery for the removal of a kidney stone.
- Prayers for Don, brother of Carol Buchanan, who is recovering from surgery for aggressive prostate cancer.
- Prayers for Rosemary Tuohy who broke her ankle from a fall.
- Janet Wilson requests prayers for the family of her friends, Donna and Gilbert, who passed from life to Life from COVID.
- Prayers for Annette and Sam Crowe, friends of Carol Robb, who are both recovering from COVID.
- Carla Becerril requests prayers for Mary Ann Ramos who tested positive for COVID.
- Barbie Fiske-Phillips requests prayers for the family of Juan, who who passed from life to Life from COVID.
- Prayers for Jerry Campfield, family member of Charletta Campfield, who is recovering from cancer and recently contracted COVID
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Prayers for the family and friends of Mary Belle Carter who passed from life to Life January 13 at the age of 91. Cards can be sent to daughters, Casey and Linda, at: c/o Mary Belle Carter, 945 Salem Dr. Unit 27, Redlands, CA 92373.
- Prayers for Keith, cousin of Maegan Hill, who is blinded by a blood clot.
- Prayers for the friends and family of Mary Dropkin, principle harpist with the Redlands Symphony, who passed from life to Life January 8.
- Prayers for Ross Thrasher and Miriam who are facing health challenges.
- Prayers for Lorna, mother of Erin Beardemphl, who shattered her kneecap.
- Prayers for Claire, friend of Jennifer Brainerd, who is grieving the loss of sister Hilary and bringing into her family nephew Peyton.
- Prayers for Loraine, friend of Rosemary Tuohy, who has been diagnosed with anal cancer.
- Prayers for son and grandchildren of Ernie and Ruth Jordan who tested positive for COVID
- Prayers for Tracy and Sammy, sister-in-law and nephew of Denise Cain, who tested positive for COVID.
- Prayers for Pam, mother of Maegan Hill, who broke her ankle.
- Prayers for Claudine, grandmother of Paul and Dante Welsh.
- Prayers for Mary, sister of Sue Hammond, who is facing some health challenges.
- Prayers for Charlie Seek challenged by diabetes related foot issues.
- Prayers for Greg Farrell, brother of Karen Walsh, who is undergoing radiation treatment for cancer.
- Prayers for Gloria Ebert who is facing heart challenges
- Carla Becerril requests prayers for her cousin Sally who is hospitalized with COVID.
- Carla Becerril requests prayers for Tim Brown who is hospitalized with COVID.
- Lisa Dewey requests prayers for her father who sustained a head injury.
- Barbie Fiske-Phillips requests prayers for Sonja, who was diagnosed with COVID
- Judith Turian requests prayers for Jill Bressler as she undergoes treatment for lung cancer and for Judith's close friend Terri, who is unable to travel to be with Jill because of COVID.
- Kenneth Lee requests prayers for his father and sister who contracted COVID-19.
- Prayers for Armando, family member of Carla Becerril, who is diagnosed with COVID.
- Prayers for Drew Morgan who underwent knee surgery on Nov. 23rd.
- Prayers for Ruth Jordan who is facing health challenges.
- Prayers for Millie Mahoney, friend of Chris Nicoloff, hospitalized with COVID.
- Prayers for Gene, a friend of Bonnie Pierce, who is a Nurse Practitioner and contracted COVID.
- Prayers for Sue Wallace who is recovering from surgery for the replacement of an aortic heart valve.
- Ongoing prayers for parents, teachers, students navigating online school.
- Prayers for Dick Ault, who is awaiting knee replacement surgery.
Ongoing Concerns:
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Barb, friend of Carla Becerril
Gretchen and Aaron Andrews
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
Ronan Godfrey
Jerry Greenfield
Emma Grimauld
Katia Hage
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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
Hank Kirchner
Leslie, sister of Barbie Fiske-Phillips
Amber McGuigan
Bill McIntyre
Amy McQulillian, friend of Gretchen Andrews
Larry Minor
Sarah Montez
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Mary Mortensen
Maria Montana
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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Introducing the 2021-2022 Board |
This is the first in a series of brief profiles designed to make everyone better-acquainted with the RUCC Board Members. We are starting off this week with Board President Mary Fung.
I grew up in a military family. My dad was an American Baptist Minister and a chaplain in the U. S. Army. I’ve lived many places, including on the west coast and on the east coast, Hawaii, and Germany. Amazingly, after moving around so much, I’ve lived in Redlands for the last 30 years. Dan and I have been members of RUCC for over two decades. We have two boys, Joel and Seth, who grew up in this church. When we first started attending RUCC, our shepherd group was really important in getting us involved in the church. Over the years I’ve taught Sunday school, served on the Christian education and hospitality committees, and been a shepherd. It is my joy to serve on the church board as your president.
Mary Fung_____
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Mary Fung - President
Andrea Morics - Christian Education
Ken Hurley - Shepherds
Carol Robb & Nan Root - Worship
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2021 Officers
Heather Shamp - Vice President
Dan Abushanab - Treasurer
2021 Area Leaders
Sue Wallace - Church Growth
Mark Sternberg - Stewards
Jackie Patrick - Member-at-large
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Sue Hammond - Clerk
Jennie Haney - Hospitality
Jules Rattray - Wider Ministries
Carole Beswick - Personnel
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Racial Justice Reflection for the Week
“Rosalind Brewer, who is Starbucks’s first Black and first female COO, will be leaving her position to serve as CEO of drugstore chain Walgreens. In this new role, she will be the only Black woman currently serving as a Fortune 500 CEO, and just the third Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 firm in history.”
“When you’re a Black woman, you get mistaken a lot,” she said during a 2018 speech at her alma mater Spelman College, which is an all-women HBCU. “You get mistaken as someone who could actually not have that top job. Sometimes you’re mistaken for kitchen help. Sometimes people assume you’re in the wrong place, and all I can think in the back of my head is, ‘No, you’re in the wrong place.’”
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From the Environmental Justice Team |
““There are more life forms in a handful of forest soil than there are people on the planet. A mere teaspoonful contains many miles of fungal filaments. All these work the soil, transform it, and make it so valuable for the trees.”
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Get Ready to Place Your Order |
Next Physical Card Order – Orders for physical gift cards are placed once a month. The next order is due February 14.
if you need help placing an order or want to learn more about the program.
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Mentone Congregational/UCC Plans Food Drive |
Mentone Congregational Church is having a Food Give-Away on Saturday,February 27th. They are accepting non-perishable food donations on Saturday, February 13th, at 11:00 a.m. If you are unable to deliver food that day, please call the church at 909-794-2893, and they will arrange to pick it up. Every donation is appreciated.
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If you are in grades 6 through 12 and you enjoy playing the online game “Among Us”—please join the RUCC Youth Group on Friday, February 5. Stay tuned for specific details! |
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February 17 is Ash Wednesday |
On Ash Wednesday, we receive the imposition of the ashes as we hear the words, “From dust you come and to dust you will return.” On this Ash Wednesday, we invite you to receive the imposition of the ashes in one of two ways:
- Create your own ashes or your own mud. (Mix homemade ash with a drop or two of oil or mix dirt and water.) During the virtual service, you or a family member make the sign of the cross on the forehead and say the words, “From dust you come and to dust you will return.”
- Participate in the “Ashes on the Go.” This is a drive-thru experience in our own church parking lot from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Ash Wednesday where you will receive the imposition of the ashes on your forehead / or hand from Pastor Jill. You must be masked to be marked!
Lenten Series 2021—Mark Your Calendars!
This year’s Lenten Series begins Wednesday Feb. 24, 7-8 PM. For a sneak peak at what we have planned this year, follow this link and watch the featured trailer for a beautiful series of short films based on the work of noted author Diana Butler-Bass:
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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER |
- February 4 - Prayer Polygon
- February 5 - Youth Group
- February 6 - Sacred Saturday
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February 7 - Book Group ~ Anxious People by Fredrik Backman at 12 p.m. on Zoom
- February 9 - Stewards at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom.
- February 10 - Education Committee on Zoom at 6:15 p.m.
- February 13 - New/Old Board Retreat
- February 14 - Valentine's Day
- February 15 - Presidents' Day
- February 16 - Board - 7:00 p.m. on Zoom
- February 17 - Ash Wednesday - Please see article above for details.
- February 18 - Prayer Polygon
- February 24 - Lenten series begins at 7 p.m.
- March 14 - One Great Hour of Sharing special offering
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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 theview@redlandsucc.org
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Calendar for February 7 - February 14, 2021 |
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February 7 - Communion Sunday
- 9:30 a.m. Seekers - on Zoom
- 9:30 a.m. Kids Zone - on zoom
- 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Communion on YouTube
- 11:30 a.m. Virtual Coffee Hour on Zoom
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12:00 p.m. - Book Group will discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Monday, February 8
Tuesday, February 9
Wednesday, February 10
- 12:00 The Pastor is In - Zoom
- Education Committee 6:15 p.m. on Zoom
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Friday, February 12
- 4:00 p.m. Youth Group on Zoom
Saturday, February 13
Sunday, February 14 - Valentine's Day
- 9:30 a.m. Seekers - on Zoom
- 9:30 a.m. Kids Zone - on zoom
- 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
Group and activity leaders: Please make sure your zoom link is up to date. Send new links to theview@redlandsucc.org
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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
pastorjill@redlandsucc.org office@redlandsucc.org
musicdirector@redlandsucc.org youth@redlandsucc.org
childrenseducation@redlandsucc.org weddings@redlandsucc.org
theview@redlandsucc.org
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