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Our Mission:
"We are an inclusive Open and Affirming faith community reaching out with love, compassion, and justice.
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Spring Forward! Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, March 8
 Set your clocks ahead one hour when you go to bed
Saturday night. Otherwise you risk missing the dedication of the new mosaic!
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A Message from our Pastor and Teacher
Sunday, March 8 ~: "Interview with the Mosaic Artist" with Tom Medlicott
The day has arrived! We will dedicate the mosaic on Mosaic Building following the service. Pastor Jill will interview the artist, Tom Medlicott, during worship service. Why a mosaic? Why is the mosaic designed in the shape of a tree with streams of living water? How were the specific colors chosen? Does the mosaic offer a message to the church and those beyond its walls? What does the Psalmist mean when he declares, "Happy is the person who is planted by streams of water?" Come to worship and hear the artist speak about his creative journey in the production of RUCC's new stunning mosaic.
Following the Time of Reflection, please move to Mosaic Hall for the dedication of the mosaic.
Note:
The children are invited
to the front of the church for the Children's Circle. During the circle, your child is welcome to join the
others or stay with you. After the chat, children in grades
K - 5
are invited to Sunday School located
next to the nursery. Those in grades
6-12
are invited to attend
Youth Sunday School in Mosaic Hall.
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Leaders and Music for Sunday, March 8
Worship Leader:
Lisa Dewey
Children's Circle: Jim Tong
Prelude:
How Great Thou Art arr. by Eric Carlson Sophia Ohanian
Opening Hymn
: Simple Gifts
Anthem:
Within These Walls by Pepper Choplin Covenant Choir
Scripture Hymn:
No. 562 Take My Gifts
Offertory:
Letting Go from "Mosaics" by Isaac Shepard
Sophia Ohanian
Closing Hymn: No: 588 Let Justice Flow Like Streams
Time of Reflection: The Gift by Danette C. Whelan Sophia Ohanian
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Concerns:
- Prayers for Joel, brother-in-law of Mary Lou Haney, who is having eye surgery.
- Prayers for the mother of Beki Hill who is recovering from a fall.
- Prayers for Margaret Barnett who is recovering from an infection.
- Michele Cuniglio, Rosemary Tuohy's nephew who is in Milan right now, hoping to get home to Southern Italy. (2/26)
- Prayers for Emily Jones, student of Rosemary Tuohy, health issues (2/19)
- Prayers for Ken Rose, brother of Larry, who is recovering from back surgery. (2/25)
- Prayers for the son of Donna Herbig, Kent, who is living with cancer.
- Prayers for Susan Haugh who is recovering from knee replacement surgery. (2/11)
| Joseph Alfono |
Beki Hill |
Kristen Farmer Przeslica |
| Gretchen Andrews and her family |
Herb Horstmann, Carole Beswick's brother |
Mother of Kayla Peetz |
| Rick Andrews |
Ken Hunt, Wemdu Hunt's father |
Rick Peetz |
| Bette Bass, friend of Carole Beswick |
Mark Alan Johnson, friend of Nancy Hotaling |
Steve, brother of Julie Phillip |
| Carla Becerril |
Kim Johnson, friend of Gretchen Andrews |
Peter Roehling, Sondra Hodson's husband |
| Teri, Carla Becerril's cousin |
Jenny, Sister of Jules Rattray |
Nancy Rojas |
| Lauren Beck, relative of Heather Abushanab |
Diane King, Heather King's sister-in-law |
Doris Stockton, Kathi Roth's Grandmother |
| Karen Bell |
Jerry & Karen, friends of Colleen Kintner |
Maggie Tibbetts, Beth Walsh's mother |
| Les Budai |
Linda, Carla Becerril's stepmother |
Arika Torres |
| Lee Breslin, brother of Mary Breslin |
Ann Long |
Eber, brother of Lara Urrutia |
| Laurence Diggs, Inez Diggs brother-in-law |
Jane Macrorie |
Vasquez Family |
| Eleanor Doyle, requested by Judith Turian |
Deanna McCulough, former foster daughter of Chris and Fred Nicoloff |
Charlie Wheeler |
| Ronan Godfrey |
Amber McGuigan |
Richard, Janet Wilson's uncle |
| Emma Grimauld |
Bill McIntyre |
Jaime Zitrone, Rosemary Tuohy's student |
| Jerry Greenfield |
Amy McQuillan, Friend of Gretchen Andrews |
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| Katia Hage |
Athena, grandmother of Jane Macrorie's friend |
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Every 3 weeks recent prayer recent prayer requests will move to the ongoing prayer list unless otherwise requested.
Please keep the office informed of new prayer concerns and/or when someone may be removed.
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Reflection of the Week from the Racial Justice Team
 "To each and every one of you, especially you young people ... Go out there, speak up, speak out. Get in the way. Get in good trouble. Necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America."
- Rep. John Lewis of Georgia at the 2020 "Bloody Sunday" commemorative march in Selma, Alabama
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Environmental Justice:
 On an individual level, sometimes it can be difficult to know how to make a change, and what to do to better impact the world. But setting new goals for 2020 could help change your habits and live
more sustainably where possible.
Make Do & Mend
In the US, the average lifetime for clothing is an estimated 2.2 years. Why not make a pledge to fix all your slightly worn clothes? You don't have to throw out your favorite holey shoes, take them to a cobbler, or see if your local dry-cleaners offers repairs or alterations for worn, damaged or ill-fitting clothes.
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PARENTS! ALERT! Friday the 13th is your lucky day!
It's KIDS' NIGHT OUT!
Drop your kids off at Covenant Hall at 6 pm for dinner, games, and fun. You're free to do...whatever it is adults do. Also, no babysitter to pay or take home!
Pick them up by 9 so they don't turn into pumpkins. We guarantee to return them tired!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
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RUCC Youth Corner
- Saturday, March 7th: Volunteering at Family Services, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please meet at Family Services Association of Redlands at 9 a.m. (612 Lawton St.). We will tour the facility and then work in the distribution center. Please wear closed-toe shoes.
- Sunday, March 22nd: Sledding at Snow Play in Big Bear, noon - 5:30 p.m. The cost of this event is $15 per person. We want everyone to attend; if you need financial assistance, please let Pastor Jill know.
Click here to see the schedule of activities through April 25
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Shopping with Scrip - you win, and RUCC wins!
Below is the upcoming Scrip Schedule for physical cards -- eScrip and Reloads can be purchased online at any time.
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Order in person by:
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Order online by:
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Pick up at church on this date:
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| Sunday, March 15 |
Monday, March 16 |
Sunday, March 22
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| *Sunday, March 22 |
*Monday, March 23 |
*Sunday, March 29 |
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Sunday, April 5
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Monday, April 6
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Sunday, April |
Sunday, April 19
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Monday, April 20 |
Sunday, April 26 |
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Extra delivery this month, only if there are enough orders.
SCRIP TIP:
American Red Cross Charity Choice
- Give the gift that helps hard-hit communities. You can purchase scrip for American Red Cross Charity Choice. The recipient gets to designate which services to support (disaster relief, lifesaving blood, supporting American's military families, health & safety, international services, or whatever is needed most). And 10% goes back to RUCC. A 10% administrative fee also goes to the non-profit, Special Kids Fund, which supports disabled kids and includes a wheelchair van assistance program. It's a win-win-win.
Side note: Through Charity Choice, you can also donate gift cards (any you aren't using or leftover amounts) as a tax deductible donation. You select the charities to benefit. Learn more here about which merchants and charities participate:
https://www.charitygiftcertificates.org/GCE/
Current Bonuses
- The following retailers have higher rebates than normal. Purchase scrip by the indicated date, use the scrip whenever you want (no expiration). Take advantage and buy scrip today!
- Through 3/6 - Guitar Center (6%), Royal Caribbean (15%), Albertsons/Vons/Safeway (5%), SuperValu (5%)
- Through 3/13 - Bed Bath & Beyond (8%), buybuy BABY (8%), Cost Plus World Market (8%), Harmon Face Values (8%), Journeys (12.75%), One Kings Lane (8%), Outback (10%)
- Through 4/24 - Burlington (9.75%)
Learn more tips in the RUCC Scrip Newsletters!
You can learn more about RUCC's scrip program here:
Jennifer Brainerd or Pam Dunn will be available during fellowship hour on Sunday to answer questions, distribute purchased scrip, help people enroll in the program, and take orders. Contact Jennifer at
[email protected]
with questions and to get a scrip enrollment code.
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Lenten Series 2020 - Examines Prayer Practices Wednesdays, continues Wednesday, March 11
 This year, we will be exploring ways to connect to the divine through a variety of prayer practices. Join us Wednesday evenings during the Lenten season for this intergenerational exploration of spiritual practices. All ages and abilities welcome! Potluck dinner of soup and bread from 6 - 6:45 p.m.. Program from 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.. Be on the lookout for a sign up sheet for food, set up, and clean up. As always, please consider bringing your own utensils and bowls.
March 11 - Pastor Jill and Barbie Fiske-Phillips teach Lectio Divina and Visio Divina.
March 18 - Marcus Miller holds an African Drum Circle.
March 25 - Jessica Lea Morgan explores mandala coloring and meditation.
April 1 - Fran Grace invites us to participate in Dances of Universal Peace.
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Social Justice Film Series begins Friday, March 6
 The RUCC's Social Justice Shepherd Group is hosting a free film series. All films begin at 7:00 p.m. on the first Friday of the month, March through July. Light refreshments-popcorn, coffee, water, and cookies will be served.
Please bring your own travel mug or re-usable water bottle to help us minimize the use of disposables. Thank you.
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Chapman University Founders Day, Saturday, March 14
 Chapman University will hold its 37th Annual Founders Day, March 14, 2020. We are pleased to bring to campus the Rev. Dr. William Barber II. Barber, hailed by many to be this generation's Martin Luther King, Jr. Barber will be both the morning teacher and the afternoon preacher. Barber, relying on both scripture and the guarantees of the Constitution of the United States, will help us make the connections of head and heart about issues of poverty and systemic racism as well as other social justice issues that need Christian moral influence in our day. The afternoon worship will also feature Disciples on Campus students and the excellent Chapman University Singers.
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Thank you! Thank you!
 This year's RUCC Rummage Sale was a huge success! Thanks to all your generous donations and our church and community buyers we made $1780! This money will go to the RUCC Campership Fund, Family Services, Steps 4 Life, and Angel's Closet.
All our hard-working volunteers had a fun time allowing others to recycle/reuse/repurpose treasures that will benefit our church and community. We are already planning for next year!!! See you then.
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A Baby Shower for Matteo - Sunday, March 15
 W
e welcome into the life of the church our youngest family member, Matteo Hyde. Matteo was born to parents, Alex and Selina, on Dec. 19th, 2019. Matteo spent five weeks in the NICU and RUCC prayed for him. He is now doing well! It is time for the congregation to welcome and celebrate the birth of our newest baby. There will be a Baby Shower for Matteo in Covenant Hall on Sunday, March 15th following worship. If you would like to bring a gift, please see the baby registry list at:
Congratulations, Alex and Selina!
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A work day in the garden and grounds - Saturday, March 21
 The
Grounds Committee
has scheduled a work day for March 21, from 8 to noon, for maintenance work. The skill level is: everybody. We hope you will put it on your calendar and join us for all or part of the morning. No gardening skills required. Coffee, donuts and camaraderie!
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Pizza With the Pastor, Sunday, March 29
 If you are interested in becoming a member or wish to learn more about RUCC, you are invited to attend "Pizza with the Pastor"
at noon on March 29 in the Founders' Room
. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Jill at
[email protected]
or 909-793-3520.
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Silent Retreat, May 29 - 31, in Malibu
 A silent retreat is scheduled for May 29th - 31st at the beautiful, serene Serra Retreat Center in Malibu. The cost of the retreat is $280 (includes housing and meals). Scholarships are available. If you are interested in attending, please contact Pastor Jill.
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Upcoming dates to remember
Mar 5 ~ Prayer Polygon
Mar 6 ~ Social Justice Film Series -- "A Plastic Ocean"
Mar 8 ~ Daylight Savings Time Begins! -- Spring Forward Saturday night!
Mar 10 ~ Stewards
Mar 11, 18 and 25 and Apr 1 ~ Lenten Soup Study (see article above)
Mar 14 ~ Chapman University Founders Day
Mar 15 ~ Baby Shower for Matteo
Mar 17 ~ Board
Mar 21 ~ Grounds Cleanup
Mar 22 ~ Youth Group Sledding at Snow Play in Big Bear
Mar 27 ~ Univ. of Redlands - African Drum Circle
May 29 ~ Silent Retreat in Malibu
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This Week at RUCC
Sunday, Marc
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9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
DEDICATION OF THE NEW MOSAIC
Contemplative Service
Seekers
Kids' Zone
Worship Service
Dedication of the Mosaic
Personnel Committee
Indonesian Church Setup & Church Service
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Office
Sanctuary
Outside Mosaic Hall
Office
Sanctuary
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Monday, March 9
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Tuesday,
March 10
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3:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
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Preciosa Strings Practice
Tai Chi
Stewards
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Sanctuary
Covenant Hall
Founders' room |
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6:00 p.m.
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Lenten Soup Study
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Covenant Hall |
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Thursday,
March 12
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5:00 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
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Staff Meeting
Celebration Ringers
Covenant Choir
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Office
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Friday,
March 13
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10:30 a.m.
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Yoga
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Saturday March 14
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6:00 p.m.
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Indonesian Church
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Sanctuary
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Sunday,
March 15
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8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m..
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
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Contemplative Service
Seekers
Kids' Zone
Worship
Sunday School for Children & Youth
Baby Shower - Matteo Hyde
In
donesian Church Setup & Church Service
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Office
S
anctuary
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RUCC Staff
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jill Kirchner-Rose
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: Leah Lane
Caretaker: Jay Grayson
Phone: (909) 793-3520
Redlands United Church of Christ
168 Bellevue Avenue
Redlands, California 92373
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