- Source: Justine Calma writing for The Verge. 

 Food and water supplies are at risk. Climate disruptions to agriculture have been increasing and are projected to become more severe over this century, a trend that threatens to diminish the security of America's food supply. Surface and groundwater supplies in some regions are already stressed, and water quality is diminishing in many areas, in part due to increasing soil erosion and pollution washing into waterways during heavy rainfalls.

As more and more Church activities move back into the Church, we need additional folks to serve as ushers and worship leaders. Not sure you want to do that? Don't worry -- there will be TRAINING for both roles! For Usher information contact Nan Root, and for worship leader details, contact Carol Robb and/or Ross Mitchell.

The RUCC Personnel Committee is actively searching for someone to fill the long-vacant nursery care position that has been on hiatus during the Pandemic.

For a complete job description, please click here. Please share freely with qualified people who may be interested.

Scrip/Gift Card Program is still ongoing! – When you purchase gift cards 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.

In-Person Orders (July 11)  – We will have a table set up outside after worship to take orders for gift cards and answer questions about the scrip/gift card program. Beginning July 18, we will maintain a small stock of Stater Bros, which you can purchase during fellowship on Sundays. But the best way to ensure you have the cards you want is to place your order on July 11!

Physical Gift Card Order by July 12 – Get your orders in at the table after worship on July 11 or through the website at www.shopwithscrip.com or the RaiseRight app before midnight, July 12. Cards ordered will be available for pickup after worship on July 18.

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. 

When: July 11. Swim time 6-6:45. Session from 6:45-7:45.

Where: The Abushanab's house - directly across the street from the church.

Topic: Judith Turian and Patricia Little will lead us in an exploration of Storytelling and Active Listening. Let’s share our quarantine experiences with each other—both good and bad.

What to bring: Snacks or desserts for a light potluck. (This year we will not have a full potluck dinner—please eat your dinner before or after the session.)

Also: please note that each week’s activities will be fully intergenerational. All ages are encouraged to attend!

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/

Prayer Polygon has planned an activity to take advantage of the "extra" Thursday in July. Meet at the RUCC parking lot for a forty minute walk around the block. Coordinator Jon Hancock adds, "Each time we turn a corner, I will show and say a word to focus on or talk about."