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 |
May 29 ~ Seventh Sunday of Easter - “Reconnecting with an Unhurried God”
Martha was busy. Mary chose to be still, to tune into Jesus. The lesson here is not that it is bad to work, but we also need times of connection to the Divine. Tuning into the holy may mean just taking time to notice things that are beckoning to dwell with us awhile. As I share my sabbatical plans, I hope to inspire your time of sabbath, too.
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Sunday's Scripture
Luke 10: 38 – 42
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May 29 ~ Seventh Sunday of Easter |
Prelude:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Veritus Miller, Guest Pianist
Welcome and Announcements:..............................Rev. Dr. Jill Kirchner-Rose
Call to Worship:..............................................................................Denise Cain
Opening Hymn: #277 Holy, Holy, Holy
Opening Prayer: .............................................................................Denise Cain
Childrens' Circle:........................................................................Suzi Sternberg
Community Joys and Concerns:..........................................Dr. Kirchner-Rose
Silent and Pastoral Prayer:...................................................Dr. Kirchner-Rose
Special Music: Amazing Grace arr. Jay Althouse ................... Covenant Choir
Scripture:..Luke 10: 38 – 42............................................................Denise Cain
Message: Reconnecting with an Unhurried God....................Dr. Kirchner-Rose
Offertory:.................................................................Veritus Miller, Guest Pianist
Doxology:................................................................Veritus Miller, Guest Pianist
Prayer of Dedication: .....................................................................Denise Cain
Closing Hymn: # 423 Great Is Your Faithfulness
Benediction: ..........................................................................Dr. Kirchner-Rose
Time of Reflection: ................................................Veritus Miller, Guest Pianist
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Concerns:
- Prayers for Missy Rucker who has tested positive for COVID.
- Prayers for the family of Joseph Alfano, father of Lisa Dewey, who passed from life to Life.
- Prayers for the sister of Connie Roener, Diane Reading, who is recovering from surgery for the removal of colon cancer.
- Prayers for Sue Hammond who was admitted to the cardiology floor at Loma Linda Hospital for tests and observation.
- Mary Melcher requests prayers for a friend’s daughter who overdosed, but survived. Prayers for a nation who is more understanding about mental illness and the treatments they require.
- Judith Turian requests prayers for healing for Marie Rientord who has been diagnosed with shingles on her face.
- Prayers for all of those affected by the gun violence at Robbs elementary School in Uvalde, Texas
- Prayers for Scott, son of Dick Ault, who had three heart attacks in one morning and is recovering in the ICU.
- Lori Glass requests prayers for peace and guidance as she enters into a multi-subject credentialing program.
- Prayers for the family and friends of Mary Rogers, sister of Sue Hammond, who passed from life to Life.
- Carla Becerril requests prayers for her son-in-law, who had a hip replacement recently.
- Prayers for the family and friends of founding member Bill Witmer who passed from life to Life May 4. The service will be held on Saturday May 28 at 11 a.m. at RUCC.
- Prayers for Carole Wesson who has moved from Plymouth Village to Pacific Pines on Grove St.
- Jayne Miller requests prayers for her dear friend Richard, who is in chemo treatment for aggressive and rare cancer.
- Jayne Miller requests prayers for Loreta who is in ongoing rigorous treatment at City of Hope for ovarian cancer.
- Carla Becerril requests prayers for her family. Carla's cousin passed from life to Life.
- Jennie Haney requests prayers for her mother, Mary Lou, who is facing ongoing health issues.
- Maegan Hill requests prayers for her father, Lon, who is recovering from a heart procedure.
- Rosemary Touhy requests prayers for her niece Teresa who is preparing for her final exam for her Master's degree.
- Loring Fiske-Phillips requests prayers for Bev Ching who is undergoing Chemotherapy.
- Paul Hodson and Charlie Wheeler ask for prayers for their friend Jerry Linkhart, who had a stroke recently.
- Eliza Ames requests prayers for Jennifer, Nicole, and Brody who are struggling with a changing reality.
- Floyd Orr requests prayers for Zelda Faye Smith who is facing health challenges.
- Caroline McAllister requests prayers for Mark.
- We continue to hold in our prayers the people of Ukraine.
- Prayers for Dick Ault who broke his femur and is recuperating at home.
- Rosemary Tuohy requests prayers for her neighbor, Lorenzo and his family. Lorenzo’s house burned down recently.
- Jennifer Brainerd requests prayers for her father, Gary, who is in the hospital with extreme confusion and agitation. Cause unknown.
- Kenneth Lee requests prayers for his mother, Melinda, who has had complications following surgery.
- Debra Van Engelen and Mark Janz request prayers for grandson, Johnathan, who is in the army stationed in Germany during this time of Russian build-up outside Ukraine.
- Prayers for Cynthia McGuigan who faces complications with her chemotherapy treatments. Cynthia and medical staff are determining next steps.
- Jolene Barrow requests prayers for her mother, Karen Barrow, who is facing continued health challenges.
- Rosemary Tuohy requests prayers for her friend Holly, who is recovering from surgery.
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Prayers for Eleanor Kemp who broke her hip and is recuperating at Mission Commons.
- Prayers for Eber, brother of Lara Urrutia, who is undergoing tests for a mass in his neck.
- Prayers for Lisa, friend of Beth Welsh, who is recovering from emergency surgery.
- Eliza Ames requests prayers for her brother Coyne who is hospitalized and is very ill.
- Beth Welsh requests prayers for her brother, Michael, who is recovering from surgery following a work accident.
Ongoing Concerns:
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Joe Adcock, family member of Mary Mortensen
Anden, nephew of Michelle McNevin
Jerry Andrews
Jeff Bonadiman
Les Budai
Burt, family member of Johanna Ballard
Diane Campbell
Diane, Sister-in-Law of Heather King
Dave, brother of Johanna Ballard
Carol Chaney
Caroline, mother of Karen Blad
Claudine, grandmother of Paul & Dantae Welsh
Precia Gwenhwyfer Courtney-Hveen
Cousin of Rick Cruz
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Norma Erickson
Michael Flores
Emma Grimauld
Katia Hage
Beki Hill
Jody Hoelle
Harriet Holt, Beki Hill's mother
Mark Alan Johnson, friend of Nancy Hotaling
Susi Jacobsen
Kim Johnson, friend of Gretchen Andrews
Jenny, Sister of Jules Rattray
Emily Jones
Hank Kirchner
Amber McGuigan
Sara Montez
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Bill McIntyre
Maria Montano
Carmen & Jim Neafsey
Ryan and Evan Paul
Rick Peetz, Sr.
Kristin Farmer Preslica
Nancy Rojas
Adolph Romero
Joan Roth
Spencer, friend of Stacey Greene
Miguel Sewer
Doris Stockton, Kathi Roth's Grandmother
Heather Tee
Arika Torres
Rosemary Tuohy
Vasquez Family
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Special note regarding the Prayer List: Please review the list for any prayer requests you made that are outdated or that may be removed. Please notify both [email protected] and [email protected] of any changes that are needed. Thank you. |
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Reflection of the Week from the Racial Justice Team |
Three-quarters of Black Americans are worried that they or someone they love will be attacked because of their race, according to a nationwide Washington Post-Ipsos poll conducted after a gunman killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket, allegedly targeting members of the mostly Black neighborhood.
The Post-Ipsos poll of Black Americans finds most are saddened and angered by the attacks, but just 8 percent say they are “surprised.” Even before the shooting, in earlier poll questioning, Black people saw racism as one of their greatest threats. After the attack, only 10 percent think the problem of racism will improve in their lifetimes, while a 53 percent majority think it will get worse.
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From the Environmental Justice Team |
Trees are important! They’re worth some water.
The lowly sidewalk tree often stands invisible. We rest in its shade, bask in the scent of springtime flowers, and we don’t notice it until it’s gone.
But the tree works hard. It captures and filters stormwater runoff and helps replenish groundwater. It cleans our air and cools our neighborhoods. It improves our mental health. It saves lives.
With Southern California officials clamping down on outdoor water use amid worsening drought, the message is clear: It’s fine for lawns to go brown, but we need to keep trees alive and healthy.
“Trees are long-term investments in the health and well-being of our neighborhoods and require some water to withstand periods of reduced rainfall, but they pay us back in tremendous benefits,” said city forest officer Rachel Malarich.
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LGBTQ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Allies Faith Group Meets Sunday, May 29 |
Please join the LGBTQ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Allies Faith Group, Sunday, May 29th after church on the patio for a meeting to brainstorm and discuss the future of the group.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennie at 949-573-8400.
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It's Time to Register for Summer Camp at Pilgrim Pines! |
Did you know that all RUCC members’ kids and grandkids may use our Campership Scholarships to receive 50% off their Pilgrim Pines registration.
Please follow this link to find information about this year's fabulous Summer Camp opportunities for kids of all ages, which will take place in July:
This year’s Summer Camp theme is JOY! Don’t miss this year’s Summer of Joy in the Mountains!
You can find all about our Campership Scholarships here:
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Sunday, June 5 Will be a Big Day at RUCC! |
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Pentecost Sunday on June 5 |
On Pentecost Sunday, it is traditional to wear red to symbolize the "tongues of fire" that descended on the apostles. Please plan to wear red, orange or other fiery colors that day to join in the celebration.
Because the "tongues of fire" also symbolize the apostles' ability to communicate and understand different languages, we're looking for folks who speak a language other than English to participate in a portion of the service. If you can volunteer, please contact Pastor Jill or Worship Co-Chairs Patty Little or Carol Robb. Thank you in advance!
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Strengthen the Church Special Offering Will be Received June 5 |
The Strengthen the Church offering supports the expansion of ministry and growth of UCC local congregations. Your support of this offering will help the UCC fulfill its commitment to creating a just world for all by investing in new ministries and practices that meet the emerging needs of local communities.
As God calls our congregations to be the church in new ways, your generosity will plant new churches, awaken new ideas in existing churches and develop the spiritual life in our youth and young adults. We will receive the STC offering on Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022.
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All-Church Picnic - Sunday, June 5 |
On this day of Pentecost, let’s celebrate the church with good food, fun games, joyful music, and warm fellowship. Please bring a side dish. Hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and drinks will be provided. All are welcome.
This year's picnic will be held on the back patio.
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Shopping with Scrip/Gift Cards is so EASY! |
The Scrip/Gift Card Program is now RaiseRight – When you purchase gift cards through the RaiseRight program 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. Hundreds of retailers participate, including grocery stores, gas stations, home improvement stores, department stores, online retailers, and much more.
Gas Cards Available – Make those soaring gas prices benefit RUCC. Gift cards are available for Arco, Shell, 76, Mobil, Chevron, Exxon, Circle K, and many more.
Physical Card Order Deadlines – Currently, physical cards are once per month. If the demand increases, we can add a second order each month. Here is the ordering schedule for the next few months. The most popular physical cards to order are Stater Bros and Arco.
- May 30 – available for pickup on June 5
- June 20 – available for pickup on June 26
- July 18 – available for pickup on July 24
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. Place orders through the RaiseRight app on your mobile device or at https://www.raiseright.com/shop .
Please contact Jennifer at [email protected] if you need an enrollment code, need help placing an order, or want to learn more about the program.
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Seekers Study Group Plans for the Summer |
Seekers will not meet this Sunday Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Their next book will be "God Has Many Names" by John Hick, and they will begin discussion of this new book on June 5th.
The group plans to cover the book in the four Sundays in June, but if it takes longer, that is okay also. After concluding “God Has Many Names,” the group will take a summer break, with the duration to be determined later
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Calling all High School and College Grads |
We will celebrate our Graduates on Sunday, June 19. Please let us know if you or someone in your family is graduating this year (High School and above).
Please make sure that all names are submitted by Tuesday, June 24 to both the church office ([email protected]) and Carol Robb ([email protected]) so that we can have the information in time for the service and to place the names in The View.
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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER |
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May 29 - LGBTQ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Allies Faith Group after church
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June 5 - Pentecost Sunday and Strengthen the Church Special Offering
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June 5 - Book Group
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June 5 - All Church Picnic at RUCC - see article above for details
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June 10 - 11 - SCNC Annual Gathering
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June 19 - Recognition of Graduates
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Sunday, May 29
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9:30 a.m. Virtual and in-person - Kids' Zone
- 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service & Sunday School
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11:30 a.m. Youth Group
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11:30 a.m. Fellowship on the Patio
- LGBTQ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Allies Faith Group
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12 p.m. Maj Jongg on Sundays
Monday, May 30
Tuesday, May 31
Wednesday, June 1
- Noon "- The Pastor is In" Zoom gathering.
- 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Mah Jongg
Thursday June 2
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Friday, June 3
- 7 p.m. Closed women's AA meeting in the Founders' Room.
Saturday, June 4
- Sacred Saturday - 9 a.m. to noon
Sunday, June 5 - Pentecost Sunday
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9:15 a.m. Seekers
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9:30 a.m. Virtual and in-person - Kids' Zone
- 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service with Communion - Sunday School - Strengthen the Church Special Offering
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11:30 a.m. Youth Group
- 12:00 p.m., Book Group
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11:30 a.m. Church Picnic - Back Patio
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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 and Facilities Manager: Karen Hester
Child Care: Joette Orman
Phone: (909) 793-3520
Staff and Other Emails
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