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
August 1: Communion and Tenth Sunday after Pentecost ~~ “Be Brave. Be Bright. Be You.”
Society creates boxes that limit us, constrict us, control us, and disempower us. For example, how much of who you’ve become is inherent and how much was inherited? Which of your beliefs are of your own creation and which were programmed into you? The moment we have the courage to be and lean into our own sacred nature is the moment we shall be the central character in the story of our own liberation. May the hemorrhaging woman who touched Jesus’ robe, against all societal rules, be our inspiration. Be brave. Be bright. Be you!
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Sunday's Scripture...
Mark 5: 24b – 34
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Communion and Tenth Sunday After Pentecost - Sunday, August 1 |
Prelude:Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior by Cathy Mokelbust ... Celebration Ringers
Welcome and Call to Worship: ...................................................////.......Denise Cain
Opening Hymn:#42 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing....................Led by Jim Tong
Opening Prayer:.......................................................................................Denise Cain
Children's Circle:.................................................................................Val McGlasson
Following the Children's Circle, children from age 4 through Grade 5 are
invited to exit through the back of the Sanctuary to attend Sunday School.
Community Joys and Concerns: ....................................Rev. Dr. Jill Kirchner-Rose
Special Music: Kyrie by Cathy Mokelbust............................................. Celebration Ringers
Scripture: Mark 5: 24b – 34 ...................................................................Denise Cain
Scripture Hymn: #53 There is a Name I Love to Hear (O How I Love Jesus) ............................................................................................................Led by Jim Tong
Message: Be Brave, Be Bright, Be You......................................Rev. Kirchner-Rose
Offertory: Touch the Sky from Brave Music by Alex Mandel................Lara Urrutia
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication:..............................................................................Denise Cain
Outdoor Communion on the Patio .............................................Rev. Kirchner-Rose
Closing Hymn: #23 There's a Wideness in God's Mercy (verse 1)..Led by Jim Tong
Benediction: .................................................................................Rev. Kirchner-Rose
If you are participating virtually, 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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Concerns:
- Johanna Ballard requests prayers for her brother Dave, diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer
- Johanna Ballard requests prayers for her cousin Sharon who has Stage 4 bladder and colon cancer.
- Prayers for Krystal Rose, granddaughter of Charlie and Dee Dee Seek, who has been diagnosed with Covid.
- Rosemary Tuohy requests prayers for an endangered father and his family trying to get out of Kabul.
- Carla Becerril requests prayers for family members, Stephanie and Brent, whose house burned down.
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Prayers for Connie Roener who is scheduled for double mastectomy surgery on August 7th.
- Prayers for Shirley Glass who has been diagnosed with cancer.
- Prayers for Manny, friend of Carla Becerril, wo has been diagnosed with cancer.
- Prayers for Jessica Morgan who tore her Achilles tendon.
- Prayers for Mary Lou Haney whose doctors hope that IV antibiotics will clear up the infection in her hip.
- Prayers for Carole Beswick who is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
- Prayers for Bill Whitmer who is recovering from heart surgery.
- Mary Lou Haney requests prayers for Carol, a family friend, who is hospitalized with an illness.
- Prayers for Gloria Ebert who fell last week.
- Prayers for Cindy McGuigan who is awaiting biopsy results.
- Prayers for Kathy, a daughter of a friend of Mary Melcher, who will have have brain surgery this week for the removal of brain cancer.
- Prayers for Susi Jacobsen requests prayers for health concerns she is facing.
- Ken Hurley requests prayers for his sister, Sheila, who has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer and will undergo chemotherapy.
- Eliza Ames requests prayers for her brother Coyne who is hospitalized and is very ill.
- Prayers for Ted, Grandfather of Janet Wilson's neices and nephew, whose cancer has spread to both lungs.
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Prayers for Penni Pierce, friend of Inez Diggs, who continues to be on oxygen and is going through a series of evaluations to determine whether she is a good candidate for a double lung transplant.
- Prayers for Ronan Godfrey and family as Ronan has now been placed on Hospice.
- Prayers for Jeff Bonadiman, friend of Carole Beswick, who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.
- Susan Kirkhart requests prayers for her sister, Cyndi Kuran, who is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
- Mark Janz is recovering from knee replacement surgery.
- Norma Erickson is facing multiple health challenges.
- Dee Dee Seek requests prayers for family member, Pieter, who is recovering from major surgery in Atlanta.
- Beth Welsh requests prayers for her brother, Michael, who is recovering from surgery following a work accident.
- Rosemary requests prayers for her friend Jill K, who is recovering from COVID.
- Melinda Sewer Muganzo, Music Director at Mentone UCC, requests prayers for her brother, Miguel Sewer who just went through a second liver transplant.
- Mary Mortensen requests prayers for Joe Adcock, father of Mary’s children, who has been diagnosed with advanced bladder cancer.
- Payers for Caroline, mother of Karin Blad, who has been diagnosed with colon cancer.
- Prayers for Keith, cousin of Maegan Hill, who is blinded by a blood clot.
- Prayers for Claudine, grandmother of Paul and Dante Welsh.
- Prayers for Greg Farrell, brother of Karen Walsh, who is undergoing radiation treatment for cancer.
Ongoing Concerns:
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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
Jerry Greenfield
Emma Grimauld
Katia Hage
Beki Hill
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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
Amber McGuigan
Bill McIntyre
Larry Minor
Sarah Montez
Mary Mortensen
Maria Montana
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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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Two More Steps on the Path Back to "Normal" |
First Step
Beginning August 1, we resume "passing the plate" for the Sunday offering. The Board authorized this action at last week's meeting. It was felt that the symbolism of placing the offering on the altar during the doxology was important.
Second Step
The quarterly congregational gathering will be held on August 15. It will be LIVE, and IN PERSON! The congregation will be asked to remain in the Sanctuary for the meeting. There will be fellowship time on the patio after the conclusion of the gathering.
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Reflection of the Week from the Racial Justice Team |
"I was taught about the denial of the right to vote behind the Iron Curtain in Europe, I never knew that there was the denial of the right to vote behind a Cotton Curtain here in the United States."
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From the Environmental Justice Team |
Last week, the Environmental Justice Team had a very useful list of ways to cut down on waste. In case you missed it, or didn't make a copy, click here for the complete list.
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SCRIP PROGRAM BACK IN FULL SWING! |
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.
Last Chance for Back to School Shopping Bonuses – See this Back to School Shopping Guide (https://www.shopwithscrip.com/backtoschool) for bonuses available through July 30 only. This guide includes lots of brands that have gift cards available that might help with back to school shopping.
Amazon Education Voucher – Purchase an Amazon Education Voucher through the scrip program to earn 2.5% back for RUCC (higher than the normal Amazon rebate). The education voucher can be used to purchase educational-related products found here: Amazon.com: Education Assistance PV. Great for teachers and parents.
In-Person Orders and Pickup – We will have a table set up outside after worship – pick up your orders, place new orders, and learn about the scrip/gift card program. We will also have a small stock of Stater Bros cards available, which you can purchase. We will be placing orders for physical cards once a month (next order date will be August 9) UNLESS we get more orders that justify the shipping costs to place orders more frequently.
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.
Please contact Jennifer at [email protected] if you need help placing an order or want to learn more about the program.
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Summer Series Concludes this Sunday, August 1 |
Week 4: Emergence and the Visual Arts
When: August 1. Swim time 6-6:45. Session from 6:45-7:45.
Topic: Erin Beardemphl and Mary Melcher will help us explore our Quarantine experiences and Emergence through the visual arts.
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.)
Please bring a mask for those times when we are indoors or if you are unvaccinated.
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Wider Ministries Donates to Environmental Groups this Quarter |
Wider Ministries decided to focus its second quarter giving on organizations that were linked to environmental causes. From the congregations generous giving, we were able to donate $400 to each of the following organizations:
- UCC Disaster Relief - Covid Relief Appeal
- Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice
- Inland Empire Waterkeeper
- Food and Water Watch
For a more information about the activities of each of these organizatons, please CLICK HERE.
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Welcome and Call to Worship from Sunday, July 25 |
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And now we’ve begun,
We won’t be outdone,
We’ll have some real fun,
And get outta’ the sun!
Welcome to all
Both large and small
You’ll get a windfall
Of love, wall to wall
We’re happy you’re here!
So lend us an ear,
The sermon’s top tier
Ben’s like Shakespeare!
And later you’ll see,
Our hospitality,
We have coffee and tea
At R U C C!
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Put on a grin,
We’re about to begin,
You’re just like our kin,
And love is built in!
Whatever you seek,
Your faith journey’s unique,
You might hear Spirit speak,
Or some other mystique.
But whoever you are,
From near or from far,
No matter your scar,
Come follow the star.
Loosen your grip,
Feel yourself slip,
Please join the trip,
Come and worship!
----- Loring Fiske-Phillips
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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER |
- August 1 -- "Summer Series" concludes -- see article above.
- July 29 - Prayer Polygon "Perambulation" 7:30 p.m.
- August 7 - Sacred Saturday
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August 20-22 - Silent Retreat at Serra Retreat Center. Contact Pastor ........................Jill if you are interested in attending.
NOTE: Seekers Study Group will resume meeting on Sunday August 15 at 9:15 a.m. in the Founders' Room.
RUCC Book Group will not meet in August, but will resume in September.
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This Week at RUCC
Calendar for August 1 - August 8, 2021
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Sunday, August 1
- 9:30 a.m. Virtual Sunday School - on zoom
- 10:30 a.m. Worship Service - In person from the Sanctuary and also livestreamed from the Sanctuary on YouTube. In-person Children's Sunday School following the Children's Circle.
- Summer Series continues--See article above for details.
Tuesday, August 3
Wednesday, August 4
- 12 to 1 p.m. "The Pastor is In"on Zoom
Thursday, August 5
- 6:15 p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal
- 7:30 p.m.- Prayer Polygon
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Friday, August 6
- Women's AA closed group - 7:00 p.m. -Founders' Room
Sunday, August 8
- 9:30 a.m. Virtual Sunday School - on zoom
- 10:30 a.m. Worship Service - In person from the Sanctuary and also livestreamed from the Sanctuary on YouTube. In-person Sunday School following the Children's Circle
- 11:30 a.m. - Youth Group
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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
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