volume 46, no. 6 june 2016 - the church of the...
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Dr. Lawrence W. Corbett, Interim Pastor A. Ault, Senior Pastor Ginger Willetts, Editor
Volume 46, No. 6 JUNE 2016
928-282-7963 Fax: 928-282-4143 Website: www.ChurchoftheRedRocks.com E-mail address: [email protected]
From the Pastor’s Desk…
Dear Friends,
We are living in times of incredible conflicts – Syria, Afghanistan; deep political rifts in our nation; internal
Biblical and theological disputes within a denomination;
and of course, those pesky family spats that pop up all too often.
Clearly, no simple solution is on the horizon, but equally
clear is the need to listen carefully. We need to listen to
one another, listen for the issues of the conflict fueled by fear which are beneath the surface. We need to listen to
our own hearts and internal feelings. We need to ask, “What are my needs here?” And, whose needs are being
met? Lastly, we need to listen for a reality larger than ourselves, larger than our denomination, larger than the
world in which we live.
I believe God is the Source and Redeemer of all life – in
which “we live and move and have our being.” (Acts 17:28) and that God’s grace is present for us in surprising
ways. Be we need to listen to discern the will of God and listen for our inner personal response. Hopefully, as life
slows down a bit this summer, we can hone our listening skills. Perhaps in the midst of it we’ll recognize and hear
our own brokenness and vulnerability, and be open to
hearing the healing presence of the Spirit of God.
Sincerely,
Larry Corbett Larry Corbett, Interim Pastor
Well done, good and faithful servant
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JUNE SERMONS
June 5 “Asleep on a Cushion” Holy Communion Celebrated
June 12 “A Family Disruption”
Manna Sunday
June 19 Guest Minister
Father’s Day
June 26 “An Outbreak of New Life”
All Church Members
and Regular Visitors
SIGN-IN
Please sign in and encourage all your friends and
visitors to sign in their attendance in the black pads located in every pew.
Every Sunday, we receive a gentle reminder from
the Pastor to sign the black attendance pads (or friendship pads). By signing in, you are assisting the
Christian Growth and Outreach Commission
(GOCOM) to monitor those who are not in attendance. As members of GOCOM, we care when
you are not present regardless of the reason. When we notice that someone has not attended services
for a while, you will receive a call from a Commission
member inquiring to see if everything is okay or if you are in need of assistance from your church
family.
Please know that church members are always welcomed to call the church anytime they are in
need of assistance or a visit. You don’t have to wait
for a GOCOM call, but know that we will call you when we notice you have been away.
Your GOCOM thanks you for your attention to this
matter.
PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE
The Church Profile has been completed thanks in large part to the input that we received from the members of
the congregation from two questionnaires and two focus groups that met in May.
The profile has been submitted to the Southwest Conference for review, and once it is approved, we will
start to receive resumes that have been vetted by the Southwest Conference for our review and consideration.
We are very much looking
forward to moving into this next
phase of the search process.
John McDougald
Chair, CRR Search Committee
ONA STATEMENT
Still Speaking God, we, the community of The Church of the Red
Rocks, seek to be a body of Christians who celebrate and live in
openness to your voice. Therefore, we covenant with you and one another as we seek to live Christ’s compassion, promote justice,
healing and wholeness of life.
As Children of God, we celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of each expression of God’s diverse family as well as our oneness in Christ,
and believe that attitudes and acts of injustice, discrimination and
violence work against the gospel of Jesus Christ. As such, we welcome into our community persons of every gender, age, race,
nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental and physical ability, economic and social status, political
background, faith background, marital standing and family
structure. We invite all to share fully in the life, leadership, ministry, fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities, blessings and joys
of our congregation as we seek to grow together in faith and love.
Thanks again to our Musicians
for another wonderful year of singing and ringing!
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STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION 2016 PLEDGE UPDATE
Budgeted Contributions at the end of April $ 152,700.00
Actual Revenues Received $ 129,212.32
Shortage for Operating Budget $ 23,487.68
“Kind deeds are like little prayers.”
Thanks to each of you for the cards, notes,
food, hugs, and visits. It has meant so
much to me during the time of loss of my husband, Bill Nunn. Your support is much
appreciated.
Special thanks to those who helped with Bill’s Memorial Service: Larry, Suzanne,
Ginger, Bill, John, Lynn, and Margaret.
Muriel Nunn
nARThex
Narthex Art presents:
Water, Wind and Fire
Take some time to enjoy this Members Exhibit
from the collections of:
Donna & Bruce Vegter Louise & Bob MacDonald
Suzanne Moore
Judith Glenn Marlys Mallet & Michael Redhawk
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about what’s happening today.
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To my church family,
I want to express my gratitude to all of you
that have sent me ‘get well’ notes and cards. It has been a comfort to know others
are thinking of me.
I’m doing well and I’m anxious to get back to
CRR after my 2nd surgery and consequential rehab.
Thank you all.
Suzanne (Suzy) Hughes
HELP!!!
We are looking for someone to work with Susan Pilakowski
recruiting USHERS each week. Nancy Jung needs to step down and is looking for a replacement. This is a fun way to
interact with church members and, perhaps, make new friends.
Call 928-282-5625, or the church office at 928-282-7963, to
volunteer! Celebrating Pentecost: May 15
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CHRISTIAN NURTURE COMMISSION
All About June....Season (Northern Hemisphere) Summer....June is the sixth month. However, according to the
early Roman calendar, June was actually the fourth month and had only 29 days. In 46 B.C. Julius Caesar gave June 30 days
when he reformed the Roman calendar. June was named after the Roman goddess Juno, the wife of Jupiter. However, others
say that its name actually came from the word "iuniores", the
Latin word for "younger ones".
Symbols of June: Birthstone – Pearl Flower - Rose
Zodiac signs - Gemini and Cancer
Historical Names:
Roman – lunius Saxon – Litha Germanic - Brach-mond
A Bug Named June? The June Bug, also known as June beetle is named for several large beetles seen in the United States
during May and June. They are usually seen at night when light attracts them. June bugs eat the young leaves of trees
and plants. They deposit their eggs in the ground and the
young larvae bury themselves in the soil and after two years they come out in May or June as adult beetles.
Mark your calendars for: June 6, D Day WWII
June 14, Flag Day June 15, Father's Day (third Sunday) June 21, Summer Solstice
Did you know?
*June is the first month of the summer season *June in the Northern Hemisphere is similar to the month of
December in the Southern Hemisphere *June is known as a great month to get married
*The English tennis tournament Wimbledon is played during
the month of June *The longest day of the year occurs on either June 21st or
22nd *DeSoto claimed Florida for Spain June 3, 1539
*U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot by an assassin on
June 5, 1968 *The Ford Motor Company was founded on June 16, 1903
*Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States June 20, 1782
*Eli Whitney applied for a patent on the cotton gin June 20,
1793 *Daniel Carter Beard, founder of the Boy Scouts was born on
June 21, 1850
About our church library: Recently, numerous book donations have come in and I hope to have some of these available for
checkout soon. In the meantime, keep checking the Spinner in Painted Cliffs Hall for different books placed there for you. If
you have any questions or suggestions for our library email
me anytime at: [email protected] and I look forward to hearing from you! Thank you! Maureen Zdimal
Library Corner
We meet every Friday morning in Classroom A at 10:15 am.
Be sure to order your copy of the book through Amazon or
your favorite book vendor.
The EDGE will begin discussing a new book by mid-June. Why not join us in comfortable air-conditioning
when another hot topic will be explored?
Emergence Christianity: What It Is, Where It Is Going,
and Why It Matters
by Phyllis Tickle
"You will find many wonderful things between the covers of this book: provocative questions and astute observations about sacred space, hierarchy, authority. Tickle's insights will help the church reflect on a larger question: How can we best serve the kingdom of God right now?" -- Lauren F. Winner, author of Mudhouse Sabbath and Still: Notes on a Mid-Faith Crisis
"Phyllis Tickle is in a unique position by reason of experience, education, and personal courage to say things that many cannot say--or cannot see. Here she does it very well--once again. Christianity is emerging with or without Phyllis Tickle, but she is sure helping the rest of us to emerge along with it!" -- Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and
Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico
"Finally someone has put the emergence conversation in the wider historical context it deserves--showing how what is now emerging owes so much to contributors over the last century. Phyllis Tickle gets it right and conveys it beautifully, so more and more readers can be a part of it . . . with a clearer understanding of what 'it' is!" -- Brian D. McLaren, author/speaker/networker
"What a fascinating read! A page turner! I read through each story with anticipation as I eagerly awaited the next set of connections Phyllis Tickle would make between seemingly unrelated people, movements, faith, and culture. Never in one volume have I seen such a diverse set of Christian movements not only listed but analyzed for their meaning as it related to the bigger picture. As we have come to expect, Tickle has done her homework, and the result is a unique contribution to the conversation about what Christianity has and will become in the twenty-first century." -- Ryan Bolger, associate professor, Church in
Contemporary Culture, Fuller Theological Seminary
The EDGE
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MONDAY, JUNE 13 7:00 p.m.
Please join us at the upcoming Monday, June 13,
support meeting of PFLAG Sedona/Verde Valley. Our speaker will be Isaac Gomez.
Isaac Gomez is an openly gay man, co-founder of
Sedona Pride, a Minister, a spiritual life coach, a
mentor and a business owner in Sedona. Isaac helps men and women make the transition from the old belief system that
we are spiritual beings having a human experience to "we are Divine beings of light, having a spiritual experience in human form." A healer now, Isaac
started his coaching business in 2012 to help other men and women heal
the trauma of their wounded stories by empowering the mind to connect with the heart and soul and true power of our innate ability to connect to
great spirit and shine for the Light with in. He teaches his community to wisely utilize the power of self-healing to find their purpose and passion
for life and finally discover their individual true place in the universe.
The support meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Painted Cliffs Hall. You won’t want to miss this meeting! All are invited and welcome to attend.
Serve at the Community Supper!
The Church of the Red Rocks continues its mission service at the Community
Supper at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
by volunteering to prepare and serve the supper and to clean up on the first
Monday of each month.
Your next opportunities to volunteer are: June 6 & August 1
If you have signed up before, then you
know the drill: go to our website and
click on “SERVING”, and SIGN-UP GENIUS. This will take you to a place to
sign up online and choose your jobs. PLEASE NOTE…on your first visit to the
site, you will need to create a user name
and password for this section of our website. You can use the same user
name and password as you may have used to sign in under MyCRR Login,
however, it does have to be created in
both places. If you have any questions, please contact Sonya Webber, Marcia
Swearingen, or Mary Lou Sykora.
Lapboards with activities to keep the young ones busy
are available at the Welcome Center.
Nursery care will continue to be available during the summer.
Can you VOLUNTEER??? Spend some time with the little ones
this summer!
How about being a volunteer to help in the
Nursery? INTERESTED?
Please contact the church office with your name, phone number and dates you are
available to volunteer.
Looking For A Way to Serve The Community
and to act out your faith?
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PFLAG Sedona/Verde Valley
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) was established in 1973 and has grown to over
200,000 members and supporters with over 400 local
PFLAG affiliates in communities across the United States. PFLAG Sedona/Verde Valley is one of these local
affiliates, and was founded in July of 2011.
PFLAG’s primary mission is to provide support, education and advocacy to the LGBT community and their families, friends and allies. One of our primary objectives is to help maintain families in loving relationships. We hold monthly support meetings the second Monday
of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Painted Cliffs Hall at
The Church of the Red Rocks. We very much appreciate the incredible support of The Church of the Red Rocks
these past five years!! Our support meetings are attended by members of the local LGBT community,
parents, families, friends and allies. We provide a safe
space and provide confidential discussion opportunities for members of the community.
Another support component is to meet individually with
members of the Sedona and Verde Valley LGBT community and their families when they are dealing
with difficult issues and we provide them with helpful
and useful information.
We also educate by doing presentations and “telling our stories” whenever we have the opportunity. Telling our
stories is a very important part of the education
component of our PFLAG organization and outreach. Board members have recently spoken at NAU and
locally, as well.
We also advocate for equal rights, not special rights, for the LGBTQ community. We did a letter writing/phone
call campaign to former Arizona governor, Jan Brewer,
in 2014 urging her to veto SB 1062 after the Arizona legislature adopted the religious freedom/anti-LGBT
law, which Brewer eventually vetoed.
We wrote a letter and spoke at a Sedona City Council
meeting on September 8, 2015 as the Council was considering a Human Rights Ordinance that included
sexual orientation and gender identity as a protected class, and which would provide protection for LGBT
people from discrimination in employment, housing and
public accommodation. The City Council approved the ordinance and Sedona is one of five Arizona cities that
has such a Human Rights Ordinance.
CHRISTIAN
MISSION
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Some of PFLAG Sedona/Verde Valley’s other recent accomplishments and activities are:
Provided $240 in funding to the Rebel and
Divine UCC run by Reverend Jeffrey Dirrim. Rebel and Divine is a new faith community in
the heart of Phoenix whose mission is to build a
community that encourages health and wholeness for at-risk LGBTQ youth and young
adults. Provided $250 in funding to the Pride Victory
Garden. This is a large organic garden in
Cottonwood, run by members of the LGBT
community and allies. Food from this garden is donated to a Senior Center in Cottonwood
and to the community. Participated in the National Night Out event
held by the Sedona Police Department at Posse
Grounds Park in Sedona on August 4, 2015. Helped sponsor the Hollywood Revisited
performance at the Sedona Performing Arts
Center on September 27, 2015. This event
helped raise funds for Rainbow Acres, a community in Camp Verde that provides
housing and support for developmentally disabled adults.
Susan Hughes and JJ O’Brien gave a talk about
PFLAG to Sedona Red Rock High School faculty
at their weekly meeting on September 30, 2015. In March of this year, we also provided English
and Spanish PFLAG publications to the Counseling Library at Sedona Red Rock High
School. PFLAG and Sedona Pride partnered and served
dinner to the community at the St. Andrews
Church Community Dinner on January 25, 2016.
On March 3, 2016, PFLAG and the Sedona
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship partnered with Project Jigsaw, a non-profit supporting LGBTQ
families trying to adopt or foster children, and presented a program on the same-sex adoption
process at the Mary Fisher Theater. The
program included a short film, followed by a panel of three same-sex couples who have
adopted children and then a question and answer session.
We had 46 marchers in the
Sedona St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 12, 2016
with PFLAG, Sedona Pride
and members of the community…..our all-time
record number of marchers in the parade. Provided $250 to the Mental Health Coalition
Verde Valley and sponsored two screenings of
the film “Bridegroom” on May 19, 2016 at the
Mary Fisher Theater as part of their Mental Health Awareness Month. PFLAG Board
members also participated in a panel discussion after each screening.
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Often, what is a “just” solution to a structural problem is not easy to decipher. There are short term and long term
consequences, and they may be intertwined or
conflicting. Here are some thoughts about two “justice” issues.
School Funding.
Yes, it is an issue of social justice. Our young people of every race and class deserve to be educated well, and
equally, and our AZ. teachers need good pay.
By the time you read this, we will know the outcome of the
Prop. 123 vote. If passed, our legislators are off the hook on funding our schools according to requirements of Prop.
301 (the 2000 citizen-voted amendment to the state Constitution,) but our schools will get a significant back-
payment this next year, and then 10 years ongoing funding
from a compromise settlement of the lawsuit to require them to pay back, and restore halted funding. Not what
the court said is owed, and only for 10 years, with a number of “stop” or “reduce” triggers, but as many feel strongly,
“better than nothing.”
Or, if it failed it goes back to the court, the voters in essence
saying that our legislators cannot be allowed to refuse to honor the previously voted amendment, and knowing that
the money now exists in the budget reserves to pay back what is owed, in full, and restore funding at the Prop 301
level. Back to the court means more court time (and short
money) before the hoped for better, just, long-term solution. For most thoughtful voters, this was a very
difficult choice.
However we voted, we held our noses and felt it was “the
lesser of two evils…maybe.” Sometimes that is what we have to do. Your Social Justice Committee (SJC) was at a
loss to find a way to help CRR members with this one!
The transgender-use “bathroom bill.” As this is being written, the airways and news are awash
with:
a) North Carolina House Bill 4235, which aimed at non-discrimination of persons identifying as
transgender in their use of the bathrooms in schools and some other public places, and the
backlash against it, and then b) (and this is the big deal) the U.S Departments
of Justice’s and Education’s joint letter of
guidance to all US public school districts about how to define “transgender” in the light of Title
IX obligations.
Note that the letter is not law; it is a letter of guidance on
how to define “transgender” when dealing with non-discrimination law (Title IX in this case.) This is new
territory and concepts, and schools needed help.
Here’s my take on this: I understand some folks’ fear that their child may be
endangered, or lose privacy in a bathroom, by a student
whose birth certificate says his/her sex is male/female, but who self-identifies (behavior, appearance, etc.) as the
opposite gender. But how? These transgender kids are not kids who one day decide to do something daring for kicks and
jollies. (They’d be in trouble fast!) These are kids who know
who they are, and the school does also, and they want their privacy too. If I identify as a girl, I go to a bathroom where
there are only stalls (no urinal.) I have privacy, as does everyone else in there. If I identify as a boy, I go to a
bathroom that also has stalls, and have privacy. Here is what the UCC leadership is saying:
“We, leaders of the United Church of Christ, stand in solidarity with the joint letter of "significant guidance" from the U.S. Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Education (DOE) on Title IX obligations regarding transgender students.
We strongly agree that schools should "treat a student's gender identity as the student's sex" and "that a school must not treat a transgender student differently from the way it treats other students of the same gender identity." We applaud the DOJ and DOE for affirming a core tenet of civil rights: that you cannot allow the discomfort of some to "justify a policy that singles out and disadvantages a particular class of students.
This will be an ongoing learning and decision curve, which thoughtful LGBT folk can help us with. Let’s be
compassionate with each other.
SJC NEWS
Thank you, for generous giving of books for the Kingman library! Keep them coming for now, but watch for bulletin
notices.
We hope you enjoyed the “Ice Cream Social” on May 26th, and
were inspired by the presentation on “Restorative Justice.” Perhaps one or more of you will want to be trained
to be circle participants.
We will likely not meet again till September; please consider
joining us. We have lost members to illness and more. We badly need new members to continue our commitment to
social justice education and action.
Submitted by: Joan Scott
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Norovirus is a very contagious virus. The virus causes your
stomach or intestines or both to get inflamed (acute
gastroenteritis). A person usually develops symptoms 12 to 48 hours after being exposed to norovirus.
The most common symptoms:
diarrhea
throwing up
nausea
stomach pain
Other symptoms: fever
headache
body aches
For most people norovirus is not serious and they get better in 1 to 3 days. But it can be serious in children, the elderly
and people with other health conditions.
The main risk is dehydration especially in children and the
elderly.
Methods of transmission include: Eating contaminated food
Drinking contaminated water
Touching your hand to your mouth after your hand
has been in contact with a contaminated surface or
object Being in close contact with a person who has a
norovirus infection
Noroviruses are difficult to wipe out because they can
withstand hot and cold temperatures as well as most
disinfectants.
So it is best to protect yourself and others by:
Washing hands with soap and running water,
especially after using the bathroom and always before eating or preparing food. If soap and water
are not available, use an alcohol based hand
sanitizer. Hand sanitizers reduce the number of germs on your hands, but they ARE NOT A
SUBSTITUTE FOR SOAP AND WATER. Don't share towels.
Carefully wash fruits and vegetables before
preparing and eating them. Cook oysters and other
shellfish thoroughly before eating them.
Don't prepare or serve food for others while
infected. If clothing or bedding is soiled wash in a separate
load at as high a temperature as possible. Do not
shake linens or clothing. Wipe toilet seat, flush handle, taps, and door
handles with bleach based household cleaner
immediately after use or at least once a day. Stay away from public places for at least 48 hours
after symptoms have completely disappeared.
There's no specific treatment for norovirus infection, and recovery generally depends on the health of your immune
system. In most people, the illness usually resolves within a few days.
It's important to replace lost fluids. If you're unable to
drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration, you may need
to receive fluids intravenously.
Your doctor also may recommend over-the-counter anti-diarrhea medication if you're under the age of 65.
Betty Morgan R.N., FCN
Ref:
Mayo Clinic
CDC
Blood Pressure Clinic
The Blood Pressure Clinic, facilitated by our
Parish Nurse, Betty
Morgan, is held on the FIRST SUNDAY of each
month, in between services at 9:30 a.m.
We're looking for CRR’s POT OF GOLD!
Spring cleaning? Getting ready to move? De-cluttering your life? Please
think about saving your no longer needed treasures for the March
2017 Treasure Sale
This has been a very successful fund raiser for CRR since 2009, but we can't do it without help from ALL of you. While it seems to be a long way off, it's
important to be thinking and planning for all the ways we can make this the very
best Treasure Sale ever. We especially
appreciate those very special items that we can use in the Silent Auction Room.
So the next time you think of donating something – think of CRR!
Pick up and storage can be arranged if needed.
Contact Sheryl Bertelson (300-0815)
or Bobbie Gillam (284-3393).
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Thanks to all who have hosted and/or attended a pick-a-party this year. They've been great!
There's still time to book a party as this fund raiser will continue through the end of the year. Choose a fall theme,
a holiday theme, any theme at all for your craft, your host skills or your chance to give to the church in a fun and meaningful way. Contact Joy Stouder (928-325-0007) or Joyce Bethune (973-713-6545) to get started.
GARDEN PARTY AND CORN ROAST FULL – Waiting List Available
Thursday, July 14
3:30 p.m. Hosts: Bob & Debbie Wych
Larry & Marcia Swearingen Cost: $40 per person
Limited to: 20 people
Start at the Wych’s home (VOC) with appetizers,
beverages, and Vegetable Gardening Tips, Composting. THEN continue at the Swearingen’s home (VOC) for a
Barbeque with sweet corn and ice cream sundaes, and learn about rainwater collection, wine grape growing, and
more.
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COWPOKE BREAKFAST – REVISITED!
FULL – Waiting List Available
Saturday, October 8 10:00 a.m.
Hosts: Jim & Judy Reichert
Cost: $20 per person Limited to: 16 people
Enjoy another cowpoke breakfast of Jim's own sausage
gravy and homemade biscuits, along with fresh fruit and
other goodies! Party will be held at the Reichert home.
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WESTERN MOVIES (Take 2 and 3!) Plus a southwestern BBQ dinner
New date for October 1
FULL for October 8 - wait list available.
Saturday, October 1 AND Saturday, October 8 Starting at 4:00 p.m.
Hosts: Bob and Ruth Wheaton 465 Last Wagon Drive
Cost: $50.00 per person
Limited to: 10 persons
Watch “Broken Arrow” (1950) with Jimmy Stewart and Debra Paget on the banks of Oak Creek at Cathedral Rock!
Then see “The Last Wagon” (1956) with Richard Widmark
in the treacherous red rock country.
During intermission you will be treated to an authentic Western barbecue dinner.
MOSAIC MEMORY BOX CLASS
Tuesday, October 11
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Host: Melanie Voboril
Cost: $35 per person
Limited to: 12 people
Learn to make a beautiful keepsake box. All materials are included. A sample is available in Painted Cliffs Hall. Party is
held at Melanie’s home.
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SECOND AND THIRD CHANCE SHRIMP BOIL FULL – Waiting Lists Available
Friday, October 21 AND Saturday, October 22 5:00 p.m.
Hosts: John & Andrea Terhune Cost: $50 per person
Limited to: 14 people
The name says it all! Enjoy another old-fashioned Shrimp Boil
dinner. Party is held at the Terhune’s home.
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"HARVEST OF HIP HATS, GROOVY GIFTS AND PIE, OH MY!!"
Saturday, November 12
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Hosts: Knitting into the Mystery
Knitting Ministry
Cost: $5.00 entrance Plus winning auction bid
This is an opportunity to bid on holiday gifts for yourself, adult
kids, grandkids, other family & friends. $5.00 gets you in, gets you a bidding number and refreshments. At the end of the
auction you will receive a $5.00 credit on your total
purchase. Special entertainment is planned for 11:30.
There will be hand knitted (or crocheted) hats, scarves, shawls, wraps, ornaments and more, as well as quilted holiday items,
paintings by Cate Wyckoff, baskets and other crafts. There will also be a ‘gourmet dinner for 4’ by Chef Larry Corbett! The
Auction is open to everyone, so invite your friends to come!
Refreshments and beverages will be provided, like homemade
pumpkin, apple, pecan pies and hot apple cider.
EARLY CHANCES!! A few items will be auctioned during coffee hours in November. Watch for details!!!
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Sunday Worship Services Sunday Christian Nurture 8:30 am & 10:30 am 10:30 am Nursery Care 9:30 am Coffee Hour
Each Monday Each Tuesday 7:45 am Tai Chi & Prayer 10:30 am Family Support Group (1st & 3rd wk) 9:00 am Office Staff Meeting
Each Wednesday Each Thursday 1:30 pm Grief Support Group (1st & 3rd wk) 9:00 am Office Staff Meeting 9:30 am Stephen Ministry – (2nd & 4th wk) 1:30 pm Knitting into the Mystery
Each Friday Each Saturday 7:45 am Tai Chi & Prayer 10:00 am FLIP - (1st & 3rd wk) 10:15 am The “EDGE”
*** Groups that meet on an ongoing basis for the month, are listed at above by EACH day of week ****
June 5 Sunday Holy Communion Celebrated 9:30 am Blood Pressure Clinic – Classroom B 6 Monday 5:00 pm Community Supper at St. Andrews Episcopal Church 7 Tuesday 2:00 pm Stephen Leaders – Conference Room 12 Sunday Manna Sunday 13 Monday 2:00 pm Worship Commission – Conference Room 7:00 pm PFLAG Meeting – Painted Cliffs Hall 14 Tuesday 9:00 am Christian Growth & Outreach Commission (GOCOM) – Classroom B 16 Thursday 9:30 am Facilities Commission – Classroom A 17 Friday 1:00 pm CRR Book Club – Classroom A 19 Sunday Father’s Day – Guest Minister 20 Monday 1:00 pm Christian Mission Commission – Conference Room 2:00 pm Long Range Planning Commission – Conference Room 22 Wednesday 1:00 pm Council – Painted Cliffs Hall 23 Thursday 12:30 pm Christian Nurture Commission – Classroom B 27 Monday 11:00 am Congregational Life Commission – Conference Room
PLEASE NOTE: This calendar may not be completely accurate for all commission meetings.
As of May 20th
Commissions NOT MEETING in June: Administration Commission Endowment Commission
Finance Commission
Commission that may meet on a different date than normal. TBD Stewardship Commission
Confirmed that they ARE meeting in June: Christian Nurture Commission (different date)
GOCOM (Christian Growth & Outreach Commission) Facilities Commission Worship Commission
Commissions may or may not be meeting (Check with your commission chairs to verify) Christian Mission Commission
Congregational Life Commission Long Range Planning Commission
Canyon Echo
Deadline:
June
17th
For the JULY/AUG
issue.
PLEASE!
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JUNE 2016 Graduates:
Xander Shoen Carlson, grandson of Bob and Millie Carlson,
will graduate with honors on June 3rd from Brentwood High School in Brentwood, CA. He will be attending Brown University
in Providence RI, (the same university as his sister, Mackenzie) majoring in Liberal Arts.
Escher Beckham Kornick, grandson of Lynda and Dave Shephard, will graduate on June 3rd from Flathead High School
in Kalispell, MT. He will be attending college in the fall.
Amelia Wheaton, granddaughter of Bob and Ruth Wheaton, will graduate on June 10th from Wilcox High School in Santa
Clara, CA. She will be attending the University of Washington in
Seattle, with scholarships, majoring in Biology and Public Health.
Samuel Wheaton, grandson of Bob and Ruth Wheaton, will graduate on June 10th from Middle School in Santa Clara, CA.
He will be attending Wilcox High School in Santa Clara in the fall.
Elizabeth Tillotson, granddaughter of Maria Tillotson, will be graduating June 21st from Simmons College in Boston, MA, with
a Master’s Degree in Nursing. After graduating, she will begin
her career as a Nurse Practitioner.
Church members, family, and friends graduating in 2016. Graduates are listed in order of graduation dates.
MAY 2016 Graduates:
Ryan Fackler, grandnephew/2nd cousin of Don Tautkus and Ginger Willetts, graduated on May 7th from Azusa
Pacific University in Azusa, CA, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies. After backpacking 6
weeks in Europe and working at a ski resort in Australia
this summer, he will begin a job with Apple in September.
Margaret Mercer, grandniece/2nd cousin of Don Tautkus and Ginger Willetts, graduated cum laude on May 7th from
the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She will work as an Elementary
School teacher in the fall.
Levi Freeman Shephard, grandson of Lynda and Dave
Shephard, graduated on May 10th from West High School in Anchorage, AK. He will be attending college in the fall.
Andrew Femino, nephew/cousin of Don Tautkus and
Ginger Willetts, graduated on May 14th with a Bachelor’s
degree for Business Administration from the New Hampshire University. He will be using this degree in the
workforce.
Brennan Krieger, grandson of Bill Krieger, graduated May 14th from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
with a Bachelor of Science in Communication. He will go to work after graduation!
Christina Romeo, granddaughter of Jan Anderson and Pat Murphy, graduated on May 15th from the American
International College in Springfield, MA, with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She plans to get a job shortly after
graduating!
James Vasquez, great-grandson/grand-nephew of Don
Tautkus and Ginger Willetts, graduated from Airman Leadership School on May 18th, receiving the
commandant’s award for characteristics of an effective leader. He becomes a Staff Sergeant on June 1.
Rebecca Leigh Carlson, granddaughter of Bob and Millie
Carlson, graduated on May 19th with high honors from
Arapahoe High School in Littleton, CO. She will be attending Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL, majoring in
Elementary Education.
Audrey Nissly, granddaughter of Barbara and Graham Walker, graduated on May 22nd from Yale Divinity School
in New Haven, CT, with a Master of Arts Degree in Theology. She will continue at the University of Texas
School of Religion in Austin, TX, for a Doctorate Degree
with emphasis on Old Testaments.
Jessica Rift, granddaughter of Sally and Denny Elliott, graduated on May 29th from Oak Park/River Forest High
School in Oak Park, IL. She will be attending Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, in the fall.
This group is open
to anyone
that would like to join them.
The CRR Book Club
normally meets the 3rd Friday
each month,
at 1:00 p.m.
The books for reading
and discussion are:
June 17
“The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion
July 15
“The First Day of
the Rest of My Life” by Cathy Lamb
For information,
contact Sally Phillips
@ 284-2508.
Happy Reading!
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Southwest Conference – April 22-23, 2016 at the Shadow Rock UCC in Phoenix
The theme this year was “Faithfully Playfully in Covenant”.
The area around the church was littered with colorful
pinwheels and balloons and other kid-oriented items to emphasize the “playful theme”. The first day also coincided
with Earth Day and we all gathered outside to join in the Nationwide Climate Prayer.
The special guest speaker was Rev. Cameron Trimble
(executive director of the Center for Progressive Renewal),
who is quoted many times in John Dorhauer’s book, “Beyond Resistance: The Institutional Church Meets the Postmodern
World” (which those of you who are in The Edge book group have studied). She talked about the challenges of cultivating
leaders who are equipped to meet the needs of the future of
mainline Protestantism.
There were “Play Times” in the afternoon allowing attendees to experiment with options such as Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Drum
Circle, Labryinth, music, coloring and more.
I particularly enjoyed the Show & Tell sessions which featured
new churches, which presented their stories, on one day and then on the next day, churches who had been involved in the
Innovation Lab, presented their stories. Quite interesting. In
one scenario, a pastor shared that his church had Serendipity Sundays once a month, where no one knew what was going
to happen at the service, but it was a departure from a traditional service. Since it was never announced which
Sunday this was going to be, those who might not have attended if they’d known, were exposed to a new medium for
worship – often times, it was an enlightening experience as
the congregant realized there was a different way to worship God.
Something that really impressed and moved me was an entire
sanctuary wall at Shadow Rock UCC which was lined with
stoles in support of the LGBTQ community. Each stole was from a current or deceased member of the clergy who was
not allowed to preach because of sexual orientation. It was beautiful in appearance and in its’ significance.
Dottie Oliver, Vice Moderator
Book Donations for Kingman Prison Library
Thank you to everyone who donated books to
the Kingman Prison Library Book Donation. The outpouring of generosity was astounding – 170
good quality books were donated. The Kingman
Prison is extremely grateful for helping rebuild their library after the riots, which destroyed it a
year ago.
FLIP (Families with Loved Ones In Prison) meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., in Classroom B. There are no dues for membership.
The meetings focus on the concerns of families and friends of
incarcerated people. Resources for after-care programs and mental health information are available.
When a loved one is sent to prison, the families struggle to cope with
the loss, financial obligations and often have no one to communicate their experience with. FLIP provides a confidential, anonymous, safe
place where people can express what they are feeling; find help co-
parenting children with an inmate-spouse; understand the prison visitation process; and receive hope, help and support.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
This support group is sponsored by the Social Justice Committee and the
Return to Honor Coalition.
CHEERS for
SHERYL BERTELSON
The Worship Commission is so pleased and grateful with your handmade
Label for the cloth pouch which
contains the Sunday School Communion Brass Bread Tray and
Juice insert. It really helps the Volunteers when preparing and
putting away all service pieces.
Thanks from all of us for your special gift!
Beth Brumback
Worship Commission