Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 22
"Outside the Lines "
During Lent, we have heard stories from the Gospels in which followers of Jesus are seriously challenged by the new information and framework Jesus presents. We learn that God is not as the Jewish law presents. In many ways, traditions and practices cannot contain the healing and compassion offered by this promised Messiah. On Sunday, we hear another story from the Hebrew Bible about the power of God to bring life from death, to add whatever is necessary to a barren landscape for life to flourish. We will consider how our experiences of God may capture this trajectory of life! Come join us for worship in person or online at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. John H Pomeroy
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Last week's sermon: redlandsucc.org
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Floyd Orr Remembrance, Tuesday, March 31
Floyd Orr passed away on January 15. He was a member of our faith community for many years. His family held a private ceremony - we are celebrating Floyd’s life here at church with a simple gathering on Tuesday, March 31, at 10 a.m. in the Micah room of Mosaic Hall. We will have a time of sharing, readings, and music - all are welcome.
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Bring Your Prayers
During worship, we are trying something new for our prayers - there will be a sheet at the back of the sanctuary with space for prayer concerns and joys…please write LEGIBLY whatever you would like to share with the community that day, and it will be shared during our prayer time together. Prayers may be edited for length, and it helps if you identify a person’s relationship to our community.
Prayer Request:
- Prayers of safe travel for Pam and Kerry Dunn's daughter.
- Prayers of healing for Mary Lou Haney.
- Prayers for Larry Rose as he continues treatment for prostate cancer.
- Prayers for compassion, shelter, and safety for all who are threatened by ICE presence and enforcement.
- Prayers for persons with painful, broken relationships within their families.
- Prayers for an end to the war in Iran and support for all families that have lost loved ones in the war so far.
Ongoing concerns:
- Tom Miller
- Bill Buchanan
- Ruth Jordan
- Craig Wesson
Please send prayer requests to Pastor Jake at jake@redlandsucc.org
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Office Hours for the Month of March
The office hours for the month of March will be Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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From the Garden
Oh no! During the last two months, the wind has broken tree limbs and toppled the beautiful Palo Verde that grew next to Mosaic Hall. What’s more, four dead trees are slated for removal. I am saddened by these losses to our garden forest, a garden that means as much to me as our “indoor” sanctuary. During the next few months, you will see renovations happening in our “outdoor” sanctuary as we improve the garden’s irrigation systems, stabilize its terrain, and make it more accessible to everyone. Off and on, sections of the garden will be closed as we make upgrades and take time to allow for new grass to grow. For now, the garden remains open for you to enjoy, so if you haven’t visited recently, take a moment to go outside, take a walk, and appreciate the beauty it offers. But please be mindful and watch your step.
Barbara Shields
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Settled Pastor update
The Settled Pastor Search Committee has scheduled candidates for in-person visits, which will take place at the end of April. In the coming period, we will continue our work checking references and preparing for the interviews. We’ll update you as needed, but we expect to be less active than usual as we turn our attention to Easter, and some of us take long-awaited trips. We will return to our work in earnest in mid-April. Thank you for your continued patience and support.
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Next Chair Yoga, March 23
Jeanne Andrews is a gifted yoga instructor. We thank her for leading us toward health and wellness on Mondays at 10 a.m. in Covenant Hall. Donations appreciated.
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Immigrant Justice Team, March 26
We are partnering with the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (IC4IJ) to offer training for anyone interested in participating in an upcoming project:
March 26 (7-8:30 p.m.): IC4IJ will train us to visit immigrants incarcerated in the Adelanto detention center. Our goal will be to offer moral support and to engage in advocacy to monitor conditions and civil rights violations within the center.
If you have questions, see Sara Schoonmaker
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Game and Conversation Night, Saturday, March 28
Hot Diggity Dog! Game and Conversation Night is 3/28, Saturday in Covenant Hall at 5:30. Come play your favorite game or learn a new one, chat with friends, do an Easter craft and have a grilled hot dog (beef and vegetarian) with the fixings, chips, and potato salad. You are invited to bring a sweet treat to share! This is a no stress event! (Redlands and Riverside's No Kings Protests are in the morning on 3/28 so there is not a time conflict.)
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RUCC Book Group, Sunday, April 19
The next meeting of the RUCC Book Group will be on April 19, 2026, (3rd Sunday of the month) and the selection will be My Friends by Frederick Backman. The book presenter will be Karen Walsh. The group will meet after church, at noon, in Founders Room.
“The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life twenty-five years later.”
(Amazon Review)
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CARING FOR KIN, March
Thanks so much for your generosity!
As a group, we will help many people with the hygiene and grooming products they need!
We have TWO WEEKS LEFT, so remember to pick up those items that you forgot to bring along last week!
The most common items asked for, so far, are:
- deodorant
- toothpaste
- shampoo
- conditioner
- shaving cream
- body lotion
- sanitary napkins
If you would like to see the specific items for which each organization has asked, there is more info on our Facebook page, on the lists hanging on the Caring for Kin cart, and here:
List of organizations
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Environmental justice message
In 1799, a hunter in South Africa "shot the very last blaauwbock, or blue antelope, thus completing the first extinction of a large-bodied terrestrial mammalian species in historic times. ... [Just four mounted specimens remain] as the only witnesses to a first loss in an accelerating series. They are watching us from Leiden, Paris, Vienna, and Stockholm. Four antelopes of the apocalypse, silently watching to see how many we will bring to their sorry fate.”
Source: Stephen Jay Gould, 1995, “Four Antelopes of the Apocalypse,” in Dinosaur in a Haystack, pp. 272-281.
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Peppermint Ridge
At the first quarter meeting of RUCC Wider Ministries in 2026, we decided to send a donation to 4 nonprofit organizations, including Peppermint Ridge.
Peppermint Ridge operates seven homes on our campus and five in the Corona community, providing stable, supportive living environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each resident receives individualized support based on their needs, with care plans that evolve to support daily living, health, and personal goals. Through our Alternative Day Program, individuals stay active and engaged through meaningful activities, relationships, and connections within the broader community. As needs change over time, we adapt our services to provide continuity, prioritizing stability and keeping individuals connected to their home, friends, and community at Peppermint Ridge. The choir from PR has visited RUCC in the past and given a presentation.
https://www.peppermintridge.org
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Bless & Be Blessed is a space for our church family to share new or gently used items they no longer need. Whether you’re looking to pass something along or find something useful, this is a simple way to care for one another and practice good stewardship within our community. Contact the office or send the information to the View when you have an item to offer or an item you need.
- Floyd Orr's family wants to donate his nearly new walker (with seat) to someone in our church. Please contact Valerie Naftzger.
- I am giving away my mother's vintage doll. I.D. (early Jumeau) 22 inch. Name "Promentte" antique Bisque, French. She needs repairs. The same doll in good condition costs $495 online. Please contact Valerie Naftzger.
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Prepared by Pam Dunn for Week 3 of the Lenten Series Zuppa Toscano (yields 8 servings)
Ingredients: 1 lb. sausage (omit if making this vegetarian,) 4 T butter, 1 diced onion, 1 T minced garlic, 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth, 2 cups water, 4-6 diced potatoes (can substitute 1 bag frozen O’Brien hash browns), 2 t salt, 1 t pepper, 2 cups heavy cream, (can substitute half & half) 4-6 cups chopped kale. Optional: bacon bits, shredded parmesan cheese, shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation: Step 1: Saute sausage until brown and crumbly. Set aside.
Step 2: Add butter to large pot. Saute onion and garlic.
Step 3: Add chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil until potatoes are tender.
Step 4: Stir in kale, cream and sausage.
Step 5: Garnish with bacon bits and cheeses if desired.
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Do you have extra gardening tools?
RUCC needs a good wheelbarrow to help keep the grounds in good shape.
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This week at RUCC
Saturday, March 21
- 10:00 a.m. - Private funeral
Sunday, March 22
- 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Kids' Zone early care
- 9:30 a.m. - Seekers group (social time 9:15)
- 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary (Fifth Sunday of Lent)
- 11:30 a.m. - A2A Meeting
Monday, March 23
- 10:00 a.m. - Chair Yoga
- 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study
Tuesday, March 24
Wednesday, March 25
- 1:00 p.m. - Mah Jongg
- 6:00 p.m. - Bells Practice
- 7:00 p.m. - Choir Practice
Thursday, March 26
- 6:30 p.m. - Immigrant Justice Meeting
Friday, March 27
Saturday, March 28
- 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Private Funeral
- 5:30 p.m. - Game Night
Sunday, March 29
- 9:15 a.m. - Kids' Zone
- 9:30 a.m. - Seekers group (social time 9:15)
- 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School (kids start in Sanctuary)
- 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary (Palm Sunday)
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
- April 3 - Good Friday
- April 5 - Easter Sunday
- April 5 - Easter Egg Hunt
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