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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: info@churchoftheredrocks.com

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

Check out the new daily posts

about what’s happening today.

Like us to Follow our Newsfeed.

https://www.facebook.com/churchredrocks

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: mfzgowest@gmail.com 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

COMMISSION

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.

* * * * * * * * * *

"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!

NO LATE ENTRIES

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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: azprisonfamilies@gmail.com

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