Presbytery of Riverside’s Newsletter March 29, 2018 THE UPDATE An Easter Message The Rev. Timm High, Presbytery Leader for Mission and Vision/Stated Clerk When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you. ” So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. ” Mark 16.1-8a To the church of God that is Riverside Presbytery, to those called to be saints, greetings; A blessed Easter to each of you! Easter is upon us: a time present to annually to reflect intentionally not only on what God has done but what God is still doing in the world in the name of Jesus through the passion and purpose of the Holy Spirit. The story above holds many details. Three women, all named; their intentional purchase of spices after sundown on Saturday; their ‘very early’ travel; concerns about the stone; how they ‘looked up’ (which implies down-cast eyes as well); the factors around the young man; the message they were given; the ‘terror and amazement’ which seized them. And, it’s a strange ending to this Gospel, one that has led to numerous attempts to add endings. The women “looked up”. By looking up (which I take as looking around/ahead), they saw an opening where they had worried about a blockage, and by having the courage to enter the space they were overwhelmed not just by what they saw (or didn ’t see) but also by the commission they were given. The text says that they were seized by “terror and amazement”. It’s common for us to focus on the former, but it is an ‘and’ and they must have been equally embraced by the latter, or perhaps the story might not have been heard. Easter is an opportunity to be reminded of how we have been invited to ‘look up’ and discover where Jesus is ahead of us. Thank you for your companionship on The Way, and may this season of Easter find you active in God’s mission: both in dialogue with God and in step with Jesus through the passion and purpose of the Holy Spirit. Timm
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Presbytery of Riverside’s Newsletter March 29, 2018
THE UPDATE
An Easter Message
The Rev. Timm High, Presbytery Leader for Mission and Vision/Stated Clerk
When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.” Mark 16.1-8a To the church of God that is Riverside Presbytery, to those called to be saints, greetings; A blessed Easter to each of you! Easter is upon us: a time present to annually to reflect intentionally not only on what God has done but what God is still doing in the world in the name of Jesus through the passion and purpose of the Holy Spirit. The story above holds many details. Three women, all named; their intentional purchase of spices after sundown on Saturday; their ‘very early’ travel; concerns about the stone; how they ‘looked up’ (which implies down-cast eyes as well); the factors around the young man; the message they were given; the ‘terror and amazement’ which seized them. And, it’s a strange ending to this Gospel, one that has led to numerous attempts to add endings. The women “looked up”. By looking up (which I take as looking around/ahead), they saw an opening where they had worried about a blockage, and by having the courage to enter the space they were overwhelmed not just by what they saw (or didn’t see) but also by the commission they were given. The text says that they were seized by “terror and amazement”. It’s common for us to focus on the former, but it is an ‘and’ and they must have been equally embraced by the latter, or perhaps the story might not have been heard. Easter is an opportunity to be reminded of how we have been invited to ‘look up’ and discover where Jesus is ahead of us. Thank you for your companionship on The Way, and may this season of Easter find you active in God’s mission: both in dialogue with God and in step with Jesus through the passion and purpose of the Holy Spirit.
Timm
March Presbytery Meeting Summary Worship included a hopeful message by Rev. Paul Knopf and Commissioning of General Assembly Commissioners Susan Skoglund (with Becky Bane as alternate) as Ruling Elder Commissioner, and Lily Bolaños as our Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD), with the plan to Commission Rev. Julie Hodges (with Rev James Munyi as alternate), Minister of the Word & Sacrament Commissioner, at the June meeting.
Rev. Timm High provided background and Rev. Tina Blair the motion for rescinding the November 18, 2017 Presbytery of Riverside decision regarding the dismissal of the Big Bear Presbyterian Church.
Tina Blair presented the motion, and Jerri Rodewald additional explanation, of an overture to the 223rd General Assembly ,“Praying for a Movement of the Spirit to Engage Presbyterian Congregations in Nation-Wide Action to Prevent Gun Violence.
Rev. Mickie Choi PILP PCUSA, presented checks to Northkirk Presbyterian in Rancho Cucamonga and Grace Presbyterian in Temecula. She also provided information about the Presbyterian Investment & Loan Program.
Susan Skoglund, Committee on Nominations brought forward for the Class of 2020, Rev. Paul Knopf for Partners in Ministry Committee and Cindi Pringle for Property, Finance, Investment and Funds Development Committee. The Committee is seeking replacements for those committee and commission members who will complete their second term at the end of June 2018.
“How and where did we experience the Holy Spirit within this meeting?” Comments reflected gratitude for the civil discourse of potentially divisive issues brought by the Presbytery Commission and the Finance Committee. The Spirit was noticed in insights on the gracious dismissal process, wisdom and words of empathy in Wildomar’s financial situation, and a sense of open hearts & peace to listen to one another and care for one another while discerning a decision.
Canoeing - The Adventure Continues with Ruth At the end of the Presbytery meeting, we practiced explorer thinking with the Biblical story of Ruth and Naomi. That study and other questions are available under Explore Canoeing on our website. If you could not attend or would like to revisit the LEaD keynote address by Tod Bolsinger, a video of the session and related slides are on the Presbytery Leadership Training Page. .If you would like a copy of the Canoeing book, please contact Carrie at the Presbytery office.
Canoeing with the Presbytery Meeting Perhaps consider: Where do you see new communities, new practices, &new ways of thinking? Where do we need to get to the root and more radically pursue the voice and mission of God? When are we defaulting to the familiar reliance on fear, “facts”, & force.
Rev. Narcissis Tucker-Bishop, Racial Ethnic Pastoral Leadership Coordinator, Synod of SoCal and Ha-waii spoke openly about the need to be truly welcoming and the need for racial discrimination training. The Antiracism Workshop is Saturday, April 14, 9 AM-12 PM at Monte Vista Grove Homes, 2889 San Pasqual St., Pasadena, CA 91107. OPEN TO ALL Workshop Leader: Rev. Eric Law of Kaleidoscope Institute Please RSVP with Fried Wilson at [email protected] Lunch is provided with RSVP
Next Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Riverside Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Registration will start at 9:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of San Bernardino 1900 N. D Street, San Bernardino; (909) 882-3308
Per Capita is due April 1.
Per Capita is how we fund our system of governance and interconnection in the PC(USA). The 2018 Per Capita is divided into portions for the Office of General Assembly, the Synod, and the Presbytery as follows: Presbytery of Riverside: $ 24.42 Office of General Assembly: $ 7.73 Synod of So. CA & Hawaii: $ 2.85 2018 Total $ 35.00
Congregational total, breakdown, and explanations are on the Treasurer's Page and FAQ Help tab. Contact Cherylyn Thornton. Treasurer, [email protected] with questions. Pastor Salary Report
While we have received requests for the Pastoral Salary Report, Healthy Pastors and cannot create that report until the Presbytery receives the Minister’s Compensation Reports from each congregation. Please check and make sure that all of your reports due Feb 1 have been submitted. Reports are described on the Stated Clerk’s page. Thank You!
Book of Order Errata
The Presbytery received Errata for the 2017-2019 Book of Order relating to the selection of Commissioners. If you haven’t gotten this for your own Book of Order, we have it for you to access on our Stated Clerk’s page.
PIM Grants
If you have a project for 4th graders, need sponsorship for camp or adult Christian education, or otherwise are engaging locally in evangelism, advocacy, or new ministries, you may be eligible for a grant or sponsorship. Please check the guidelines on the Partners in Ministry page and then contact the Rev. Claire Schlegel at Magnolia Presbyterian Church – (951) 684-7200, or [email protected].
All youth leaders, campers, and parents, mark your calendars for Summer Camp! Early bird registration ends April 30th Price per student is $350 before April 30th or $400 after April 30th
Dates: Junior Camp: July 1-7 (for students entering 4th-6th grade) Junior High Camp: July 8-14 (for students entering 7th-8th grade)
LEAD for High School Students: Session 1: July 1-7 Session 2: July 8-14 (for students entering 9th-12th grade
Get the forms to register as a camper or a counselor for summer camp online at: http://www.bigbearlakechristianconferencecenter.com/summer-camp
Opportunities
Faith and Family Night
The Inland Empire 66ers Faith & Family Night is Friday, May 18th. Come out to the ballpark with your Church Family and watch the 66ers take on the Lancaster Jethawks.
A Pre-Game Concert and discounted tickets are available for your church. For more information or tickets, go to Faith and Family Night Friday May 18th and then talk to Jarret Stark, [email protected], (909) 495-7658 to complete required paperwork.
Pastor Cheryl Raine has let us know that our First Presbyterian Church of Redlands community needs approximately 25 Presbyterian Blue New Revised Standard Version Bibles for their pews. If you have some to share, contact Pastor Cheryl addressed in the email or phone First Presbyterian Church of Redlands at (909) 793-2839.
Wanted
Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women.
Arise. Shine! Aug 2-5, 2018. Click HERE for More
Attend because you want to . . . • experience deep community and worship with more than 1,000 Christian women; • discover how PW is engaged with the world— and how you can be, too; • learn about current issues in the church and the world; • explore mission opportunities; • attend workshops on a variety of topics; • meet international participants; • participate in Bible study; • visit the exhibit hall to connect, relax and shop; • celebrate 30 years of Presbyterian Women!
Job Announcements
Pasadena Presbyterian Church Church Administrator Pasadena Presbyterian Church, located at 585 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, (626) 793-2191, is looking for a full time Church Administrator. The job posting can be found at www.ppc.net/jobopenings. Resumes and Inquiries should be directed to [email protected].
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Magnolia Presbyterian Church, Riverside Youth Leader Click HERE for Job Announcement Click HERE for Job Description Interested individuals should send a resume to the Magnolia Presbyterian Personnel Committee ([email protected]) and include in the subject line: “Youth Leader Position.”
Dates & times of meetings posted for the benefit of all on the Online Calendar. AC New Worshipping Communities MEETS Monday, April 2, 11am – 12pm via " Go to Meeting"
Healthy Pastors and Congregations Commission MEETS Thursday, April 5, 5:30pm – 6:30pm at the Presbytery Office
Personnel Meeting MEETS Monday, April 9, 10:00—11:30 at the Presbytery Office
Property, Finance, Investment, & Funds Development Committee (PFIFD, was P&F MEETS Tuesday, April 17, 12pm – 2pm at the Presbytery Office
Minute Review—See Guidance under Records Review & Assistance Team
MEETS Saturday, Apr 21, 2018, 9am at the Presbytery Office
Connecting Administrative Professionals - Lunch, Learn, and Network
MEETS Tuesday, April 24, 12:00 p.m. at the Presbytery Office
Presbytery Commission
MEETS Tuesday, April 24, 12:00 p.m. at the Presbytery Office
Commission on the Preparation for Ministry
MEETS Tuesday, April 24, 12:00 p.m. at the Presbytery Office
Partners in Ministry
MEETS Thursday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. at the Presbytery Office
Blue hyperlinks are Committee web pages on the Presbytery site. Submit webpage changes to Marilyn Kraft, [email protected]
Where’s Timm? Activities on the Online Calendar. Timm is visiting Presbytery congregations on Sundays and leading worship:
April 2-9: Timm on vacation April 15: First Presbyterian Church of Upland (lead worship) April 29: Magnolia Presbyterian Church, Riverside(lead worship
Timm welcomes a preaching invitation if you develop a need. Timm is at [email protected] or mobile #: (814) 873-1910.
Important Dates
Mark Your Calendars! Stated Meetings for 2018 9:30 a.m. registration & refreshments with 10:00 a.m. start on the agenda.
Saturday, June 2, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church of San Bernardino Saturday, September 8, 2018, Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church Saturday, November 17, 2018, St. Andrew Community Presbyterian Church, Indio
Please contact Timm if your congregation would like to host a Presbytery event.
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