NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION - Sunday, July 18

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION will take place after worship on Sunday, July 18, 2010, in the pastor's office.

If you are interested in knowing more about our congregation and the United Church of Christ, please attend.

VOLLEYBALL ANYONE? Tuesday, July 20 - 6:00 p.m.

We have been invited and challenged to play students at the Southwestern Academy in a round of volleyball on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at 6:00 P.M. A delicious barbecue dinner will be served.

If you would like to play on our volleyball team, please contact Scott Cameron or send an e-mail to Pastor Art at artcribbs@aol.com. Connie James-Gililland has offered her backyard for practice.

BRIDGING THE DIVIDE - trip to Arvin, CA - Saturday, July 24

We are planning a trip to Arvin, California, on Saturday, July 24, 2010, to learn about rural life and issues associated with the food and water supply in Southern California.

If you are interested in spending the day with us, there may still be room on the bus we have chartered to transport our group. A nominal fee may be required to cover that cost.

Please contact me directly at (626) 292-2080 (ext. 2) if you are interested in going on the trip and have not already reserved your spot.

This is an exciting opportunity to be with our brothers and sisters at the Arvin Congregational United Church of Christ. Our trip will be an important step toward building a bridge between rural and urban communities in our Southern California Nevada Conference.

-Pastor Art Cribbs

THE EVOLUTION OF LOVE : A Festival of 10-Minute Plays - August 6, 7 and 8

	A variety of comedic and dramatic plays (and one brand new musical) will make up StillSpeaking Theatre’s summer offering.
The Evolution of Love explores that most powerful emotion as it is revealed through interactions between men and women, women and candy, boys cooking, bugs mating and even animated plastic reindeer. This fascinating and varied production will feature five actors directed by four different directors in nine pieces, plus one extra piece featuring two younger actors.

JOIN US FOR A LUAU - Saturday, August 21, Noon to 6pm - Fundraising event for the So. California-Nevada Conference UCC

Join us on the shores of Long Beach to experience a tour of the Pacific Islands Samoan style. Experience a Polynesian Luau with authentic food, Dazzling Dance performances representing each of the Pacific Islands and Musical performances Pacific Island Style. This will also be your opportunity to experience the Samoan Money Dances. You won’t want to miss this.

Your Leadership Team wants YOU to be a part of this exciting night and has pre-purchased a table for ten people. Cost is $75 per person, however, the Team wants everyone to attend this event, so it’s a “pay-what-you-can” ticket. Just contact Holly or Donald.

See a preview of the Luau entertainment.

THE SPIRIT & THE SCREEN : Indy Film Night - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 27

Since July will be pretty action-packed with other activities (including intense preparation for the exciting StillSpeaking Theatre event, “The Evolution of Love,” on the first weekend in August), the Spirit & the Screen Film Club will take a brief break for a month. But fear not—we’ll be back in a big way in August!

It’ll be time again for our wildly popular annual movie under the stars with a special outdoor viewing of the 1981 classic, “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Is it the greatest adventure film ever made? Um…yes!

A spectacular collaboration of cinematic titans at the top of their game, “Raiders” features a story by George Lucas and Philip Kaufman, a script by Lawrence Kasdan, a musical score by John Williams, and direction by Steven Spielberg.

The one and only Harrison Ford is Dr. Indiana Jones on a desperate quest to secure the mysterious and potentially dangerous Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis use it to alter the course of WWII. Along for the ride are Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott, and more (look for Alfred Molina in an early role) as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

It’ll be a legendary evening of Food, Fun, Fellowship, Snakes (“Why’d it have to be snakes?”), Prizes, and Surprises! Miss this event at your peril! Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 27, for the pre-show fellowship, and we’ll screen the film as darkness descends. It all happens in the lush, jungle-like back yard of the Cribbs family, right next to San Marino UCC. Parents of young children should be reminded that “Raiders” is more than a little violent and more than a little scary. Keep that in mind, and we’ll all have more than a little fun. As Indiana Jones would say, “Trust me.”

--Warren  Scherffius

CONGREGATIONAL CONVERSATION & POTLUCK - Sunday, August 29 following worship

Please mark your calendars for Sunday, August 29th when we will again have a delicious potluck and have another brief time to share the latest stories in the life of San Marino UCC.

We hope you will attend this time for food, communication and conversation. The Leadership Team

Food First EVERY Sunday

The Late Elizabeth Rose Cameron

“Several weeks ago Pastor Art talked about how powerful we are as individuals.

The Deacons want to challenge our power as a church. We have been participating in a program called Food First Sunday, bringing food and money to share with those in need on the first Sunday of the month.

What if our church got in the habit of bringing something—a canned good and/or change, every Sunday! How much could we collect in a month’s time?? How much would we have to share with those in our congregation, those who come by our church, and those in our wider community?? Please put a can by your purse or some extra change next to your wallet every Sunday and drop it in the collection boxes that will be available at the back of the church. Canned goods will also be accepted every Sunday in the baskets provided for your donations. Thanks!!”
-Liz Cameron, Deacon

SOUL FOOD
Every Tuesday 7:00pm
You are invited to join this discussion group every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Pastor's Office. This is a safe place to come together to discuss the issues of our lives and the ways in which we hear God's still speaking voice. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts, their laughter, their love.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY
1st & 3rd Sunday Noon-2pm
A new Adult Bible Study group started in the New Year. The group will be meeting on the first and third Sundays of every month from 12pm to 2pm in the Stillspeaking Theatre. The study has begun with the first seven chapters of the Book of Job. The group is open to all adults and you are welcome to join at any time.

Please join us at Pilgrim Pines Camp and Conference Center for our special Women's Spirituality Retreat in June or our Men's Retreat in October!

The Women's Spirituality Retreat will begin on Friday, June 4th and continue through Sunday, June 6th, 2010. June Boutwell will lead this retreat focusing on how our five senses help lead a life of presence, prayer and discipleship as we are encouraged to practice the presence of God.

Come prepared to pray, sing, dance, reflect, be artistic, and explore your unique place in God's creation.

Our Men's Retreat will begin on Friday, October 1st and go through Sunday, October 3rd, 2010.

At this years Men's Retreat, we invite you to join Pastor BJ Beu and find time for silence and reflection; find time for rest; find time for God.

Our retreat will offer opportunities to simply be in the presence of God... in silence... in prayer... in laughter... in fellowship... in drumming... or simply going for a hike.

If you want to reconnect with your life, don't miss this retreat!
Please visit our website at www.pilgrimpinescamp.org for more information and registration forms.

Blessings,Anne Jeffrey, Program Director, Pilgrim Pines Camp and
Conference Center (909) 797-1821 ext. 223