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News & Notes June 2018 IUCC News & Notes An Open and Affirming – Just Peace - Global Mission - Creation Justice Congregation - A Progressive Christian Voice for So. California June 2018 | www.iucc.org | Join us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter OPEN AND AFFIRMING · JUST PEACE · GLOBAL MISSION · CREATION JUSTICE/GREEN FAITH The IUCC Chancel Choir presents Singing Our Convictions Sunday | June 10 | 7 p.m. IUCC Sanctuary We hear it every Sunday. We are an open and affirming, just peace, global mission, and creation justice/green faith congregation. The IUCC Chancel Choir, under the direc- tion of Dr. John St. Marie, will take that a step further for the Spring Choral Concert. The concert features music from a wide variety of compos- ers and in many styles. Each reflects the commitment this church has made toward creating a just world for all. Check the IUCC website for alternate parking. Bonus activitiy: Take a tour of the new addition beteen 6 and 6:45 p.m. with the last tour starting at 6:30 pm. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for a behind-the-scenes pre- Illustration by view. Closed-toed shoes are required and all tour partici- Alyson Carpenter pants should be mobile. OPEN AND AFFIRMING · JUST PEACE · GLOBAL MISSION · CREATION JUSTICE/GREEN FAITH Farewell reception for Church Administrator Michael Spindle: June 24 at 12:15 p.m. IUCC is joining with UCC-affiliated churches in Brea, [email protected]. The Communications Ministry Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Laguna beach, Los Alamitos, and is responsible for the newsletter you’re reading, keeping more to form a marching team for the OC Pride parade. the website up-to-date, sharing information on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and making sure that IUCC is IUCC will also have a table at the festival. This is a great represented at public events such as OC Pride. opportunity to show our commitment to being an open an affirming church. OC Pride takes place Saturday, June 23. The parade is at 10:30 a.m. beginning at 4th and Ross Streets in Santa Ana, You can participate. Parade spaces are limited but proceeding along 4th Street to French Street, where the volunteers can also help at the IUCC table or just attend festival begins. the festival to show support. For more information, contact Cindy O’Dell, chair of the Communications Ministry at Information: www.ocprideoc.com From The Pastor by The Rev. Dr. Paul Tellstrom June and July are full of On June 15, the Rev. Steve Swope will be our full- transitions at the church. In time, “Administrative Pastor.” He has been hired (not these two months, we will see “called”) to oversee the running of our facilities and to the new building extension give guidance to our Adult Ed programs. This work finished, a new patio upon is expected to take 75% and 25% of his time, respec- which to gather, and our park- tively. ing lot put back together. By creating the position of an, “Administrative Pas- Come to the choir concert tor,” we honor Steve’s status as an ordained minister early (6:15) on Sunday, June in the United Church of Christ. IUCC is fortunate to 10, and you will get a tour of have such a detail-oriented and organizational wizard where we are right now in working with me on the staff. small groups. I’ll be happy to be your guide, along So, does that mean we now have three pastors on with others who have been involved in the project. staff? Yes…and No. Here is a subtle distinction that We will hold it open for half an hour so as not to com- needs to be made. Sarah and I are the “on-call” pas- pete with our concert. tors. If I am away, Sarah is the next pastor to call. As you know, Michael will be leaving at the end Steve is very much with us, but he is sitting on the of June. As difficult as it will be to replace him, the other side of the workings of the church. He will be answer was under our own nose. Michael worked seated on the administrative end, working more close- very well with Steve Swope before I came to the ly with Heidi, our bookkeeper. Of course his ordained church, and he easily convinced me that Steve would status is honored in his staff title, and you will see him be a good “fit.” Our moderator, Renae, Admin Board in worship from time to time. Chair, Dave Schofield, and other leaders as well saw I am honored to work with such a capable indi- the wisdom in this potential hire. A job description vidual as Steve. I’m happy to spend time with Steve was drafted, and soon we had an interesting possibil- and Mary, and I know you will love them even more, ity. as he becomes more present on our campus. Welcome Fortunately, Steve liked the possibility as well. Steve! Moderator’s Column by Renae Boyum One of the hallmarks of IUCC the whole creation is our incredible lay leadership. At The Green Faith Committee is a part of the Ministry of the recent Spring Congregational Advocates for Peace and Justice and is hoping to become a meeting, we elected a slate of ministry of IUCC in the future. nominees to serve as members of the Administration Board, the Ministries An important task force that aids with making sure Board, and to chair the standing that IUCC runs smoothly is the Bylaws, Policies and committees of IUCC. See the Procedures Task Force. The Task Force is chaired by Anne complete list of these newly elected Rosse and has as its current members, Don Bjorklund, leaders elsewhere in the newsletter. Keith Boyum, J.S. Coke, and Ron Steiner. At this time, they However, in addition to this talented, will be looking at the policies and procedures that govern dedicated group of leaders there are accessibility and use of the various spaces on campus, many others members and friends of IUCC who serve on especially our new meeting spaces. committees and task forces. The Finance Committee, chaired by treasurer, Mark Let me highlight a few of those. One of the most active Allen acts as an advisory group and assists the treasurer committees is the Green Faith Committee, chaired by Tony with formulation of the budget . Members of this Dover and includes Judy Curry, Nancy Dreckman, Howard committee are Penny Portillo, Greg Guth, Tiffany Wilding, Emery, Martha Hansen, Vivian Johnson, Bonnie Shaffstall, and Scott Bollens. Anita Schwab, and Eileen Vincent. Their mission is The Pastoral Relations Committees serve as a key to inspire, educate, and mobilize people for the care of communication element between our two pastors and the the earth. The following belief statement addresses the congregation. Members of Pastor Paul’s Committee are motivation behind their work: Howard Emery, Steve Goetz, and Susie Lang. Members We believe. of Pastor Sarah’s Committee are Jessie Billings and Roni Portillo. These committees serve a personal support group * in the sacredness of nature to the Pastors and as a confidential communication link for * people grow spiritually through a strong relationship with members of the congregation to our pastors. the earth Obviously, this is not a definitive list and the various * all people deserve a healthy environment ministries and standing committees have members and friends who give countless hours to the purposes and * when we do damage to the land we do damage to the programs of IUCC. All of these volunteers make for a people, especially to the poor vibrant, caring community of faith, that I am so proud be a * our consumption habits can destroy or help heal and part of! restore the earth In faith and community, * the flourishing of humanity depends on the flourishing of Renae Boyum 2018 IUCC Leadership Moderator:Renae Boyum Adult Programs: Allison Singer Clerk: Peggy Goetz Advocates: David Smith Music: oni Baker Administrative Board New Member Development: Stephen Ministry: Janet Johnson Chair: Daniel Blackburn Tommie Kozlov/Randy Romine Worship: Michelle Lin Treasuer: Mark Allen Congregational Care: Lorraine Fox/Barb Young People: Jessie Billings/Lauren Admin. Clerk: Laura Palen Carse Fleming Congregational Rep.:: Scott Bollens Communications: Cindy O’Dell Buildings and Grounds: Teri Houston Congregational Rep.: J.S. Coke Deacons: Cheryl Trobiani Child Care Center: Keith Boyum Congregational Rep.: Penny Portillo Fellowship: August Lobato Fund Development: Susie Lang/Janet Hospitality: Sandy Exelby/Jan Wilson Emery Ministries Board Mission and Service: Steve Goetz/Sharon Human Resource: Dale Vaughan Chair: Felicity Figueroa Lynn Technology: Ben Allen Adult Education by the Rev. Steve Swope The summer will be filled With everything we’re doing over the summer, with Adult Programs and our next Midweek Salon will be in October. I’m still educational opportunities! I looking for people with interesting, little-known hope you’ll take advantage of talents and interests – maybe you? more than one of these events Bible Study and series. Ken Wyant will be back to lead Bible study on Tuesdays at 4 pm, starting June 12. Until then, I’m Adult Sunday School having fun filling in – let’s see how far we can get through Luke’s Gospel! In June, GREENfaith Team member Anita Schwab will lead an exploration of Food & Faith, beginning Special program on human trafficking with a look at how different religions relate to food in And don’t forget about the program on human general and to specific foods. trafficking, on Sunday, June 10 at 12:15 pm in Plumer In July, Bil Aulenbach will re-open his informal Hall. This will be led by the Orange County Human yet informative “Let’s Talk” sessions, focusing on Trafficking Task Force’s faith-based outreach, and there progressive Christianity.
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