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Dr. Cindy Parker, Pastor Ginger Willetts, Editor
Volume 50, No. 2 February 2020
Which job would you like to do?” What people need to hear instead is the open-ended question, “What do you
feel God is calling you to do?” That question will make life in the church elastic, changing, ever shifting. Ministries
will come and go. But the work that the church does will
be integrally related to the lives of those who join our communities.
“How can we help you make that calling possible?”
The church of the future will be led by people with the instincts of a spiritual director. Leaders will need to be
alive to the movement of God’s Spirit in the lives of those
who attend their churches and they will want to know, “How can we help?”
“The spiritual and religious dots connect in this place.”
Too much of what we do as church is about church as an
end in itself. Some of that is unavoidable. Planning,
budgeting, and reporting are all things that life in “the real world” requires. But they often loom too large. People
who enter our churches need to know how the church’s sacraments and worship enhances the spiritual life.
“You have gifts and we are incomplete without them.”
The church is not a collection of Lone Rangers. It is the Body of Christ. There are contributions that each of us can
make but there are other contributions that can only be made when we work together. The message of the New
Testament is not “you have a gift, but so do I.” The message is “you have a gift and we are incomplete without it.”
You have a gift, beloved, and we are incomplete with it and without you!
I look forward to serving alongside you this year, as we
shine God’s light brightly!
Your partner on the journey,
Pastor Cindy Pastor Cindy
Dear Beloved,
What does it mean to you to “Be the Church?”
Many of us have been members of The Church of the Red Rocks (or of any church) for so long we might not know
how to answer that question. I ask the question because
we are an unusual church! God continues to bless our worship with the Holy Spirit’s presence, amazing music,
and the blessing of so many visitors! One of my favorite things about worship at CRR - you never know who God is
going to send through our doors. On any given Sunday
(and throughout the week) we welcome more of God’s beloved children than any other church I’ve ever attended.
So we know that God is doing amazing things at CRR.
What about us? What are we called to do? An article from Patheos.com recently crossed my path, (it popped up on
my Facebook feed) written by Frederick Schmidt about churches. Specifically, about the things people need to
hear from churches - but are rarely said. We know that
church is about more than just a building - it’s about who we are and more importantly, whose we are. I thought
I’d take a minute this month and share what Schmidt wrote because I will be working together with you to
incorporate these six things into who we are as the Body of
Christ…
“Welcome!”
A welcome is not just something offered at the front door.
It’s not just about a few words at the front door. It’s a smile. It’s warmth. It’s ease with the stranger. It’s not
something that the visitor hears. It is something that the
visitor senses. Welcome is a state of mind that embraces newcomers. The visitor concludes, “I could belong here.”
“You can find God here.”
The service should suggest the presence of the transcendent God. Not the remote, prime mover - God who winds up the
world and exits stage right. Not a God who is the ghost in the machine. Not a cosmic buddy. What people need to
know is that the Holy is here, present and tangible.
“What do you feel God is calling you to do?”
Too many people who enter our doors hear us say, “We are glad you are here. These are the gaps in our ‘org chart.’
928-282-7963 Fax: 928-282-4143 Website: www.ChurchoftheRedRocks.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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Got Ashes?
Ash Wednesday falls on February 26th this year and Pastor
Cindy will be joining Rev. Ree Hudson and Rev. Monica Whitaker on Hwy. 89A from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. for
anyone passing to by to receive ashes.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40 day
season of fasting, reflection, and atonement - a time to repair past wrongs.
Early Christians first celebrated Ash Wednesday during the
early Middle Ages (around the 10th century) with the ashes
symbolizing our mortality and repentance. Basically, the ashes remind us that life is short, and by wearing the
ashes we are reminded of whose we are.
“By handing out ashes on the street we are able to extend Christ’s love to people who might not enter into a church,”
Pastor Cindy said.
EVERYONE is welcome to receive the ashes!
Watch the Red Rock News for more information or contact Pastor Cindy!
SPIRIT OF THE ROCKS Every Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
“Spirit of the Rocks” is a diverse community that sings, prays, shares meals and has conversations about life and faith;
responding to the Spirit's call, we minister to one and other and serve the needs of those we encounter.
About us: We are a radically inclusive spiritual community grounded in the Gospels where ALL are welcomed, no exceptions; we are ALL created in the image of God.
The center of our communal spiritual life is a weekly conversational gathering where we rejoice in God’s gift of creation, thank
God for our many blessings, console each other in our trials, pray and sing together, and share our thoughts on a weekly topic
and how it impacts our life and our faith.
We extend the joy of our faith through communal mission projects in the Verde Valley. This is the Spirit … of the Rocks, where we participate in an exploration of our faith together.
The goal of our gatherings is to learn from and celebrate the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth; a life and teachings that concentrated on the here and now and sought to help us live life and live it abundantly.
The shape of the Weekly gathering:
We gather…. We listen for a word of wisdom...
We talk and wonder together…,
We pray together…. We imagine how to walk the talk…
We go in Grace….and eat some dessert if it's available
Experiments in living the way: Community service projects individually and together.
Location: The Church of the Red Rocks, Painted Cliffs Hall. Music: Boom box or musician as available.
Breaking of the bread: Monthly potluck as part of service (shorter leader presentation and blessing of the food followed
by small group discussions around tables), possible weekly volunteers to bring “dessert” at the end of the gathering. Childcare: Children are encouraged to participate, bring your stroller, a playpen, coloring books….
FEBRUARY 2020 SERMONS Services at 9:30 a.m.
February 2 “The Powerful, Life-Changing Beatitudes” Carolyne Cathey, Guest Speaker
Communion Celebrated 4th Sunday after Epiphany
(Matthew 5:1-12)
February 9 “Gifts & Promises”
5th Sunday after Epiphany (Matthew 5:13-20)
February 16 “Some Things Must Be Believed”
Dr. George A. Ault, Guest to Pulpit 6th Sunday after Epiphany
(Mark 9:24)
February 23 “Do Not Be Afraid”
Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9)
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Baptism of Jesus…January 12th
A Coffee Hour (Fellowship Time) Hosting change begins in March 2020!
☆ PLAN: Coffee Hours will be hosted by Birthday Months.
☆ PURPOSE: This will offer more members an opportunity to
experience the fellowship of Coffee Hours.
☆ TO ACCOMPLISH: Each month there will be a Hosting
Coordinator. The Coffee Hour Hosting Coordinator will be the contact person for that
month of Coffee Hours. They will contact other birthday month members to help with the
month of hosting.
☆ SUPPORT: Maureen Zdimal will continue to oversee these
Coffee Hour Hostings and provide assistance as needed.
Questions? Contact Maureen Zdimal
February Hike Monday, February 10th at 9:00 a.m.
Time for more great hikes!!
We will meet in the Church
parking lot at 9:00 a.m. and take the bus or carpool to
the trail.
The weather is cooler so be
sure to bring the appropriate clothes and adequate water
and snacks. In the event of rain or snow the hike will be canceled.
If you have any questions about the hike please contact Roger Bloomfield at 928-592-3062. Please
send Roger your e-mail address so that we can keep you better informed. [email protected]
HIGHLIGHTING our MINISTRIES
This month:
FAITH IN ACTION MINISTRY (FIAM)
Chair: John Lothrop
Summarized from the Constitution and By-Laws, the purpose of FIAM shall be:
To inform the Church membership of the greater
mission of the UCC.
To deal with the Christian aspects of social issues.
To evaluate the financial needs and requests for support from various local and national organizations.
To distribute funds from an annual budget approved by
Council.
Each Ministry has hosted at least one Fellowship Time during the calendar year. This will change in March, but for February,
the Fellowship Time is being hosted by FIAM.
John’s photo is on the COUNCIL bulletin board in Painted Cliffs Hall. Make sure to take a peek at his picture so you will
recognize him for questions or to say HI! Also, let him know
what a great job the Ministry is doing.
To my friends at The Church of the Red Rocks,
I am so very grateful for all the prayers for my brother Lee and our family during his struggles with
Lymphoma. All the notes and cards that you have
sent since his passing have been very touching and healing for me. God’s Blessings to you all.
Lynn Schreiner
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FEBRUARY......From the Latin word Februarius, meaning "to
purify". It was known as the "Month of Purification" during ancient Roman times. It is a transitional time, finding itself just
after a month of reflection and New Year’s resolutions.
FEBRUARY FLOWER: Violet
Although most flowers require warmer temperatures to bloom and thrive, violets are one of a few that survive in cold
weather. Their deep purple petals amidst the cold white snow evoke feelings of hope in the coming spring, the promise of
better, happier times. This flower was used in ancient
ceremonies and festivals in weaving crowns, which signified protection from mental ruin.
DID YOU KNOW? Valentine's Day - the
holiday of love. There is actually historical significance tied to this day. Some stories
tell of St. Valentine, who was known for
administering the sacrament of marriage to military men and their prospective wives,
even though it was banned by the emperor. Others associated the day with an
ancient Roman festival of fertility and
purification known as Lupercalia.
Whatever speaks to you of transition, love and hope during difficult times....remember, there are no rights and wrongs in
symbolic interpretation. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
MARDI GRAS (French for "Fat Tuesday") in
Christianity is the last day before the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and
repentance leading up to Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
FEBRUARY BIRTHSTONE is the Amethyst. It is also the Zodiac stone for the constellation of Pisces. Amethyst is associated
with spirituality, wisdom, sobriety, and security.
FEBRUARY ZODIAC SIGNS Aquarius: January 20 - February 18
Pisces: February 19 - March 20
OUR CHURCH LIBRARY⛪
1. The library is not staffed and works on an honor system. 2. OPEN every Sunday.
3. Monday - Friday the office staff have key for access. 4. Check out and return books with ease from the Book
Spinner in Painted Cliffs Hall.
Maureen Zdimal, Church Librarian
Library Corner
There will be a SECOND SUNDAY LUNCH
on FEBRUARY 9th
So mark your calendars and bring a dish to share. EVERYONE is welcomed to this LUNCH
following the worship service. "Hope to see you all there."
🍝 BRING a main dish/side dish/salad or dessert to share
🍽 PLATES, NAPKINS & UTENSILS will be provided
📋 SIGN UP SHEET will be in the Narthex
The current EDGE book, is "The Faiths of the Founding Fathers" by David L. Holmes.
From the publisher: In this compact book,
David L. Holmes offers a clear, concise and illuminating look at the spiritual
beliefs of our founding fathers. He begins with an informative account of the
religious culture of the late colonial era, surveying the religious groups in each
colony. In particular, he sheds light on the
various forms of Deism that flourished in America, highlighting the profound influence this
intellectual movement had on the founding generation. Holmes then examines the individual beliefs of a variety of
men and women who loom large in our national history.
He finds that some, like Martha Washington, Samuel Adams, John Jay, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson's
daughters, held orthodox Christian views. But many of the most influential figures, including Benjamin Franklin,
George Washington, John and Abigail Adams, Jefferson, James and Dolley Madison, and James Monroe, were
believers of a different stripe. Respectful of Christianity,
they admired the ethics of Jesus, and believed that religion could play a beneficial role in society. But they
tended to deny the divinity of Christ, and a few seem to have been agnostic about the very existence of God.
Although the founding fathers were religious men, Holmes
shows that it was a faith quite unlike the Christianity of today's evangelicals. Holmes concludes by examining the
role of religion in the lives of the presidents since World War II and by reflecting on the evangelical resurgence
that helped fuel the reelection of George W. Bush.
An intriguing look at a neglected aspect of our history, the book will appeal to American history buffs as well as to
anyone concerned about the role of religion in American
culture.
The EDGE
We meet every Friday morning in Classroom A at 10:15 am.
Second Sunday
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Could you use a Stephen Minister?
Our newly trained class of Stephen Ministers are
anxiously waiting to be assigned a Care
Receiver. Please contact Pastor Cindy, or any of the Stephen Leaders or Stephen Ministers
wearing a blue name tag if you or someone you know could benefit from receiving care from a
Stephen Minister.
More information is available about this
program in our Stephen Ministry brochures in the pew racks.
Treasure Sale News…
Planning Ahead!
We are planning to have the
biennial Treasure Sale in March of 2021!
With this in mind, you can start to save your GOOD CONDITION,
CLEAN items for the sale.
If you have any questions, you can call Sheryl Bertelson at 300-0815 or
Barb Roberts at 284-1584.
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. There is also a sign-up
sheet available in Painted Cliffs Hall.
If you have any questions call Marcia Swearingen (284-4759)
Mary Lou Sykora (284-2258)
Sunday School & Nursery News
Join Miss Shandra for time in the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday
then after the children message, the kids will go to their classrooms for fun activities.
Looking For A Way To Serve The Community and to act out your faith?
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.
CRR is not hosting/serving in February.
Sign up to volunteer for: March 2nd & April 6th
Treasure
Sale
March
2021
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The books for reading
and discussion are:
February 21
“The Only Woman in the Room” by Marie Benedict
March 20 “The Women of Great Heron”
by Deanna Lynn Sletten
For information contact Sally Phillips @ 284-2508.
“Be the Church (BTC) Talks”
Thursday, February 6th at 5:00 p.m. Painted Cliffs Hall
Speaker: Bill Allen Topic: Water Quality in Sedona
Bill Allen worked for 40+
years on the Arizona water supply and quality,
starting with the State
Land Department (which initially handled state
water issues), followed by the Arizona Water Commission and then the Arizona
Department of Water Resources. He will
discuss water quality in Sedona, including contaminants like lead and arsenic.
Bill regularly attends The Church of the Red
Rocks for worship and Bible Studies, and is husband to Bunny and father to Sara and
Dave Johnson.
The previously scheduled presentation by Ed Voboril on Chautauqua, has been postponed.
Watch for details on a new date.
Thursday, March 5th at 5:00 p.m.
“My Story as a Breast Cancer Survivor”
Speaker: Susan Long
This group is open to anyone
that would like to join them.
The CRR Book Club meets
the 3rd Friday each month at 1:00 p.m.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
A New Conversation Group Begins…. In Clarkdale!
As new members of CRR, Pam and David Stabenfeldt are delighted to
have found a welcoming place for contemplation and action. “It’s great to be part of such an engaged and engaging group of folks! Since we live in Clarkdale, we find it challenging to make our way to Sedona for the various study groups. With that in mind, we are offering a Conversation/Study Group in our home, beginning February 3 at 10:30 a.m. Our intention is to meet the first and third Mondays of each month.”
They are proposing using the book Call It Grace: Finding Meaning
in a Fractured World as a catalyst for your time together. The author, Serene Jones is a minister ordained in the Disciples of Christ
and the United Church of Christ. She currently serves as the 16th president — and the first female president — of Union Theological
Seminary in New York City.
Who is invited: Anyone interest in faith and life
Where: Pam and Dave Stabenfeldts’ home: 2041 Crossroads Blvd, Clarkdale 86324
Cell Phone # (661)340-1665 Pam or (661)340-1655 David When: First and Third Monday of each month,
beginning February 3 at 10:30-Noon
Why this book? Serene Jones describes theology as the place and story you think of when you ask yourself about the meaning of your
life, the world, and the possibility of God. For her, that place is a “dusty
piece of land” on the plains of Oklahoma where she grew up. “I go there to find my story — my theology. I go there to be born again; to
be made whole; to unite with what I was, what I am, and what I will become.” In her work as a public theologian, Jones explores theology
as clarifying lens on the present — from grace to repentance to the importance of moving from grieving to mourning.
Using the stories of her life, we’ll look in on our own stories of life and
faith. If this short intro piques your interest, you can listen in on an
amazing interview by Krista Tippett with Dr. Jones to discover more about this book. https://onbeing.org/programs/serene-jones-on-grace/
Storage Needed
Many of you have been kind enough to offer gently
used items for Hope House and we greatly appreciate it. Unfortunately, we don't have much space for
storage.
What the Hope House Board of Directors is
asking is that you
contact Gale Lothrop, 928-862-2719 or
[email protected] if you have some storage
space we might be able to
use. We don’t wish to pass up some very nice
things because we don't have space to store them.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Worship – January 19
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Tuesday, February 18 at 4:30 p.m. Visiting NAU Scholars Speaker: Thomas Just
Title: Confronting Antisemitism in Today's Germany and Poland
Description: 75 years after the defeat of Nazi Germany, Europe
continues to experience an alarming rate of anti-Semitic incidents. This
problem has been compounded by a resurgence of far right and ultranationalist groups exploiting societal divisions. In this talk, Thomas
Just will address the current rise of antisemitism in Germany and Poland and how to develop policies to combat it.
Thomas Just serves as Lecturer in the School of Politics and Global
Studies at Arizona State University. He received his Ph.D. in International Relations from Florida International University in 2017. His
research focuses on the use of legal and public diplomacy strategies to
counter extremist ideologies and work toward reconciliation in societies that have endured traumatic events.
Dive deep into the history of the last days before the crucifixion…
Jesus’ final days were full of risk. Every move he made was filled with
anticipation, danger, and the potential for great loss or great reward.
Jesus risked his reputation when he entered Jerusalem in a victory parade. He risked his life when he dared to teach in the Temple. His
followers risked everything when they left behind their homes, or anointed him with costly perfume. We take risks as we read and re-
read these stories, finding new meanings and new challenges.
In Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill
Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the Passion story. She shows us how the text raises ethical and spiritual
questions for the reader, and how we all face risk in our
Christian experience.
This year we’ll have the opportunity to connect with one another during our Lenten study of Levine’s book.
The study will run during the 6 Wednesdays in Lent,
beginning on March 4th at 11:00 a.m., at the church.
Books can be purchased online and EVERYONE is welcome! Questions? See Pastor Cindy.
& RELIGIOUS STUDY
BEGINNING A NEW DIVINE
COMMUNICATION GROUP – ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Are you interested in developing your intuition?
Would you like to know if the intuitive feelings you receive are real?
Carolyne Cathey is starting a Divine Communication Group where
interested people gather for exploratory exercises to learn the many
ways people receive intuitive messages, and how to trust them. The classes offer a safe space with like-minded seekers to explore this
Spiritual tool that is accessible for everyone. The classes are fun, inspiring and surprising.
If you would like to participate, or to know more, please contact Carolyne to tell her what times work best for you.
Men’s Breakfast and Religious Study Group
2nd and 4th Tuesday each month
at 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. in Painted Cliffs Hall, followed by the study
and discussion.
Men’s Breakfast Facilitators: Don Beard and John McDougald
Contact Don at 284-0939 with any questions
BIBLE STUDY What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?
How can we effectively disciple others?
Christian bookstores are full of “how to” manuals that seek to answer these questions.
The early church had a discipling manual too-the
book of Matthew. It was written to teach us how to be a disciple of Jesus and how to disciple
others. We will cover Matthew’s Gospel in two
parts, 1:1-16:20 and 16:21-28:20. The first half will focus on the identity and authority of Jesus.
The second half of our study will focus on Jesus as he encounters opposition and persecution
culminating in the cross and resurrection. From
beginning to end, Matthew is an exciting and challenging gospel!
The adventure continues:
Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. at the Sedona Winds Independent Living Library
or
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
at the church, Classroom A
EVERYONE is welcome!
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
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Big THANK YOU to
Joy Stouder (outgoing Moderator)
and A.J. Cook
(outgoing Vice- Moderator)
Guatemala 2020
Our next service trip to build homes with Constru Casa for people living in extreme poverty in Guatemala is almost here! Ten
volunteers will work the week for February 17-21 with travel dates
scheduled for Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 23.
Four volunteers from The Church of the Red Rocks (Mary Lou and Fred Sykora, Gena Ryan, and John Lothrop) will be joined by others
from Tucson and Albany, NY.
In addition to our labor, we are able to contribute over
$13,000 toward the cost of homes. THANK YOU for your generous support of the Chili Cook-off and individual contributions.
If you have questions or want more information, contact John
Lothrop at [email protected] or 402-418-1441 (cell).
Interested in Joining the Church?
Our next gathering for interested new
members will be on Sunday, February 23rd at 10:45 a.m. (directly following the
worship service.) Refreshments will be available.
New members will be received into our
church family on a following Sunday, one
that works for all.
If you would like to attend the gathering on February 23rd, please contact the office or
Pastor Cindy to let us know you are
planning to be there!
New Prayer Group to form in March
We have an amazing group of prayer warriors on our prayer chain! So why would we want another
prayer group? Great question. Our goal will be to lift up, in confidentiality, the prayers of our church members, guests, staff, and others in our communities. We will look to create a sacred space to share
with any who would like to come join us.
The new group will meet once a week for the first 6 weeks, then decide how we want to continue.
Not sure how to pray, there is room for you. Uncomfortable praying out loud, there is room for you. Feeling spiritually dry and withered, there is room for you. Seeking to rest in a Holy Space, there
is room for you. What will this be like? It will be whatever God calls us to each time we meet. Exciting things happen when we sit still and wait on the Lord, when we ask God to hear our
communal prayers, and when we reflect the amazing presence of God.
Come join us. Date, time and meeting location will be announced soon.
If you have questions please contact Sara Johnson 650-465-1152 or [email protected]
Worship –
January 26th
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Canyon Echo
Deadline:
February
18th
For the
MARCH issue.
PLEASE!
NO LATE ENTRIES
Sunday Worship Service Sunday Christian Nurture
9:30 am Worship Service 9:30 am Sunday School & Nursery
10:30 am Fellowship Time
*** ONGOING Group Meetings (twice or more a month) are listed by the day of the week ****
Mondays Tuesdays 9:00 am Tai Chi Chih 7:30 am Men’s Breakfast & Study (11th & 25th)
10:30 am Clarkdale Conversation Group (3rd & 17th) 11:00 am Bible Study-Sedona Winds 1:30 pm Knitting into the Mystery 2:30 pm Hope House Steering Committee
Wednesdays Thursdays
8:15 am Yin Yoga 9:00 am Tai Chi Chih 9:30 am Stephen Ministers (13th & 27th) 10:00 am Bible Study at CRR
1:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal 3:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Fridays Saturdays
10:00 am Family Support Group (7th & 21st) 5:00 pm Spirit of the Rocks 10:15 am The “EDGE”
*** Groups that meet on an ongoing basis for the month, are listed at above by EACH day of week ****
February 1 Saturday 5:00 pm Spirit of the Rocks worship – Painted Cliffs Hall 2 Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service – Communion Celebrated
5 Wednesday 9:00 am Property Management Ministry – Classroom A
1:00 pm Stephen Leaders – Conference Room 6 Thursday 11:00 am Fundraising Committee – Classroom A
5:00 pm Be The Church presentation – Painted Cliffs Hall 8 Saturday 5:00 pm Spirit of the Rocks worship – Painted Cliffs Hall
9 Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service & Manna Sunday 10:45 am Second Sunday Lunch – Painted Cliffs Hall
3:00 pm M@RRS Concert – The Real Group - Sanctuary
10 Monday 9:00 am Hike – meeting in the church parking lot 11 Tuesday 9:00 am GOCOM (Growth, Outreach and Community Engagement)–Classroom B
12 Wednesday 10:00 am FIAM (Faith in Action) – Classroom A 1:30 pm Hope House Community Alliance – Classroom A
2:30 pm Witness for Justice Committee – Classroom A
13 Thursday 11:30 am SGEM (Spiritual Growth and Education) – Classroom A 1:00 pm WMM (Worship and Music) – Classroom B
15 Saturday 5:00 pm Spirit of the Rocks worship – Painted Cliffs Hall 16 Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service
17 Monday Office Closed for President’s Day
10:30 am Clarkdale Conversation Group – Stabenfeldt’s home 18 Tuesday 4:30 pm NAU Scholar Presentation – Painted Cliffs Hall
21 Friday 1:00 pm CRR Book Club – Classroom A 22 Saturday 5:00 pm Spirit of the Rocks worship – Painted Cliffs Hall
23 Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service 10:45 am New Member Information Gathering – Conference Room
2:00 pm M@RRS Concert – Tetra String Quartet - Sanctuary
24 Wednesday 12-2:00 pm Ash Wednesday – Ashes provided in center of Uptown 2:00 pm Council – NOTE TIME CHANGE – Painted Cliffs Hall
25 Thursday 1:00 pm Hope House Interfaith Committee – Classroom A 29 Saturday 5:00 pm Spirit of the Rocks worship – Painted Cliffs Hall
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Tai Chi Chih A Moving Meditation
Monday and Thursday Mornings at 9:00 a.m. (NEW TIME!)
Join Mary Jane Scurlock and Sheryl Bertelson each Monday
and Thursday morning for Tai Chi Chih.
What is Tai Chi Chih? Tai Chi Chih is a moving meditation, not a martial art or
exercise program. The practice of 19 slow movements and
one pose reduces stress, improves balance and flexibility, and can even lower blood pressure. Many people feel that
regular practice of Tai Chi Chih brings a sense of clarity, centering and joy.
Contact Mary Jane or Sheryl if you have any questions, or
join them during the class any Monday or Thursday
morning.
The Church of the Red Rocks Travel Club
The Church of The Red Rocks Travel Club coordinator
Mary Evans is announcing the postponement of the Italy 2020 trip due to current low enrollment. The Italy
tour itinerary can be revisited in the future, or Travel Club participants can suggest other destinations.
Please send your ideas and travel “wish lists” to Mary at [email protected] or 602 909-1436.
Yin Yoga Class
Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m.
Church member Robert Johnson, MD is pleased to offer a
free weekly Yin Yoga class to folks of all ages and abilities. Class will be offered each Wednesday from 8:15
to 9:30 a.m., in Painted Cliffs Hall. Robert (Bob) is a certified yoga teacher who taught in Hawaii for several
years.
No previous yoga
experience is needed. In Yin Yoga we use
‘props’ (blankets, blocks, pillows, and
possibly a chair) to
support the body as we gently work on
stretching our connective tissue (ligaments, tendons, etc.) Students practice safely at their own level of ability.
We hold the stretch for a brief time allowing for a state of relaxation leading to more freedom of movement with
less pain. Students often report an overall sense of well-
being following practice.
What to bring: Wear comfortable, loose clothing; yoga clothing if
you have it.
A bottle of water Yoga mat, yoga blanket or 2 bath towels, 1 or 2
yoga blocks Bob brings extra supplies to class for students to
use as needed
Email Bob with any questions or concerns: [email protected]
Since no one has volunteer to host a February Birthday gathering, there is no party scheduled at this time. If you have the calling to host a
party, please contact Maureen Zdimal or the church office to let us know that you are interested in hosting!
Do you have a birthday in March?
Would you be interested in hosting
(or co-hosting with a friend) the March Birthday Buddies gathering?
The gathering does not need to be at
your own home. Talk to us!
Contact Maureen Zdmial
for more information.
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DO YOU LIKE LIBRARIAN WORK?
Our current Librarian needs to step down
from that responsibility due to too many
other obligations. So we are looking for a new Librarian!
Contact Maureen Zdimal at 703-509-4959 if interested.
Council Members – 2020
Moderator……………. A.J. Cook Vice Moderator………Carol McDougald
Treasurer……………...Penny Beers Clerk/Secretary………Margi Pond
Member-at-Large……Don Beard
Member-at-Large……Joy Stouder
Ministry Chairs
Congregational Care……....Debbie Wych & Maureen Zdimal
Faith in Action……………..…John Lothrop Finance, Endowment, Administration…....Ed Voboril
Growth, Outreach & Community Engagement
…………….Joanne Beard & Mary Evans Property Management…….Bob Evans
Spiritual Growth & Education……………....Pat Walicke Worship & Music……..…….John Moore
Ex-officio Members
Pastor…………………………..Rev. Dr. Cindy Parker
Financial Secretary…………John McDougald Church Administrator……..Ginger Willetts
A Choral Worship and Concert with Mary McDonald, composer/pianist
Saturday, March 14 – Workshop (all day)
Sunday, March 15 – Worship (9:30 a.m.)
Concert (2:00 p.m.)
Spend a weekend making beautiful music with other choral singers as
we celebrate the joy of singing Sacred Music. Find new inspiration
for your directing, warm-ups,
interpretation, teaching methods, and vocal skills while exploring
wonderful church music.
Recognized throughout the United States for her many choral compositions, both sacred and secular, Mary’s music
is published by numerous publishing houses. Over nine
hundred compositions are currently in print and the list continues to grow.
Workshop Registration is limited to the first 100 people.
Get your registration for the workshop in by March 1st.
Sunday, February 9th at 3:00 p.m. *note time change for this concert*
The Real Group
Founded in 1984, The Real Group is a professional a
cappella ensemble from Sweden and is one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music today. The combination
of perfection, personal touch and their wide repertoire has made it possible for the group to collaborate with
symphony orchestras, jazz groups, and international artists.
Sunday, February 23rd at 2:00 p.m.
Tetra String Quartet
The Tetra String Quartet is redefining the role of chamber music in today’s society. With relevance and versatility at
the forefront of their mission, Tetra performs with the goal of connecting with all audiences. As both educators and
performers, the quartet has toured throughout the United States, Europe, and South America.
Or register online at: https://forms.gle/F5Cvm2cWf3mCKzDx9
Music at the Red Rocks (M@RRS) Concerts Sponsored by the Friends of Music
FREE Concerts to the public.
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Hope House of Sedona Update
January 2020
Hello all,
The last time you heard from me I gleefully informed you that we had attained property for Hope House. Much has transpired as we continue to move forward. First, I want to explain the purchase and how the City of Sedona so
graciously assisted us. Per the CDBG grant, we cannot sign a contract until we have the grant money, which makes a purchase nearly impossible for us. With the first property we had, there was a handshake agreement that we would
purchase the property once we received the grant funds. As you all know, that agreement fell through.
Property and housing
As we searched for other properties, it became clear that sellers wanted their money right away. Part of the grant requirement is that an environmental review must be done on the property before the grant funds are released. This
review can take up to 3-5 months. When we found the property we currently have, the seller could not wait that long for
the money. So, the City stepped in and purchased the property for $200,000. When we receive our money, we will immediately reimburse the City for the full purchase price. The property is close to Hwy 89A, shopping and transportation,
making it perfect for this project. The City has been extremely supportive of this mission and is doing everything they can to pave the way for our success. We are extremely grateful. Hope House must be a community wide effort to be
successful in helping our most vulnerable citizens, homeless children and their families.
Prior to the environmental review being started, the Hope House Board of Directors must submit a new budget and plans
for the housing on the property to NACOG (Northern AZ Council of Governments). In order to do this, we are waiting to hear about a cost estimate to purchase and install an IRC (International Residential Code) factory-built 4 bedroom, 4 bath
home on the property. This is where we would like to start. We are currently working with someone from Blue Ribbon Manufacturing in Flagstaff on a suitable floor plan.
Phase I will be the installation of this home. Per the CDBG grant, we have until June 2021 to have Hope House open and running. Phase II of this project will be additional fundraising and purchase of a second home. It is our goal to split the
property into two parcels so we can make two homes available to help those in need.
Meeting with neighbors
We recently had a meeting with the Hope House neighbors. An invitation was extended to 18 residences in the neighborhood. In addition to some of the neighbors, Karen Osburn and Warren Campbell from the City were there. We
want to keep the neighbors informed as to what we are doing and form a positive relationship with them. We also want to give them an opportunity to air their concerns and have their questions answered. We assured them that each family
will be properly vetted before being allowed in the house. We are working with both Catholic Charities and the Sedona Oak Creek School District on the vetting. Being good neighbors is very important to us. As such, we intend to put in an
attractive house, keep the property well maintained and be quiet and friendly.
On-going assistance to those in need of housing
The Church of the Red Rocks has recently been able to assist two families needing help. The first was a mother and her twins who were about to be evicted from their home just before Christmas. The City had come to us to ask if we could
help. We took a special offering in our congregation and came up with enough money to pay the back fees this woman
owed, thus enabling the family to stay in their home. As the mother said, they could not have asked for a better Christmas gift. We had money left over from that special offering which we have put in reserve to help others. Recently,
we were contacted by the homeless liaison for the school district, Deana DeWitt. She had a mother and four kids who needed lodging for 3 nights while she looked for a low rent place for them in Sedona. We were able to put them up in a
Sedona motel for those 3 nights. Unfortunately, no rental was found for them and that family is now living in a shelter in
Flagstaff. This is a perfect example of why we need Hope House. This family could have stayed there until at least the end of the school year so they would not experience even more upheaval in their lives.
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Fundraising
We are still struggling with our website, www.hopehouseofsedona.org, so if you know of anyone who has time to help us,
we would appreciate knowing about that. We have just set up PayPal and are in the process of getting our donation page done. In the meantime, if you wish to contribute to our 501(c)(3), you can make a check payable to “Hope House of
Sedona” and mail it to : Hope House of Sedona, 54 Bowstring Dr., Sedona, AZ 86336. In addition to needing more money for the first house and its installation and fees, we will continue to fundraise for the annual operating budget and the
second home.
Many thanks to Pastor David Brandfass of Christ Lutheran Church, Sedona. He applied for and received an $8000 grant
for Hope House from the Grand Canyon Synod (ELCA). We will receive this in installments over the next year. This money makes a huge difference.
Volunteers needed We also continue to look for more volunteers. As mentioned above, Hope House cannot succeed unless it is a community
effort. Many more volunteers are needed. On Saturday, March 7th, 2:00-4:00 p.m., we will be holding a kick-off meeting for all the Hope House volunteers. That will be held at The Church of the Red Rocks, in Painted Cliffs Hall. Now that we
have the property, it is time to get together and give every task group of volunteers an opportunity to set plans and goals for the coming year. Whether you have previously signed up to be a volunteer or not, please plan to attend this event to
get the latest news on Hope House and address where we plan to go from here. If you have already expressed a desire
to be on a task group, you will receive a separate invitation from this.
Many blessing for all you have done and continue to do for Hope House of Sedona.
Gale Lothrop
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