Creating Community and Building a House

What happens when our ideas of how things should be don't line up with how things are, or how they end up? What do we do when the things we think we know turn out to be wrong? What if what could be - or what happens instead - is actually better than what we imagined?

Those are a few of the things we'll be talking about on Sunday. I look forward to seeing you.

This Sunday is Small Group Sunday! Join us at 11 for a lively discussion on the story of King David. Samuel from last Sunday plays an important role in David's life. Our conversations on the Biblical stories tie us to the narrative threads which weave throughout our journey this year.

Voting Information

Mail in ballots for the 2024 General Election have begun arriving in California. Early voting has started. You don't have to wait until November to let your voice be heard! If you are legally able to do so, Sacred Place would like to encourage you to get out and vote. If you have not yet registered to vote, or you want to check your voter registration status, click here. The final day to register to vote in the 2024 General Election is Monday, October 21, 2024.

If you are interested in getting involved in the election process, check out Vote Forward.

Teach Us How to Pray

Sacred Place will be offering an event that's part book club and part practical study on the practice of Centering Prayer. We will be reading the book Intimacy With God, An Introduction to Centering Prayer, by Thomas Keating. Prayer isn't just about the list of worries and anxious moments in our lives that we ask God to fix. Prayer is an opportunity to learn to quiet the internal and external stuff that crowds in on us every day, and to find peace in this moment, right now, where we are. For those who are interested, I we would like to begin the study the week of October 21. If you would like to participate orhave any questions, feel free to email me.

Community Events

Our friends at Claremont Presbyterian Church are sponsoring a social justice oriented workshop in September and October. Rev. Vikki Randall, D.Min. (she, her), Founding Pastor of Haven Fellowship San Gabriel Valley will be leading the discussion.  Click here to register

Rancho Cucamonga

The date of Rancho Cucamonga's first holiday food drive has been announced. This year, sacred place has committed to providing at least 20 holiday food baskets for the program. Keep in mind that there will be opportunities to give in November and December. The Online Flyer is viewable here. Flyers are also available at the Sacred Place Mission Center. Donation collection begins October 21 and ends November 14.

Pomona Valley Pride

For the last year, Sacred Place has been working with PVP as part of their PRISM Collective. PRISM is a collective of local area churches and other spiritual organizations committed to providing support to spiritual seekers in the queer community. Right now the group is in transition and we are asking collectively; "What's next?' How do we want to move forward into next year and what kinds of events and services should we plan or seek to provide?

PRISM Program Survey If you click this link you will be taken to a 3 minute survey that will help us plan for the future of the PRISM program. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to me here.

Riverside Interfaith Council

Building cross-cultural relationships is important. Conversation with diverse people from different faith traditions can broaden our understanding of what it means to be a people of faith as well as give us opportunities to understand how we are all a part of God's family.

The Riverside Interfaith Council is dedicated to bringing together people of different faiths and exploring the question of how our traditions may be different, but at our core, we are all more alike than we realize.

Their next scheduled event is On October 20. Their Caravan For Peace will include stops at 3 locations in riverside with opportunities to hear speakers and engage in faith discussions. For more information Click here or reach in one of the ways listed above.

Get In Touch

We want to hear from you! If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions we encourage you to reach out. We're always looking for new ways to engage with our community. If you know of an organization or a group we might want to partner with, please reach out and let me know!

Upcoming Dates

Sunday, October 27

11 AM • Annual Fall Festival

Save the Date

CHANGED: Sunday, November 24 • Thanksgiving Luncheon
Sunday, December 1 • Advent Fest!
Saturday, December 21 • A Night of Hope
Tuesday, December 24 • Christmas Eve by Candlelight

Our next online gatherings will be on October 13.
You can always view the full event schedule on our website.