Friday Updates
Pastor Matthew will unexpectedly out of town this Sunday, but please join me for music and a small group discussion From the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. We will be talking about changing times, facing hard circumstances and being ready to move when the time is right.
I hope to see you at the Mission Center. We're starting at 10:45 AM this week. Sorry for the inconvenience, but there will be no service online this Sunday. If you have any questions, please email me.
Voting Information
It's time to start thinking about the Election in November. If you aare legally able to do so, Sacred Place would like to encourage you to get out and vote in November. 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 October 21,2024.
If you are interested in getting involved in the election process, check out Vote Forward.
Community Updates
What’s going on with our community partners.
Teach Us How to Pray
Beginning in October, 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. Dates and times will be announced soon. If you have 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
Rancho Cucamonga's annual holiday food drives are coming soon. 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. Flyers will be available in the next few weeks detailing needed items, collection dates, and distribution dates. I'll pass them along as soon as I have them.
Pomona Valley Pride
Pomona Valley Pride's Annual Gayla fundraiser is coming soon. For the last few years we've been working with PVP, and they are doing wonderful work in the community. The Gayla is a great opportunity to meet people, raise money and celebrate all of the work PVP has done in the LGBTQIA+ community. Some of us will be going. If you want more information email me.
Additionally, for the last year, Sacred Place has been working with PVP as part of their PRISM Collective. Some 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
The Riverside Interfaith Council is a collective of faith based organizations committed to fostering communication, understanding, and cooperation between people of different faith expressions. They have one more event scheduled for September.
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, September 29
10:45 AM • Fifth Sunday Fun — Music & Small Group
Sunday, October 6
11 AM • Communion Sunday + Unfolding Promises, Week 2
Sunday, October 13
11 AM • Unfolding Promises, Week 3
5 PM • Storytelling Workshop
6 PM • Story Hour
Sunday, October 20
11 AM • Small Group Sunday
Sunday, October 27
11 AM • Annual Fall Festival
Save the Date
Sunday, November 17 • Thanksgiving Luncheon
Sunday, December 1 • Advent Fest!
Saturday, December 21 • A Night of Hope
Tuesday, December 24 • Christmas Eve by Candlelight
In October, our online gatherings will be on October 6 & 13.
You can always view the full event schedule on our website.