The
Chronicle
Ainsworth United Church of Christ - - July 2010
School in Summer? Yes, Time for more UCC History
A little history lesson about the UCC is our focus
this month, taken from the UCC website....The
United Church of Christ came into being in 1957
with the union of two Protestant denominations:
the Evangelical and Reformed Church and the
Congregational Christian Churches. Each of
these was the result of a union of two earlier
traditions.
1. The Congregational Churches were organized
when the Pilgrims of Plymouth Plantation (1620)
and the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay
Colony (1629) acknowledged their essential
unity in the Cambridge Platform of 1648.
2. The Reformed Church in the United States
traced its beginnings to congregations of German
settlers in Pennsylvania founded from 1725 on.
Later, its ranks were swelled by Reformed
immigrants from Switzerland, Hungary and other
countries.
3. The Christian Churches sprang up in the late
1700s and early 1800s in reaction to the
theological and organizational rigidity of the
Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist churches of
the time.
4. The Evangelical Synod of North America
traced its beginnings to an association of German
Evangelical pastors in Missouri. This
association, founded in 1841, reflected the 1817
union of Lutheran and Reformed churches in
Germany.
The characteristics of the United Church of
Christ can be summarized in part by the key
words in the names that formed our union:
Christian,
Reformed,
Congregational,
Evangelical.
of Christ, we declare ourselves to be part of the
Body of Christ—the Christian church. We
continue the witness of the early disciples to the
reality and power of the crucified and risen
Christ, Jesus of Nazareth.
Reformed. All four denominations arose from
the tradition of the Protestant Reformers: We
confess the authority of one God. We affirm the
primacy of the Scriptures, the doctrine of
justification by faith, the priesthood of all
believers, and the principle of Christian freedom.
We celebrate two sacraments: baptism and the
Lord's Supper (also called Holy Communion or
the Eucharist).
Congregational. The basic unit of the United
Church of Christ is the congregation. Members
of each congregation covenant with one another
and with God as revealed in Jesus Christ and
empowered by the Holy Spirit. These
congregations, in turn, exist in covenantal
relationships with one another to form larger
structures for more effective work. Our
covenanting emphasizes trustful relationships
rather than legal agreements.
Evangelical. The primary task of the church is
the proclamation of the Gospel or (in Greek)
evangel. The Gospel literally means the "Good
News" of God's love revealed with power in
Jesus Christ. We proclaim this Gospel by word
and deed to individual persons and to society.
This proclamation is the heart of the leiturgia—
in Greek, the "work of the people" in daily and
Sunday worship. We gather for the worship of
God, and through each week, we engage in the
service of humankind.
--compiled/written by Traci Hodgson,
Christian. By our very name, the United Church
Ainsworth United Church of Christ
A Multiracial, Multicultural, Open and Affirming Community
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traveled by, And that has made all the difference.
It is summer time, but the living isn’t easy. Life
has plenty of challenges that do not acknowledge
the seasons- health struggles, death, economics,
employment or lack of, relationships, family
issues… We still have oil pouring into the Gulf,
two wars that the US is embroiled in, epidemic
homelessness,
eroding
of
employment
protection, hate campaign against undocumented
immigrants, and much noise from the far reacting
against what seems to be a caring for the greater
good. I get confused because the same folk who
cry family values seem to be fighting against the
family values I grew up with- caring for the less
fortunate, not squandering resources, “doing unto
others what I would have done unto me,” valuing
education, peace-making, and transformation to
make the world a better place.
Summer time is a time of transition too,
especially for our young people- sometimes
scary, uncertain and just new. What they are
going to do, where will they find jobs, where and
how will the next stage of education be are all
questions that they struggle with, as they
determine the road they are going to take.
I do not have answers for all the questions, but I
do know that there is wisdom to be found in
many places through many people. There are the
Bible stories that remind us time and again that
God is with us throughout the journey and will
never abandon us- Elijah’s story, Abraham’s,
Ruth’s, and the ministry of Jesus- all reminding
us of God’s love. There are folk in our
congregation and in our lives who can be God’s
still small voice in our lives, who can encourage
us, urge us, guide us and remind us that we are
loved. One of the late Hyacinth “Cinthia”
McBride’s favorite poems was by Robert Frost,
and to those who are trying to decide what is
next and where they are going, I offer this
wisdom from her and from the poet, “Two roads
diverted in a wood, and I—I took the one less
I hope you find some easy living this
summer in spite of the challenges,
and I wish for you blessings on your
journey through life.
Peace, Pastor Lynne
Calling all members to the Quarterly
Congregational Meeting, July 25.
Your presence is needed for our election and to
vote on a proposed bylaw change.
For all the latest from Jubilee, see the Jubilee
websites at:
National:
http://www.jubileeusa.org/
You can also read about Pat Rumer’s travels in
South Africa on her blog, found on the Oregon
Jubilee page at:
http://jubileeoregon.wordpress.com
For more information on Jubilee USA and its
activities, check our local Oregon Jubilee
website:
http://jubileeoregon.org
Ainsworth Mission Statement
Ainsworth United Church of Christ, a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming
community, is called by God to live out the
teachings of Jesus Christ:
By worshiping God;
By ministering to each other;
By nurturing our spiritual journeys;
By promoting justice; and
By serving the local and global
community.
All persons regardless of race, ethnic
background, economic status, gender, age,
personal ability, or sexual orientation are equally
affirmed into membership, leadership and
employment, and joyfully welcome.
* Worshiping God
* Ministering to Each Other
* Nurturing our Spiritual Journeys
* Promoting Justice
* Serving the Local & Global Communities
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U.S. Independence Day
Guest Preacher: Rev. Tara Wilkins
Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14
Liturgist:
Ushers:
Eldon Potter,
Donald Parks, Adelina Taylor,
Mabel Johnson and Eldon Potter
Guest Preacher: Rev. Cecil Prescod
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Liturgist:
In Spanish: Kristene Rosene
Ushers:
Bruce Poinsette,
Dan Ryan, Pat King, and
Willard Valentine
Guest Preacher: Andrea Cano
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Liturgist:
Ushers:
Teresa Hill, Jean
Borgerding, Jamie Partridge,
and Ed Slaughter
Congregational Meeting
Sermon:“What is Prayer About?”
Scripture: Luke 11:1-13
Liturgist:
In Spanish: Nadia Gutierrez
Ushers: Carolyn Hinton, Jean
Scott, Nadia Gutierrez, and
Tim Loveless
UCC Pacific NW Conference...
http://www.pncucc.org/
We are going to order new UCC
calendars for July 2010 through
2011. We do not want to order too
many, but do want to provide for
thosewho will use them. Please let me know if
you would like one; they are $14 each if we
order more than 10 which we do. We don’t
expect you to pay for it, but do want to use our
resources wisely.
Thanks, Pastor Lynne
“To Hold in
Prayer…”
Ole & Elaine Ordal
Louise Cambric
Shelly Penix
Joe Craig
Peter Chimuku
Elaine Bates
Brian Gearry & the Gearry family
Steve Beaman
Louise Cambric
Tony Garcia-McMilliam & Crestencia
David Beckley & family
Valeriana Bandwa
Cadence Hagman & parents Byron & Larissa
Rev. Catherine Rolling’s mother
Rev. Susan Shaw & family
Hattie Ransom
Brazilians impacted by floods
The United Church of Christ, in all settings.
If you want prayers said for yourself or others,
feel free to call on the Prayer Chain members. Email Peggy West @ [email protected] or call
her at 503-659-7922.
Birthdays for July…
2 July
3 July
4 July
5 July
6 July
9 July
10 July
13 July
14 July
14 July
17 July
18 July
18 July
18 July
23 July
24 July
27 July
29 July
David Nichols
James Crolley, Benjamin Harris
Sharon Grant
Traci Hodgson
Rose Jackson
Anita Chase
Jopell Goodling
Sue Sutton
Ruby Sutton
Rowan Borgerding
Alan Bonney
Vilma Renfro
Vicky Vasey
Ronnie Taylor
Merrick Osborne
Jordyn Billingsley
Susan Hathaway
Peter Chimuku
* Worshiping God
* Ministering to Each Other
* Nurturing our Spiritual Journeys
* Promoting Justice
* Serving the Local & Global Communities
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Interested in a Grief Support group?
"Grief can burst in upon the
best regulated life without
invitation. Or it can be seen
clearly in the distance as it
creeps with unrelenting pace
upon the sacred premises of
home and family life. Yet, however it comes,
grief must be met with powerful resources of
mind and spirit so that life will grow through the
experience, not be devastated by it" (from You
and Your Grief by Edgar N. Jackson).
Rev. Ann Duffy and members of Ainsworth
United Church of Christ are interested in starting
a ten week "Grief Support" group. We will be
using the text, Understanding Your Grief by Dr.
Alan Welfelt. If you or someone you love has
experienced a loss this past year we would like to
invite you to join us in exploring how grief
affects our lives and how we might journey
through it. Potential members of the group are
invited to contact Rev. Ann at 503-661-7666 or
[email protected]
Calling all members to the Quarterly
Congregational Meeting, July 25.
Your presence is needed for our election
and to vote on a proposed bylaw change.
Building & Grounds
Over a year ago the beautiful old sanctuary
hanging light fixtures were retired and it is now
time to send them to their next home, so to
speak. There are 10 in total: 8 large and 2
medium.
We’ve been offered about $30.each for most of
them, as is, and I wonder if there are any church
members who would like one or more of them
“as is” and would pay for them? They are in the
choir room off the sanctuary (but don’t take them
without making arrangements w/ me).
July 2010
Nurture Commission
For many, summer is a time for camping, travel,
or enjoying visit with friends and families. As
we approach summer it is an opportunity to give
thanks to people who have served in many ways
in various educational ministries of the church.
As we wind down the academic year, I give
thanks to those who have worked as teachers or
helpers with our Sunday School; volunteer
drivers, planners and chaperones for our youth
activities; leaders, teachers, and participants in
our varied adult education opportunities; to the
Christian nurture commission for their wisdom
and work, and to pastor and staff for their
continued
support
and
guidance.
The Nurture Commission is grateful for those of
you who have responded to the invitation to fill
out our adult education survey. In an effort to
insure maximum participation, we will have a
revised survey to share with the congregation on
Sundays through July 11th. Even if you have
filled out a survey, we invite you to take a few
minutes to fill out the survey and return it or
place it in the Christian Nurture mailbox in the
library. The survey will help the Nurture
Commission plan for future educational
activities.
In July we will have a one room Sunday school
for children up to the third grade. The classes
will include special presentations as members of
the congregation share their gifts and insights
with the students.
I hope that you have a great summer and spend
time to hear and respond to the call of the still
speaking God.
Let me know if you want them or if I should go
ahead and sell them to the bidder?
-Holly (503.701.8283)
* Worshiping God
* Ministering to Each Other
* Nurturing our Spiritual Journeys
* Promoting Justice
* Serving the Local & Global Communities
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Summer Family Event at Fishhawk Lake
Saturday, July 24
The
Ministry
Commission would
like to invite the
friends and families
of Ainsworth to a
fun and relaxing day
at Fishhawk Lake,
just north of Vernonia, Oregon. The lake is in the
Coastal Mountain Range, about 90 minutes from
Portland (directions below).
We will gather at 1pm for an afternoon of fun in
the sun. There's sand for building, grass for
relaxing, basketball & tennis courts, and of
course, the lake! Bring swimsuits if you plan to
swim, and if you choose, bring canoes to explore
the lake. At 5pm, we'll have a potluck dinner, so
bring a dish to share, as well as place settings &
silverware so you can eat! A barbeque grill is
available to cook food. Drinks will be provided.
The Sproles' family owns property on the Lake,
and they have generously offered to make
arrangements to use the Lake's clubhouse for the
day. The clubhouse is wheel-chair accessible and
within very easy walking distance from the
parking lot. This will be a family-friendly event.
Look for details in the church bulletin. If you
have questions, please contact Chrissy Larson
via email ([email protected]) or phone
(503) 421-4259. Please let someone on the
Ministry Commission (Chrissy Larson, Don
Beaman, Helen Ellison, and Scott Pike) know if
you plan to come.
Driving Directions:
From Portland, on Sunset HWY 26:
If you are heading out of Portland on the Sunset
Hwy (Hwy 26 West), go to the Vernonia/Hwy47
exit (about 29 miles). Turn right onto Hwy 47
and continue through Vernonia to Mist (approx
15 miles to Vernonia and another 15 to Mist). At
Mist, follow Hwy 202 (veering left) toward
Birkenfeld and Astoria. The turn-off to
Fishhawk Rd is between mile post 42 and 43
(approx 4 miles from Mist). Turn right onto
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Fishhawk Rd. The clubhouse is on South Lake
Shore Drive, to the right as you approach the
lake.
From Portland, on HWY 30:
If you are heading out of Portland on Hwy 30,
continue on to Scappoose. At the north end of
Scappoose, turn left from Hwy 30 at the
Vernonia exit sign. Continue for 19 miles to the
junction with Hwy 47. Turn right on Hwy 47 to
Mist (approx 11 miles). Take Hwy 202 at Mist
toward Birkenfeld and Astoria. The Fishhawk
Rd. turn-off is between mile post 42 and
43. Turn right onto Fishhawk Rd. The clubhouse
is on South Lake Shore Drive, to the right as you
approach the lake.
Northwest Regional Women’s Conference
When: November 5-7, 2010
Where: Kah-Nee-Ta, in Warm Springs, OR
For Information & Registration:
go online: http://www.nrwr-ucc.org
How are you? Busy! Does this sound familiar?
So many women these days are running from
here to there, barely stopping long enough to
catch a breath, let alone find real spiritual
nourishment. The Northwest Regional Women’s
Conference offers a weekend to catch your
breath, spend time with wonderful women of all
ages, and find ways to celebrate the spirit
In the last 9 NRWC events, participants have
found inspiration, stimulation, education,
fellowship and relaxation. In the midst of these
gatherings, each person had the awareness of
God-ever-present in her life.
Question, contact Magnolia Jackson, at (503)
281.1716, or:
[email protected]
* Worshiping God
* Ministering to Each Other
* Nurturing our Spiritual Journeys
* Promoting Justice
* Serving the Local & Global Communities
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Service Commission
Sunday, August 1st, has been selected for our
first harvest collection day. Congregants with
gardens are asked to bring surplus produce and
flowers to church, to share or exchange during
the fellowship hour. Donations will be accepted
for the NE Emergency Food Bank, and leftover
produce will be taken there.
Follow up
collection dates to be determined later.
--Barbara Rogers Wellness Project Update…
A Cully Neighborhood market is opening July
10th: Saturdays 9:30-1:30 pm through September
18th. It will be located in the parking lot of
Trinity Lutheran Church and School, at 5520 NE
Killingsworth Street, Portland. There will be
regular produce and prepared food vendors.
Partnership tables will be available to local
businesses and non-profits. There will be event
space for music, dance, and drama or cultural
performances. Also, community tables will be
provided for people to bring things to sell or
trade with neighbors.
If you want to volunteer, or learn more, please
visit:
CullyCollectiveMarket.org
--Barbara Rogers
Nurse & Counselors needed for summer camp
at Camp Adams
The Outdoor Ministries Program at Camp Adams
is in need of a nurse(s). We prefer to have a
volunteer, but will pay a small stipend if
someone is available. EMTs, Doctors or other
licensed medical professions qualify. The weeks
that are needed are July 11-17, July 18-24 and
possibly
July
25-31.
Also, counselors are needed, especially male
counselors for the high school camp, July 25-21.
Rev. Tara is director for that session.
Come and join us for an inspiring and rewarding
outdoor experience. If you think you can help,
please contact Tara at 503-465-6538.
Ministry With Older Adults
Our Celebrated Christian for
the Month is…
Ed Slaughter
Hello MWOA’ers… Spring has come & gone
without bringing its warm & sunny days.
Summer officially arrived on June 21, 2010
without any sun or warm weather. ”Where O
Where” have our warm sunny days gone?
On Sunday, June 20th, we celebrated Fathers’
Day with our annual “Very Berry Sundaes” but
with cold, rainy weather. No Sun yet!
Tuesday, June 22nd, the MWOA group traveled
down near Salem to the Oregon Gardens, the trip
we tried to make 2 different times last year. The
weather was still cool but with promises of sun
and warmth. It was a good trip with 21 folks
going We toured the grounds, some rode the
train and then we all had a nice lunch at the
gardens.
Jean Bucciarelli once again took
wonderful pictures of the flowers and us.
We are currently in the process of planning our
annual retreat for September at Menucha which
is scheduled for Tuesday the 28th of Sept.
This year the retreat will have more free time for
folks to wander around the beautiful grounds &
we’ll do more discussions following our speaker.
So, put the date 9/28/2010 and the cost of $30,
on your calendar now so you can go. More
information will be shared in the August
Chronicle.
We have been meeting for 12 years. Need a ride
to our meetings? Let us know 503.284.8767.
Enjoy Oregon summer once it arrives & stay safe
& happy!
--submitted by Helen Ellison
* Worshiping God
* Ministering to Each Other
* Nurturing our Spiritual Journeys
* Promoting Justice
* Serving the Local & Global Communities
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* Worshiping God
* Ministering to Each Other
* Nurturing our Spiritual Journeys
* Promoting Justice
* Serving the Local & Global Communities
July 2010
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The Chronicle is a publication of Ainsworth United Church of Christ, a
multiracial, multicultural, open & affirming congregation.
Ainsworth
United Church of Christ
2941 NE Ainsworth St.
Portland, OR 97211
503-284-8767
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