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Ministerial Staff
Pastor Paige Eaves
Director of Music
John W. Carpenter
Youth Ministry Director
Alvia Gilbert
Korean Local Pastor
Brandon Won
Organist
Cindy Hanson
Media Technician
Jeff Moretti
Kingdom’s Kids Director
Tiffany Vantine
Kingdom’s Kids Accompanist
Cathy Bilanchone
VBS Director
Lara Ralston
Nozomi Mission Pastor
Hidemi Ito
Office Administrator
Jane Bernard
Finance Administrator
Marybeth Waniek
Child’s World Preschool Director
Cyndi McCormick
www.childsworldpreschool.com
Sunday Morning Custodian
Jerry Colunga
The UUMC Outlook is published monthly by
University United Methodist Church
Outlook Editor: Trish Kells / Barb DeGroot
Materials for consideration should be submitted to:
University United Methodist Church
Att: Newsletter
18422 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 or
E-mail: [email protected]
Articles Due to the Editor: Tuesday, June 24
Next Issue EMAILED: Thursday, June 26
Please keep the following
people in your prayers . . .
We Pray for Our Homebound
Carol Moore. Charles Pitts. Diane Monjay
Anne Ramsay. Alice Sakai. Janice Clark. Betty Quilligan
We Pray for Those Who Are Ill or Having Surgery
John Service. Anne Ramsey
Kay Alfred. Brandon Won’s Mother. Leon Smith. Francis Baity
If you are in need of prayer for yourself, a member of your family or a friend, you
are invited to contact the church office at 949.786.8354 or Diane Masenten,
Prayer Chain Coordinator, at 949.854.2357. To respect the privacy of those in
need, we publish only the names of those who have given us direct permission to
do so.
Dear UUMC Friends,
Thank you all so much for your flowers, meals, cards, phone calls,
and prayers while I heal from my back surgery. My simple surgery
ended up being a second visit to St. Joseph’s Hospital to correct my
spine. I’m still using a walker to help with my balance, and I have Greg
and Allie to keep me from overdoing my activities. I truly appreciate
your prayers as I feel lifted to a stronger and healthier place.
Love,
Karen Rhoads
Dear UUMC,
Robin received 31 cards from
you to celebrate her 50th
birthday!! She opened and
enjoyed every single one.
Her note of appreciation to
each of you includes her
name, the first time she’s
written it since the stroke
and broken neck
three years ago. Pretty good,
huh?? Go girl! (Ps: Pray for Robin, she’s moving May 31st to Lake
Forest, knowing anything about the new setting. She re-read your
cards to lift her spirits.
~ Ann Ownbey
Outlook, the newsletter of UUMC, is now being published monthly. With up-to-
the-minute news emailed weekly. Email office at [email protected] to be
added to our email list.
UUMC Outlook The Newsletter of University United Methodist Church in Irvine California May 29, 2014
Worship in June
June 1 Communion
Bishop Minerva Carcaño
June 8 Pentecost
Youth & Graduation
Sunday
Acts 2
June 15 Father’s Day &
Adult Ed Recognition
2 Corinthians 13:5-14
June 22 After the Storm
Mission Team
Witness & Reflection
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 102
University United Methodist Church, 18422 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92612... 949-786-8354...www.uumcirvine.org
BELONG
BELIEVE
BE LOVE
And Still We Rise
Poet Maya Angelou died this week. Her poetry echoes throughout the
media. I have heard "and still I rise" multiple times these last few days,
an anthem of the persistence of the human spirit against all odds, all
assumptions, and all legacies.
Powerful poetry rose and fell alongside the bizarre and painful
recordings of Elliott Rodger, who shot, stabbed, and killed six students
and wounded 13 more before killing himself last Friday.
Violence feeds on fear, seen all too clearly in Rodger's manifesto - his
fear of being left out, unloved, left behind. Fear deceives people into
seeing one another as threats; blinds us to the image of God imprinted
on each one of us; and steals the peace the Holy Spirit would offer us.
And still I rise…
With 45 school shootings after Newtown, we will not languish in an
apathy that accepts random killings of students as normative for life in
America. Still we rise to declare that God has better intentions for our
lives, bound together in community.
As legislators promote new bills to rein in gun violence, we will refuse
to stall out in cynicism and despair. Still we rise with words of support
and action, transforming even the halfhearted gestures of an election
year into full-hearted investment in the sanctity of every life.
As we acknowledge with trepidation that there are over 200 million
guns in the hands of private owners in America, still we rise to our
belief that our security lies not in the gun in the palm of our hand, but
in our faith that God holds us in the palm of God's own hand.
"For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not use your
freedom as an opportunity for the flesh but through love be servants of
one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, 'you shall love
your neighbor as yourself.' But if you bite and devour one another take
heed that you are not consumed by one another." Galatians 5:13–15
Prayerfully yours,
Pat and Alice Angus return for a brief visit…
For the last 10 months, Mission Trip veterans Alice and Pat Angus have
putting their expertise to work halfway around the world as Peace Corps
volunteers in Moldova. They returned to UUMC for a brief visit on Sunday,
May 18.
It was great to see them and hear stories of their adventures. Working with
local partners, Pat is developing websites for small businesses in the town and Alice is involved with
city planning. Although the people are not wealthy, their hospitality is generous, Alice says,
describing celebratory meals featuring a bountiful “masa” or table display.
Alice and Pat are learning the local language, Romanian, with Russian frequently mixed in. Moldova
shares a boarder with Ukraine, which has created some political uneasiness.
A highlight of this visit for them has been meeting their granddaughter Ava for the first time and
spending time with their grown children Kelsey and Tyler, who now live near San Diego. They plan to
return to Moldova the end of May.
Sunday, June 1, 2014 Bishop Minerva Carcaño
Gracing our pulpit with her presence and prophetic words.
Bishop Carcaño was elected to the Episcopacy in 2004, and
has served as Bishop of the California-Pacific Annual
Conference since 2012.
She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Pan American
and Perkins School of Theology of Southern Methodist
University. Both schools have honored her with their highest
alumni recognitions.
She has served as President of the New Mexico Conference of
Churches which awarded her its Turquoise Award for
exemplary ecumenical leadership, and as the President of the
Arizona Ecumenical Council. She presently serves as an active
member of the Los Angeles Council of Religious Leaders. She
has worked with the Industrial Areas Foundations projects in the Rio Grande Valley, El Paso, and
Dallas, Texas, as well as in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Portland, Oregon, and most recently with the
IAF projects in Arizona and Southern Nevada.
She serves on the Southwest Industrial Education Fund Board. For her national work in the area of
immigration reform she has been recognized with the Mary Rhodes Award from the Order of the
Sisters of Loretto, and with the Lives of Commitment Award from Auburn School of Theology. The
Arizona Interfaith Movement also recognized her with its Golden Rule Religious Award. She has
served on the World Methodist Council and been a delegate to the World Council of Churches
Assembly.
BE LOVE
M & M Fundraiser 2014
Thank you for being such a generous congregation. We
raised $2136 for the Mission Trip Fund. Without your
support our mission trips would not be possible.
-Susan Harriss, Mission Team Leader
Families Forward Food Drive
May - June
UUMC will be having our first food drive of the year in May and June at the church on Sundays. The barrel will be
out front, or if you would rather donate money, you can make your check out to the church with the memo:
Families Forward Food Drive. Now that summer is coming, the pantry shelves tend to get empty. The following
foods are some of our most needed:
pasta / pasta sauce peanut butter / jelly soup canned meat
canned fruit canned vegetables beans rice
pasta / rice mixes bottled / boxed juice diapers (4/5/6) crackers / cookies
granola bars coffee / tea canned tomatoes cereal
shampoo/conditioner toothpaste deodorant honey
mayonnaise chips dish soap dishwasher soap
Detergent toilet paper/paper towel
Any of these items are greatly appreciated. Thanks for your continued support of Families Forward. Carol Pukli
June 7
Saturday @ 6:00 p.m. An intergenerational Pentecost gathering for those interested
in shaping a new worship experience.
Fellowship Hall
Promotion Sunday June 8th
Sunday, June 8th is Promotion Sunday. Sunday schoolers will transfer to the class for
the school grade they will be in the Fall. Kindergarteners, 2nd graders and 5th graders
will transfer to a new classroom in the Education Building, 6th graders will transfer to
the junior high class and 9th graders will join the high school class in the Youth
Lounge. Congratulations to all! Your new teachers are ready for you!
Entries must be submitted on Sunday, June 29th ,
to be judged and awarded prizes after worship ser-
vice. Contact Lara for more info at
It’s a
Contest! (For VBS)
UUMC
Presents
Workshop of Wonders Vacation Bible School
Registration Fees
$ 60 per child
$ 165 per family maximum
For children ages 3yrs - 6th grade
Must be potty trained.
Return Registration Form and payment to the church office:
For more information, contact the church office at
949-786-8354 - OR - [email protected]
or click here to sign up .
Mon June 30-Thurs July 3
9am to 12:15 pm
Workshop of Wonders Volunteers WANTED !!!
See Lara Ralston if you want to give. [email protected]
BELONG
Faith & the Politics of Health Care in Southern California
On Sunday, May 18, Margie Wakeham and Pastor Paige offered the first in a series of
workshops connecting faith and current issues. Featuring General Board of Church &
Society point person, the Rev. Cynthia Abrams, and Dr. Bradley Gilbert, CEO of one of
the largest HMOs in the state, the workshop provided participants with a theological
lens on health care issues, along with current statistics. Margie and Dr. Gilbert addi-
tionally provided anecdotal stories from their particular perspectives as service
providers to people who struggle to access adequate health care.
Rev. Abrams led a scripture study that highlighted God’s intentions of Abundance,
Community, Humanity, and Stewardship. Her two-page summary is available in the
office.
Dr. Gilbert’s report of Orange County coverage surprised participants: As of February
28, 2014, 87,170 people have signed up through Covered California, the state health
care exchange. 136,072 people had applied for or transitioned to Medi-Cal. His
overview of the ACA and current statistics are also available to you in the office.
Participants left with new ways to consider and discuss health care as a faith commu-
nity.
Don’t miss out next time!
We invite you to join us for our next Women's Mini-Retreat at 12 noon on Saturday, May 31st, in the
Fellowship Hall for luncheon and a program. Our program topic is a timely one that will educate us about the
exploitation of the world's most helpless, the majority of whom are women, teens, and children. This topic of
trafficking is the focus of the national United Methodist Women this year as well as a topic we read about
every week in our papers here in Orange County and hear about on the news. It is being talked about
nationally through the media and in government and locally through presentations just like this one. We will
all leave with a heightened awareness and empowered by appropriate ways we can respond.
Bonnie Wright, Linda Wabler, Mickey Chase, and Babette Faure are working to ensure a program that will help
us as Christians be thoughtfully engaged on this global problem which is at the same time as close to us as
our neighbors here in Irvine.
Please let us know if you'll be attending the luncheon and program on May 31 so we may have our room
prepared for the correct number of people. You may click here to register. Also, there will be a sign-up sheet
on the patio after church on Sundays in May if you prefer to register that way. Please plan to bring a dish to
share.
Women’s Mini Retreat
May 31st - Fellowship Hall
12:00 - Luncheon Potluck
SISTERS June 24th, 7:30 pm
Sisters Group will next meet at the home of Barbara Albers (949-654-1102).
We will be discussing The Tower, the Zoo and the Tortoise by Julia Stuart. What
does the Queen of England do with all those animals she is gifted by different
countries? Balthazar is a Beefeater at the London Tower and has been tasked with
setting up an elaborate menagerie of exotic gifted animals. Penquins escape,
giraffes go missing, and the Komodo dragon sends tourists running for their lives.
And that is only half the chaos! The Denver Post says, “Feather light without being
feather brained. Julia Stuart has penned a work that is original and every page
amusing.” This is the perfect summer book read—light and touching.
Sisters is for all women of the church, so grab a copy at the bookstore or the library
and join us June 24th
. Need a ride? Call Linda Dressler (949-786-0271).
See you at Sisters!
All you Lisa See lovers! She will be at the Barnes and Noble in the Market Place
June 4th
at 7pm promoting her new book, China Dolls.
Quarterly Conference
June 22 - 11:00 am
Fellowship Hall
After worship on June 22, we’ll hold our second Quarterly Conference of the year to address ministry
and business decisions for the whole church. Our agenda includes:
* An excellent recommendation from the combined Finance/Stewardship/Endowment teams
concerning the disposition of the Billie Kase bequest
* Updates on our 3 all-church initiatives:
Work in partnership with the DREAM church to develop a Korean outreach ministry.
Pilot programming that establishes UUMC as a center for music and arts education.
Create a new worshipping community for young adults and/or young families.
* A well-researched recommendation from the Finance Committee for the handling of our Education
Building loan. The loan application requires us to call a Charge Conference for this part of the
meeting, which we have done with the permission of our District Superintendent John Farley. He has
duly designated Pastor Paige as the presiding elder.
Please plan to be present for these important decisions. A Quarterly Conference is open to all. All
members have a vote, including youth who have been confirmed.
Finance Update
.
May 29
Adult Bible
Study
2 Classes
May 30
May 31
Women’s Mini-
Retreat
June 1
Bishop
Minerva
Carcaño
June 2
Vision
Strategy
June 3 June 4
Choir
June 5
Adult Bible
Study
2 Classes
June 6
June 7
June 8
Broadway Sensation Concert
Youth Graduation
Service
June 9 June 10 June 11
Choir
June 12
Adult Bible
Study
2 Classes
June 13
June 14
June 15
Disciple
Bible
Graduation
June 16 June 17 June 18
Choir
Annual
Conference
June 19
June 20
June 21
Quilters
June 22
Quarter
Charge
Conference
June 23
June 24 June 25
Choir
June 26
June 27
June 28
June 29
June 30
Workshop of
Wonders
VBS
July 1 July 2
Choir
July 3
July 4
July 5
SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT
Office Transitions
Jane Bernard retires this month to a life of travel and leisure (she hopes) with her
husband Ron. We thank Jane for her time as our church’s Office Administrator. With
her in the manager’s office, we have been able to navigate the nuts and bolts of a
pastoral transition and upgrade much of our technology. Jane has loved the
interaction with the office volunteers who serve so reliably. Her parting gift to all of us
is the installation and implementation of Church Helpmate – a new database that will
enable us to communicate better with our church family.
Thank you for your many gifts and skills, Jane, and for your committed service to the
ministries of our church!
We welcome to the staff Trish Kells, who comes to us with extensive executive
administrative work in industry and real estate. As a Christian, she is enthusiastic
about lending her gifts and skills to the work of our church. She’ll be in the office on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We hope you’ll drop by to meet her.
.
Hello...
& Goodbye
July 12th from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Cost & Admission - $20 per person
Oklahoma Mission Trip - May 2014
Imagine if your home and all your belongings were blown away in an instant. This year’s Mission Trip to Oklahoma City (OKC,
to those in the know) brought our 10-person team face to face with people who experienced that loss just one year ago.
Although much rebuilding has been accomplished, there are still many Oklahomans who need help, and always the fear that
new storms this spring could threaten their lives and homes again.
The contact agency for this year’s
Mission Trip was Oklahoma Disaster
Relief Project (ODRP), a collaboration of
helping agencies that includes the
American Red Cross, Salvation Army and
the Oklahoma United Methodist Church.
The young and able staff of ODRP uses
a case method to hear people’s requests
for help, assess their needs, and match
volunteer teams to appropriate projects.
Led by Sue Harriss, who began the
Mission Team program in 2003, the
group included Jack and Kay Lucas, Kyle
Vaught, Linda Dressler, Karen Hartley,
Charie and John Pinches, Barbara
De Groot and Pastor Paige Eaves.
From Monday through Friday the team
worked in rural Newalla, OK, about 45
minutes from OKC, for Shalan and Terry
DeSpain, whose home was lost in a
Category-4 tornado on May 19, 2013.
Although under-insured and recently unemployed, the two have managed to replace their former mobile home with a used,
three-bedroom model, refurnished with items from garage sales and friends’ donations. Next to their home is the below-
ground storm shelter that saved their lives that terrible day.
Terry, a construction worker, has built an imposingly solid covered deck on the front of their trailer home, and a smaller porch
out back. Among our tasks: to stain and seal the deck and porch. The nearly two-acre property also needed fencing, interior
walls patched and exterior painting. We also spent time listening to Shalan, as she mourned the loss of her photos and
treasured keepsakes. Having people
around to talk with and hear her stories
seemed to raise her spirits, which were
at a low point when we arrived on
Monday. As the week went on, we
could see her getting stronger, which
also buoyed our spirits.
Essential to the work was a fully-
equipped construction trailer supplied
by the Ontario Methodist Church and
driven to OKC by the intrepid team of
Jack and Kyle. A steak dinner was their
reward after their two-day, 1,200 mile
trek.
As the week progressed, members of our team were recruited
for two other tasks. With a burst of Woman Power, Sue, Linda,
and Pastor Paige helped three young women from ODRP at the
home of an 83-year old woman whose yard was still clogged
with fallen trees, one year after the storm. With the help of a
chain saw (wielded by the trained ODRP staffer) the women cut
up enough logs and twigs to fill a dumpster. On another day,
Jack, Kyle, Sue and Pastor Paige helped put up a scaffold for a
man trying to reconstruct a damaged garage.
Throughout the week the group was impressed by the can-do
spirit of the people of Oklahoma, their friendliness and offers of
help to find the nearest coffee shop or the right department in
Wal-Mart. From the beginning, the trip seemed to be blessed by
angels. A Christian author, encountered in line at John Wayne
airport, asked if she could say a prayer for the group when she
learned of their mission. Heads bowed they received her bless-
ing and the good wishes of surrounding passengers.
Good eating was provided by Kay’s cook team, which included
Linda’s niece Glenda and her husband Gary, plus their Method-
ist pastor Les and his wife, Gay, who drove five hours from
Hooker, OK.. bringing delicious pulled pork and ribs for sumptu-
ous suppers.
Other blessings included perfect weather and free time to see
the local sites. Our home for the week, First Church of OKC, is
across the street from the Oklahoma Memorial, which movingly
commemorates the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P.
Murrah Federal Building and the lives that were lost that day.
In a more light-hearted outing we were led on a walking tour
downtown OKC by Pastor Paige’s friend Rev. Trina Bose North, a
dedicated Thunder fan who cheered her team’s victory over the
Clippers later that night. Another night, we were treated to din-
ner at the Methodist Church in Shawnee, OK, by a group that
hosts volunteers teams in the area.
The week went quickly, and we all felt blessed by the work we
accomplished and the spiritual growth we shared through
prayer and evening devotions.
You can find out more about the trip on Sunday, June 22, when
the team leads UUMC in worship, and later this summer at a
Saturday morning breakfast.
Oklahoma Mission Trip 2014
Continued...