The UPDATE - March 2019
Presbytery of Riverside
Our new location in Downtown Redlands is surrounded by specialty stores, coffee shops, and historic buildings. The Lincoln Shrine and Redlands Bowl Amphitheater are directly across the street. An open house and tour of the facilities will be offered in the near future.

A Message from Timm
…you shall make this response before the LORD your God: “A wandering Aramean was my ancestor; he went down into Egypt and lived there as an alien, few in number, and there he became a great nation, mighty and populous. When the Egyptians treated us harshly and afflicted us, by imposing hard labor on us, we cried to the LORD, the God of our ancestors; the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. The LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs and wonders; and he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O LORD, have given me.”     Deuteronomy 26.5-11

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Dare to Lead - a book read beginning in March
A group of folks have indicated an interest in reading “Dare To Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts”, by Brene Brown, a social worker by trade who has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Brown’s definition of leadership: “…anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential.” (p4)
    The group is gathering on Mondays at 11 am and their first gathering will be Monday, March 18 th in the pastor’s study of First Presbyterian Church of Redlands. You’re invited to join in as you are able! More info: (909) 793-2839

Riverside Presbytery Meeting

Saturday, March 23rd, 9:30 am
Victoria Presbyterian Church, 6091 Victoria Avenue, Riverside CA 92506​

Documents & Timeline
  • March 8th Call Letter Posted/Sent out
  • March 8th Committee Reports Due
  • March 15 Meeting Packet Posted/Sent out
  • If you need help with your report please let Timm or Carrie know as soon as possible.

Resources for Mothers
Northkirk Presbyterian in Rancho Cucamonga offers MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers, a national organization offering resources to mothers with young children.
Summer Intern Program
Grace First Presbyterian Church (GFPC) invites young adults to the M.E.G.U.M.I. Project. The MEGUMI project hopes to bring together a cohort of four young adults ages 18 – 25 for an 8 – week summer internship spanning from June 9 th , 2019 to August 4 th , 2019.

Manage your Spiritual, Financial and Physical Health!
Make your tax season more manageable, fast track your emergency fund and get answers on many more topics. The BOARD OF PENSIONS of the Presbyterian Church is here to serve you!

Barbara Lela Dunham Adamson
died peacefully in her sleep on February 13, 2019, at Highland Trail in Broomfield, Colorado, at the age of 100. Barbara was a former commissioner and temporary Stated Clerk for the Presbytery. She was a member, elder, deacon and Secretary of Crestline Community Presbyterian Church. We are grateful to son, Stan Adamson, for informing us of Barbara's passing.

Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Riverside seeks to build an inclusive, caring community of women with diverse voice and background. We support the mission of the church worldwide, work for justice and peace, and nurture our faith through prayer and bible study.

Community Presbyterian of Cathedral City offers programs that benefit the city






Sock Drive
Sock Drive for the homeless,
providing socks to 500 families.
Save your socks, we'll pick them up!

Concert Series
Funding a new church organ and
funding musical scholarship grants.


Beginning May 1st, 2019, the UPDATE will be published at the beginning of each month. Submit information for publication by the 25th of each month to meet the publication deadline.
Reach More People by Talking to Your Neighbors!
Want to reach the neighborhood around your church? Some of our congregations are using NEXTDOOR.COM , a social media platform that allows you to choose your
neighborhood-target area. Reach the audience you want to reach with Nextdoor.com.
Corona First Presbyterian Church is offering Movies with a Message , a once weekly viewing of known popular movies from March 7th - April 18th.


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