05/31/2026
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK of May 31, 2026
Sunday May 31, 2026
9:30 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary
9:30 am Kid’s Church – Education Building #2 & 3
10:45 am Farewell Party for Tara Argain – Social Hall
Monday June 1, 2026
6:30 – 8:00 pm Adult Small Group – Fellowship Room
Tuesday June 2, 2026
Wednesday June 3, 2026
Thursday June 4, 2026
12:00-1:30 pm Adult Thursday Small Group – Social Hall
1:00 – 4:00 pm WACOM Bridge Club – Fellowship Room
Friday June 5, 2026 – Office Closed
5:00 - 6:00pm URS Community Dinner (take out only) – Social Hall
Saturday June 6, 2026
8:00 am UM Men’s Breakfast – Social Hall with Church work day afterwards
Next Sunday June 7, 2026
9:30 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary
9:30 am Kid’s Church – Education Building #2 & 3
10:45-11:30 am Adult Small Group – Fellowship Room
Upcoming Events
Wednesdays 11:30 am Lunch with Friends – Social Hall (on break June 3-17)
June 6 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast – Social Hall
Upcoming Meetings 2026
June 3 6:30 pm UMF Meeting – Chapel
June 3 7:00 pm Trustees Meeting – Fellowship Room
Farewell Party for Tara Argain
May 31 10:45 am Social Hall
Join friends, family, and the whole church family at a reception say farewell to our office manager Tara Argain after serving our church for the past 14 years.
New Roof and Solar Project
The Trustees have announced a plan to replace the roof over the Sanctuary and install solar panels to power the church. The goal is to raise capital before July 4th in order to take advantage of government rebates. Please pledge towards this worthy cause. For questions contact Michael Hefley or the church office.
New Office Manager
Welcome our incoming Office Manager Brandi Brozek to the RUMC family! Please feel free to stop by and say “hi” to her.
Pastoral Schedule
Summer Break: Monday June 1st – June 16th
Annual Conference: June 17th – 20th
If you are in need of Pastoral care during this time please contact the Church office 760-375-7434
CHRISTIAN FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES
Kids Church
Time: Sundays, 9:45am-10:30am, following Children’s Moment during worship
Location: Education Building Rooms 2 & 3
Adult Sunday Morning small group
Time: Sundays, 10:45am-11:30am
Location: Fellowship Room
Topic: Guided group discussion of scriptures and ideas generated from that morning’s worship service.
POC: Michelle Kilikauskas
Adult Monday Night small group
Time: Mondays, 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Fellowship Room
Topic: Reflect upon the past week’s readings of Our Daily Bread daily devotion
POC: Laura Miller
Women’s Wednesday Afternoon 3M Circle small group
Time: Third Wednesday from 1:30pm-3:00pm
Location: Hostess’ Home, please contact Patty for address
POC: Patty Dale
Adult Thursday Afternoon small group
Time: Thursdays, 12noon-1:00pm
Location: Social Hall
Topic: Jesus’ Parables
POC: Chuck Bunch
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
You can be a helper by offering donations or volunteering with the following listed below. Thank you for your generosity.
Upper Room Suppers - Friday Free Community Dinner
The church's free community meals currently are offered from 5:00-6:00 pm on FLEX Fridays, and 5th Fridays of the month in the Social Hall parking lot via drive-thru pickup (June 5 & 19) Visit our page for updated menus and news. If you would like to volunteer to help with meal service please contact Dot Marshall
Ridgecrest Salvation Army Food Pantry
For May the suggested food items are boxed pancake mix and syrup. There is a donation collection box in the sanctuary lobby/narthex.
JIM LEWIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND- The Church Foundation makes this scholarship available every year to honor Jim Lewis. He was a great contributor to our church and the Ridgecrest community. Any amount received over the yearly scholarship of $500 will be placed in the Foundation fund for future scholarships.
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+The office telephone number is (760) 375-7434. The church office email address is [email protected]. Regular church office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
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If you are a church leader, teacher or staff member please remember to complete the Ministry Safe training. An email from Philadelphia Insurance should have been sent with instructions.
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