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Hello Beth,

When is the date of Duncan’s installation? Tell me what is happening.

I’m in the Dark

At last, our new permanent settled pastor, the Rev. Dr. Duncan D. Newcomer, will be installed on Sunday, November 4th, at 4:00 in our church sanctuary! It will be a glorious celebration with representative of both of our parent denominations participating. Duncan and members of our congregation are working together to make it a serious, meaningful, and joyful experience with the choir, a bagpiper, and others. I hope you will be able to join us for the service and the gala reception afterwards!

Dear Beth,

What happened to the radiant rainbow flags greeting us each Sunday morning? I found them not only to be a symbol of our commitment to being an open and affirming/more light church, but also a beacon of hope and sign of our dedication to social justice.

from, feeling under the rainbow

Thank you for reminding me that our rainbow flag hasn’t been flying each Sunday morning. Since there are still hate phone calls in Rockville and our flags have been stolen several times, I think it is important that we keep flying it as a symbol of the love of God for all people. So that we don’t have to depend on Duncan, an Elder, or another member to remember to fly our flag on Sunday, Della Kloostra, our Church Administrator, has asked Steve Cooper, our Sextant, to hang it out before church services and return it to the office after worship.

My Dearest Beth,

With housing, gas, and tuition prices so high, why do you give money to RUC?

Sincerely yours, Purpose to my Pursestrings

There are so many reasons that I give. I feel I get a big bang for my buck at RUC! I want to make a difference, show God’s love, and be a positive influence in the world. I feel I can be more effective joining forces with other like-minded people like those I find at RUC. I am grateful for those before me who worked and sacrificed so that I can worship freely and I want to pass this gift on to our children and grandchildren. I want the cross on our roof to stand as a positive force, a beacon of hope and love, and a symbol of peace and justice in this community and throughout the world. Since RUC has no independent resources, all of these wishes require my time, money, and energy. I feel as if I get more than I give! I am so blessed!

Love and cheers,
Beth .

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Readers with questions should write Beth Pattison, President of RUC Church Council, at BPattison@RockvilleUnitedChurch.org, ask her directly, or leave the question in her mailbox at RUC.