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KCC Chimes 1 Kensington Community Church UCC I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE 2 Death Planning Makes Good Sense 3 Goblins Welcome, Oct. 28 5 Embrace an Adult Faith 9 Volunteers, Donors: Sweeter than Gelato 10 Birthdays and Prayers Mission: 1 Mobilizes to Serve Hungry and Needy Between Oct. 2 and Nov. 25, Kensington Community Church’s number one mission is Mission: 1. The United Church of Christ is mo- bilizing churches and their members to feed the hungry, both those within our midst and those abroad. KCC is responding with a six-week focus on mission work. Here’s how you can contribute: Sunday, Oct. 2: Make donations to the Neighbors In Need offering--in the amounts of $11 or $111. Cash or checks welcome. Or donate online at https:// secure3.convio.net/ucc/site/Donation2? df_id=1229&1229.donation=form1. Sunday, Oct. 9: Sign-up to bring food for the FREE Continued on page 7 KCC Expands & Simplifies Communications Our church is preparing to embrace changes in com- munications--expanding and improving our use of digital media, making news more timely, and produc- ing a simpler, larger format Chimes. The changes in the Chimes will start with the next issue in November. Info Delivery is Changing Fast The way our congregation reads and receives infor- mation is changing--and fast. It’s increasingly likely that members access church emails and news from mobile technologies like ―smart phones‖ and tablet computers. Young people email very little, preferring Facebook messaging. Fewer of us read publications in print but if we do, we need larger print versions. Likewise, monthly publications no longer meet most members’ needs. Often, we want ―just in time‖ info and reminders that come a few days before events. This is why Grace Notes, the church’s weekly e- newsletter, was created. Continued on page 7 CHIMES Volume 10, 2011 October 2011 10.2.11 - 11.25.11 Discover the Secret Lives of Your Everyday Stuff! Sunday, Oct. 2 11 AM Lander Hall Carla Mathison will lead adults in a 40-minute educa- tional exercise and discussion sponsored by the Stew- ardship Committee. Open your eyes to dozens of dai- ly unconscious choices you make. Ask, how can I be more mindful and faithful in my daily life, consumer choices and habits? Childcare provided.

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KCC Chimes 1

Kensington

Community

Church UCC

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

2 Death Planning Makes Good Sense

3 Goblins Welcome, Oct. 28

5 Embrace an Adult Faith

9 Volunteers, Donors: Sweeter than Gelato

10 Birthdays and Prayers

Mission: 1 Mobilizes to Serve Hungry and Needy Between Oct. 2 and Nov. 25, Kensington Community Church’s number one mission is Mission: 1. The United Church of Christ is mo-bilizing churches and their members to feed the hungry, both those within our midst and those abroad. KCC is responding with a six-week focus on mission work. Here’s how you can contribute:

Sunday, Oct. 2: Make donations to the Neighbors In Need offering--in the amounts of $11 or $111. Cash or

checks welcome. Or donate online at https://

secure3.convio.net/ucc/site/Donation2?

df_id=1229&1229.donation=form1.

Sunday, Oct. 9: Sign-up to bring food for the FREE Continued on page 7

KCC Expands & Simplifies

Communications Our church is preparing to embrace changes in com-munications--expanding and improving our use of digital media, making news more timely, and produc-ing a simpler, larger format Chimes. The changes in the Chimes will start with the next issue in November.

Info Delivery is Changing Fast

The way our congregation reads and receives infor-mation is changing--and fast. It’s increasingly likely that members access church emails and news from mobile technologies like ―smart phones‖ and tablet computers. Young people email very little, preferring Facebook messaging. Fewer of us read publications in print but if we do, we need larger print versions.

Likewise, monthly publications no longer meet most members’ needs. Often, we want ―just in time‖ info and reminders that come a few days before events. This is why Grace Notes, the church’s weekly e-newsletter, was created.

Continued on page 7

CHIMES

Volume 10, 2011 October 2011

10.2.11 - 11.25.11

Discover the Secret Lives of Your Everyday Stuff!

Sunday, Oct. 2 11 AM

Lander Hall

Carla Mathison will lead adults in a 40-minute educa-tional exercise and discussion sponsored by the Stew-ardship Committee. Open your eyes to dozens of dai-ly unconscious choices you make. Ask, how can I be more mindful and faithful in my daily life, consumer choices and habits? Childcare provided.♦

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KCC Chimes 2

Kensington

Community Church

United Church of Christ

4773 Marlborough Drive San Diego, CA 92116,

619-284-1129; Fax: 619-284-0160

[email protected]

www.kensingtonucc.com

Staff:

Rev. Paula J. Elizabeth, Interim Minister

John Hansen-Tarbox, Minister of Music

Marg Stark, Director, Religious Education

Connie Cleland, Director, Preschool

Donna Hanson, Administrative Assistant

Chimes Editor Marg Stark

Chimes Production Donna Hanson

Millie Medigovich

Beverly Patch

For November’s Chimes as well as for monthly website updates, submit photos,

articles and announcements to Marg Stark at [email protected] by Oct. 12.

Worship Service 9:30 AM

All are welcome!

Death Planning Makes Good Sense

San Diego Memorial Society

Visits KCC Oct. 23

Too few people are prepared for end-of-life situations. Eve-ryday, hundreds of San Diego families wake up to find a loved one has passed on -- without plans in place. Even those who think they have eve-rything planned often fail to communicate their wishes.

The President of the San Die-go Memorial Society will visit with us after 9:30 worship Sun., Oct. 23. He will provide information and education materials about cremation and burial options and planning documents to facilitate choices about death, including the follow-ing questions:

How should I plan for my end of life?

What documents should I have prepared?

What is the difference between cremation and burial?

How do I select a mortuary or cemetery?

What is required by law regarding death?

Is a military funeral possible?

What should I expect to pay for a funeral?

If cremated, what can be done with the remains (ashes)?

Can I be buried in another State?

Is there any help if death occurs suddenly, before plans have been made?

As a non-profit organization, the Society’s purpose is to educate consumers about their rights and responsibilities about end-of-life issues. Further, the Society attempts to bring members together with mortuaries and cemeteries that provide dignified services at economical prices. Join us for this important conversation, for your sake and that of your family. ♦

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Kensington Community Church

Presents Our Annual Preschool & Neighborhood

Halloween

Carnival

Friday, October 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

4773 Marlborough Drive

Pumpkin Bowling - Caldron Toss - Fishing Game -

Face Painting - Spin Art - Sand Art - Haunted Golf

Two Jumpies on the Lawn -

and our Famous Cakewalk!

Children 12 and Under: $2

We Need Your Cakes!

Help us with your Halloween themed cake and cupcake donations for our Cakewalk! Drop off your cakes at the church Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28. ♦

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KCC Chimes 4

A Moment with Our Moderator

You May Say I’m a Dreamer

I was in a somber mood the morning of Rally Day, September 11, 2011. Our Youth Sunday service was beautiful and moving, and I was proud of all the children and teens for the wonderful service they created. But I couldn’t shake my sadness.

I kept crying that morning as I got ready for church, listening to radio reports about the September 11 memorial ceremonies underway in New York, Washington, D.C.,

and Pennsylvania, and hearing stories of those who witnessed the tragic events ten years ago.

I was one of those witnesses.

I lived in Arlington, Virginia, at the time, four miles from the Pentagon. When the planes struck the World Trade Center towers, I was in my office, seven blocks from the White House. I waited hours at my office that day, watching people flee the capital, but not wanting to join them trapped in the traffic on the bridges over the Poto-mac River. My co-workers and I were gathered in the kitchen at our office, watching TV as the Twin Towers fell. At one point, the news showed the White House – where it was reported that another hijacked plane was headed – and a huge cloud of smoke appeared in the background. The news cut away to New York, leaving us frantic to know what was happening. Then we learned the Pentagon had been hit. My then-husband was still at home when Flight 77 hit the Pentagon, and our house shook from the impact. When Flight 93, the plane believed to be head-ing for the White House, crashed in a field in Pennsylvania, I immediately said a prayer thanking the passengers and crew, knowing that, somehow, they must have learned what was happening and gave their lives to prevent further losses.

I had hope that one day,

the world will live as one. My first coherent thoughts that day, cutting through the shock of the enormity of the tragedy, were fervent pray-ers for peace. I knew there would be calls for vengeance, and I prayed that our country and our leaders would choose a measured response – one that would seek justice for the victims of the attacks, but would not punish the innocent; one that would see all people as people, and not through a veil of hatred and fear.

Now, it is ten years later.

2,819 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks. 2,710 U.S. and Coalition forces have been killed in Afghanistan. 4,792 U.S. and Coalition forces have been killed in Iraq. A conservative estimate, according to a recent study by Brown University, is that

132,000 civilians have been killed in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to date.

And so, when our children delivered their messages of hope on Rally Sunday, when they invited us to drop rose petals in the bowl of water placed on the altar, when they led the congregation in singing ―Imagine,‖ I cried again. But I had hope that one day, the world will live as one. ♦

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Thoughtful Discussion

EMBRACING AN ADULT FAITH

By Marcus Borg

Wednesday Evenings

Starting Sept. 28

7 to 8:30 PM

Hosted by

Revs. Paula Elizabeth

& Ross Putnam

Please RSVP for the series at [email protected].

It may be helpful for you to read Marcus Borg’s book, Speaking Christian, for this series. FREE copies of Speaking

Christian are in the Conference Room for you to borrow. Enjoy! ♦

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A Moment with Our Interim Minister

Have you ever thought to yourself: ―What in God’s name is going on?‖ Maybe it was during our recent ―Blackout!‖ Maybe it was when you were stuck on the high-way in one of those ―accordion traffic‖ jams. Maybe it was a time in your life when things just weren’t ―jiving together.‖ Or perhaps it was a time you felt as if you were taking one step forward and two steps back.

The question really is asking: Where do you see God acting? Where is God’s Pres-ence (in all this mess!)?

It is not a great extrapolation to suggest that all people have the question posed above and ones similar to it – variations on the theme: Is there really a God? Who/what is God, why would/does God allow bad things to happen?

It is a gift to come upon others who not only acknowledge the questions but are willing to explore them. Such a place is KCC. Church is, after all, the place to ask those questions, explore with others some concepts, and may-be even come to some (even if only for that moment) answers.

Approaching these queries can be delicate and difficult, as well as highly personal. Keeping all that in mind, Ross and I invite you to another opportunity to explore your own beliefs and philosophies. Join us for an adult faith study, Wednesday evenings, 7 to 8:30 PM, Sept. 28 through Oct. 26 (See page 5 for more info). Study guides will be provided, so RSVP to assure there will be enough.

Come, for all are welcome, and all questions are valid!

Blessings,

Paula ♦

Southern Association Fall Meeting: Oct. 9, 3 - 5 PM “Global Ministries and the UCC,” Mission Hills UCC

Revs. John and Faye Buttrick will share their experiences as Ecumenical Accompaniers during 2010 in the Palestin-

ian West Bank and East Jerusalem. Mission Hills UCC is at 4070 Jackdaw St., San Diego, 92103.♦

Kensington Concert Series: The Legends, Sun., Oct. 16, 5 PM

Concerts in Kensington Homes 4162 E. Canterbury Drive (90 seats)

The Legends is Southern California's original and most authentic Motown and Doo-Wop revue with over 20 years in the San Diego music scene. San Diego's favorite oldies showband! The Legends are famous for their tributes to the early 50's - 70's music of Rock 'n Roll from Tina Turner, Dion, Supremes, Frank Sinatra, Marcels and more, with au-thentic sounds, wigs, costumes, and choreography.

Howard Blank (Cleveland, Ohio Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), drummer for the Legends, founded the group in 1987, and was original drummer for ―The Outsiders‖, whose mega-hit ―Time Won’t Let Me‖ sold over a million copies.

kensingtonconcertseries.com $24 Ticket includes reception after concert with artists

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT KENSINGTON VIDEO, 4067 ADAMS AVENUE, (619-284-2477)

NET PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE KENSINGTON-NORMAL HEIGHTS FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

SERIES SPONSORED IN PART BY TRISTANI REAL ESTATE GROUP/MIKE TRISTANI ♦

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Mission: 1 Mobilizes to Feed

the Hungry Continued from page 1

Neighborhood Meals pro-gram organized by Normal Heights United Methodist Church, the dates of which are Oct. 24, Nov. 21, and

Dec. 21. Contact Brenda Blake to bring a dish for the events: [email protected] or 619-297-4366. Please identify yourself as a KCC member.

Sundays, Oct. 23 and 30: Make donations of toi-letries and clothing for Uptown Faith. Toothpaste, razors, travel sized shampoo, soap, lotion, and sani-tary supplies are always needed. Also on Oct. 23, the Youth Group will work alongside other youth to prepare 1,111 kits to be shipped to Tanzania to stem starvation.

Sunday, Nov. 6: Help submit letters to congres-sional leaders to promote food-related justice.

Sundays, Nov. 13 and 20: Bring nonperishable food donations for Uptown Faith. ♦

KCC Expands, Simplifies

Communications, from page 1

News will still be solicited for the Chimes on a monthly basis. However, as of the Nov. issue, the Chimes will be printed in a simple, single column, larger print version. (This will save considerable staff time which is currently devoted to the newslet-ter’s design and layout.) It will be mailed to readers on request, or will be available in the church office.

More Website Updates

The same articles will be placed online on the church’s website: www.kensingtonucc.com. This will insure that our web content is updated often. Within a few months, the website will undergo a remodel, making it more attractive and easier to navigate. Grace Notes will be used weekly to push and link members to the news on the website.

The Media Committee, including Brock Allen, Russ Havens, Marg Stark, Sarah Thailing, and Sharon Young, welcomes your comments and ideas. ♦

Next month, KCC will hold the annual Stewardship Campaign and you’ll see some new features of that cam-paign in the pledge packet that will be arriving in the mail toward the end of this month.

First, we will be asking you to make a financial pledge to the church. Nothing new here – this is a consistent and important part of our Fall campaign. Our goal is to get everyone to pledge; the amount is not so important as the commitment we ask you to make to the our church and her mission.

Second, we’ll be asking you to make a pledge of your time and talent. Can you serve on a committee or help out as a greeter? We have a place for you to become involved – a little or a lot. When you receive the packet this month, please look at our campaign with fresh eyes and new enthusiasm. At KCC, we want this to be a year of joyful, generous giving. ♦

Preschool Welcomes

New School Year School is once again, underway. Our doors opened Monday, Sept. 12. We had our work party, sprucing up our playground the Sat. before. Mike Bur-nett has been a tremendous help, in-stalling new acoustics for the 3’s room and diligently preparing the playground along with a myriad of other tasks. Mike, you are so appreciated! Thanks to Sheryl Chaffee and Steve Davis for measuring and ordering baffles to sound proof the 3’s room, making sure this was completed before school began.

Due to the recent power outage, we rescheduled our parent orientation for Wed., Sept. 14. We’ve had one KPPA meeting and our Family Back to School Pizza dinner on Sept. 30. Preschool Sunday is coming up on Oct. 16.

These are busy, fun and exciting months for the pre-school as the children adjust to school and schedules after the lazy, restful summer months!

--Connie Cleland, Preschool Director ♦

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Two Great Nights of Theatre Beckon in December

Wed., Dec. 7, 7:30 PM

Coronado’s Lamb’s Players Theatre

This marks the 34th year of Lamb's Players Festival of Christmas, the tradition that's different every year. Filled with unforgettable holiday music and a heart-warming story embracing the truly important themes of the season. Fun for the whole family! $26. See Beth Guepin for ticket reservations. Rides available.

Fri., Dec. 30, 2 PM, La Jolla

Playhouse

Acclaimed former artistic director Des McNuff returns to La Jolla Playhouse with this ground-breaking rock opera, which reinvented musical theatre for the modern age. ―Jesus Christ Su-perstar‖ tells the story of the last week of Christ’s life. We have great seats for what is

already a sell-out show—rumored to be headed to Broadway. $50.

Pay and reserve a ticket with Marg Stark at [email protected] or with the Events com-mittee—Jackie Trischman, Marilyn Ongley, Martha Fuller, Carol Ceriani and Michaela Clegg. ♦

Sweeter than Gelato:

Friends and Merchants

Generous to KCC

Fundraiser Many volunteers came together to insure the success of the Sept. 24 Wine, Cheese & Gelato Fundraiser. Dale and Elizabeth Clegg, together with Jamie Rosanio, shopped and served the fare, as Bren-dan and Bonnie McCarthy, Tim Hall and Rebecca McKenney assisted. Martha Fuller lent a hand in a variety of ways, pouring wine and readying invitations, along with Leslie Wells and Jodi Cleesattle. Barbara Allen and Ellen Cherin were instrumental in organiz-ing the silent auction. Amy Winn arranged for a donat-ed banner. Carolyn and Steve Davis added flourish with flowers and linens. Sarah Thailing worked to at-tract press attention while Brock Allen provided histor-ical info and slides. Sheryl Chaffee conducted tours during the festivities. John and Dean Hansen-Tarbox processed payments for the silent auction items. Jackie Trischman conceived of and organized the Youth Group emergency preparedness basket, inspired by the Sept. blackout. Wonderfully, Marc Marchant helped with set up and clean up.

Sponsors of the event included: Dale & Elizabeth Clegg, Realtor Mike Tristani, Brady’s Clothing for Men, Hotel Del Coronado, New Fall Arrivals, and Ron Morebello, Pianist. Donors to the wonderful Si-lent Auction included: Bleu Boheme, Brock and Bar-bara Allen, Burger Lounge, Clem’s Bottle House, Donna and Larry Hanson, Diesel Salon, DJ’s Home Garden, Science Fitness, KCC’s Youth Group, Ken Café, Kensington Grill, Ken Landmark Theatre, Kensington Pet Supply, Kensington Video, NYLA Kensington Boutique, Paul Barnett Photography, Rev. Paula Elizabeth and Rev. Ross Putnam, Rex Downing Associates, the Stark/Clark Family, Winn Family and Zen Sanctuary, and many others.

About $5000 was raised. Proceeds will benefit the church’s programs and missions and help offset the op-erating deficit.♦

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KCC Chimes 10

God’s Still Teaching Topics

Youth Sunday Service “Imagine” Lifts Spirits Sept. 11

More than 50 children and young adults took part in this year’s Rally Day -- a special Youth Sunday they conceived, wrote and led. The students were the first to use the re-modeled sanctuary--on a day when they were also called upon to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

The reverence, intellect and passion the 7th through 12th grade student leaders brought to the day was extraordi-nary. Katie Trischman, Laura McClain, Michaela Clegg and Patrick Clark wrote and delivered sermon messages and a tenth anniversary reflection prayer, copies of which are now available on the education page online: www.kensingtonucc.com. The middle and high school students developed and practiced the worship service all summer with teachers Angie Gutierrez and Michael Le-sniak. The students included those listed above, as well as Olivia Chaffee, Kendall Cooper, Johnathan Noah, Marie Trischman, Scott Wais, Maddy Warner, and Rex Winn.

Particularly moving was the John Lennon song, ―Imagine,‖ which the young people sang as congregation members brought rose petals forward to float in a bowl surrounded by blossoms. Allison Clegg performed a li-turgical dance at the start of the service, followed by a tra-ditional procession of Sunday School children to ―This is the Day.‖ Bibles were presented to five fourth graders: Ava Calbreath, Cammie Capp, Josie Crittenden, Bella Havens and Nicholas McCarthy. And the teachers for the new Sunday School year were hailed with roses and applause.

A slideshow on the sanctuary’s new projection screen enabled the students to share highlights of their No-ah’s Ark summer program with the congregation and to announce that the children collected more than $1000 in coins and donations for Heifer International in the nine-week period.

Thanks to Brock Allen, Sharon Young, Mike Trempe, Allison Clegg, Bob Apgar, Laura Gutierrez, Sheryl Chaffee, Steve and Carolyn Da-vis, Bonnie McCarthy, Tony Guepin, Mike Bur-nett, Brendan McCarthy, Brian Buchanan, Marc Marchant, Martha Fuller, Jackie Trischman and John Loomis for all the ways you chipped in to make our Rally Day/Youth Sunday such a special service.♦

Sunday, Oct. 2, 9:30 AM

Sing with Chancel Choir: “One of Us”

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6 PM

Rock Climbing, Vertical Hold

Wednesday, Oct. 19, Lander Hall

Sugar Skull Making & Decorating

Join Us: KCC Adults and Kids 8 & Older,

RSVP to Marg by Oct. 16

$10 Supply Fee

Sunday, Oct. 23, 12 PM

Make Kits to Stem Starvation in Tanzania. ♦

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KCC Chimes 11

Our Prayers

Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Jackie Alcorn

Fred Boone and family,

Brian Brewster

Pam Chance,

Elizabeth Clegg,

Mary Pat Curtin,

Edward Gastelum,

Gaylynn Gastelum,

Trinni Gutierrez,

Matt Kabler,

Carren Lindsay-Dial,

Beth Guepin

Kimiko Lindsey-Schroder and family,

Susan Meckstroth,

Andrea & Dan Mills,

Mallie Odle,

Michelle Pompilio,

Maggie Radonich,

Eleanor Slocomb,

Robert Spor,

Marilyn Tarbox,

Barbara Underwood,

Sam Ward,

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and Janis Wilson. ♦

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9 Mike Stone

10 Bonnie Campbell-Davis

13 Brock Allen, Steve Davis, Laura McClain, Gene Streicher

15 Jennifer Brimhall

16 Terry Johnson

17 Rex Downing

19 Kevin Flowers

21 Dorothy Stubbendieck

23 Barbara Allen, Jan LeVan

26 Sharon Young

28 Sue Ehlers, Meredith Tarbox, Mike Burnett

30 Dorothy Hegranes ♦

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