Community Events – April 26, 2024

Happy Friday Sacred Place! There are some things happening soon that we think you should all know about!

Everyone has a place at the table

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a Zoom meeting of the Riverside Interfaith Council. They’re dedicated to understanding, finding and focusing on the things that unite us as people – whether we are people of religious faith or not. Last Sunday they held a prayer walk in downtown Riverside with stops and presentations at various locations.

The next event coordinated by the Riverside Interfaith Council is a celebration of the National Day of Prayer. For more information please contact me or visit their website or social media link.

Pride, Faith, and Communication

Pomona Valley Pride is hosting a one day spiritual retreat. Join us on Saturday, May 4th, along with Haven Fellowship, Claremont Presbyterian, and other faith communities as we talk about faith hope and love in the queer community. Many of us carry hurt from ways that we have felt excluded and othered by “church.” How can we work together to heal and do better for people in the future?

Please scan the QR code for more information.

Providing for our people

Foothill Family Shelter is still collecting Items to fill their shelves. Below is a list of things they need. I’ll make runs to their office once a week as necessary to drop off donations.

Non-perishable food still needed:

• Instant potatoes
• Rice-A-Roni
• canned soup
• Canned mixed veggies
• Pasta sauce/tomato sauce

Hygiene:

• Shampoo/conditioner
• Body wash/bar soap
• Deodorant
• Toothbrushes/toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Body lotion
• Sunblock
• Disposable razors
• Shaving cream

Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Is doing a backpack drive. They are collecting school supplies throughout the month of May for distribution in July. Current needs include

• 50 Backpack(s)
• 50 pack(s) of colored pencils
• 100 erasers
• 50 boxes of crayons
• 50 boxes of markers
• 100 glue sticks
• 50 scissors
• 50 rulers
• 50 pencil boxes or pencil pouches
• 100 highlighters
• 100 pens
• 50 sharpener(s)

Sacred Place has committed to providing 10 completed backpacks as well as helping to fill any gaps in donated items before the event. Our Mission Sunday in May will include putting backpacks together.

I’ll provide more updates as I get them. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. ~ Bryan.