Carmel Valley Community Chapel
THE GOOD WORD – June & July 2015
FROM THE PASTOR
This summer promises to be a unique and meaningful experience for me as I leave for the first half of my
sabbatical. I am so very grateful to the chapel for granting me this opportunity, and the renewal, inspiration,
and growth it will bring. It also looks like it will be a unique and meaningful experience for CVCC as you
gather for worship this summer to hear both some new voices and some familiar ones. You will also enjoy
some really marvelous guest musicians, courtesy of Hidden Valley Music Seminars, that will inspire and move
you as much as the guest preachers will. And there is a network of local religious leaders who are available for
any emergency pastoral needs that may arise while I am away.
Just to bring everyone up to speed, this first half of my sabbatical this summer begins on June 15 and ends on
September 1 (the day I will be back in the office). During that time I will be attending the EAMA summer
music composition program in Paris, France in July, and spending the month of August composing music,
working with Carleton Macy, a retired professor of music composition, and attending a few concerts at the
Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music.
The major thrust of my time in Paris will be educational, adding some new tools to my music composition tool
belt. I already have been given my “homework” and am working on a new setting of one of the Odes of
Solomon, and a movement of a string quartet. This time away also offers me some much needed time for
reflection and renewal, along with all the challenges and stimulation of being in a foreign country. I will also be
sending some emails and photos back, as opportunity allows, so that we can have some sense of connection
during our time apart.
While I am away on my sabbatical you will be gathering weekly for the Sabbath. Wayne Muller describes
Sabbath as “a period of time to listen to what is most deeply beautiful, nourishing, or true. It is time
consecrated with our attention, our mindfulness, honoring those quiet forces of grace or spirit that sustain and
heal us.” (Muller, SABBATH: FINDING REST, RENEWAL AND DELIGHT IN OUR BUSY LIVES) I
certainly feel that is an important part of the creative process; whether we are creating a work of art, of music,
or the life we want to live. It has also been said, during their many centuries of exile, and long years of
occupation, that it was not Israel that kept the Sabbath, but the Sabbath kept Israel. So both you and I will be
kept by Sabbath.
Last week as I walked the labyrinth during the wonderful workshop led by Kristin Ramsden, I was deeply
moved by the spirit of peace, compassion, and confidence that I felt. It felt as if the center of the labyrinth was
holding me and my journey, even during the times when it seemed like I was walking around, or away from, but
not toward the center. Gravity, too, has a way of holding us just as surely when we resist it as when we
surrender to it. So I wish us all a summer of peace, compassion and confidence; a time of growth, renewal and
learning; and a growing mindfulness of the center that holds us all in an irrevocable bond in which we are
eternally held and kept in the Divine Center.
Your partner in our shared ministry,
Rick Yramategui
In our Prayers
 Ania Malkowska Leek as she recovers from surgery.
 Susan Estes as she recovers from surgery.
 Bob and DeeDee Baronian as Bob recovers from a
broken hip.
PASTORAL ROUNDS IN MAY
PASTORAL VISITS: 7
(Pastoral visits include home visits,
office visits & hospital visits.)
Attended meetings of Monterey County Composers
Forum, Friends of Rippling River, Lectionary
Study, and led worship at Carmel Valley Manor
and Memorial Service for Dennis Thush.
 De’ Cabral and her daughter Angelique Cabral as
they mourn the loss and celebrate the life of their
father/grandfather Dennis Thush.
Emergency Pastoral Coverage
Graduates
While Rev. Rick is away this summer Diane Olivier
(Wed. & Thurs.) and Karen Turner (Fri. – Tues.)
will be the people to contact if you, or someone in
our community, needs to speak to a pastor. They
will be able to put you in contact with the minister
on call.
David Warner: Graduating from Carmel High School
Julie Warner: Graduating from Carmel High School
Meagan Pellet: Graduating from Middle School
Trinity Terranova: Graduating from Tularcitos
Eliza Fletcher: Graduating from Tularcitos
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR GRADUATES
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!
Thank You:
Karen Turner and Elizabeth Carlson
for helping at the reception for
Dennis Thush’s memorial.
June Birthdays
Megan Pellett
Marge Brett
Erika Pellett
Moya Meckel
Anna Davidson
Joan Hopkins
Daniel Simpson
Allie King
July Birthdays
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17
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22
24
25
28
29
Christine Sandin Fletcher
Michael Terranova
Ilisabeth Pellett
Rick Yramategui
David Pellett
George Wilson
John Thompson
Rich Cheatham
June Anniversaries
Lauren & Lurena Brubaker-Gerbrandt
Rich & Linda Cheatham
Larry & Harriet Busick
Tom & Christine Lawson
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16
24
25
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19
28
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31
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UP COMING EVENTS!
Sundays at the Chapel
June 2015
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June 7
Worship and Communion with
10:30am
Rev. Rick Yramategui
Text: 2 Cor 4:16 - 5:1
Theme: “What Is Seen”
Music: A Salute to Graduates
Lay Reader: Peter Meckel
Deacon: Harriet Busick
Greeter: George Wilson
Refreshments: Ania Malkowska Leek
Sundays at the Chapel
July 2015
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July 5
Worship and Communion with Rev.
Arthur Latimer
10:30am
Text: TBA
Theme: TBA
Music: Madeline Borquist, piano
Lay Reader: George Wilson
Deacon: Jennifer Garbarino
Greeter: Ann Wilson
Refreshments: Susan Estes
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June 14
10:30am
June 21
10:30am
June 28
10:30am
Worship with Rev. Rick Yramategui
Text: 1 Sam 15:34 – 16:13
Theme: “Anointing David”
Music: Traditional Blues
Lay Reader: George Wilson
Greeter: Ken Morley
Refreshments: Jennifer Garbarino
Worship with Jennifer Garbarino
Text: TBA
Theme: TBA
Music: Madeline Borquist, piano
Lay Reader: Ania Malkowska Leek
Greeter: Kathy Little
Refreshments: Marge Brett
Worship with Rich Cheatham
Text: TBA
Theme: TBA
Music: Traditional Favorites
Lay Reader: Rich Cheatham
Greeter: Carolyn Rice
Refreshments: Faye Morley
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July 12
10:30am
July 19
10:30am
Worship with Tom Lawson
Text: TBA
Theme: “A Prophet-able Experience”
Music: Special musical guest
Lay Reader: Ania Malkowska Leek
Greeter: Kathy Little
Refreshments: Linda Cheatham
Worship with Rev. Kate Latimer
Text: TBA
Theme: TBA
Music: Latin selections
Lay Reader: Arthur Latimer
Greeter: Carolyn Rice
Refreshments: TBA
July 26
10:30am
Worship with Rev. George Wilson
Text: TBA
Theme: TBA
Music: Music of summer
Lay Reader: Peter Meckel
Greeter: Ken Morley
Refreshments: Jennifer Garbarino
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New Book Group Begins Thursday Sept. 10 at 7:00 p.m.
START WHERE YOU ARE: A GUIDE TO COMPASSIONATE LIVING
by Pema Chodron.
Please mark your calendars, buy the book and R.S.V.P. to Diane at
[email protected] or call 659-2278
FROM THE DEPARTMENTS…
FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dear Friends and Members of the Chapel,
Welcome to Carmel Valley Summer! My goodness, it’s been cloudy a lot. Isn’t it wonderful to see that sun
break through that fog? Happy New Season, whether it’s summer in this hemisphere, or winter down yonder,
Holly and John.
Just around the corner here in the Valley, Rick will soon leave on his sabbatical to Paris and environs. We wish
him well and look forward to his return in September. In the meantime, there’s that wonderful menu of Chapel
guest speakers to anticipate. What an incredible lineup of inspiring and unique people.
Our next board meeting will be July 15th, in case you’d like to participate. Remember the Thrift Store as you’re
looking to do some meaningful labors for the community and Chapel and enjoy the recently maintained Chapel
gardens and labyrinth when you need a place in which to contemplate this wonderful Valley. Happy Summer.
John Archer, President and author of this piece
Karen Turner, Vice President
Rich Cheatham, Secretary
Marge Brett, Member
Peter Meckel, Member
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Sunday School will be taking a summer break
and returning in September.
FROM THE DEPARTMENTS…
June News Thrift Shop
This is the time of year when people are clearing out and cleaning up and the new book about the Life Changing
Magic of Tidying Up has added to the frenzy. The donation door has been overloaded with stuff and we are
thankful for the bounty we receive and can share with others.
That said; we need a lot more help to realize our goals and support me with some willing hands to do some
basics. We are wearing out the Queen of the Volunteers, Karen Turner!
Any day of the week, especially after the weekend, this is
what greets me and only me. This takes two hours minimum
just to clear the gate. Granted, there will be some good
things in here when I dig through-about 75-80% is unusable
by us and the rest needs to be processed in some way.
Washed, hung up, carted upstairs for off-season sale or
repaired if salable or packed nicely for Salvation Army.
Last week we had some extra helpers; Faye and Ken Morley arrived and made such quick work of sorting the
many bags of clothes hangers we had received the week before. Our super volunteers then sorted the massive
number of bags of clothing that had been on those hangers. Lynn Archer, Kristen Calcatera and Kate Latimer
came in too. They finished so fast that they got the opportunity to start the sorting of shoes with the help of
Patricia Taylor. We need to have a giant shoe sale to reduce the numbers. Patricia did her part in starting the
shoe sale with her own bag. There is still a lot to do in that department. Linda Cheatham also came in and
brought Richard as her Muscle!
The Archers are on vacation, so that leaves a big hole in our processing and organizing. When John shows up
with his gloves in hand, I know something wonderful is going to happen and things will be looking and feeling
so much better.
Before clearing the gate on
Tuesdays, I also put out the
recycling. Boxes fit inside
each other, large cans wheeled
out and excess collected all
over.
On Thursdays, the trash needs to be put out and then boxes and bags need to be packed up and ready for the
Salvation Army truck. Cookies need to be ready for these guys who do the heavy lifting and keep us as one of
the only thrift stores to get pick up service.
We know that together we can create something greater than what one could do alone, but cooperation still
seems to be one of the greatest challenges people face. We don’t always agree on how goals can be reached.
Our priorities may be different, or our methods, but in the end, cooperation offers the best chance for success.
Please join in.
Mardelle
June 2015 Calendar
Carmel Valley Community Chapel
1
2
7:00 pm
Meditation
7
8
9
3
4
5
6
11
12
13
8 - AA
10
10:30 Service
7:00 pm
Meditation
14
15
16
8 - AA
I-HELP
17
18
19
20
26
27
10:30 Service
1:30 FORR ?
Bon Voyage
Potluck for
Rick
following the
service
21
10:30 Service
8 - AA
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23
24
8 - AA
28
10:30 Service
29
30
25
July 2015 Calendar
Carmel Valley Community Chapel
1
2
3
4
9
10
11
8 - AA
5
6
7
8
10:30 Service
8 - AA
I-HELP
12
13
14
15
10:30 Service
16
17
18
23
24
25
30
31
1:30 FORR ?
BOT
6:30 pm
8 - AA
19
20
21
22
10:30 Service
8 - AA
26
10:30 Service
27
28
29
CARMEL VALLEY COMMUNITY CHAPEL
P. O. Box 224 • Paso Hondo and Village Drive
Carmel Valley, California 93924 • (831) 659-2278
The Good Word
-- June/july 2015
Chapel Directory
Bulletin Board
Paso Hondo and Village Dr., Carmel Valley CA 93924
Web-site: www.carmelvalleychapel.org
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 831-659-2278
Office Hours: Tuesdays by appointment, Wednesdays 10 – 4 pm
Thursdays 10 – 4 pm
CVCC Thrift Store Phone: 659-3030
Thrift Store Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 12 – 4; Wed. 12 – 5; Fri. 11 – 4; Sat. 10 - 4
Chapel Minister
Board of Trustees
Rev. Rick Yramategui
John Archer
Marge Brett
Karen Turner
Peter Meckel
Rich Cheatham
Music Director
Administrative Assistant
Thrift Shop Manager
Tom Lawson
Diane Olivier
Mardelle Milton Mercurio