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Building Bridges of

Inclusion, Justice, and Spirituality

Thank you Gene McWhorter for the photo of our camps on Christmas Eve!

No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey,

you are welcome here!


Dec. 31st we are back in our sanctuary space. We will explore during worship how ritual holds us together as a spiritual community. Ritual has developed a negative meaning. Is this fair or shortsighted?



January 7 we have crossed the threshold between Christmas and Epiphany. Epiphany represents a new theological season with new theological questions and surprising answers.



This Sunday at Shadow Rock


9:00 am

  • No Spiritual Formation/Sunday School for adults or children.
  • Childcare is in the Blue Room for our worship service, 10-11:30 a.m.


10:15 a.m.

Worship in the sanctuary.


11:15 a.m.

Sermon Reboot will not happen this Sunday after worship.


Calendar Heads Up! December 27 - January 1 the office will be closed. Also, January 2 - 4 the office will be open 9 am - 3 pm.

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What can I expect on Christmas Eve at Shadow Rock?


Christmas Eve is behind us but we have some answers to the question.


One Answer: We had a meaningful and joyful time together on Christmas Eve. We are grateful to so many people who made the evening bright, warm, and profound. This includes band members, singers, ushers, safety team, decorators, sound and tech volunteers, worship leaders and readers, and all the hours of preparation. Many things happening behind the scenes to make the evening a great experience. Thanks again!


Another answer: The above photo is a moment from the pews. The mother whispers, "Please, don't catch your sister's hair on fire." The picture is the sister's response.



And still, another answer: We dedicate our offering on Christmas Eve to the Pastor's Charitable Fund. It is the one time a year we replenish the fund. What is the fund?


This fund is used in times of crisis and has provided groceries, utilities, rent assistance, and car repairs. Additionally, the fund has been used to help families bridge a financial gap between periods of employment, thus preventing situations of homelessness. These things are done in the name of Shadow Rock UCC and can only be done because of your support. In every instance, we do our best to maximize the stewardship of your support to the Pastor’s Charitable Fund.  You have been generous every year and many people are grateful. Thank You!


Donate here.

Electronic Recycling Happens January 12-14


Put it on your calendars and gather your electronic junk. Your junk is recycled, repurposed, and becomes a great tool for good for someone else. It is also a way to contribute to the health of our planet. Thanks to AZStrut and Tom Mehlert for their work.


Dana Jeffory, member of our WISE Team, shared a powerful WISE moment about his experience with Emotions Anonymous this past Sunday, 12/17. Thank you Dana for sharing your story. Information About EA here.


BASED ON 2023 SUCCESS SPIRITUAL PLAY IS BACK!


Sundays of January 14, 2024 - February 18, 2024

9-11:15 AM

Ages 3-8


What is Spiritual Play?


  • Play-based Spirituality
  • Spiritual Exploration of Awe & Wonder
  • Make New Friends
  • Self-care
  • Meditation & Mindfulness
  • Sensory Awareness (Feeling, touch, sounds, smells, tastes, physical sensations)
  • Snack Time
  • Outdoor Play & Exploration


Get In Touch With the Abilities A Child Is Born With!

“God’s ways of being with children and children’s ways of being with God.”

- Rebecca Nye

Lisa Miller’s Definition

of Spirituality and

Related Ideas

“Spirituality is an inner sense of relationship to a higher power that is loving and guiding. The word we give to this higher power might be God, nature, spirit, the universe, the creator or other words that represent a divine presence.”

Lisa Miller, PhD

The Awakened Brain


Contact Developer of Spiritual Play with

Questions

Dr. Cindy Hoard, EdD

Cell: 602-616-9682

drcindy@shadowrockucc.org

drcindyhoard@gmail.com

A New Study Begins At Shadow Rock, January 11th at 11 am.


This study will be led by Pastor Ken and will center on the parables of Jesus. It will be every Thursday at 11 am on the Shadow Rock campus. The study will go through March 7th. The first study looks at the "Lost and Found" stories.


If you want to join by way of Zoom, click here.