ROCK THE WEEK
July 8, 2020
Let's Put Our Heads Together
(Sorry, couldn't resist the bad pun!) It's time for the Shadow Rock Census! As mentioned in previous weeks, we're updating our church records. This involves hundreds of households and we want to try and do this as efficiently as possible.

If you can take five minutes to fill in your household's contact information, it would save our volunteers a phone call! We're thrilled with the response from last week and can't wait to hear from everybody else. Please help us out by clicking the yellow button below and filling out the short form.
This Week Online
Wednesday (7/8): Connections Count on Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
A combination of celebrations and prayer requests, plus a chance to connect with our Shadow Rock family.  Click here at 7:00 to participate .

Spirituality Thursday  on our Facebook page
Spirituality Thursday is on hiatus during July, but feel free to go back and rewatch any previous videos on our Facebook page!

Friday (7/10): Yoga Nidra  on Facebook  at 10:00 a.m.
Yoga Nidra will be on Facebook Live this week at 10:00 a.m. This week's theme is releasing and retaining.  

Monday (7/13): Small Group Ministry on Zoom at 6:55 p.m.
Small groups continue through August, alternating between discussions of popular culture and anti-racism. Next Monday is pop culture.  Contact Karen  for information about joining these groups, or if there is a topic of interest you'd like to explore in a small group format.

Sunday, July 12
Virtual Worship  is delivered to your inbox first thing in the morning. Our theme of Sabbath Embracing continues. Then use the link in the worship email to join us at 11:00 on Zoom for Coffee Chat.

Faith Formation  is on hiatus until August. Fall topics will be announced soon. 
More to Explore
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Thanks to all who participated in our Congregational Meeting on June 28th. It was certainly different meeting virtually on Zoom, but the turnout was great, and the meeting went smoothly! If you missed it and would like to look at the minutes, you can find them here.
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We may be apart physically, but we're still staying connected! If you have a birthday, wedding anniversary, or other good news to share, we invite you to email them to Karen each week by Thursday for inclusion in the following Sunday's worship service. We want to celebrate YOU!
Focus On....
Each week we'll be spotlighting an organization or site that's worth looking into. If you would like to suggest a future group to feature, please contact Abeth .

Interfatih Power and Light is a religious response to global warming and climate change issues. This national organization has a chapter here in Arizona , and their website has several resources as well as ways to take action and get involved.
Reminders While the Campus is Closed
  • Our mail service is on hold and being picked up more sporadically. If you have important mail that needs our attention, please contact Heidi and she will give you an alternate address so we can receive it quicker.
  • If you need any assistance securing groceries, medicine or toiletries, please contact us via email. We want to do our best to make sure everyone is safe and well.
  • One of the most important things we can do for each other during this time of isolation and distance is to keep in touch. We're a very social church family, and it's hard to be apart from one another! Try to take time every day or two to call, text, or email one of your Shadow Rock friends. 
Supporting Shadow Rock
Thank you for your love and support of Shadow Rock! Your financial support and donations are more important than ever as we go through this unprecedented time of uncertainty. If you have questions about giving electronically, please reach out to Heidi and she'll be happy to help! You can also give to our Pastor's Charitable Fund or Facilities Improvement Fund by clicking the yellow donate button below.

Miss a week? You can find previous Virtual Worship services as well as older editions of Rock the Week by going to our website and clicking "News" at the top of the page.
Rock the Week is published each Wednesday, and covers the upcoming week and future special events. To submit content for Rock the Week, please email abeth@shadowrockucc.org no later than noon on Monday. We welcome all comments, criticisms, concerns, critiques, and compliments at the same address.