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We are not the most liturgical community (some will be glad and some will be sad) but we are very serious about the love we have for our spiritual family. All Saints Day is an opportunity to remember the saints and sinners of Shadow Rock. We celebrate them and we remind ourselves that they are still with us, inspiring us, and giving us a legacy of inclusion and justice to live up to. Be ready to come on Sunday morning and say their name!

Building Bridges of

Inclusion, Justice, and Spirituality

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

you are welcome here!

This Sunday at Shadow Rock

9:00 am

Adult Spiritual Formation and Kindlings start in the Multipurpose Room of the Education Bldg with coffee and fellowship
Spiritual Play is in the Lime Room
Childcare is in the Blue Room
Sunday School for ages 9 and up in the Green Room
Hospitality Cart with coffee and cookies in the Multipurpose Room

10:15 am

Worship in the Sanctuary (childcare is offered in the Blue Room of the Education Bldg 10 - 11:30 am)

11:15 am

YES there is Sermon Reboot after worship in the narthex.

Neighbor In Need Special Offering

Our communion offering this Sunday is in support of our UCC national office efforts for justice and compassion.

In 2024, the Neighbors in Need theme is “Mental Health Justice For All!”

This year’s focus is on Mental Health Justice. In 2015, the General Synod of the United Church of Christ passed a resolution to become WISE (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaged) for mental health.

One-third of the offering supports Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds are used by Justice and Witness Ministries to provide grants to UCC churches and organizations as well as supporting a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects.

Watch this video for more encouragement to support our NIN offering.

Looking Ahead for Worship Happenings

Nov. 3 All Saints Day

Nov. 10 Take a Breath Sunday (First Sunday After the Election)

Nov. 17 Lectionary Reading

Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Sunday with Native American Flutist Jen Steege and Celebrating Stewardship of our values, vision, and mission.

Sunday Morning Is Loaded With Opportunities to Serve, Connect, and Engage

Contact Liz Curry for details!

Shadow Rock Church (12861 N 8 th Ave) is an Election SIte

Wednesday 10/30 9am-7pm

Thursday 10/31 9am-7pm

Friday 11/1 9am-7pm

Saturday 11/2 9am-5pm

Sunday 11/3 CLOSED

Monday 11/4 9am-5pm

Tuesday 11/5 6am-7pm (Election Day)

Please share this will your friends. Our future is open!!

Many voters coming to vote at Shadow Rock Church are new and can get confused where the voting is actually taking place. For the last few elections we have asked for volunteers to come and sit in the shade of the big tree and point out where to vote and to also answer questions about our church and preschool. It is a hospitality thing!

Bill Peterson has set up a schedule for volunteers to sit and walk around in two hour shifts. Please call the church (602~993~0050) and one of our staff will check the list and find a time that you can come in. Thank you!

Want to help Shadow Rock achieve its mission and help reduce your taxes? Keep reading!

From Beth Bruce (pictured above)

I have been a member of Shadow Rock for many years, and it holds a special place in my heart.

When I turned seventy and one-half, the IRS informed me that I would be taking Required Minimum Distributions each year from my IRA. I quickly discovered that my tax bill increased. I spoke with my financial advisor who shared with me a way to lower my taxes and help my favorite charity: Shadow Rock!

I use the money from my RMD to give a charitable gift to

Shadow Rock each year and this gift reduces my tax obligation. This is definitely a win-win, both for me and for the church which provides me with so many blessings!

Heidi assists me with finding the best place to put my money. (And there are many good choices.) I highly recommend considering this as a way to reduce your tax burden and help Shadow Rock.

Thank you, Beth Bruce, for your support and encouragement.

Beth is allowing us to use her generosity as an example of how we can stretch Shadow Rock's values, vision, and mission into the future. She is also giving us a great opportunity to promote our Planned Giving Initiative Group and their work.

The Planned Giving Initiative Group is committed to having conversations with you and the different platforms that allow people to make monetary gifts to Shadow Rock. This is one of several strategies to develop different revenue streams. The group members is Doug Davis, Bob Lee, Travis Meyers, Rick Stuart, and Robert Back. Heidi Zinn and Pastor Ken act as staff support. Also, several others have made significant gifts through their various financial planning platforms, and they are available to talk with you as well.

We will have an informational meeting during Coffee Chat, on November 10th, in the Multipurpose Room. Contact any of us if you have questions.

Drains and Trees:

Facility Work Morning, Nov. 9th

Hello Facility Stewards! We will have a work morning Nov. 9th. We will begin at 8:30 am. Our efforts will focus on cleaning some drain lines and topping off a tree by the patio. Let Pastor Ken know if you can be there to help. Thanks!

In case drains do not inspire take a look at the tree below.

Upcoming Events!

November 3rd is Beer Church at North Mountain Brewery at 522 W. Dunlap at 5 pm.

November 9th is Keystones. Details are coming. Also, in the morning, 8:30 - 11:30 am we will have a morning of campus/facility care.

November 10th is Coffee Chat and a Planned Giving Information Meeting!

November 11th Boy Scout Troop will have a Spaghetti Dinner on this Veterans Day as a fundraiser. Please note that veterans eat free. Thank you, Veterans!!