Rock the Week

for

24 December 2025

Building Bridges of

Inclusion, Justice, and Spirituality

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

you are welcome here!

JOIN US CHRISTMAS EVE FOR CANDLELIGHTING AND CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC AT 5 PM

All of the offering is dedicated to the Pastor's Charitable Fund, which provides assistance for rent, food, and utilities.

The link to the service will be a

separate worship email.

ALSO, WE HAVE ADDED CLOSE CAPTIONING BUT YOU MUST ENGAGE IT ON YOUR DEVICE.

This Sunday at Shadow Rock,

12/28/25 is the Fourth Sunday in Advent

9:00 am

Childcare is in the Blue Room.
Adult Education and Formation is in the Multipurpose 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

Sermon Reboot is ON this Sunday.

HEADS UP! OFFICE HOURS WILL CHANGE AS WE GO INTO CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR. The church office will be closed from Christmas Eve until January 5th.

Electronics Recycling

We collect on the following days:

1/9 10:00-3:00, 1/10 10-3:00, 1/11 8:30-12:30

Items accepted

 All Audio or Video equipment

 All computer accessories, hardware

 All consumer electronics

 All Cable boxes

 All Cables and Wire

 All Cameras (digital & Film)

 All Cell phones & smartphones

 CD-Rom Drives, Zip Drives, etc.

 Calculators

 Circuit Boards/Integrated Circuits/Semiconductors

 Computer/Electronic Components

 Computers: All: desktops, towers, servers, laptops, notebooks

 Connectors

 Copiers/Fax Machines/Printers

 DVD Players

 E-Readers

 Floppy Drives

 Hard Drives

 Home Entertainment Systems

 All Apple: iMacs, iPads, iPhones, MacBooks

 Insulated cable, Wire Harnesses, Cable Assemblies

 Keyboards & mice

 All Laptops, netbooks, chromebooks, tablets

 Mainframe computer equipment and Servers

 Medical Equipment

 Personal Computers and Associated Hardware

 Security Systems / Surveillance Equipment

 Telecommunication & Test Equipment

 Televisions

 VCR Players

 Video Game Equipment

Spiritual Play will resume January 4th with breakfast in Smith Hall at 8:30 AM. Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Cindy Hoard.

WISE Team Holiday Care

The holiday season is often a time for celebration and joy, but for many, it can also bring stress, sadness, or anxiety. Whether it’s the pressure to meet expectations, financial worries, grief, or feeling overwhelmed by the season's demands, these emotions are more common than you might think. Our WISE Team is thinking of you and offering the links below.

WISE Tips for the Holiday

988 Lifeline Information

Immigration Justice Work Is Happening! See new articles and links below.

At this point, we are offering the following ministries:

Legal Clinics for Know Your Rights
Financial Assistance for Legal Fees and Living Expenses
Support Group Meetings
Accompaniment
Safe Zone Launch Pad

WE ARE A SAFE SPACE

If you are seeking urgent assistance, a place to go, advice, a legal referral, or anything else, please get in touch with Pastor Ken.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support of our immigration justice ministries. This is one of the ways we advocate for inclusion, equity, and justice for all immigrants living in the United States, regardless of their immigration status. Our hearts have been touched by the friendships we have made through our work for undocumented people. We are truly blessed and promise to continue working towards positive change.

At this point, we are NOT offering the following ministries:

Sanctuary
Asylum Hospitality
Refugee Resettlement

Our next support meeting and legal clinic is scheduled for January 4th at 1:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room. We are also providing a Zoom link for those who prefer to attend via Zoom. All are invited. Please contact Pastor Ken about our important and quiet work.

Today's Immigration News

Expansion of Travel Ban Countries

On Dec. 16, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation titled "Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States," referred to as the new travel ban.

The latest ban continues to fully restrict the entry of nationals from the original 12 countries: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. It expands full entry restrictions to include nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria, and individuals holding travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. It also imposes partial entry restrictions on nationals from 15 additional countries: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Laos and Sierra Leone, which were previously subject to partial restrictions, are now designated for full entry suspension. Partial entry restrictions for nationals from Burundi, Cuba, Togo, and Venezuela remain in effect. The proclamation lifts the ban on nonimmigrant visas for nationals of Turkmenistan while continuing to suspend their entry as immigrants. Notably, the proclamation removes the categorical exception for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) and immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, while allowing for discretionary, case-by-case waivers.

Note that the proclamation takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Advocates are encouraged to review the proclamation in its entirety, along with the White House fact sheet, which provide detailed explanations of the differences between full and partial restrictions for these countries.