Rock the Week

for

31 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!

This Sunday at Shadow Rock,

1/04/26

8:30 am

SPIRITUAL PLAY BREAKFAST FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN SMITH HALL!

9:00 am

Childcare is in the Blue Room.
NO Adult Education.

10:15 am

Worship in the Sanctuary (childcare is offered in the Blue Room of the Education Bldg., 10 - 11:30 am).
Be aware that we are experimenting with worship leadership shared through Zoom, and we offer closed captioning for people with hearing impairment. Turn closed captioning ON with your device.

11:15 am

Sermon Reboot is OFF this Sunday.

5:00 pm

Beer Church is 5:00 pm at North Mountain Brewery. It will be an open discussion time with food and fellowship.

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 February 1st 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

ICE to expand detention capacity using Arizona warehouse, Washington Post reports