Rock the Week

for

18 February 2026

Building Bridges of

Inclusion, Justice, and Spirituality

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

you are welcome here!

For LENT 2026, we are adopting and adapting a worship resource from Sanctified Art. We hope you find our Easter journey meaningful.

Each week in Rock the Week, we will share a devotion such as the one below. The next two Sundays will finish up Pastor Ken's series, "Preaching the Covenant." Starting with the Rock the Week issue of March 4th, the weekly devotional will align with the Sunday theme and message.

First Week in Lent Devotion

The theme for the first week in Lent is the news is so good it catches us by surprise, based on John 2:1-11 (Wedding at Cana) | Matthew 13:31-32 (Parable of the mustard seed). The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke begin with the story of the desert temptation. John's Gospel doesn't begin with a temptation story; instead, it opens Jesus' ministry with a wedding miracle. It may feel a bit lavish to start the season of Lent with a wedding banquet, but the good news begins with joy. This week, we focus on the subversive and playful nature of the good news. The kin-dom of heaven is so good it should catch us by surprise! Like a mustard seed, the good news can grow from the smallest seed into the tallest tree. Like an unruly weed or fine wine saved for last, the good news is abundant and cannot be contained. As we sink into Jesus’ teachings throughout the season, we may not always be comfortable, but we can trust that these teachings are good, rooted in love, and worthy of celebration.

Also, add a new community devotional activity to your calendars for this Lenten season.

March 22, Burning of Our Prayer Flags
March 29, Palm Sunday and the Disposition of Ashes From Our Prayer Flags
April 5, Easter and Creating New Prayer Flags (Write on your flag what you want to see or experience resurrected.)

Our Lenten Offering

Our offering for this season will support Family Promise in launching a new program, Cheryl's House.

In honor of Cheryl Chewning and her

service to our families at our Belleview St.

location and Family Promise over 20 years,

we are creating a memorial garden and

renaming this location to Cheryl’s House

to commemorate her life's work and all that

she’s done to forward our mission of

serving the homeless population in the

Greater Phoenix area.

All funds raised will help to offset families

and their journey through rehousing. Our

Goal is to reach $10,000 annually.

(From a Family Promise brochure)

This Sunday at Shadow Rock: 2/22/26

9:00 am

Childcare is in the Blue Room.
Spiritual Play for children ages 3-9 is in the Turquoise Room.
Sunday School for ages 9-12 begins in the Parlor of the Education Building.
Adult Education is in the Multipurpose Room with the Hospitality Cart with Coffee and Cookies.

10:15 am

Worship in the Sanctuary (childcare is offered in the Blue Room of the Education Bldg. 10 - 11:30 am). We offer closed captioning for people with hearing impairment. Turn closed captioning ON with your device.

11:15 am

Sermon Reboot is ON this Sunday.

Our 2026 Stewardship Campaign!

Living

Our

Values

Every day

The 2026 Stewardship Campaign is here! Cindy Gattorna did a brilliant job kicking off our stewardship drive. Listen to her remarks by clicking on the link below.

Cindy Gattorna Kicks Off The LOVE Campaign

The stewardship team is celebrating who we are, our values, and our vision. In keeping with this, they ask that you look at our Campfire Video. It is very cool!

Three Campfires

Please, complete your pledge using this link. You can also scan the QR code in the letter mailed last week. Thank you for your support!

A Note from the Finance Office:

Giving Statements were emailed 1/30/26 from noreply@people.myamplify.io. If you did not receive yours, please check your spam folder. Contact Heidi if you need a copy of your statement mailed.

Pictures From Spiritual Play! Blazing new trails in children's spirituality.

B3 Theater Presents in Smith Hall "Almost Maine"

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that's so far north, it's almost not in the United States. It's almost in Canada. And it's not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn't exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend--almost--in this delightful midwinter night's dream.

Tickets $20 at b3theater.org

Performances:

2/20 7:00 pm

2/21 7:00 pm

2/22 2:00 pm

2/26 7:00 pm

2/27 7:00 pm

3/1 2:00 pm

Save These Dates for Keystone Events

2/21 is Food and Fellowship at Tagliani’s, located at 17045 N 59^th Ave. We’ll meet at 6 pm. Please contact Bert Ruby to confirm attendance so she can give the restaurant a headcount.

3/15 is a showing of the documentary, "The Last Class" by Robert Reich. Robert Reich served in the Clinton Cabinet. The event starts at 12 pm and is a potluck.

April will be a potluck at Jim and Barb Geer’s house, date to be determined.

May 2. Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Johnstons. More details later.

EVERYONE is invited to Keystone Events.

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 to ICE Check-ins and Immigration Court Appearances
Making Food and Medication Runs
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 contact 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.

Our next support meeting and legal clinic is scheduled for March. Contact Pastor Ken for date, time, and place. We are also providing a Zoom link for those who prefer to attend via Zoom. Contact Pastor Ken to get the link. All are invited. Please contact Pastor Ken about our important and quiet work.

Today's Immigration News

Singing Resistance groups are popping up all over the valley. See the video below as an example of their work. Contact Pastor Ken if you are interested in joining a group.