Shadow Rock Newsletter for June 24, 2026

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Rock the Week

for

24 June 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!

This Sunday at Shadow Rock: 6/28/26

9:00 am

Childcare is in the Blue Room.
Adult Education in the Chapel.

10:15 am

Worship in the Sanctuary.
We offer closed captioning for people with hearing impairment. Turn closed captioning ON with your device.

11:15 am

NO Sermon Reboot.

Pastor Ken's Farewell Luncheon

Please be advised that there are limited spaces available.

Those who have not RSVP'd to the luncheon but are interested in attending, please contact Liz Curry at liz.curry3@gmail.com so we can have an accurate headcount.

Those who do not wish to come to the luncheon are still welcome to attend worship, no RSVP needed.

We hope to see many of you there! Come celebrate, share memories, and wish Pastor Ken farewell as he begins this exciting new chapter in his life!

No gifts, please!!

"Your personal note of remembrance to Pastor Ken is an invaluable gift from the heart."

Click on this link to leave a personal message for Pastor Ken.

Check out Ken's Sermon from last Sunday, June 21st

Christ is the Cornerstone, and the Covenant is the North Star

Men's Breakfast Recap

Dear Men's Breakfast Participants,

Tuesday, June 23rd was Pastor Ken's last Men's Breakfast prior to retiring. Included above is a picture taken to commemorate the gathering, including Diane, our long time waitress.

Also included is a future member, Ken's grandson, Fletcher. Fletcher said one of his future plans for Ken's retirement is for Ken to take him fishing.

We still plan to meet the 4th Tuesday of each month, including this upcoming July.

Hope to see all of you this Sunday for Ken's last sermon.

Thank you,

John Pierce

SAVE THE DATE!!

On June 26th, Starlight Theater Camp will be performing "Alice in Wonderland Jr." here at Shadow Rock!

Performances are at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM, located in Smith Hall. Tickets are available for purchase either at the door the day of the performance or through Starlight Community Theater's website. Check the link below!

Tickets

A Word From the WISE

Many of us feel helpless to impact the current political climate. I keep hearing the importance of communicating with our senators and representatives. The website "5 Calls" is exceptionally easy to facilitate this type of communication. One can pick the issue(s) that have personal importance, and names, numbers, and scripts are provided. SUPER easy. Thanks!!

Be Ready to Vote! AZ Primary Election Deadlines:

June 22: Voter Registration Deadline

June 24: Early Voting Begins

July 10: Last Day to Request a Ballot by Mail

July 14: Recommended Last Day to Mail Back Ballot

July 17: Last Day to Vote Early In-Person

July 21: Election Day

Shadow Rock Church is an Election Site

Friday, 7/10: 9 AM - 5 PM

Saturday, 7/11: 9 AM - 5 PM

Sunday, 7/12: POLLS CLOSED

Monday, 7/13: 9 AM - 7 PM

Tuesday, 7/14: 9 AM - 7 PM

Wednesday, 7/15: 9 AM - 7 PM

Thursday, 7/16: 9 AM - 7 PM

Friday, 7/17: 9 AM - 7 PM

Saturday, 7/18: 9 AM - 5 PM

Sunday, 7/19: POLLS CLOSED

Monday, 7/20: 9 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday, 7/21: ELECTION DAY, 6 AM - 7 PM

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

Apostolic Respite Center Needs

If you have the means and are able, our fellow congregation member, June Miner, would like to inform us of an opportunity to assist those in need.

The Apostolic Respite Center, who provides assistance to the homeless, is in need of the following items:

Men's underwear and socks
Women's underwear and bras
Lysol liquid cleaner in spray bottles
Dish soap
Laundry soap
Towels
Washcloths

Please bring items to the Church offices at Shadow Rock or give directly to June Miner.

Shadow Rock Sabbath

If you're new to the Shadow Rock community, our Sabbath begins after Ken's farewell luncheon on June 28th.

The church office will be closed from June 29th through July 31st. This has been a 50 year-long tradition at Shadow Rock, a symbolic reference to the seventh day of rest.

To reach someone on call, please call the church office at 602-993-0050 and listen to the outgoing message.

We will re-gather for worship on August 2nd at 10:15 AM.

Beer Church Update

"Beer Church" will not meet in July.

The next gathering at North Mountain Brewery will be on Sunday, August 2nd at 5:00 PM.

Happy Sabbath to all!

More Important Info From Our WISE Team for Sabbath

988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number — it is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health related distress – whether thoughts of suicide, mental health, substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

Please reach out to someone if you are in need of help and always remember: “You Are Never Alone.”

Visit NAMI's website for more helpful resources.

For the time being, this section of our newsletter will be on hold. Pastor Ken will continue to work on this issue in the community and stay connected with all the families who have been in our congregation's care. Please be prayerful and continue to support the Immigration Justice Ministries Fund as we navigate the next several months.