Rock the Week

for

13 May 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!

Please Send your Love, Prayer, and Care!

Our long-time Shadow Rock friend, Bill Jones died May 6, 2026. He will always be remembered as a gentle and wise educator. Please keep his wife, Jo, and his daughter, Melody, in your prayers.

This Sunday at Shadow Rock: 5/17/26

9:00 am

Childcare is in the Blue Room.
Spiritual Play is in the Turquoise Room for ages 3 (potty trained) to 9 years old.
Sunday School for ages 9-12 years old begins in the parlor of the education building.
NO Adult Education. There is an in-person town hall meeting reviewing revised Shadow Rock bylaws in the Multipurpose Room.

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. We will be having Coffee Chat in Smith Hall.

Coffee, Food, and Fellowship Events

May 17 is Coffee Chat in Smith Hall after our worship service. It is hosted by our WISE team in recognition of Mental Health Sunday.

June 28 is our Send Off Fellowship Meal to Sabbath. This year, it is not a potluck but it will be in Smith Hall after our worship service.

SHADOW ROCK FAMILY BUSINESS!

TOWN HALL MEETINGS, allowing review and discussion of the proposed revised bylaws.

May 17th in the Multipurpose Room at 9 am. Please submit your questions by way of email by

May 15th to heidi@shadowrockucc.org.

May 19th by way of Zoom at 6:00 pm

JOIN MEETING.

May 24th in the Multipurpose Room at 11:30 am

Please review the Congregation Wide Letter at this link, CLICK HERE!

June 21 is our congregational meeting to accept the new bylaws and elect new church officers and board members.

SPIRITUAL PLAY PICTURES!

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 June 7. Please note, we will not be meeting at Shadow Rock.

Contact Pastor Ken for 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

Analysis: New Immigration Restrictions Expected on H-1B Visas, Foreign Students | Forbes

Employers, universities, and visa holders are expecting that the Trump administration will enact more immigration restrictions in 2026 and 2027. Reportedly, administration officials will likely finalize rules to raise salary requirements for H-1B-visa professionals and employment-based immigrants. The administration will also propose further rules to restrict employers, visa holders, and international students seeking to work in the United States after graduation. Companies and individuals also will face tougher adjudication, more aggressive Labor Department oversight, and difficulty obtaining visa interviews.