Shadow Rock Newsletter for May 20, 2026

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Rock the Week

for

27 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!

This Sunday at Shadow Rock: 5/31/26

9:00 am

Childcare is in the Blue Room.
NO Sunday School. They are finished for the summer!
Adult Education with a coffee hospitality cart in the Multipurpose Room. Pastor Ken will lead the class through Zoom.

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

Sermon Reboot.

Coffee, Food, and Fellowship Event

June 28th is our Send Off to Sabbath Fellowship Meal. 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, reviewing and discussing the proposed restated and revised Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, have been completed. If you have any questions, please email Heidi Zinn.

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

June 21st is our Congregational Meeting

to accept the new bylaws and elect new board members and officers.

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

SRPS Goes "All Around the World"

for Summer Camp!

Our Shadow Rock Preschoolers began their Summer Camp program on May 18th. This year, they will be "traveling" all over the world as they learn about different cultures and countries through art and play! The preschoolers will visit a total of 11 countries, like Canada, Japan, and Africa. We have enjoyed seeing all the fun and are grateful for our staff and teachers.

Moss Book Study

Cindy Gattorna and Skipper Pearson are facilitating a group who will read "Inside-Out Healing" by Dr. Richard Moss over the summer. The book is provided free of charge. We will read it June and July and have an in-person dinner to discuss it late in July or early August. Cindy will call people in June to check-in. Then, our hope is to have Dr. Moss join us for a one-day workshop in November. Cindy and Skip will be at a table with the books after the service Sunday.

Our focus will be on the Mandala method described in the book. The method’s goal is to overcome two basic mistakes that prevent people from being in the NOW where the power of presence is experienced. When you are “present”, all your relationships will likely improve-- including your relationship with yourself. Interested? Email Skipper (SkipperJPearson@gmail.com) or Cindy (lrntch3@gmail.com). Participation is not only free of charge, but full participation can earn money for Shadow Rock through a gracious grant from PAWW (Presence Always Works Wonders).

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.