03 September 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, 9/7/25

9:00 am

Childcare is in the Blue Room
Yoga
Sunday School for ages 9 and up in the Green Room
Adult Spiritual Formation and Kindlings in the Multipurpose Room. Subject: What kind of church do we choose to be at this time?
Hospitality Cart with coffee and cookies in the Multipurpose Room
Spiritual Play (children 3-8 is in the lavender and Lime Rooms

10:15 am

Worship in the Sanctuary (childcare is offered in the Blue Room of the Education Bldg., 10 - 11:30 am)

11:15 am

Sermon Reboot experience is ON after worship

5:00 pm

Beer Church at North Mountain Brewing Company @ 522 E Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020. We will be discussing chapter 15 in Richard Rohr's book, The Naked Now.

RECOVERY GROUPS AT SHADOW ROCK

Nar-Anon:

Mondays @ 6:30 pm Multipurpose Room

Al-Anon:

Wednesdays:

Beginners @ 6:15 pm Multipurpose Room

Stepping Stones to Serenity @ 7:00 pm Smith Hall

Thursdays:

Circle of Hope @ 6:15 pm K1

A.A:

Thursdays @ 7:30 pm in Multipurpose Room

For more information, contact the Shadow Rock office at 602-993-0050

Shadow Rock Theology Reunion 9/14 1PM at the Home of Cindy Gattorna.

We are planning a little SRT (Shadow Rock Theology) get together on Sunday 9/14/2025 at 1:00 PM near the church. Are you a Shadow Rock Theology (AKA PJD, RS1) alum? If you are wanting to continue to debrief and/or hear more about Shadow Rock Theology, and if you have ever attended a retreat such as Shadow Rock Theology (most recently this past spring), or Profound Journey Dialog, please join us for an informal social. Cindy will need to know how many are coming so please RSVP to her at lrntch3@gmail.com. She will then send you the address and particulars.

When we're on our journey spirit colleagues there will be! Questions? Please email Cindy at the same email listed above.

Karen Richter Installation Service (pictured center right)

As part of our anniversary of 50 years in ministry, you're invited to the Installation service for Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Surprise's settled minister, Karen Richter. This service celebrating ministry partnership is at 4 pm on September 21 at 17540 N Avenue of the Arts in Surprise. All are welcome. Clergy are invited to robe and process. A short reception will follow the close of the service.

Prior to her service as UUCS's contract minister beginning in 2023, Karen served on the staff of Shadow Rock UCC as Director of Spiritual Formation and the Southwest Conference UCC. We recognize our connection and shared values with our Unitarian Universalist neighbors and celebrate Karen's new ministry setting.

Shadow Rock is going to the Redemptorist Renewal Center!

Shadow Rock Theology Weekend is coming, and it is a big deal!

Thank you to everyone who has committed to attending! We currently have room for 24 adults, and some have already expressed interest in attending. Those who shared you want to attend, please sign up using the link to the right.

Shadow Rock Theology Weekend is an event to explore and delve deeper into Shadow Rock’s unique theological history and identity. The event shares some foundational theological ideas and helps participants discern their relationship to such ideas. We hope that the event raises questions about participants' spiritual journeys and helps them find companions for their journeys. The event brings the symbols of the Cross and the Wedgeblade together, encouraging the question, “How can we be in the right relationship with history?”

The event will utilize presentations, small-group and large-group discussions, individual meditation time, music, art, and videos to facilitate the process of discovery.

Learn more about the retreat center here.

Redemptorist Renewal Center

7101 W. Picture Rocks Road

Tucson, AZ 85743

www.desertrenewal.org

If you have questions and need more information, contact Pastor Ken

Pastor Ken

Are you coming to the SRT Weekend event?

LOCATION

Redemptorist Renewal Center www.desertrenewal.org

DATE AND TIME

11/07/25 7:00pm - 11/09/25 11:00am US/Arizona

This event explores Shadow Rock’s theological history and identity. The weekend costs $335 per adult. Includes linen service and meals

I'll Be There!

Maybe

I Can't Make It

"BECOMING A DISCERNING PEOPLE" IS A NEW SERMON SERIES FROM PASTOR KEN. IT PICKS UP AGAIN THIS SUNDAY, 9/7 AT 10:15 AM

This is where we are as a congregation. We are facing the adaptive challenge of our future. There are technical solutions for some challenges, but our most significant challenges require new knowledge, new expertise, and new behavior to meet a challenge we do not yet fully understand. (Pastor Ken from 8-24-25)

Message for 8-3-25 - Google Docs

Message for 8-10-25 - Google Docs

Message 8-17-25 - Google Docs

Message for 8-24-25

Education and Spiritual Discussion Opportunities on Sundays at 9 AM and Sermon Reboot After Worship

Adult Education and Formation Schedule for September 2025 during the 9 AM Hour.

Sept. 7 What kind of church do we choose to be at this time?

Sept. 14 Seven Critical Steps

Sept. 21 Pathways for Congregations

Sept. 28 Coffee and Fellowship

Sermon Reboot will happen on the Sundays of September 7, 14, and 21 after worship.

FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR FALL 2025

September 14th is Coffee Chat

October 5th is Coffee Chat

November 2nd is Coffee Chat

December 14th is Christmas Potluck

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 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.

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 September 7th at 1:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room. All are invited. Please contact Pastor Ken about our important and quiet work.

Today's Immigration News

Border Patrol Arrested Firefighters During Washington State Forest Fire | The Washington Post

For nearly two months, firefighters have battled a blaze in the forests of western Washington, saving historic buildings and lakefront homes. On Aug. 27, as helicopters doused the flames of the 9,000-acre Bear Gulch fire, Border Patrol officials drove up, checked IDs, escorted 44 firefighters off the premises, and arrested two on charges of unauthorized U.S. entry. The immigration raid on an active fire scene shocked many firefighters. Some worried this would have a chilling effect on the workforce, which relies heavily on immigrants.