Building Bridges of

Inclusion, Justice, and Spirituality

Shadow Rock UCC’s Golden Celebration Art Show Opening & Sale

Shadow Rock United Church of Christ has from the very beginning affirmed the goodness of life and celebrated the creative human spirit. Art, beauty, and a comprehensive view of life is a crucial part of who we are. In this spirit, we move toward closure of our celebration of our 50^th Anniversary with the Golden Celebration of Community Art Show & Sale. This art show will feature artists from the Southwest, and many of whom share a connection with Shadow Rock UCC and the Moon Valley area.

This is a great opportunity to share some of the best of who we are with the community we are called to love and serve. The Art Show Team recommends that all of us invite four people to this event. In addition to the grand opening on Nov. 18th, 3-6 pm, we will have the additional days and times for viewing on Nov. 19th, Nov. 26th and Dec. 3, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Bring a friend, go to lunch, appreciate art, and be in good company.

There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people. ~ Vincent Van Gogh

This painting is titled “Sunflower”. The artist is Kathleen Stuart who was a long-time Moon Valley neighbor and her child went to the Shadow Rock Preschool many years ago. The painting is about the size of a sheet of notebook paper. The colors and energy pop off the canvas. Kathleen Stuart has donated the painting for use as a raffle item. We will sell raffle tickets at $5 each or five for $20.

Thank you, Kathleen and the art show team for the "sneak peek".

Speaking of Celebrating the Arts!

You are invited to a free concert performed by the Arizona Flute Society on Saturday afternoon. The concert starts at 4:00 PM and is a free event.

Learn more and go to their website here

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

you are welcome here!

STARGAZING with Sacred Sites Ministry Team! Join everybody this Saturday, October 21, at Shadow Rock campus for looking at the stars.

This event has two pieces.

8:00 PM Program in Smith Hall

9:00 PM Telescope Time outside

For more information contact Arlene Dominguez.

Our WISE Team are the WISE Walkers for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. They are participating in the annual walk-a-thon fund raiser. You can support the team here!

Thank you WISE Team!

Think and Pray How Your Support Changes Lives!

In our celebration of our 50th Anniversary we have heard stories about changed lives. Our power to transform lives comes from our partnership with God who is always doing something new in history. Our power to change lives comes from our commitment to be on the cutting edges of inclusion, justice, and spirituality. This power propels us into the next 50 years. Thank you for all you do and will do to empower the next 50 years. Renew Your Financial Support Here.

If you have a story about your life or someone else's life has been positively affected by Shadow Rock, please share it with Pastor Ken.

This Sunday at Shadow Rock

9:00 am

Spiritual Formation for Adults in the Multi-purpose Room. We continue our study series about the politics of Jesus. Does his birth announcement offer any insight? Does the concept of Jubilee have implications? Is the forgiveness of debt a political move? Does the story of his temptations give us any clues?
Childcare is in the Blue Room, 9-11:30 a.m.
Spiritual Formation for Children is in the Red Room, 9-10 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

Worship in the Sanctuary. Coffee Chat with friends and good eats after worship. Come and celebrate!

11:15 a.m.

Sermon Reboot will NOT happen this Sunday after worship.

Vaughn Hillyard's 50th Anniversary Speech

Vaughn's speech is available upon request. For privacy reasons, we cannot post it and we ask that you not share it. Contact Dave Hillyard to make your request.

Dr. Cindy Hoard is a member of our staff as the developer of Spiritual Play. She is a published author and through her blog she offers words of spiritual encouragement. To connect with Dr. Cindy and her resources go to

drcindyauthor.com.

Children's Spirituality Program is Coming and You Can Help!

We want to use this space to keep everyone updated with Spiritual Play. Several people have stepped up to be "Wonder Wizards" for our 6-week pilot program. Thank you!

The program starts on Sunday, November 5th, and will be 6 weeks long. [Nov. 5, 12, 19 (skip Thanksgiving) and Dec 3, 10, 17] from 8:45 AM to 11:15 AM. If you want to be a part of the success of this program there are other jobs in addition to teaching. We want to provide hospitality for parents who bring their children. This provides a quiet place for parents to hang out, drink coffee, read, play on their devices, and have quiet conversations. If you think this is something that would give you joy for these 6 weeks, please contact Dr. Cindy Hoard (602-616-9682, or her email) ASAP to learn some more and explore options.