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September 12, 2024
Dear Friends and Members of Shadow Rock,
Shadow Rock is excited to be in partnership with Red, Wine and Blue and Seniors and Friends Defending Democracy to offer three timely events.
Speaker Rachael Vindman
Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM
NO Charge ($10 participation fee is optional)
Students Free
Make reservation here or use QR code below.
Rachel Vindman is an expert on a range of topics, including reproductive rights, state and national electoral issues, and the challenges faced by many families today. Rachel is the co-host of The Suburban Women Problem Podcast and the wife of LTC (ret.) Alexander Vindman, who testified during the first Trump impeachment hearings. She has emerged as a significant voice advocating for democracy. Following her family’s experience in the national spotlight, Rachel has channeled her passion into advocacy, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and democratic values. She describes herself as a “Suburban mom fighting for democracy & encouraging others to do the same. You don’t need to have all the answers, just show up & keep moving forward.
Banned Book Bingo Bingo
Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 3-5 PM
No Charge ($10 participation fee is optional)
Students Free
Make reservation here
Red, Wine and Blue is proud to partner with Authors Against Book Bans, a group of authors standing up against extremist efforts to ban books in school and public libraries. An author whose work has been subject to banning will speak about the dangers posed by book bans and how you can support efforts to fight back. Come play Banned Book Bingo!
“Bad Faith” Movie & Project 2025
Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM
No Charge ($10 participation fee is optional)
Make reservations here
Red, Wine, & Blue/TroubleNation is working with Kyle Spencer, author of Raising Them Right, the Untold Story of America's Ultraconservative Youth Movement, one of a trio of democracy authors who have received grant funding to travel around the country this summer and fall to speak with would-be voters and volunteers about the existential stakes of the election on November 5. Events include a showing of the new documentary, Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy and discussion of Project 2025.
All events held at:
Shadow Rock United Church of Christ
12861 N. 8th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029
Turn south off Thunderbird Rd which is south on 8th Ave. Go up toward the mountain with the towers.
Questions: 602-993-0500
You can join the local group Seniors and Friends Defending Democracy here.
How is this happening and how did Shadow Rock get involved?
I have carried a pastoral concern for our congregation during this election season. I have concern about all people of faith being painted with the same Christian nationalist brush. To address my concerns I have offered letters and sermons to educate and equip people of progressive faith. Some of you are taking responsibility in similar efforts.
Alyce-Anne Meadows is acting on her sense of duty as a citizen and on her values as a person of progressive faith. She and a handful of other Shadow Rockers are doing the planning and organizing for these events. I am grateful for all of them. In this season they are putting themselves on the cutting edge of the Wedgeblade.
Peace,
Pastor Ken
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