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29 May 2024

MAJOR ITEMS ON THE CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AGENDA

June 2, 2024

Preschool Update            Liz Curry

Financial Overview and Update of Church Management Software System         

Heidi Zinn

Leaving the Board with our Thanks Susan Wadell

We thank Janice Morrison, Peter Johnston, and Peggy Hesley for their gifts on the board and their service to our congregation.

“Church Board members may be elected for as many as three consecutive, one-year terms. After a member has served three consecutive terms on the Church Board, the member will not be permitted to serve on the Church Board for a period of one year thereafter. After the one year period, the member is eligible for reelection to the Church Board.” (Bylaws, Article VIII, Church Structure, subsection e.)

Introduction of the Slate of Governing Marilyn Rampley

Board Members for 2024-2025

Retiring Board Members

• Peter Johnston (elected 2021)
• Peggy Hesley (elected 2021)
• Janice Morrison (elected 2022)

Ex Officio Members (not on the slate)

• Past President, Marilyn Rampley
• Senior Minister, Rev. Ken Heintzelman

Returning Board Members

• Joe Botticelli (elected 2022)
• Tony Spencer (elected 2023)
• Tom Mehlert (elected 2023)
• Barbara Zaborowski (elected 2023)

New Board Members

• Cathy Arnold (elected 2024)
• Rick Stuart (elected 2024)
• Linda Merritt (elected 2024)
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Introduction of Candidate for President      

Foundation Financial Report Susan Wadell

Affirmation of Church Board acting as Foundation Board Susan Wadell

The motion is for the Shadow Rock Congregational Church governing board to act as the Shadow Rock Foundation Board until June 30, 2025.

Motion to Approve the Facilities Improvement Fund Proposal Susan Wadell 5.50.2401 Sanctuary Soffit Repairs –   

Part I at the costs of $56,465.34 and not to exceed $62,000.

Motion to Approve the Facilities Improvement Fund Proposal Susan Wadell 5.50.2402 Fire Panel Upgrade and Replacement – 

at the costs of $56,260.00.

Motion to Support the Direction and Work of

Our Transition Team and Governing Board

Susan Wadell

The motion is a vote of confidence for the direction and work of our Transition Team and Governing Board as they develop and implement the strategic initiatives of estate planning, expanding wedding venues, and increasing rental income.

Adjournment  

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Phil. 4:6-7

Wars and conflicts continue to escalate around the world. Injustices and inequalities manifest as racism, discrimination, gender-based violence, economic disparities, and other issues. As a communal response to uplift these sorrows and support our neighbors near and far, General Minister and President, the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson calls the church to a season of prayer. Prayer undergirds our witness, ministry, and advocacy as we work for peace and a just world for all.

This is an open invitation to anyone who feels called to offer a prayer to end violence in any manifestation, and to bring about peace. Share your prayers using the People’s Prayers for Peace form on this page. New prayers will be published on this page daily. Publishing is at the discretion of the National Ministries of the United Church of Christ and prayers may be edited for content and length.

God of Hope and Justice, You taught us to love and not seek revenge, to hope and not despair, and to have compassion not indifference. You created us to love and to liberate the world from apathy, injustice and war. Help us develop the will to live together in just peace. Embolden us to work so that Your love becomes the culture of the world.



Lucy Hess, Fort Wayne, IN

Make Us Part of Your Chosen Spiritual Family

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

you are welcome here!

This Sunday at Shadow Rock

9:00 a.m.

• Spiritual Play in the Red Room (Spiritual Play will begin at 9 am and end at 10 am through June)
• No Sunday School/Wonderkids during the month of June
• Adult Spiritual Formation will be in the Multipurpose Room
• Child Care in the Blue Room
• Kindlings in the Lime Room (Parent's Group)

10:15 a.m.

• Worship in the sanctuary

11:15 a.m.

• Sermon Reboot will NOT happen after the worship service June 2nd or June 9th. We are having our congregational meeting on June 2nd and Let's Find Out on June 9th.



SUNDAY MORNING HAPPENINGS AS WE MOVE TOWARD JULY SABBATH

June 2 Enlarge our spirits so we can hold more life and love within us

June 9 Knowing what you are called to, and Let's Find Out more about Shadow Rock

June 16 What things or experiences of worship time do you value most?

June 23 Speak Out Sunday A Speak-Out is defined as an event in which people publicly share their experiences of or views on an issue. The topic is, "Describe a healing moment for yourself or one you witnessed".

June 30 Celebrating 25 years of being Open and Affirming of all people, potluck, and visiting with Rev. Dr. Toni Hawkins (SWC Conference Minister)

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT JUNE 23RD!!

What is your spiritual voice? "Voice" is the object of hope's desire. Pastor Ken thinks of his voice as that of a beggar and a proclaimer.

June 23rd is about encouraging Shadow Rock friends and members find and use their voice. Specifically find and use their voice to describe a healing moment either for yourself or a healing moment your witnessed.

Pastor Ken is looking for 2-3 people to share their stories on this topic. He will work with them. The work will include the technical aspects of preparing a message and the spiritual direction to help people discern their "spiritual voice".

How to do this?

• Choose a story
• Write the story (@ 750 words)
• Email it to Pastor Ken
• Set up a discussion time with Pastor Ken

The stories need to be finalized by June 19th.

This is one more way we give voice to goodness!

PRESCHOOL NEWS AND HAPPENINGS

SUMMER CAMP

More Summer Art Fun!

The young artist titled this Ocean Scene

and Cooking Fish On a Log.



ESCAPE THE HEAT BY WORKING JUNE 1 AT OUR CAMPUS

We will have a work morning June 1st, 8:30 -11:30 am, inside the Education Building. The work will focus on cleaning ceiling light covers and air vents. We thank Cathy and Tom Matejka for leading this effort for June.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING IS JUNE 2ND AFTER WORSHIP

On the agenda are elections of board members and a vote of confidence for the direction of our Transition Team and Board.

Candidates for the board are pictured below.

It is always an honor to serve Shadow Rock, and being on the Board is one way to do that. I have served several years on the Board previously and it is always an enriching experience. The biggest perk of serving on the SR Board, is the opportunity to work with talented, creative, and dedicated people that have the same passion for Shadow Rock as I do. I look forward to our chance to help move Shadow Rock into a bright and sustainable future.

Hi,

I’m Cathy Arnold Matejka (call me either or both last names, whatever suits you). My husband Tom and I became empty nesters and moved to Phoenix almost two years ago from Milton, Massachusetts, where we raised our boys Dane (26) and Jackson (20). They are still on the east coast, so we all do a lot of flying. I am the emotional support person for our rescue dog, Ella, who looks forward to visits from her boys. I grew up in NJ, went to college in PA, and then to law school in Boston. My work has mostly been in litigation, and for the last 20 years I have been a solo practitioner focusing on family law and child care and protection cases. At our former church in Massachusetts, I was a Trustee, a member of the pre-school’s Board, the Treasurer, and an alto in the choir. We were happy to find Shadow Rock and look forward to continuing to get to know the community!

I am married to my lovely wife Barbe and have two children, David and Brianne. I grew up in Arizona and have lived in the Phoenix area since 1972 . Barbe and I have attended Shadow Rock since 2011.

I hope to serve on the board and utilize the skills I have attained on my life journey. I hope to gain the experience of working with the board and moving forward with Shadow Rock.

WE CELEBRATE ONE OF OUR

CLIMATE FRIENDLY INITIATIVES!

HERE ARE SOME NUMBERS RELATED TO SHADOW ROCK SOLAR ENERGY PROGRAM.



We have two solar systems at Shadow Rock; one on the sanctuary roof and one on the roof of the education building. Together they have a DC capacity of 90kW as described below:

Solar module manufacturer:             Hanwha Solar

PV module size:                               240 Watts

Quantity of modules:                        375

Total DC capacity = 240x375:          90 kW

Inverter manufacturer:                     Fronius              

Inverter size:                                   12.5 kW

Quantity of inverters:                       6

Total AC capacity = 6x12.5:            75 kW

We monitor the performance of the solar systems on the Fronius website from which we obtained the following information:

Energy generated over the life of the SRC solar systems = 1,133,463 kWh

From the Fronius website, this has resulted in:

Carbon dioxide avoidance: 613 Tons

This is equivalent to: 15,717 mature trees

                                  1,537,375 avoided road miles

Our solar panel system generates about 2/3 of the energy we use.

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR ART SHOW 2024, MAYBE!

Everyone is in agreement that our 50th Anniversary Art Show was a great event that celebrated our core values, our community, and local artists. All of us want to do it again but we remain open to other possibilities as we explore potential leadership for this Fall 2024 event. Shadow Rock's governing board is hanging on to this idea and exploring ways to move it forward. Let them know what you think and are willing to do.

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