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Building Bridges of

Inclusion, Justice, and Spirituality

Rock The Week

01 May 2024

Dear God, please end the devastating conflicts around the world. Please help us live together in peace. Please help us to trust you no matter what and to continue in faith. Please help us to know that the world is in your hands and that you watch over us with kindness even during times of heartache and trial. Please give us the strength to overcome these difficult times. Thank you for listening to our prayers.

-Christina, Orem, UT

Celebrate the Power of Life and Love!

Easter Is Not Just A Day,

It Is A Season And A Mindset.

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 (Starting May 5th Spiritual Play will begin at 9 am and end at 10 am through May and June)
Sunday School/Wonderkids in the Green Room
Adult Spiritual Formation will be in the multipurpose room
Child Care in the Blue Room
Kindlings in the Lime Room (Parent's Group)
Yoga on the patio by the kitchen

10:15 a.m.

Worship in the sanctuary

11:15 a.m.

Sermon Reboot will happen after the worship service

Yoga For Everyone!

Sunday, May 5, 9-10 am

Sunday, June 2, 9-10 am

Come BREATHE and MOVE before church! The first Sunday of each month, starting in May, we will have a 1-hour, ALL levels, free yoga class from 9:00-10:00. Parents, bring your kids to Spiritual Play and enjoy an hour to yourself. Bring a mat if you have one, or you can borrow one of ours, and wear something comfy! Our instructor, Chelsea, has experience teaching yoga to all ages and abilities and would love to get to share the gift of yoga with you!

Thanks to Everyone!

There is a deep sense of gratitude surrounding the Celebration of Life for Rev. Gene Lefebvre. The gratitude is for all the people who made the celebration happen and for Gene's remarkable life that wrote the service.

Here is a link to a video of his service.

Study About The Sermon On The Mount Begins Monday

We begin a new bible study that will focus on the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. Our first study will be in the multipurpose room on Monday, the 6th, at 1 pm.

We will look at the historical, literary, and cultural context, as well as the text itself.

For example, does the SM stand alone, or is it better understood as an extension or replacement of the 10 commandments?

If you want to join us by Zoom click here.

PRESCHOOL NEWS AND HAPPENINGS

THE UNICORN ROOM ART EXTRAVAGANZA!

Go to Barro's Pizza at 7th Street and Coral Gables to see the artwork created by children in the Unicorn Room of the Shadow Rock Preschool.

Registration and School Tours Are Happening Now!

Schedule a tour here!

Facilities Work Morning

Saturday, May 4th, starting at 8:30 am we are putting some time in on our campus for some general housekeeping and yardwork. Depending on the crew that shows up we may screen the dirt and rocks disturbed by the last water leak repair.

If you have questions, contact Pastor Ken.

Scrappin' and Craftin'

A group of energetic and artsy people are getting together to create, eat, and fellowship. Join them May 17-18.

Contact Lois Beberniss for details.

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday is June 23, 2024. More information and opportunities to sign up are coming but it is not too soon to put on your calendar.

Transition Team Mission Statement

The scope of their work is to oversee the process of moving Shadow Rock UCC into an organizational model that is sustainable and adaptive, with the motivation that the preservation and promotion of our core values, vision, and mission are key to the survival and thriving of Shadow Rock.

Thank you, Transition Team

NEXT TOWN HALL IS MAY 19TH AFTER WORSHIP!

ON THE HEELS OF EARTH DAY WE

ANNOUNCE THIS CLIMATE CHANGE EVENT! PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR!

OGHS OFFERING will be May 5th as our communion offering. Support our work with other denominations as we respond to the world's most hurting people.

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.