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

you are welcome here!

Church Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 3 PM.

28 October 2026

This Sunday at Shadow Rock: 11/01/2026

9:00 am

• Childcare is in the Blue Room.
• Adult Education with a coffee hospitality cart in the Multipurpose Room.
• Youth Group (Jr. & Sr. High) will meet in the Parlor.

10:00 am

• Spiritual Play (Ages 3-8) will meet in the Turquoise Room.

10:15 am

• Worship in the Sanctuary.
• We offer closed captioning for people with hearing impairment. Turn closed captioning ON with your device.

11:15 am

• Coffee Chat in the Parlor following worship.

5:00 pm

• Beer Church Offsite.

Beer Church

Beer Church is at 5:00 PM on November 1st.

There is a change in venue for this month. You will meet at Barrio Brewing Company at Deer Valley Airport, 702 W. Deer Valley Road.

As Requested By Some of You

To read Pastor David's Final Sermon, "On Being Neighborly," click here!

Cultivating Shadow Rock

If you missed the Stewardship Email sent out last week, click here! If you have not made a pledge for the 2027 Campaign and wish to, please click on the button below to fill out the form!

President's Update

Your Governing Board recently held its annual Planning Retreat! If you missed the email that was sent out detailing future plans for Shadow Rock, please click here!

Shadow Rock Choir!

We are delighted to announce upcoming rehearsals for our Shadow Rock Choir on Sunday, November 8th, and Sunday, November 15th, immediately following our regular Sunday worship service. The rehearsals will run for about an hour. The goal is to sing one or two special songs at the November 22nd Thanksgiving Service.

Anyone who has a love for singing, a heart for community, and a desire to serve through music is warmly invited to join us. No matter your level of singing experience, your voice is a valuable gift, and there is a place for you in our choir family.

Please plan to remain after Sunday service on both dates and participate in this meaningful time of Thanksgiving preparation. Your presence, commitment, and enthusiasm will help make our rehearsals productive and uplifting.

Let us come together with joyful hearts, willing spirits, and a shared passion for song.

We look forward to seeing you there!

What Is Media Literacy, and Why Does It Matter

Media literacy is the ability to think critically about the information we encounter every day, from social media posts and news articles to TV shows, books, music, and even AI-generated content. It encourages us to look beyond the surface, recognize biases, consider different perspectives, and ask questions like, “Why is this being shared?” and “What is this trying to convince me of?”

Media literacy isn’t about telling us what to think or believe; it’s about staying curious, being open to new ideas, and understanding that it’s okay to change our minds as we learn. By practicing media literacy, we can become more informed, empathetic, and responsible members of our communities. After all, not everything we see or hear tells the whole story—even the information in this newsletter! So, the next time something catches your attention, take a moment to ask why, look a little deeper, and consider the bigger picture.

Click here for more information!

A PLACE FOR HANNAH TOY DRIVE

We are excited to again host a Toy Drive for A Place for Hannah. We are grateful for Jo Jorgenson and her passion for helping incarcerated women and their families.

This year, A Place for Hannah is also asking for basic hygiene items and blankets for youth in juvenile correctional settings.

Requests are for the following:

Toys for boys and girls ages 0-13.

Walmart/Amazon gift cards for youth ages 13-18

Hygiene products for boys (Shampoo/Conditioner, Deodorant, Body Wash)

Feel free to scan the QR Codes below if you prefer a list!

The Toy Drive runs from October 1st to November 1st!

You will find the collection box in the Parlor of the Education Building.