The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix strives to be a spiritual community for our time, focused on diverse theological perspectives, radical inclusion, and knowing that issues of justice and equity shape everything we do.
With a special awareness for those who have been historically marginalized, we welcome all, of every race, class, ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious background, mental and physical ability and disability. We welcome your whole self, your family into our worship as we build a community of caring, courage, and hope.
We are passionate about anti-racism, anti-oppression, equality, and justice work. Social justice is not just a component of our ministry; it is embedded into every part of us. We strive for a multicultural anti-oppression presence in every aspect of what we do, including worship, outreach, and even committee work.
As we endure the blistering heat, keep the Valley’s vulnerable in mind. The 2023 Heat Relief Network offers hydration, cooling, and heat relief respite centers throughout the valley. Donate water at locations around the Valley, volunteer, or donate money to buy supplies. For more information about the Heat Relief Network, watch this video.
It’s too hot to leave the house, but from the cool comfort of your home, you can get trained to send postcards to low propensity environmental voters with the Environmental Voter Project! There are various opportunities around the country to phone bank or write postcards. Sign up for the required training if you want to
The Civics Center, a California-based organization, has a mission to register high school students around the country to vote. Pre-register now for a Zoom meeting about youth registration and voting held on Thursday, July 20th at 6pm AZ time. Various volunteer opportunities are available.
Ohio’s state legislature has been using their gerrymandered super-majority to pass legislation restricting abortion access and making it harder for Ohioans to vote. Now, they have triggered an August special election on a proposed constitutional amendment that will reduce reproductive rights and access to voting. Read more, register for or sign in to Vote Forward,
Four people have already died from the heat this year in Maricopa County, and many more are in danger as the temperatures continue to rise. The 2023 Heat Relief Network offers hydration, cooling, and heat relief respite centers throughout the valley. See where you can bring donations of water, or donate money to the cause.
Title 42 officially ended on May 11, 2023. This was a long overdue and a welcome development, but was combined with a number of new border restrictions limiting people’s ability to claim asylum in the United States. The International Rescue Committee continues to help immigrants navigate the asylum process before and after they get to