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Still More Donations Needed for the UUCP 2023 Live Auction!
The train is fast approaching UUCP station! We’re in need of more live auction Events and Services for the upcoming Fundraiser slated for November 11 at 5:00pm. The live auction items are a great way to both fund-raise and friend-raise. Be sure to bring a friend to the auction AND to the events you have the winning bid for
October Flame Dinner
Friday, October 20 - 6:30pm MST Youth Ages 15-18, let’s eat! Join us for a purely social dinner together, a chance to hang out, talk, and laugh. Please register to receive restaurant location and details!
Share the Plate: BLUU
Sunday, October 1 - October 31, 2023 BLUU, which stands for Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism, is committed to expanding the power and capacity of Black UUs within Unitarian Universalism; providing support, information and resources for Black Unitarian Universalists; and justice-making and liberation for Black people through our faith.
Help Make Sandwiches October 15 / Phx Parking Reform Vote
Join us in making PB&J sandwiches in Office 2 after service Sunday, October 15. UUCP will become a part of the extended heat relief network by continuing to feed the unsheltered. This is our chance to be helping hands in serving our wider Phoenix community. The Phoenix City Council will be voting on parking reform
2023-2024 Children’s Ministry Programming
Children’s Ministry programming at UUCP is back! We have something for everyone—yes, adults too! Together, we’ll explore our UU values, strengthen our community, and grow! Sunday Groups: Kindle Circle (ages 0-5) | Toolbox Kids (ages 5-8) | oUUr Scouts/ Navigators (ages 9-12; all welcome!) | This Group Is Anti-Racist (ages 12-14) | YRUU (ages 14-19) and Coming
Coming of Age: Introductions, You, and UU
Friday, October 6 - 5:00pm MST UUCP kiddos ages 12-14 are welcome to join us for this first workshop in our yearlong Coming of Age program! Coming of Age is a transformative journey designed to guide young adolescents on a path of self-discovery, spiritual exploration, community investment, and ethical development within the Unitarian Universalist faith tradition. This program empowers young individuals
What is Children’s Ministry at UUCP?
Sunday, October 8 - 12:00pm MST Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s ministry at UUCP. Catering to both newcomers and long-standing members, we will explore and explain the innovative programs, immersive pedagogy, and the nurturing environment our community creates for children. Whether you’re new to our congregation or a familiar face, this session promises to be a valuable resource for
Notes From Your Dance Partner
For the last two weeks, I’ve been discussing the three concepts that the staff and I have chosen as our mantras for the 2023-2024 Program Year. After discussing Foundational Stability and Joy, this week I want to address JUSTICE. “I miss going to marches and protests together and seeing all the yellow Side With Love
Training Kids, Culture, and Covenant
Saturday, October 7 - 10:00am MST Join us October 7th in Room 9 for a day of Culture Building, Spiritual Centering, and Training. We will be discussing safety, commitments, and how we work with kids. Established Children’s Ministry Team Members are requested to attend, but this training is open to all who are interested! Lunch will be provided; please RSVP.
UUCP Book Discussion Group Meeting
Sunday, October 1 - 9:00am MST The next UUCP Book Discussion Group meeting will be in-person in Annex B at UUCP at 9:00am on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The group will discuss Chapter 3, “Boomers,” in Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future by Jean M. Twenge PhD. This is
Join UUCP Refugee Support Team for an Incredibly Rewarding Experience!
Bonnie Fraser, Cathy Kim, Cheryl Thomas and Gill Hamilton co-sponsored an Afghan refugee family of 11 (9 children) from U.S. arrival in May through August, and it was a truly wonderful experience. We are now recruiting for a new team. The family we were matched with by Lutheran Social Services were wonderful – kind, helpful,
More Donations Needed for the UUCP 2023 Auction Train!
We’re still accepting cargo for the silent & live auction and raffle freight cars. There’s plenty of room for more items like Events, Good Stuff, Services and Gift Cards. The train pulls into the station November 11 at 5:00pm. Put this on your calendar now. There will be a silent and live auction as well as a raffle—something for everyone and every price range!