All our announcements and events are listed below, with the most recently-published first. You can use the list of categories in the sidebar to view items from selected topics.

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Masks Optional For Worship Beginning This Sunday, Feb 5

Beginning this Sunday, masks will be optional during worship. This was decided by UUCP’s Board of Trustees meeting last week. We want you to have this information asap so you can make the decision that is right for you regarding in-person worship.  There are very different views about having a mask requirement for worship. We

A dog sitting in a grass field.

Pet Blessing Service on Sunday, February 19

Save the Date! Our worship service on Sunday, February 19 will be a blessing of our animals. The service will be outdoors since it is beautiful this time of year and kind to our animals. Bring your animals, a picture of your animals or your open heart–online or in-person. Bring a chair or we will

Small Group Gatherings

We will be continuing our policy for small groups, where we ask you to engage in a covenanting process with the small group. This means, where possible, asking in advance what individuals need regarding masks and trying to make the decision so that the most vulnerable can be included. If you can’t do it in

A picture of Reverend Christine at the pulpit during her installation ceremony

Notes From Your Dance Partner – February 2, 2023

UUCP is so lucky to be getting a Ministerial Intern! Read here to learn more about Brigitta, if you haven’t heard the good news. I remember my Ministerial Internship so well as it was a transformative experience in building my ministerial identity. The congregation took so much pride in creating an environment where I could

Intern minister Brigitta Vieyra standing on rocks near the water

Welcome To UUCP’s Ministerial Intern, Brigitta Vieyra

Welcome to our Ministerial Intern, Brigitta Vieyra! She will be starting her journey to grow into the Unitarian Universalist Ministry on March 6th, 2023! During Rev. Christine’s Installation in September, the Congregation was charged to become a teaching congregation, one that creates space and resources for new UU Ministers to grow and learn. UUCP took

A picture of a heart with black text announcing 30 days of love for 2023.

30 Days of Love – Healing :: Decriminalization

The Unitarian Universalist Association is promoting 30 Days of Love between MLK Day and Valentine’s Day with a month of spiritual nourishment, political grounding, and shared practices of faith and justice. There will be messages, body practices, prayers, and stories that will ground you in the theme of the week. Covering topics from democracy to reproductive justice

A group of kids on the trail during the last Navigators outdoor hike.

Navigators News!

Thank you to everyone that attended our first group hike last weekend. Attendees enjoyed an extremely hospitable climate as we meandered along the preserves’ cottonwood tree lined dragonfly trail. Our next group hike will take place on February 25 at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. More information on that hike can be found below. Social Meetup

A picture of the HYC logo over the UUCP Share the Plate logo.

Share the Plate: Homeless Youth Connection

Homeless Youth Connection (HYC) offers a comprehensive services program that engages high school-aged youth who are experiencing homelessness. HYC assists them in overcoming barriers to completing high school, graduating, and creating a plan for the future. HYC serves homeless youth, 13–21 years of age, who attend high school in Maricopa County and Coconino County, AZ.

Dhaa School of Music Recital

Saturday, March 25 - 4:00pm MST Local school of tabla's annual recital in the UUCP sanctuary, with many young students performing. Not a UUCP event, but free and open to the public.