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Spur Cross Loop Hike
Ringtail Trail Brought Out 16 Optimistic People Saturday, January 22 was windy, rainy, and cold; yet 16 enthusiastic people showed up to hike the Ringtail trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We did, in fact, have some real raindrops fall on our circle as we counted off to begin the hike; however, after that we
Message From the Board: Parking Lot & Re-Opening
Dear Fellow Congregants, The lower parking lot has asphalt laid and lines painted and we can drive and park on it!! We still have additional inspections, lighting, irrigation, and planting to do, but it is usable! Hooray!! While our seven-month project has seemed like years long, we’ve also had COVID-19 variants and numbers that would have kept us away from in-person worship for much of that time. Now that we have a usable parking lot, our attention turns solely back to the pandemic, the current surge in cases, and the safety of all of you and our...
Navigators: January Recap
Our January subject of Camping went well. We finished our month with our special guest Bonnie White from the Outdoor Group. Bonnie shared her experiences with the UUCP Outdoor Group’s recent hikes in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve as well as the projected campout this May at Sunset Crater National Park. Our Navigators members Nabi and
Funding Threat to AZ Public Schools
Welcome Our New Members – January 2022
On January 30, UUCP will hold New Member Sunday and introduce 5 new members during the worship service. Here are our 5 newest UUCP members: Carol Ackerson After attending UUCP for over 5 years, I decided to become a member and find a way to be more involved. I am now serving on the Board
Service Music for January 30
This Sunday, our music is all “homegrown”: members of our UUCP community leading favorite UU hymns. Carolyn Allenby, David Boecker-Grieme, and Sarah Montgomery will sing, with Masaru Sakuma on piano and Susan Morris on viola.
Seeking Nominations for UUCP Governance
The UUCP Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying members of the congregation who would consider taking active roles in leadership on the UUCP Board of Trustees, UU Foundation Board (UUFP), or Nominating Committee. We need to nominate candidates for our UUCP leadership teams by April 1, 2021 and would appreciate your suggestions for possible candidates.
Have Your Voice Heard in the AZ Legislature
Request to Speak (RTS) is a way for citizens to speak out that is unique to Arizona. It allows you to use your “voice” online to weigh in on bills. No actual speaking is involved. Sign up to receive Melinda Iyer’s Weekly Legislative Update. Melinda reports which bills are at a point in the process
February Meeting / Clean Environment Amendment
The Earth Justice Ministry will have its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 1:30pm via Zoom:ID: 929 0550 6684 | Passcode: Earth Here in AZ, a constitutional amendment for a clean environment is being sponsored by AZ Senator Juan Mendez. The amendment, which is part of the state’s bill of rights, says
Spring 2022 Music Series
Our choir and many of our small musical groups are on hiatus, we’re between pianists, and singing hymns together would spread COVID. So we’ve hired many of my favorite Phoenix musicians who work as solo artists or in duos to be guests in our spring services. Throughout the spring, we’ll have everything from flamenco guitar
UUCP January Navigators: Camping #2
Led by Mx. Jezz & Bonnie White For our second camping discussion of January, we will be joined by Bonnie White from UUCP’s Outdoor Group! We will continue our camping discussion by sharing our thoughts on what items you find essential to a good camping trip. We will also be discussing how our 7th principle,
Bring Welcome Center Donations Sunday / Preview AZ Legislative Session
Asylum-seekers heading for cold climates continue to need gently used winter clothes, shoes, backpacks and tote bags. We will be in the upper UUCP parking lot again on January 16 from noon-2pm. We hope to see you there! Buying much-needed items from the Welcome Center Amazon wish list is another way to contribute. Thank you!