Worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am MST

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Bless Our Pets

Sunday, February 19 – 10:30am MST
In Person & Online

Led by: Rev. Christine Dance
Worship Associate: Carrie Lifshitz
Music: Hot Beignets

Bring your pets, bring a picture or bring your open hearts. We will be worshiping outside for this special service where we honor our pets, the special roles they have in our lives and how they make us better humans. While we will have some chairs setup, we encourage you to bring your own chairs. Also, as this is an outdoor event, don’t forget to bring water and a sunhat. No umbrellas please.

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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix (UUCP) welcomes all to join us and embrace our mission to be a spiritual community for our time:

Theologically Diverse

Rooted in deep understanding of various faiths and traditions, our congregation nurtures personal growth and the search for truth and meaning.

Radically Inclusive

Reaching out to embrace all, our congregation challenges itself to grow with new voices, ideas, and experiences.

Justice Centered

Inspired by our Unitarian Universalist values, our congregation is organized and empowered to act in advancing justice in our local and global communities.

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