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Sonoran Solstice Spectacular
A winter forest scene under a night sky, with a fireplace surrounded by a ring of trees.
Sunday, December 22, 2024 Zoom: 854 9063 5006
Led by: Emrys Staton
Worship Associate: Gary Ezzell
In-Person + Online: 10:30am MST

On the weekend of the Winter Solstice, we will explore the pagan roots of the holiday, focusing on what the darkness, quiet and solitude can teach us. The Sacred Earth Worship Group will be opening and closing our circles of community.

Notes From Your Dance Partner

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

Christmas is almost here! Each year, the staff and I go through all the services that we are having, figuring out the order of the service, placing the best music... Read more.

Upcoming Events

Save the Date for the New Year’s Day Potluck & Hike! - 1/1

9:15am - 4:00pm MST The annual UUCP potluck and hike are happening again this year. The hike meetup will be in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve 40th Street Parking Lot–at Shea and 40th Street, go south... Read more or email participation@phoenixuu.org.

Ongoing Events

Poetry Walk on Fridays

Fridays through April 30, 2025, at 9:00am Poetry Walk and Talk has restarted as of December 13. Join us at 9:00am each week on Friday and walk about a mile on paved streets around 16th street and... Read more or email walking@phoenixuu.org.

Join Others for De-Stressing in Chaotic Times

1st & 3rd Sundays, Dec 15 - May 18, noon to 1:15pm Join others as we explore anxieties, cares, and concerns about the state of the world in a safe place, focusing on how each person is doing with the ongoing challenges... Read more or email participation@phoenixuu.org.

Connect & Engage

Last Wednesday of October, January, February, March, & April, 6 - 7:30pm Join us for Connect & Engage! This is designed for new (or existing!) members to deepen their connection with the community by facilitating meaningful conversations and building relationships beyond Sunday... Read more or email participation@phoenixuu.org.

Announcements

Civic Engagement Welcomes Your Ideas

Your Civic Engagement team needs your input. The 2025 AZ Legislature will likely put forth bills that will curtail the rights of vulnerable groups. We will monitor the Legislature as... Read more or email civicengagement@phoenixuu.org.

Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed!

Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed - dancing cartoon coffee cup over a background of a coffee urn and coffee cup

Would you like to help fill in periodically? We’re always looking for friendly faces to join the Coffee Hour Team! Help us bring warmth and connection to our congregation by... Read more or email administrator@phoenixuu.org.

Submit Candidate Suggestions for UUCP Leadership Roles

The UUCP Nominating Committee needs your suggestions to identify members of our congregation who may be interested in taking an active leadership role Read more or email nominating@phoenixuu.org.