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Spiritual Nourishment

In-Person + Online: 10:30am MST
Zoom: 889 9762 3746

Led by: Rev. Christine Dance
Worship Associate: Jon Palumbo, Gio Palumbo, Bill Snowden
Music: Benjie Messer

In our final of four weeks, we will have a stew of music, poetry and spiritual practices to take a breath, nourish our souls and practice together. This week, we’ll explore prayer, and finding UU-oriented ways in an easy-to-use format to explore what prayer means to us.

For audio only, phone 346-248-7799 and enter the meeting ID: 889 9762 3746

Share the Plate: Live and Learn

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Live & Learn is a non profit organization for women that was founded in 2012 to empower women in the Phoenix-metro area. It began as an initiative of the Arizona... Read more or email stp@phoenixuu.org.

Creating Theology Together

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CREATING THEOLOGY TOGETHER—A New Resource for Building Faith Community.

Our identity and theology are shaped by our lived experience. By understanding our personal theology, we can engage and deepen our commitments in covenantal faith community. Then we can name and claim our shared theology, to inform and shape a public theology that grounds our faithful actions in the world.

This is an in-depth curriculum, with an innovative edge—it is being run by Ministers and Religious Educators from congregations all around Arizona.  This is an opportunity to meet other UUs in the state to go deeper into what you believe and how to put it in action. 

This curriculum was developed in response to the well-known Building Your Own Theology by Rev. Dick Gilbert.  From that course, Rev. John Morehouse wrote a dissertation called Creating Theology Together. In it, he wondered how moving beyond our focus on the individual search for truth and meaning might create space for a shared theology in UU congregations. We’ve created CTT to ground and center a congregation’s social justice work in UU theology and mission, and to inspire a deeper commitment to covenantal community, and to our faith’s values and principles.

You can learn more about the curriculum here:  https://www.meadville.edu/light/fahs-collaborative/fahs-curriculum-catalogue/creating-theology-together/

WHEN: October 2024 through March 2025

It will include 3 in-person Saturdays and 6 online Mondays 

  • Saturdays, from 10am-4pm: 10/12, 11/7, and 3/1. 
  • Mondays (online), from 6-7:30pm: 10/28, 11/15, 12/16, 1/13, 2/3, and 2/24

The Saturday sessions will be in congregations around Arizona. At this point, we are planning on one gathering in the Phoenix area, one in the Tucson area, and one in Northern Arizona. Specifics and exact location are TBD. We anticipate there will be opportunities for carpooling and home-stays.  While we understand that participants may not be able to attend every session, we’re asking you to prioritize the 3 in-person sessions and at least four of the online sessions. 

COST: We are offering a sliding scale for this class so that it can be accessible to everyone.  We suggest a sliding scale between $0-$150.  If you can pay the full amount, you make it possible for those who cannot. 

WHO:  This curriculum is aimed at anyone 14 years old and up.  If you are middle school age and are interested, talk to your Minister. 

REGISTER HERE

Multiple ticket prices available for all budget levels. Select the option that’s best for you. Register by September 30th.

In This Issue

What's Happening This Week

Thursday 9/05

Saturday 9/07

Sunday 9/08

  • Book Discussion Group 9:00am MST (Annex B)
  • Worship Service 10:30am MST (Sanctuary, Zoom)
  • Coffee/Exploration Hour 11:30am MST (Johnson Room, Patio)
  • Earth Justice Ministry 12:00pm MST (Annex H)
  • Encourage AZ Residents to Vote 12:00pm MST (Back of the Sanctuary)

Monday 9/09

Wednesday 9/11

  • Band Practice 5:15pm MST (Sanctuary)
  • Choir Practice 6:45pm MST (Sanctuary)

Upcoming Adult Classes

It’s Banned Book Week – What’s on Your Shelf?

September 22, 12:00 - 1:15pm The purpose of this session is to reflect on a banned book or two (or three) that stayed with you because it was difficult, challenging, engaging, and maybe delightful. Read more or email afd@phoenixuu.org.

Upcoming Events

OWL Facilitator Round Up! - 9/5

6:30pm - 8:00pm MST OWL Facilitators and folks interested in assisting in the OWL program are invited to connect, collaborate, and prepare for the upcoming year. During the round-up, you’ll have time to meet... Read more or email katieresendiz@phoenixuu.org.

Homecoming Weekend! - 9/7

12:30pm - 7:00pm MST Join us September 7 and 8 for Homecoming Weekend, featuring Water Communion, family activities, a Building Blessing, Potluck, Karaoke, and Worship Service, concluding with a community lunch. Read more or email katieresendiz@phoenixuu.org.

Kids at UUCP – Children’s Ministry Orientation - 9/7

1:00pm - 3:00pm MST Join us for Family & Kid Orientation at UUCP. Learn about our children's programs, explore how we foster spiritual growth, community, and inclusivity. All families welcome! Please RSVP. Read more or email katieresendiz@phoenixuu.org.

Encourage AZ Residents to Vote - 9/8

Two consecutive Sundays, Sept 8 and 15. Your Civic Engagement team is hosting two letter-writing parties to encourage AZ residents to vote after service on two Sundays, September 8 and 15. Please plan to join us at... Read more or email civicengagement@phoenixuu.org.

Calling all Artists - 9/21

9:00am - 1:00pm MST Are you an artist that would like to show your work in the Sanctuary at UUCP? The Sanctuary Art Team will be hanging art of all interested Members and Friends... Read more or email art@phoenixuu.org.

Ongoing Events

Join Others for De-Stressing In Chaotic Times

First and third Sundays of the month, beginning June 16, ending November 17, 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM. Read more or email sundaydropin@phoenixuu.org.

Announcements

In Memoriam–Roy Miller

Roy Miller died on Monday, August 20th, surrounded by his family after having cancer for two and a half years. Roy has been a member of UUCP since 1977. He... Read more or email christinedance@phoenixuu.org.

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