The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix strives to be a spiritual community for our time, focused on diverse theological perspectives, radical inclusion, and knowing that issues of justice and equity shape everything we do.
With a special awareness for those who have been historically marginalized, we welcome all, of every race, class, ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious background, mental and physical ability and disability. We welcome your whole self, your family into our worship as we build a community of caring, courage, and hope.
We are passionate about anti-racism, anti-oppression, equality, and justice work. Social justice is not just a component of our ministry; it is embedded into every part of us. We strive for a multicultural anti-oppression presence in every aspect of what we do, including worship, outreach, and even committee work.
Bring a poem that you would like to read to the group. We will be walking about a mile in a neighborhood with delightful architecture and landscaping. We meet in the parking lot of St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church, located at 8141 N 16th Street in Phoenix. Afterwards, those that wish can meet for breakfast
The AZ Constitution allows citizens to propose laws. When the Legislature fails to address obvious injustices, it is up to us to act. Each Sunday, we will be gathering signatures on three petitions on the issues of voting rights, dark money, and caps on medical debt. It’s crucial that 237,645 signatures be gathered on all
UUA 2022 General Assembly (GA): GA is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). The 2022 GA will be held from Wednesday, June 22, through Sunday, June 26, in Portland, OR. You may also attend from the comfort of your own home on Zoom. Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for
The 2022 AZ Legislature has passed several bills that will restrict voting rights. A new citizens initiative creates a series of voting rights statutes to counter these bills. It’s crucial that 237,645 signatures be gathered by early July. We will be in the sanctuary each Sunday so you can add your signature. Find other locations
Join White People Against White Supremacy (White PAWS) in hearing stories from anti-racist movement leaders to learn how we can approach the work today without replicating the systems of whiteness we fight to dismantle. White PAWS is hosting a series of panel discussions featuring organizers who have placed anti-racism at the center of their lives,
UUCP’s service on Sunday, April 10, will feature the contemporary songwriting of vocalist Holly Pyle. Holly was a favorite vocalist and songwriter in Phoenix for many years, leading the dreamy progressive jazz/soul band House of Stairs, and performing solo shows that used live looping to create elaborate and dynamic vocal arrangements. She now lives in Los