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.
The Book Discussion Group will meet on Zoom at 11:45am on August 28 to discuss the Introduction and Part One of Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell. Part One, “Spies and Diplomats,” includes Chapter One, “Fidel Castro’s Revenge”, and Chapter Two, “Getting to Know der
Many thanks to all of you who made donations of school supplies or funds to purchase them for beginning of the year at Maryland School. In addition, our community partnership with Beatitudes Campus and Church of the Beatitudes provided a back-to-school luncheon for all the staff as way to encourage them in their commitment for
The Good Trouble Train is gaining speed. Wooo, Wooo! Thanks to all the wonderful UUCP participants who are making a difference for the 2022 election. Shout out to Cindi Matcha, Joann Pamperin, Linda Vance, Sandy Weir, Gary Ezzell, Catherine Kopec, Jenny Jones, Barbara Cawthorne, and Barbara Rodman for reporting their election-related activities. Extra kudos to
First, we asked for it. So now, please thank the legislators who voted for the Inflation Reduction Bill, which had $369 billion for Climate Change. We encourage you to send postcards because the cards cannot contain toxic substances that are more likely to be put in envelopes, so the recipients will be more likely to receive
Progress Update: (If you’ve written postcards, but are waiting until a future date to mail them, and haven’t already reported, please send an email to goodtrouble@phoenixuu.org with the dates you completed and will be sending them). UUCP participants have written 790 letters or postcards to help turn out the vote in 2022 We have collected
All are welcome to join us on Saturday, September 17, at 3:00pm in person (masked) or online to celebrate the installation of Reverend Christine Dance and UUCP’s 75th anniversary! Details will be coming later.