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.
Benjie is back!!! Our Music Director, Benjie Messer, has returned from his 7-month sabbatical. I got the wonderful opportunity to drive in a car with him for 14 hours total to Albuquerque (7 hours each way) as we traveled to the Association of UU Music Ministries gathering, which was full of music, joy, worship and
Over the last couple of days, I did one of my favorite things–hiding away in a comfy chair and reading as much as I could. Many have an idea that ministers just sit in their study and read books all day; the truth is that I really have to intentionally make time and space to
I am back from some wonderful time with family in Indiana and celebrating my wife Karen’s 60th birthday with friends–what a lovely and rejuvenating time off. I also just came back from a week as the Minister of the UU Senior High camp at Camp deBenneville Pines. How lucky I am that this congregation sees
There is no Notes From Your Dance Partner this week as Rev. Christine is serving as the Minister/Chaplain at Senior High Camp at Camp deBenneville Pines, our Unitarian Universalist camp for the Southwest Region.
After 39 years, the Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly of Member Congregations voted Saturday with 80% of the Gathered Delegates (including my vote) to adopt Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Inclusion and Generosity–with Love in the Center as our Statement of Values. This is the “Article 2” that we’ve been discussing for the last two years.