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Become a Volunteer in Our Larger Community
Share the Plate is collaborating with the Participation Team to offer our Congregation a variety of ways to share our talents in the wider community. When Share the Plate is vetting an organization, they are not only discovering their need for our treasure but also their need for our time as volunteers. Vetted Independent Volunteer
Notes From Your Dance Partner
I had two profound experiences that led me to the same conclusion. First, on Monday morning was the Arizona Faith Network’s annual gathering. Over 200 Interfaith leaders, lay people, and community leaders were present to share the good works that we were each doing and to celebrate the accomplishments of the interfaith community. Each year, I
Save the Date for the New Year’s Day Potluck & Hike!
Wednesday, January 1 - 9:15am 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 on 40th street into the parking lot. Additional parking is also available in 40th Street, but go north of the “no parking” signs. We will
Notes From Your Dance Partner
“Are we a concert venue now?” This is a question I asked our Music Director Benjie Messer about a month ago. Within the last year, we’ve had musicians reach out to US to do concerts at our facility, including Urban Nocturnes (which made sense because of their connection with Glenn Stallcop), Joe Jencks, Crys Matthews, Emma’s
Gratitude for Help with Holiday Cards
Thanks to all who stayed after the services to decorate holiday cards on November 17th and 24th. Because of our efforts, 125 detained immigrants will receive greetings this year. It was a joyful experience to do hands-on work together in our beloved community.
Navigators Garden Party!
Our Navigators program had a very fun garden day last week! Our group planted a variety of flowers, herbs and vegetables in our garden bed. These plants will be tended to and harvested throughout our programming calendar year. Thank you everyone that came and helped out. It was a very successful multigenerational event! As our
December Species of the Month
Welcome to the Navigators Species of the Month! The December Species is the Curve-billed Thrasher Toxostoma curvirostre. In doing this monthly series it is my hope to introduce folks to both new species you have never heard of as well as common species you might want to learn more about. This month’s species is abundant
Discuss “Keeping the Faith” by Brenda Wineapple
Sunday, December 8 - 9:00am MST We will discuss the Preface and Chapter One of “Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy and the Trial That Riveted a Nation” by Brenda Wineapple, about the 1925 “Scopes Monkey Trial.” We will meet in the Annex, Room B, at 9am on Sunday, December 8.
Join Others for De-Stressing in Chaotic Times
Sunday, December 15 - May 18, 2025 - 12:00pm MST 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 faced in political, environmental, humanitarian, and global concerns. Each session will offer a positive coping skill. Anyone 18 and over is welcome for a single
Earth Justice Ministry Meeting
Sunday, December 8 - 12:00pm MST We meet in Annex H, and will primarily be planning our upcoming Climate Change Revival. This is our regular monthly meeting which occurs on the second Sundays (generally) of the month. Please bring Coffee hour snacks if you’d like. Newcomers are welcome.
Share the Plate: Kids in Focus
Sunday, December 1 - December 31, 2024 Kids in Focus is a nonprofit organization mentoring youth to overcome adversity and build resilience through the art of photography.
Notes From Your Dance Partner
I know this is probably a very unpopular opinion, but there is little I like about the typical Thanksgiving food. None of it is food I ever eat at other times of the year: a turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, or a pie made of pumpkin. While my wife considers mashed potatoes her prime comfort food,
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