All our announcements and events are listed below, with the most recently-published first. You can use the list of categories in the sidebar to view items from selected topics.
“The Future of Us”
Tuesday, October 17 - 6:00pm MST Hear Rev. Julián Jamaica Soto speak at UUCP about our future, read their poetry, and launch their new book inspired by the desert.
Notes From Your Dance Partner
This heat is something, isn’t it? This is about the time–late August or early September–when I am just over it. I find that I’m tired of being cooped up in my house and that I’ve gotten a little bit into a “heat rut.” I don’t go out to look at the sunset, or I don’t
Reggie Watson Memorial Service
A memorial service for Reggie Watson will be held on Thursday, August 31, at 5:00pm AZ time in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. Meeting ID: 867 5912 4812
Save the Date for Phoenix Pride
Phoenix Pride will be Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 10:00am. More information about set up and decorating will be coming in the following weeks.
UUCP Book Discussion Group Meeting
Sunday, September 3 - 11:45am MST The next UUCP Book Discussion Group Zoom meeting will be at 11:45am on Sunday, September 3, 2023. The group will discuss Chapter Twelve and The Epilogue in The Chaos Machine, The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds by Max Fischer. This book has provided frightening insight into the dangers of social media.
Share the Plate: UMOM
Friday, September 1 - September 30, 2023 UMOM works to restore hope and rebuild lives by providing shelter, services and affordable housing to people experiencing homelessness. Since 1964, their mission has been to prevent and end homelessness with innovative strategies and housing solutions that meet the unique needs of each family and individual.
Earth Justice Ministry Meeting
Sunday, September 10 - October 3, 2023 - 1:30pm MST Earth Justice Ministry returns to Zoom meetings until/unless space becomes available at UUCP.
UofA Class on Tohono O’odham History and Culture
UUCP acknowledges that the land we occupy was taken from Native Americans. What more can we do? The Adult Faith Development Team has learned that the University of Arizona is offering a 4 session online class about Tohono O’odham History and Culture. The stated tuition is $90, but a 20% discount code may be obtained
Notes From Your Dance Partner
“I always just thought if you see somebody without a smile, give’em yours!” – Dolly Parton. Summer at UUCP reinvigorated joyspotting as a spiritual practice for me. The creative Sunday Services led by our Worship Associates & Worship Staff reminded me that joy is not only ours to keep, it is also ours to give—from
Email the Phoenix City Council in Support of Housing Justice
Your Civic Engagement team is inviting people to email in support of housing justice before September 6. Phoenix is voting on two amendments to legalize casitas (accessory dwelling units) and reform parking mandates to address our housing shortage. Parking mandates require builders to provide a minimum number of parking spaces—some cities, for instance, require bowling
Can You Help Students by Tutoring at Maryland School?
Again this year, many students at Maryland School are performing significantly below expectations for their grade level. You can help them by volunteering an hour once or twice a week to work with a student (K-8) in reading or math as a tutor and encouraging mentor. Times are set up by matching class times with
UUCP Book Discussion Group Meeting
Sunday, August 27 - 11:45am MST The next UUCP Book Discussion Group Zoom meeting will be at 11:45am on Sunday, August 27, 2023. The group will discuss Chapters Ten and Eleven in The Chaos Machine by Max Fischer. This book is providing insight into the dangers of unregulated social media, which has provoked riots and persecutions of minorities. Please join us
Page 28 of 87