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.
Nigel’s 15th Birthday
Saturday, August 26 - 2:00pm MST The Perez family invites you to celebrate Nigel’s 15th birthday! On Saturday August 26th, at 2:00pm right here in the sanctuary. We will have ceremony, celebration, and dancing. Everyone welcome!
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“Starting Point”
Saturday, October 7 - 9:00am MST Bring your gifts and interests to our community. “Starting Point” is a four-hour gathering designed for people new to UUCP. You can share your own background and interests and learn about the many ways we engage with each other and the wider community. That can involve doing, (e.g., volunteering) and sharing/listening (e.g., small group discussions).
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“Get to Know UUCP”
Sunday, September 3 - 12:00pm MST Get To Know UUCP is an opportunity to meet with members and (usually) the minister to learn about our community and its programs. Join us in person in Room 11 at noon after the service.
![A picture of Reverend Christine at the pulpit during her installation ceremony](https://www.phoenixuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/post-reverend-christine-260x145.jpg)
Notes From Your Dance Partner
I’m BAAAACCCCKKKKKKK (said in my best Terminator voice). I’m so grateful for a congregation that understands that ministry is more than just a job and that gives me ample vacation and study time to regroup, recharge, and plan. My summer was filled with some wonderful family time at a lake in Indiana and a great
Help Us Support Maryland School’s Garden
Our participation in the community partnership to support Maryland Elementary School has been growing for many years now. Among the activities that have prospered is the school garden. We have provided supplies and volunteers so that hundreds of students could participate in instruction and hands on experiences to learn about the interdependence of plant and
UUCP Young-ish Adults Gathering
Tuesday, August 29 - 6:30pm MST Are you a young-ish adult at UUCP (broadly interpreted)? Would you be interested in a regular gathering with other young-ish adults? Join us for a brainstorming meeting on Zoom!
Heat Disaster – Help Now!
The deaths and disease due to the heat crisis in Arizona are the equivalent of a natural disaster, yet no institutions are ready to respond as quickly as they could to a disaster declaration. Please watch the UUCP website for updates on how to help NOW. Donate water at locations around the Valley, volunteer, or donate
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Field Notes From Your Ministerial Intern
ED: Note. For the summer, our Ministerial intern Brigitta Vieyra will be taking over Reverend Christine’s Notes From Your Dance Partner column, and as per her request, the column name has temporarily changed to Field Notes From Your Ministerial Intern. This week, our column goes on a much needed and mindful break. Notes from your
Middle and High School Extravaganza!
Saturday, August 19 - 5:00pm MST Want to be part of Coming of Age? Want to have dinner with our community teens? Are you in OWL 3 or 4? Are you just a rad teen?
Support the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument
Sign a petition and send a message to President Biden to use his powers under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to designate about a million acres of land around the Grand Canyon as the “Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument”. The purpose is to protect native lands, plants, culturally important sites, and the
Calling All UUCP Artists
Saturday, September 9 - 9:00am MST Whether you paint, take photographs or make fiber art, this is your opportunity to show your art in the sanctuary. The Sanctuary Art Team will be hanging artist’s work on Saturday, September 9, 2023. To answer questions or receive required forms, call the UUCP office at 602.840.8400 to leave a message, or email art@phoenixuu.org. If
High School Voter Registration
Arizona is part of a national effort to register students who will be 18 on or before General Election Day 2024. Are you a high school student, teacher or parent, or do you have friends who are? If so, we encourage you to spread the word about High School Voter Registration Week, October 2-6. It