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Change in Buddhist Sangha Meetings to 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 13 - June 27, 2023 - 7:00pm MST The Buddhist Sangha meetings, which previously were held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 7-8:15, have been moved per request of participants to 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 7-8:15. Come and check us out! Mindfulness practice of being in the present moment has been shown to lower blood pressure, improve the
Earth-Themed Open Mic
Sunday, June 25 - 12:00pm MST Igor Glenn and the UUCP folk singers are hosting a Earth-themed Open Mic after service on Sunday, June 25. Please come to listen, perform, or sing along! If you would like to perform, please bring a song that is somehow related to the earth, the natural world, or environmental concerns.
Phenology Update
Our Navigators group had a really fun time learning about Phenology and desert trees this month! Seven of our members observed the traits of our favorite Mesquite tree on campus using resources from the Natures Notebook webpage. Mx. Jezz also showed folks some of the edible Parkinsonia/Palo Verde tree beans. We hope more UUCP members
![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 – May 25, 2023
It is almost the beginning of Pride Month, and our Progress Pride Flag has been taken. I find it interesting that in these times, that the Black Lives Matter sign hasn’t been taken, when surely we are still seeing signs of rampant and institutionalized racism and people are still working adamantly against it. The No
UUCP Book Discussion Group Meeting
Sunday, May 28 - 11:45am MST The UUCP Book Discussion Group has begun discussion of a new book, Seek and Hide: The Tangled History of the Right to Privacy. The right to privacy is an especially important topic now, with sharing of data by social media companies and the potential for hackers acquiring digital data. The next Book Discussion Group meeting
Join the Board for a Budget and Bylaws Meeting
Sunday, June 4 - June 5, 2023 - 9:00am MST Join the UUCP Board of Trustees to discuss the proposed 2023-24 budget and proposed UUCP bylaws amendment before we vote on them at our Annual Congregation Meeting in June. We will be holding 3 meetings: Zoom info for both meetings: Meeting ID: 856 6665 4796 | Passcode: UUCP4027 You can preview documents for the 2023 annual
![Screenshot from Blue Boat Home YouTube video; UUCP congregation in Sanctuary](https://www.phoenixuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/blue-boat-home2-260x145.jpg)
Hymns as Inspiration: Blue Boat Home Adult Class
Sunday, June 4 - 12:00pm MST Join Rev. Christine and Sam Kirkland in an exploration of the well-loved hymn, Blue Boat Home on Sunday, June 4, from noon to 1:00pm in person in Annex B or on Zoom. Registration is not required.
End of Title 42 – How You Can Help
Title 42 officially ended on May 11, 2023. This was a long overdue and a welcome development, but was combined with a number of new border restrictions limiting people’s ability to claim asylum in the United States. The International Rescue Committee continues to help immigrants navigate the asylum process before and after they get to
12:30 New Time for OMG, GMO film in Annex B
Sunday, May 21 - 12:30pm MST This Sunday, the starting time for the film, “OMG, GMO”, has been moved to 12:30pm in order to allow people to fully enjoy Coffee Hour. The film will be shown in Annex B.
Navigators May Meeting on Phenology
Monday, May 22 - 6:00pm MST Our next navigators meeting will take place on Monday May 22nd at 6 pm. We will be meeting in the Johnson room. The theme for the meeting will be Phenology. After a brief opening we will take a short walk around the UUCP campus to learn a little bit about our favorite trees. Phenology refers
![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 – May 18, 2023
Have you ever thought about attending the General Assembly? Did you know that it is free if you just want to be a delegate? Did you know that this year we’ll be voting on moving forward with the new UU Principles and Values? Do you know we’ll also be voting for the UUA’s next President–the
Memorial Service for Karen Kurtz
Saturday, May 20 - 2:30pm MST The Memorial Service for Karen Kurtz will be this Saturday, May 20, at 2:30pm at UUCP. The service will be in-person in the Sanctuary and also on Zoom at https://phoenixuu-org.zoom.us/j/85380913970 Please join us to remember our beloved congregation member, support her daughter and heal as a community.