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.
Moscow, Russian Rivers and Historic Towns, and St. Petersburg
Friday, May 12 - 7:00pm MST On May 12 Joy and Bill Mee – will share Moscow, Russian Rivers and Historic Towns, and St. Petersburg. Our presentations are held in the UUCP Sanctuary from 7pm to 8pm. If you can’t make it in person, join us on Zoom: Meeting ID: 871 8102 4474 | Passcode: 009230. In June 2015, Bill and Joy
UUCP Book Discussion Group Meeting
Sunday, May 7 - 11:45am MST The next UUCP Book Discussion Group Zoom meeting will be at 11:45am on May 7. The group will discuss Chapter 10, the final chapter in It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism by Bernie Sanders. This chapter is about demanding fundamental changes in uber-capitalism. It should be an interesting discussion. Please join us on Zoom:
Helping the Houseless
Your Civic Engagement team continues to focus on the needs of the unhoused folks in the Valley. The summer heat makes them more vulnerable than ever. A small group from UUCP toured the Human Services Campus in south central Phoenix last week, led by Rick Mitchell of the Homeless ID Project, one of many nonprofits
Thursday Night Open Small Group
Thursday, May 18 - 7:00pm MST This small group is an excellent way to make connections within the UUCP community for both people new to UUCP and for those who have been involved in UUCP for years. Our format is very informal as we visit with each other and discuss each month’s “Soul Matters” theme. Come join us! Our group meets
May Flame Dinner
Friday, May 19 - 6:30pm MST Youth Ages 15-18, let’s eat! Join us for a purely social dinner together, a chance to hang out, talk, and laugh. Please register to receive restaurant location and details!
Share the Plate: Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro
Monday, May 1 - May 31, 2023 Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro is a Black, Queer, and Femme led organization, that centers on Black people who are the most impacted and marginalized because we believe ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER. We build solidarities with other colonized folks in the Global South to end imperial rule. We work towards Black Liberation by practicing abolition
Join Us for Community Night!
Thursday, May 4 - 6:00pm MST Join us for Community Night dinner every Thursday through May 18th! We will gather in the Johnson Room at 6:00pm for food, fun, and fellowship, with activities after for the whole family. Please bring a dish to share if you are able. May 4 will feature: If you are willing to help set up, clean up, etc., please
Advocate for AZ Senate Bill to Help Vulnerable Faith Communities
Small congregations are often threatened with hate crimes. Thanks to our Safe Congregation Team, UUCP benefited from a federal program to fund increased security here. AZ Senate Bill 1713, which has bipartisan support, would put money in the state budget to offer similar funds to smaller congregations. Read about this bill and email a form
Come Join the Refugee Support Team Assisting a Refugee Family!
Help support refugee families! New Refugee Support Team of 5-6 members per family needs two new members to begin support of a refugee family. Read more!
Postcards to Toyota to Develop Fully Electric Vehicles – Soon!
Sunday, May 7 - May 14, 2023 - 11:30am MST Fill out postcards to ask Toyota to develop fully Electric Vehicles! Energy markets will expand and cost less when produced from renewables, and the energy industry gives up fossil fuels.
Navigators Update/May Trip to Gilbert Riparian Preserve
Saturday, May 13 - 6:00pm MST We had a great trip to the Liberty Wildlife Campus last week! Along with a few of our normal members we also had a new family join us. Our group was able to have lots of up close interactions with different animals. One of the unique aspects of Liberty Wildlife is that many of the
Resources for Gardening for Wildlife Habitat
Last week was Earth Day. In recognition of the holiday we wanted to bring some resources to our community for creating healthier landscapes in their homes. The following links highlight a few different approaches to broadening species diversity in your garden or community landscape. Specifically there are lists for different types of host plants and
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