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![Minister's Discretionary Fund | UUCP Share the Plate](https://www.phoenixuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post-share-the-plate-mdf-260x145.png)
Share the Plate: December 24, 2022 – Minister’s Discretionary Fund
Reverend Christine uses this fund for needs in our congregation and the community that might not otherwise be met with congregational resources—especially for those who are in crisis or have immediate financial needs. Within our congregation, the fund was critical during the pandemic and is still helping to support folks who come down with COVID.
Adult Classes Beginning in Early 2023
UUCP is offering four adult classes beginning in the new year: For more information and to register, visit our Adult Classes page.
Poetry Walk and Talk
Join us as we walk a fascinating neighborhood in north-central Phoenix. We walk and talk stopping occasionally for someone to read a poem that they brought. Poems can be something you wrote or from anyone else. Length of walk: one mile stroll When: Friday Dec 23, 2022 and every Friday thereafter until April 2023. Where:
Winter Clothing Donations for Refugees
Please set aside gently used cold-weather clothing and bring it to the upper parking lot on Saturday, December 31 from 2:00-4:00pm. The donations will be taken to the IRC Welcome Center, where many asylum-seekers are heading to very cold climates to await their asylum hearings. If the holiday brings you new coats, sweaters, sweat pants
![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 – December 22, 2022
“Have The Christmas That You’ll Have.” This has become one of my signature phrases. My friends quote me and say it back to me when needed. It has been amended to “have the holiday you will have,” “have the birthday you will have,” “have the family that you’ll have” and more. It comes from a
![UUCP members in Christmas garb gathered on the UUCP steps prior to caroling](https://www.phoenixuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/post-christmas-caroling-2-260x145.jpg)
Christmas Caroling Joy!
UUCP’s Christmas Caroling Caravan on Saturday, December 17, was a great success! A group of 15-20 people (depending on who showed up at the various locations) traveled to 5 different locations, singing Christmas carols and sharing joy, community, and cookies with UUCP elders who can’t often join us in person. Choir member Charlotte Carl-Mitchell has
Donations Needed! Children’s Clothes
We need your help, we need clothing donations. With a pre-school, an elementary school and our congregations, there are a lot of kids on this campus. They have lots of adventures and sometimes it gets messy. Donations Needed: Outfits of comfy socks, shorts, and shirt package in ziplock bag. We need 2 sets in each
Help Us Nominate UUCP’s Leadership by 3/1!
The Nominating Committee is looking for UUCP members who would like to take an active leadership role in our congregation. We'd like your suggestions for candidates by March 1.
Children’s Party Update
Hi folks! Unfortunately after all that we did to make it happen, we have to cancel the holiday party planned for after caroling. Thanks for all of your continued support of the children’s ministry programs. We look forward to more fun times in the future!
Winter Clothing Donations Update
Your Civic Engagement team will be collecting cold-weather clothing at the back table this Sunday, December 18 before, during and after service. The donations will be taken to the IRC Welcome Center, where many asylum-seekers are heading to very cold climates to await their asylum hearings. Coats, sweat pants and shirts, gloves, and hats in
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Sharing Session About Kids In the Sanctuary – Sunday, December 18
There have been some side conversations recently about young children in the sanctuary during worship. In our mission to be radically inclusive, we have intentionally stated that all bodies are welcome in the space and yet it seems that a conversation would be good to discuss what all the needs are during service and how
![Partial view of young child outdoors, hugging a teddy bear; White text: UUCP Holiday Giving 2022; Maryland School Roadrunners logo](https://www.phoenixuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/maryland-school-holiday-giving-2022-260x145.jpg)
Maryland School Families Update
What a wonderful week this has been – to see the outpouring of gifts and donations to help struggling families at Maryland School know they are supported and can celebrate the holidays with gifts and enough food. Particularly children in distressed situations need to feel that they are valued – Santa Claus comes to their