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.
Food Bank Collection Coming Up in March
Starting early in March, your Civic Engagement team will begin collecting much-needed food items for the Paradise Valley Community Food Bank. You may be surprised to learn that there is significant need in the Paradise Valley School District, where there are sixteen Title I schools. Keep this list of items in mind when you shop
Good Trouble Celebration
Join UUCP at the Good Trouble Congregation Celebration, on Tuesday, February 28 at 5pm. UU the Vote is honoring all that we accomplished in 2022. Our congregation worked hard to join the collective effort that helped us reach over 2 MILLION voters. Let’s show up in force for this national celebration and official announcements of all the Good
Notes From Your Dance Partner – February 16, 2023
This weekend, in addition to leading worship with you all (our Pet Blessing–outside–with animals and lots of joy!) I also get the sad but great privilege on Saturday of officiating a Memorial Service for the grandson of our beloved Dale Fisher and brother of our beloved Sage Fisher. On Sunday, I get another honor to
UUCP Navigators Mid-February Update
Thank you everyone that came out to our February Navigators Social meeting. It was the first time we held a meeting on the campus of UUCP. We were able to brainstorm numerous ideas for future events. We hope to get at least a couple more outdoor activities in, prior to the summer heat. Our next
It’s Not Too Late to Learn to Request to Speak!
Virtually all aspects of AZ citizens’ daily life are affected by laws enacted by the AZ Legislature. Through the Request to Speak (RTS) system, you can voice your opinion about bills in committee at the legislature FROM HOME. If you are interested, but missed the RTS training here, it’s not too late to get started!
New Book for Discussion: The Quiet Before
The UUCP Book Discussion Group has selected as its next book for discussion. The Quiet Before: On the Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas by Gal Beckerman. This book reveals the quiet origins of revolutionary ideas. Please join us. The Zoom meeting link is: Meeting ID: 819 2168 7099 | Passcode: 033576.
Register Now for General Assembly 2023!
Join us June 21–25, 2023, online or in-person in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. General Assembly 2023 will be a multiplatform event, with registration options for in-person and/or virtual participation. In-person registration includes access to events scheduled to take place in Pittsburgh, as well as everything available to virtual registrants. Full virtual registration includes access to the GA
It’s Not Too Late to Learn to Request to Speak
Virtually all aspects of AZ citizens’ daily life are affected by laws enacted by the AZ Legislature. Through the Request to Speak (RTS) system, you can voice your opinion about bills in committee at the legislature from home. If you are interested, but missed the RTS training at UUCP, it’s not too late to get
Notes From Your Dance Partner – February 9, 2023
We got the most delightful note placed on the Joys and Sorrows table this past week from someone who was visiting for the first time: “I am a teacher and I just came here today to hear my friend sing. What a joy to have found this church! What beauty, joy, peace, love… I have
Social Meetup at UUCP in the Johnson Room
On Monday, February 13 at 6:00pm we will be holding a meeting in the Johnson Room at UUCP. Please join us as we welcome new and old members to our group. We will be utilizing the collective brainstorming process to determine the direction our group takes in upcoming months. Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks
30 Days of Love – Resilience :: Climate Justice
The Unitarian Universalist Association is promoting 30 Days of Love between MLK Day and Valentine’s Day with a month of spiritual nourishment, political grounding, and shared practices of faith and justice. There will be messages, body practices, prayers, and stories that will ground you in the theme of the week. Covering topics from democracy to reproductive justice
All Congregation Valentine-ing!
We’re sweet on you! Join a Valentine Making Party in the Johnson Room after service on February 12. We’ll have craft supplies, ideas, and of course, lots of love. All ages expected! (Psst . . . Parents! We know that writing out Valentine Cards can be a major night before stress. Bring your kiddo’s class