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.
A New Way to Get Your News Out
UUCP has launched a new, streamlined form for submitting announcements. We hope that this will reduce the amount of effort for everyone involved in getting the congregational news out.
Urban Nocturnes Concert at UUCP
On February 11, 2023 at 2:00pm, Urban Nocturnes will perform a concert of music for strings and clarinet at UUCP, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Glazunov, and Mozart. The concert will also include the premier of a string quartet by UUCP member Glenn Stallcop, local composer and former double bassist with The Phoenix Symphony. Glenn will
Environmental Day at the Capitol, Tuesday February 7
You have an opportunity to participate in Environmental Day at the Capitol this Tuesday, February 7. Many upcoming bills in the AZ Legislature concern environmental issues: water resources, federal lands, native plants and many more. 42 organizations, including UU Justice Arizona, Arizona Faith Network, have joined the Sierra Club to plan this day. Sign up
Memorial Service for Christopher Crespo, Saturday, February 18
We are so sad to announce the grandson of UUCP Member Dale Fisher died on New Year’s Day at the age of 21. His Memorial Service will be at UUCP on Saturday, February 18 at 1:00pm. It will be an in-person event only, there will not be Zoom access. Join us in sending Dale and his
Masks Optional For Worship Beginning This Sunday, Feb 5
Beginning this Sunday, masks will be optional during worship. This was decided by UUCP’s Board of Trustees meeting last week. We want you to have this information asap so you can make the decision that is right for you regarding in-person worship. There are very different views about having a mask requirement for worship. We
Pet Blessing Service on Sunday, February 19
Save the Date! Our worship service on Sunday, February 19 will be a blessing of our animals. The service will be outdoors since it is beautiful this time of year and kind to our animals. Bring your animals, a picture of your animals or your open heart–online or in-person. Bring a chair or we will
Small Group Gatherings
We will be continuing our policy for small groups, where we ask you to engage in a covenanting process with the small group. This means, where possible, asking in advance what individuals need regarding masks and trying to make the decision so that the most vulnerable can be included. If you can’t do it in
Notes From Your Dance Partner – February 2, 2023
UUCP is so lucky to be getting a Ministerial Intern! Read here to learn more about Brigitta, if you haven’t heard the good news. I remember my Ministerial Internship so well as it was a transformative experience in building my ministerial identity. The congregation took so much pride in creating an environment where I could
Welcome To UUCP’s Ministerial Intern, Brigitta Vieyra
Welcome to our Ministerial Intern, Brigitta Vieyra! She will be starting her journey to grow into the Unitarian Universalist Ministry on March 6th, 2023! During Rev. Christine’s Installation in September, the Congregation was charged to become a teaching congregation, one that creates space and resources for new UU Ministers to grow and learn. UUCP took
30 Days of Love – Healing :: Decriminalization
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
Navigators News!
Thank you to everyone that attended our first group hike last weekend. Attendees enjoyed an extremely hospitable climate as we meandered along the preserves’ cottonwood tree lined dragonfly trail. Our next group hike will take place on February 25 at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. More information on that hike can be found below. Social Meetup
Share the Plate: Homeless Youth Connection
Homeless Youth Connection (HYC) offers a comprehensive services program that engages high school-aged youth who are experiencing homelessness. HYC assists them in overcoming barriers to completing high school, graduating, and creating a plan for the future. HYC serves homeless youth, 13–21 years of age, who attend high school in Maricopa County and Coconino County, AZ.