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.
Augmented Reality Update
Our UUCP teens have been learning Augmented Reality via the Hoverlay App. Our first teen project we have to share is from Nigel Perez. In his Hoverlay video you can learn about his bond with the basketball court on campus. We have included a QR code which you can scan with a smartphone camera to
Display Your Holiday Decorations in the Sanctuary, Dec 3
The Sanctuary Art Team invites you to bring decorations which represent your holiday celebrations. Bring your decorations to the Sanctuary on December 3 at 9:00am. Decorations from Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Saturnalia; all are welcome and encouraged. If you have any questions please email the Sanctuary Art Team.
Nobody Knows: Blue Holidays Gathering – November 16
Schedule: Wednesdays, November 16, November 30, and optionally December 21; 6:30pm on Zoom only Facilitator: Rev. Patrice Curtis, UUCP’s Affiliate Minister Maximum # of Participants: 12 “Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen, nobody knows my sorrow”—Singing the Living Tradition, Hymn 99 For some, centering joy and celebration makes the holiday season a difficult time to
Pop-Culture Theology: Discussion of Netflix’s “God’s Favorite Idiot” Begins November 20
Using popular culture for inspiration, Rev. Christine is going to offer a short 2-class discussion on “God’s Favorite Idiot,” a series on Netflix starring Melissa McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone. We’ll explore its traditional religious themes, its caricatures, and the moral complications it presents. Watch the series before if you wish and join us
Milkweed for Monarchs Sale Update
UPDATE: There are 10 milkweed plants left over from the sale. They need homes. If you requested, but did not purchase your plants, please arrange for that Sunday 11/20/22 to purchase your plants. Unclaimed plants will be sold to whoever wants them. All need to go! All sales are cash and carry.
Calling All Young Adults
The UUCP young adults community is invited to a reception at the home of Rev. Christine Dance, in Phoenix near 32nd and Shea on November 19 at 5:00pm. If you are questioning whether you are a young adult – YOU ARE! The purpose is to come together as an affinity group to get to know
Post Election Gathering – Thursday, November 10
What are we feeling after the elections on November 8? Happiness? Despair? A combination of both? Given the state of our country, we are not surprised that it is complicated. Our Civic Engagement Team is creating a space for us to gather and share our thoughts, emotions and commitment on Thursday, November 10 at 6:30pm
UUCP Electric Jam Wednesdays!
Bob Davis is hosting an electric jam Wednesdays in the Sanctuary from 5:30-7:00pm. Things may get a little loud. If you play electric guitar, electric bass, drums, keyboards, and want to jam with other folks who do, please drop by! Jam sessions will be masked. Questions? Email bobdavis@phoenixuu.org.
Flame Dinner: Ages 15-18
Hey youth ages 15-18, let’s eat! Join us for a purely social dinner together, for a fun evening of hanging out, talking and laughter. Please register so we can get an an accurate headcount for food and any food allergies you might have.
Sr. High Camp at DeBeneville Pines
Let’s Carpool to Camp! Youth currently in 9th-12th grade are welcome and welcomed back to join us this winter at Camp CommUUnity! Campers will spend five nights/six days playing games and laughing with friends, both old and new! During camp, youth will have the opportunity to connect with one another during ice breaker games, small
Youth at UUCP: Augmented Reality
Augmented reality is an interactive experience that combines the real world and computer-generated content. 12-18 year-olds are invited to join the wild welcome we’re creating. We’ve been filming, editing, adding music, and all sorts of uploading in our work to welcome folks to UUCP. Join us on Sundays after worship in Room 9 November 13
Notes From Your Dance Partner – November 10, 2022
Reverend Christine is on a Professional Development Trip to the Holy Land this week. Here’s what she had to say about this trip two weeks ago: Next week, I am going on a trip that I never thought would be on my bucket list. I will be taking a journey to the Holy Lands of