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.
“Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know”
The UUCP Book Discussion Group has selected its next book, “Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know“, by Malcolm Gladwell. Discussion of this book will begin during a Zoom meeting at 11:45am on Sunday, August 21. Because we don’t know how to talk to strangers, we are inviting conflict
In-Person Children’s Ministry Programming!
Beginning Sunday, August 14, join us each Sunday after worship for exploration, expression, and community. Check the welcome table for weekly room assignments. Imagination Celebration—All ages invited, (5-13 focus age) stretch their creative brains and explore themes of Place, Character, Innovation, and Hope (August 14 – September 25) Augmented Reality—Community members ages 13-19 are invited to
Navigators August 2022: Getting Our Ideas Out #2
Thank you to everyone who came to our first August Navigators meeting. Our second meeting will take place on Monday, August 22, at 6:30pm to allow more time for families and individuals to prepare for the meetings. Our August theme for Navigators is “Getting Our Ideas Out”. In past months, we have looked at a
Petitions to Stop Voucher Expansion / Welcome Center
The petition “to protect public education and stop voucher expansion” continues. Sign at the Civic Engagement table at the back of the sanctuary. Please take a look at the IRC Welcome Center for asylum-seekers’ Amazon wish list. All donations are appreciated!
We Have Parking Lot Lights!
Why is this a big deal? In March 2021, one of light poles in our parking lot was damaged. We were already planning to renovate the parking lot itself, and we hoped that all the work could be completed during the summer of 2021. With pandemic-induced delays, that didn’t happen. In January 2022, after 7
Want to Help #UUtheVote by Becoming a Poll Worker?
Election administrators are making decisions about how many polling locations to open based on their current poll worker recruitment—so it’s important to boost their application numbers as early as possible this year. In-person voting is critical for communities without reliable access to mail service, voters with disabilities, those who need language assistance, or for voters
We Have Room for More Artists’ Work
The Sanctuary Art Team plans to hang artwork from UUCP members and friends on August 27, 2022. There is still room for more artwork to be hung on the sanctuary walls this fall. We are interested in all creations that can be hung: paintings, photographs, textiles, or crafts made out wood, paper, plastic, or other
Maryland School Starts Monday, August 8!
School starts on Monday! Teachers have been engaged in meetings and preparing their classrooms all week to be ready. Students will be both nervous and excited as they come on Monday, and teachers will be feeling the same way. “Will I get to sit by my friend?” “I’m new here—will anyone be my friend?” “I
Navigators August 2022: Getting Our Ideas Out
Our next Navigator meetings will take place on Monday, August 8, and Monday, August 22. Each of our meetings will be at 6:30pm to allow more time for families and individuals to prepare for the meetings. Our August theme for Navigators is “Getting Our Ideas Out”. In past months, we have looked at a few
Earth Justice Urges You to Get into Good Trouble!
We need good leaders!! Senator Joe Manchin killed President Biden’s climate plan. There’s a new bill that makes $369 billion in climate investments and is vital to helping the US reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030. Senator Manchin is supporting it, but Senator Kyrsten Sinema is not yet onboard. Please call her office at
All in Adventure! Community Orientation to Children’s Ministry
Community members of all ages are invited to an afternoon of creativity, imagination, and information. Find out what “Our Community Honors Children” really means and how you help make it happen. Learn about kiddo registration, volunteer opportunities, sensory superhero training, and Children’s Ministry Team membership—or just come to play! Join us in the sanctuary immediately
Unicare Meal Train Update August, 2022
We currently have no Meal Train needs, but if you know of someone who could use some help with meals, please contact unicare@phoenixuu.org. Thank you! What’s a Meal Train? Our UUCP community shares journeys by supporting congregants with meals during challenging times and life transitions. Volunteers may choose to make a meal & deliver, or
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