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.
“Lessons from the Edge: A Memoir”
The Book Discussion Group will begin discussing Lessons From the Edge: A Memoir by Marie Yovanovitch on Sunday, May 29. “An inspiring and urgent memoir by the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine—a pioneering diplomat who spent her career advancing democracy in the post-Soviet world, and who electrified the nation by speaking truth to power during the first impeachment of
Plea to AZ Legislature for Education Funding
If public education matters to you, consider attending the Educators’ Budget Day at the AZ Capitol on May 31 at 10:00am. Our Legislature has $5.3 billion of undesignated funds to allocate. Let’s encourage them to invest the money where it’s SO needed. For years, they have underfunded education, leading to AZ students being among the
Rev. Patrice Curtis
Our guest minister on May 1, 2022, was Rev. Patrice K. Curtis (she/they), UUA Transformational Interim Ministries Director. Patrice collaborates with and supports interim ministers and Directors of Children’s Ministries in amplifying and practicing diversity, equity, and inclusion within congregations, and in disrupting unhealthy patterns that make Beloved Community difficult to realize. Before beginning ministry
Unicare Meal Train Needs May 24, 2022
All meal trains are accepting the same takeout, food deliveries, home-cooked meals, & gift cards—but also direct donations through the site! It was activated by you all so THANK YOU! Just dotting i’s & crossing t’s over here. Several of you already donated, and if you did, please go sign up for a meal slot
Are You on the Early Voting List? / Refugee Welcome Center Needs for May
Now is the time to prepare for August and November elections by making sure you are on the Early Voting List. The refugees at the IRC Welcome Center are in desperate need of certain items. See the specific items needed this month and details on how to provide them.
Navigators / Earth Justice Ministry / UUJAZ Biodiversity Day
Sunday, May 22, is International Biodiversity Day and we will be hosting two collaborative events to mark this holiday. Post-Service Event with Earth Justice Ministry After the service on Sunday, we will have an art-centered educational event about biodiversity and extinction. Laurel Hardin of UUCP’s Earth Justice Ministry will be sharing information about endangered species
Sale of Art in the Sanctuary to Benefit Ukrainians
The art now on display in the Sanctuary is from Laurel Hardin and Mark Stambaugh’s home, some of which has been marked for sale (see card next to the art piece). Laurel has generously offered to send 40% of any sales she receives to the Hungarian UU Church providing help to Ukrainians suffering from the
Poetry Walk and Talk – Last Walk for the Summer
Friday, May 20, will be the last poetry walk for the summer. An announcement will be made in Compass when the walks resume in cooler weather. Bring a poem that you would like to read to the group. We will be walking about a mile in a neighborhood with delightful architecture and landscaping. We meet
Sacred Earth, Common Ground
Our congregation is one of only 4 organizations that have been invited to attend an event called “Sacred Earth, Common Ground” on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. It is designed to facilitate communication among people of different cultures, religions, and ways of thinking. A portion of our choir will perform there to open the event. You can view the event
UUCP Name Tags Update May 17, 2022
Now that we are gathering again, we are reorganizing our name tags. If you have had one in the past, please look for it on the pegboard at the entrance to the sanctuary, and if you find it, hang it on the permanent board in the back after the service (or bring it home). If you
Unicare Meal Train Needs May 17, 2022
We’re halfway through May! HUGE thanks to you all who have donated gift cards & money! We’re making this such a success & we are so grateful to each of you!!! April 19 – June 9 Alec & Carli Burke – Thurs April 25 – July 21 Karen Kurtz – Mon/Thurs every 3 weeks (new update by Karen
Refugee Welcome Center Needs for May / Responding to Threat to Roe v. Wade
The IRC Welcome Center is in desperate need of certain items. See specific items needed this month and details on how to provide them. Many people are concerned about threats to Roe v. Wade. If you want to take action to support this human right, here are two resources for you: Attend a discussion sponsored
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