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Sign Three Important Initiative Petitions
The AZ Constitution allows citizens to propose laws. When the Legislature fails to address obvious injustices, it is up to us to act. Each Sunday, we will be gathering signatures on three petitions on the issues of voting rights, dark money, and caps on medical debt. It’s crucial that 237,645 signatures be gathered on all
Earth Day with UUCP Navigators
For the month of April we will be focusing on the holiday “Earth Day”. Thanks everyone that joined us for our Monday April 11 meeting. Members learned about some of the dire environmental catastrophes that the United States were experiencing in the 1950’s and 60’s that lead to Earth Founder Gaylord Nelson (one time Governor
Unicare Meal Train Needs April 12, 2022
These meal trains are open, and our congregants could use your help. Please follow the links for information and to sign up: Alec & Carli Burke Meal Train Karen Kurtz & Ariza Meal Train Katie Resendiz & Family Meal Train Our UUCP community shares journeys by supporting congregants with meals during challenging times and life
UUA General Assembly 2022
UUA 2022 General Assembly (GA): GA is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). The 2022 GA will be held from Wednesday, June 22, through Sunday, June 26, in Portland, OR. You may also attend from the comfort of your own home on Zoom. Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for
AZ Voting Rights Initiative Petitions
The 2022 AZ Legislature has passed several bills that will restrict voting rights. A new citizens initiative creates a series of voting rights statutes to counter these bills. It’s crucial that 237,645 signatures be gathered by early July. We will be in the sanctuary each Sunday so you can add your signature. Find other locations
PAWS Leaders Panel: Solidarity in Action
Join White People Against White Supremacy (White PAWS) in hearing stories from anti-racist movement leaders to learn how we can approach the work today without replicating the systems of whiteness we fight to dismantle. White PAWS is hosting a series of panel discussions featuring organizers who have placed anti-racism at the center of their lives,
Vocal Looping with Holly Pyle
UUCP’s service on Sunday, April 10, will feature the contemporary songwriting of vocalist Holly Pyle. Holly was a favorite vocalist and songwriter in Phoenix for many years, leading the dreamy progressive jazz/soul band House of Stairs, and performing solo shows that used live looping to create elaborate and dynamic vocal arrangements. She now lives in Los
Laudato Si’ Festival of Eco-Spiritual Films
Four feature length films that have received dozens of film festival awards and recognition globally, plus a variety of shorts will be presented throughout the day for you to choose for viewing. This is an opportunity to take in significant and entertaining quality eco-spiritual films with others who share your interest for high-quality, thoughtful, and
Share the Plate: The Bridge Initiative
In April, we are asking UUCP members and friends to Share the Plate with The Bridge Initiative, a theatre collective and incubator in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to increasing opportunity and visibility for professional theatre artists from historically marginalized groups, with a focus on gender parity. The organization believes theatre should act as a mirror and
Earth Justice Ministry Meeting
We will meet on Sunday, April 10, at 1:30pm via Zoom: ID: 929 0550 6684 | Passcode: Earth We will hear reports on partner organizations, events, upcoming projects, things we can do to help, and issues relating mostly to climate change. Newcomers to discuss strategies to support Build Back Better, Fossil Free Act, and other
AZ for Fair Elections Initiative Petitions
A new citizens initiative is creating a series of voting rights statutes that address both the AZ voting suppression bills passed in 2021 and some being considered in 2022. It’s crucial that 237,645 signatures be gathered by early July. Civic Engagement will have this petition at in-person services starting April 10 at the back of
Classical Clarinet with Erin Finkelstein
UUCP’s service on Sunday, April 3 features clarinetist Erin Finkelstein. Erin plays as an extra with the Phoenix Symphony and Arizona Opera, and each summer at the world-class Carmel Bach Festival. Her chamber group, Urban Nocturnes, is performing a benefit concert for Ukraine relief in the UUCP sanctuary on Thursday, April 14.