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Notes From Your Dance Partner
It can sometimes be a challenge to meet the needs of everyone in every generation. Everybody has different needs to feel safe and also to feel like they are in sacred space, some of which include: hearing issues, mobility issues, security issues, to feeling like they can settle into sacred space. It is no secret
Homecoming Weekend Fun
This past weekend at UUCP was our homecoming weekend celebration / Water Communion service, and during the Water Communion service, our musical director Benjie Messer made music with a cactus! Yes, a cactus! Check out the video of his performance on the UUCP Youtube channel. Cactus supplied by Jezz Putnam, sound by Jade Barger and
Volunteer Opportunities – Become Involved in Work You Believe In
The Participation Team has identified various organizations around the Valley who are looking for volunteers. Many are the same organizations that have been Share the Plate recipients. We wanted to up our game with these organizations that are doing important work in the areas of justice, the environment, civic engagement. We have already shared our
UUCP Needs YOU!
We do not have the staff for all the jobs that need doing. Teams that need people right now:
September Navigators Update
Our navigators program at UUCP is doing a new series called “Species of the Month”. This month will be the Arizona Poppy. Our Species of the month will be a way for the community to learn a little more about nature via our compass newsletter and social media. For folks that are not able to
Discuss ideas from Kamala Harris’ book, “The Truths We Hold.”
Sunday, September 15 - 9:00am MST Come join us in understanding how Kamala Harris got to be the person she is. Learn what her background was, what experiences she has had and how she sees her responsibilities in life. We will meet on Sunday, September 15 in the Annex, Room B.
Homeless Collection Extended through September!!
Sunday, September 8 - September 29, 2024 - 10:15am MST Extreme heat (over 100 degrees) is extending into September. So Keys for Change is collecting one more month. So please bring requested items, and money for water, for the homeless all Sundays in September. See the Earth Justice page of the UUCP website for a complete list of items requested.
Encourage AZ Residents to Vote
Sunday, September 8 - September 15, 2024 - 11:45am MST After service this Sunday, September 8, please come to the back of the sanctuary to help your Civic Engagement team add a couple of sentences to letters that encourage AZ residents to vote. You will have another chance next Sunday, the 15th. Feel free to come both times! Remember, October 7 is the last day
Notes From Your Dance Partner
As we gather this Sunday for our beloved Water Communion, I am reminded of why this ritual holds such a special place in our hearts as Unitarian Universalists. The Water Communion symbolizes the coming together of our diverse and unique journeys. Each droplet of water we share represents our personal stories, our travels, and the
New UU Principles are on the website
Friday, September 6 After a multiyear process, this summer the UUA General Assembly approved a new statement of Unitarian Universalism's fundamental principles. These are now posted on our website under New to UU.
Share the Plate: Booker T. Washington Child Development Center, Inc.
Sunday, September 1 - September 30, 2024 For October, our Share the Plate recipient is the Booker T. Washington Child Development Center. This organization provides high-quality early childhood education and support services to underserved families in our community. By fostering a nurturing and educational environment, Booker T. Washington CDC empowers children and their families to build a foundation for lifelong learning and success.
Your ideas on “The Truths we Hold” by Kamala Harris
Sunday, September 8 - 9:00am MST Come discuss with us the ideas presented by Kamala Harris in her book, “The Truths We Hold: An American Journey.” On September 8 we will discuss Chapter 2, A Voice For Justice, and Chapter 3, Underwater. Discover the ideals that she says inspire her.
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