The Civic Engagement group meets regularly to bring timely justice actions to each Sunday worship service. We pick important issues for letters, postcards, petitions, and phone calls. In addition, we network with other justice and faith groups in Phoenix and beyond.
Recent Civic Action News
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Civic Engagement Welcomes Your Ideas
Your Civic Engagement team needs your input. The 2025 AZ Legislature will likely put forth bills that will curtail the rights of vulnerable groups. We will monitor the Legislature as usual and encourage you to use “Request to Speak” to express your views. Many of you are involved in other advocacy organizations. Please email us to share how they are addressing these challenges.
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Gratitude for Help with Holiday Cards
Thanks to all who stayed after the services to decorate holiday cards on November 17th and 24th. Because of our efforts, 125 detained immigrants will receive greetings this year. It was a joyful experience to do hands-on work together in our beloved community.
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Make A Holiday Card, A Gift of Hope
Thousands of asylum seekers are held in three detention centers in Arizona. Immediately after service this Sunday, November 24, come to the patio to make holiday cards for people who are detained. All materials will be provided, as officials have rules about what can come into the detention centers. Your card will likely be the only gift from outside that the person receives this season, and will likely be displayed and shared among those inside.
Older notifications are viewable in our Civic Engagement archives.
Interested in Joining Us?
This document provides information about our mission and activities, how often we meet, and what we expect of our members: Civic Engagement Team. For further information, please email civicengagement@phoenixuu.org.
UU Justice Arizona (UUJAZ)
In addition to weekly Civic Engagement actions, members of UUCP may participate with UU Justice Arizona (UUJAZ), a network of eleven AZ UU congregations. UUJAZ coordinates and promotes statewide justice efforts among UUs, including our annual UU Day at the Legislature. See the UUJAZ web page for more information, or visit their Facebook page.