The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix strives to be a spiritual community for our time, focused on diverse theological perspectives, radical inclusion, and knowing that issues of justice and equity shape everything we do.
With a special awareness for those who have been historically marginalized, we welcome all, of every race, class, ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious background, mental and physical ability and disability. We welcome your whole self, your family into our worship as we build a community of caring, courage, and hope.
We are passionate about anti-racism, anti-oppression, equality, and justice work. Social justice is not just a component of our ministry; it is embedded into every part of us. We strive for a multicultural anti-oppression presence in every aspect of what we do, including worship, outreach, and even committee work.
This week and next week are the Jewish High Holy Days, otherwise known as the Days of Awe, between the holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Join us as we learn from our Jewish siblings about introspection and repentance.
It is one of our most treasured rituals at UUCP, our Water Communion. Come join us with your waters from your travels, your home, or use some of our water in the ritual. Water is so critical in our Sonoran desert climate; we will honor, learn, and ground ourselves in the sharing of water.
The disability justice movement calls us to expand liberatory access for connection, justice, and community. This Sunday, we'll explore what theologies of limits can teach all of us about how to faithfully live into interdependence.
In an era where celebrities are being “cancelled” from both the left and right and when celebrity itself has been criticized, we join to celebrate a woman who has weathered her celebrity with kindness, selflessness and humility. Join us as we hear the words, music and wisdom of Dolly Parton.
Talking about social justice is not the same as taking action for social justice. Saying we ‘Side With Love’ isn’t enough – it doesn’t make a difference in anyone’s else’s life when we don a yellow tee-shirt. So how do we discern what truly moves us forward towards change, and what obstructs change?
This Sunday, Janine Gelsinger, Co-Executive Director of UUJAZ (UU Justice Arizona) joins us to celebrate how together we make change with Unitarian Universalists across Arizona and demonstrate through actions, every day, that Love is a Verb.