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.
Sometimes the most challenging moments of our lives, the interruptions, can open us up as invitations. As UUs, we are often called to turn problems into possibilities. Join us as we explore how we can encounter the sacredness of becoming anew in the tragedies, triumphs and tediums of our lives.
What does it mean to be a people of possibility? For generations, UUism has rumbled with the abolition of systems that cause harm. From the abolition of slavery and segregation, to nuclear weapons and war, to policing and prisons, UUs are always deepening an understanding of what it means to be free. Come explore what it means to have an abolitionist imagination.
Because of our values, especially how we embrace our LGBTQ+ siblings as fully whole and holy, we have caught the attention of some right-wing harassers, doing their damage mostly online. Rev. Christine will bring you up to speed on what is happening, how we’re responding, the context of this new world we’re in and why WE are perfectly positioned to creatively respond to commit ourselves to the world we want and know can exist.
From last year's auction, the winner of the "Pick Rev. Christine's Sermon topic" chose decision-making. How are we to think about making big decisions? How important are they? How permanent are they? How do our UU Values help us to make those decisions. Hint: Most of them aren't permanent.
In our final series in our Hope and Liberation in World Religions Series, we'll be exploring Indigenous Spirituality from North America. Rev. Dr. Tink Tinker (Osage) is our guide in how the rich spirituality from many different indigenous communities can help us to live in harmony with each other, our earth and our spirit in a liberatory way.
As we celebrate our graduates, our volunteers and staff, we think about the ages and stages of our lives and how there is always something to celebrate in community.