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.
Bring your pets, bring a picture or bring your open hearts. We will be worshipping outside for this special service where we honor our pets, the special roles they have in our lives and how they make us better humans. While we will have some chairs setup, we encourage you to bring your own chairs.
Also, as this is an outdoor event, don't forget to bring water and a sunhat. No umbrellas please.
There is nothing to be learned from children's television. Cookie monster, Elmo and their friends have no spiritual message for you, and going to counseling isn't useful at all for our younger generation.
Join us as we share how the youth of UUCP can prove us wrong.
Major Margaret Witt was responsible for bringing down the U.S. military's anti-gay "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy, and also happens to be a close friend of Rev. Christine's. Join us to hear how she found a new purpose in fighting against discrimination, and to think about the work we have left to do. Immediately following the service, we will have our Mid-Year Congregational Update.
Ancient religions have taught us so many harmful things about disabled bodies being "broken" and needing to be healed. Like many things from our old beliefs, this is one that needs to be actively explored and challenged. We will explore what religions have taught about disabilities and how we can reform them to recognize the wholeness and worth of every single person, as our faith calls us to do.
On this Martin Luther King weekend, we will explore how being a prophetic and deed-oriented people is always rooted in pastoral actions. From creating relationships to finding opportunities to serve to random acts of kindness, learning how to be pastoral can be radical acts of our progressive faith.