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On Being a UU at Work
Service Leaders: Jan Kaplan
Sunday, October 2 at 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
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| Between our first work day and our last, we cover an incredible journey. Some of us "work in the home", or have not yet begun the career journey. How can our UU identities help us through this odyssey? We ask the question: "What would a UU do?" |
New Day Center Meal
Sunday, October 2, 5:00 PM at the New Day Center
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Live out the UU commitment to serving those in need by serving a meal to the 150 parents and children of the UMOM New Day Center. This is a one-time, two-hour commitment. Please email Cherie Stafford below for more information.
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Maryland School Food Boxes
Sunday, October 2, in the Sanctuary
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Food insecurity is a fact of life for so many families in our low-wage economy in Arizona. Help us provide adequate food for students over fall break when they do not receive breakfast and lunch at school. Pick up a list of needed items at the back table and bring donations on September 25 and October 2. Please see the October Horizon for an update from the Maryland School Task Force. For more information, please call Cathy Kim at 602-708-6423 or email her below.
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UUCP Community Book Corner
Sunday, October 2nd at the back of the Sanctuary
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The UUCP Community Book Corner is the first Sunday of each month.
October's theme is Diversity and Multiple Identities and there are three featured books, one each, for adults, young adults and children.
There will be other books, as well, which promote our UU values.
Come celebrate the theme of Diversity and Multiple Identities with a purchase, browsing or sharing your thoughts.
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Living Beyond Like-Minded People
Service Leaders: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Sunday, October 9 at 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
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People often say they came to UU congregations to be with like-minded people. However, with time we come to discover that we don't all look at things the same way. How do we practice the art of really embodying a celebration of difference? And at the same time what still holds us together?
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Upcoming Classes and Events
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Worship Associates Applications now open!
Deadline October 30
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Are you interested in getting more involved in worship at UUCP? Worship Associates work with the worship team to create and shape services and monthly themes. It's an opportunity to be a part of the one of the most central aspects of this community.
Please speak with a current Associate or Rev. Susan if you'd like to know more. For more information, visit the link below.
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No Dig Instant Garden Workshop
Saturday, October 1 at 8:30 AM on the patio with the preschool
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In 90 min, learn how to make an organic magic garden layered straw and hay garden anywhere, even in your rock yard! Leave with instructions, a planting calendar, compost knowledge, fast auto irrigation demos, and how to choose a garden spot.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, and garden gloves if you have them. Please rsvp to Kim below so we have enough hand-outs!
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Community Night & Indentity Groups
Thursday, October 6 at 6:00 PM in the Johnson Room
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Community nights are opportunities for us to gather together and eat in community. Come for a meal and stay for identity groups. For more information about community nights, please email Sky WIlliams below.
Our religious heritage, gender and race have profound effects on our lives. On each of these three evenings, all members and friends of UUCP are invited to connect with others over personal stories of how we've noticed these identities in our own lives and the lives of people we know. Regardless of your background, you belong in these groups!
Oct. 6
: Gender
Oct. 13: Race
Thursday nights, 6:45-8:45pm, after the Community Night Meal
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Young Adult Small Group
Tuesday, October 11, at 6:45 PM in Annex C
Facilitators: Caitlin Tuffin-Gaspar & Sarah Moore
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| The young adult small group is a place for "younger" adults to get together and talk about issues important to us. We provide a safe space to share ideas and challenge each other respectfully. We are an open group and anyone who feels they are a young adult - regardless of age - is welcome to join and share their thoughts with us. For more information, please email Caitlin below. |
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Coming of Age for Adults
First Meeting - Thursday, October 20, at 7:00 PM
Facilitators: Kim St. Clair & Gary Ezzell
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| We've listened to inspiring Coming of Age speeches for 15 years, many wishing for a similar experience. Now it's here! Using a small group format and competencies from the youth COA, we'll explore UU history, principles and engage in deep conversations with each other and people of different faiths. At the end, participants will write their own statement of belief, clarifying what is most important, and be invited to share these as a part of a service. To register for this class, please visit the link below. |
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UUCP Service Live Auction
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Donation Deadline: Sunday, November 20, 2016
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We invite you to donate "experiences" that encourage us to get to know you in fun and casual ways beyond worship, small ministry groups and committee meetings. Successful examples include: hosted dinners, guided tours, lessons and professional services. Thank you for helping us build connections and sharing your unique gifts and talents. To donate, use the auction donation form below.
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Thanks to all participants, chili/dessert chefs, and $ contributors who made our "SFG for UUA President" fundraiser last Sunday such a success! We are thrilled to have raised over $20,000 to date from UUCP alone, an amazing statement of support for Rev. Susan! The "envelope trees" will remain up through October. Please contribute by picking an envelope and donating that amount or more (cash or check made out to above). Credit card donations are welcomed at http://susanfrederickgray.com/.
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| Unicare Friendship Partners |
| Do you have a congregation friend or family member who is experiencing a life challenge and could benefit from a partner? Health issues and life events can make it difficult to maintain social contacts and community. Friendship partners pairs members of our community with friends to help maintain those cherished connections. Learn more by contacting Diana Ashley below. |
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