 |
|
|
|
This Sunday, September 24
|
Holy Days
Service Leader: Rev. Margret A. O'Neall
Sunday, September 24, 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
|
| In this time of High Holy days in the Jewish tradition, we are called to consider the integrity of our choices and actions in alignment with our values and commitments. How do we welcome the grace of atonement and the power of new beginnings into our lives? |
| Share the Plate with the Sojourner Center
Sunday, September 24, 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM
|
| Sojourner Center is a domestic violence service organization. Sojourner Center provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, domestic violence education, safety planning, lay-legal advocacy, case management, a child development center, 24-hour crisis hotline, referral services, community education and healthcare through an on-site clinic. Our mission is providing a continuum of multicultural services to individuals and families impacted by
domestic violence in Arizona, while collaborating with the global community on education, research, and
advocacy to end domestic violence. Our vision is a world free from domestic violence.
|
Write Letters to Immigrant Detainees
Sunday, September 24, from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM in Annex B
|
| Join us in sending letters to people in immigrant detention. This is a great opportunity to connect with and support people as wait to get their cases heard. People in dentition are typically there from a couple months to a few years and outside support is essential to their well-being. This inter-generational effort does not require that you speak Spanish (people will be there to help), but feel free to bring your laptop or cell phone to access translation tools. Supplies will be provided, and light fare will be served. Please contact Judith Breuer below with any questions. |
|
Courage is Contagious
Service Leader: Emrys Staton
Sunday, October 1, 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
|
| Witnessing the courageous actions of another, whether they feel it is courageous or not, often inspires bravery in ourselves. Given all the issues we are facing right now in the world, we need a major outbreak of courage to spread and infect us all! |
|
New Day Center Meal
Sunday, October 1, at 5:00 PM at the New Day Center
|
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 Rene Apack below.
|
|
Upcoming Classes & Events
|
Exploring Your UU Identity
Facilitator: Rev. Margret A. O'Neall
Time and Date:
Sunday Nights, October 8 through November 12 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM in Annex B
|
| What does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist? In this six-session class we will explore the theology, history and organization of our UU religious tradition, along with our faith's core commitments to lifelong learning and social justice. Participants will be encouraged to discover and articulate their own Unitarian Universalist identity through the various "lenses" of our historic and open-ended way of faith. |
| Rise Up and Call Her Name
Facilitator: Brenda Nelson
Monday Nights, October 9 - November 13 (Fall Session)
January 22 - March 5 (Spring Session)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in Annex B
|
A Woman-honoring Journey into Global Earth-based Spiritualities in 13 sessions that explores numerous religious and spiritual traditions through artistic expression, music, visuals, creative ritual, dialog and rich information from a variety of sources.
|
|
Community Night
Thursday, September 28 from 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
|
Join us at
6pm in the Johnson Room, for food and friendship. A donation of
$5 per adult,
$2 per child under ten, or
$10 per family, covers the cost of the meal.
Each dinner features the talents of the fabulous cooks in our congregation. Community Night is not a potluck. If you'd like to contribute as a Sous Chef (sides, salad, or bread), please sign-up in advance.
9/28 Menu:
Japanese Ramen, with noodles, veggies, and chicken, (
contains fish, meat, gluten + soy) miso soup (vegan, gluten free, contains soy), with a cabbage salad and rice, from Chef Amanda Rogers, and Sous Chefs Patricia Gortari, Alisa Phillips, and Robin Stewart.
If you'd like to join, but have dietary restrictions or preferences, you are welcome to bring your own meal.
|
Identity Night
Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 PM
|
For the second year, UUCP is holding a series of fall Identity Nights. These are opportunities for everyone in our community to build relationships with each other around aspects of our identities and backgrounds, and to more fully appreciate ourselves and our unique histories. The relationships that come out of these groups will make our community stronger. Please consider attending them all!
Each session is on a Thursday night from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, after the community night meal.
September 28: Working on class background and classism
Raised-poor and raised-working-class in the Sanctuary
Raised-middle-class in the Johnson Room
Raised-upper-middle-class and raised-upper-class-elite in Annex B
October 5: Working on race and racism
People of the global majority (People of color) in the Sanctuary
White people in the Johnson Room
People with mixed and blended backgrounds (i.e. mixed race, mixed class backgrounds, or fluid sexual orientation) are welcome to attend any group that they have a connection to. This includes many of us. If you're not sure which group to attend, our staff members and facilitators are happy to listen as you think it through.
|
|
Small Group Ministry (SGM) Registration
|
|
Registration for SGM discussion groups will begin in September. You may sign up on-line below or after services on Sundays,
September 17th and 24th. Information about this year's groups and sign-up sheets will be available in the back of the sanctuary.
|
Beginner Ukulele for UU's
October 12 - November 16 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM in Annex H
|
Learn to play favorite UU songs from "Come Sing A Song With Me" (book available at class for $14.00) . Explore meditative and community music making with this portable 4 stringed instrument. Register at the link below or email [email protected]
by October 9th. Loaner instruments available at first class, and we can meet you for local shopping for your own instrument. Starter instruments about $50.00; email for more details.
No AFD fee, offered by UUCP Music Ministries.
|
|
White Supremacy Teach-In: planning meeting for people of color
Thursday, October 12, 7:00-8:30 PM in the Sanctuary
|
Last spring, following a call from the Black Lives of UU (BLUU) organizing collective, and along with hundreds of other UU congregations, we offered our first teach-in on white supremacy culture. Our second teach-in on white supremacy culture will be on Sunday. October 22. The worship planning team is inviting all of the people of color in our community to join us at 7:00 PM on Oct. 12 in the Sanctuary to reflect on last spring's teach-in and suggest ideas for the upcoming one.
For questions, please contact Rev. Margret below. |
|
UUJAZ Issue & Action Day
Saturday, October 14, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the UU Congregation in Surprise
|
Join the UU Justice Arizona Network (UUJAZ) and UUs from around the state to gain insight and take action on local justice issues. Hear in-depth updates from expert speakers and take advantage of the question-and-answer time to find out more about what you're most passionate about. And get a sneak peek at what we might see from the Arizona Legislature in 2018, connect with other UUs who are interested in your focus issue area, and dig deeper in issue workshops. Early bird registration prices end today!
|
|
Pathway to Membership
Thursdays, October 19th & 26th, 6:45 PM-8:30 PM (must attend both sessions).
|
Pathway to Membership is a class that invites you to meet with other folks considering membership, and hear more from ministers, leaders, and recently-joined members about what it means to be a member of our congregation. You will have the opportunity to learn about the history of Unitarian Universalism and UUCP, get to know each other in groups, and ask questions.
The class ends with an invitation to join by signing the membership book and pledging your support. There is no pressure to join. We recognize membership is a commitment and we hope people will take their time before joining.
To register, stop by the welcome table in the lobby and fill out the registration, register on the UUCP website or contact Janine Gelsinger below.
|
|
Green Sanctuary Group
Table at the back of the Sanctuary
Campus Workday on October 14 at 9:00 AM
|
|
Come to the social action table at the back of the Sanctuary on Sundays to get a postcard and get information about
Chispa's campaign for "Clean Buses for Healthy Ninos" as a good way to use the more than $50 million AZ will receive from the VW settlement which must be spent to help reduce air pollution.
We will also have a signup for the monthly workday at the campus. The first workday is scheduled for October 14 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM with a potluck lunch after. Please sign up for the workday.
|
|
Last Chance for DACA Scholarship Fund
|
| UUCP is supporting several local immigrant justice groups collecting donations to offer scholarships to pay for the DACA renewal applications for people in the Phoenix area. Renewals must be in by October 5, so fundraising is urgent. Contributions can be checks made out to "UU Congregation of Phoenix" with "DACA scholarships" in the memo and dropped off on Sunday, or online at the link below. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting the immigrant community! |
DACA Drive Help Needed
Saturday, September 30 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
|
Center for Neighborhood Leadership is hosting a DACA Drive Saturday, September 30, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. They are requesting volunteers and donations of water, snacks, and office supplies. The deadline to apply for DACA renewal is fast approaching and our community has responded wonderfully. If you are able, please sign up for a shift or to donate supplies. Areas of support include: set-up/clean-up, administrative, and childcare.
|
Puente 10th Anniversary Celebration!
|
|
UUCP is invited to join Puente in celebrating 10 years of immigration justice and human rights work in Arizona led by immigrant and undocumented organizers. The night will look back on the amazing work of the past decade, as well as featuring current and new campaigns for justice. Join activists and allies for a night of conversation, art, music and dance!
Purchase a ticket below.
|
Members and Friends Art Display
|
|
Last chance to participate in the UUCP Members and Friends sanctuary art display!
Art work will be on display from
10:00 AM
Saturday, September 30
to
12:30
PM,
November 26
.
Forms are available in the office in the Sanctuary Team box or from Ann Bixel. Questions? Call Ann Bixel at 480-782-5888 or email below.
|
|
|
|
|
