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Celebration Sunday: Now More Than Ever
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Service Leader: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Worship 10:30 AM (start of one-service schedule)
Group Photo 11:30 AM meet outside in the upper parking lot
Coffee Hour 12:00 PM on the patio
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Come celebrate and be a part of the Combined Stewardship and Capital Campaign! Listen as we share testimonies of the difference this congregation makes, in our dreams for our future and a very special telling of one of Rev. Susan's all time favorite stories (especially for Easter!).
Celebration Sunday marks the end of the Combined Stewardship & Capital Campaign. We hope to have all Members pledges turned in by this date, announce our fundraising totals, and celebrate all of our ministry for the past year. It's a time to celebrate US! The whole congregation will gather up on the upper parking lot for a group photo that goes on our website, Facebook, etc. After the photo the children will go on a Spring Egg Hunt and meet up with the adults on the patio for a coffee hour party. This year we will do a scavenger hunt. We are looking for cooks to bring deviled eggs and desserts to share for the party. |
If you haven't turned your pledge form in, please do so at the Combined Campaign table on Sunday or online with the link below.
 
Stewardship Capital
Campaign Campaign
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Announcing a New History of UUCP
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| A new history of UUCP will be premiered at Celebration Sunday, April 16. Compiled by congregational historian Charlotte Carl-Mitchell, it includes never-before-shared information on our earliest ministers gleaned from the UUA archives at Harvard University. A few black-and-white printed copies of the history will be available. A full color version will be posted on our website. When did you first start attending UUCP? Stop by the Archive table on Sunday and sign your name on the illustrated timeline and see where you fit in our 70 year long history. |
Start of Summer One Service Schedule!
Starting with the April 16 Service at 10:30 AM ONLY!
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| Starting with the Celebration Sunday service on April 16, we will be moving to our summer schedule with just one service on Sundays at 10:30 AM with a coffee hour that follows the service in the Johnson Room. |
When Humans Become Gods...
Service Leader: Emrys Staton
Sunday, April 23 at 10:30 AM
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| Artificial intelligence, genetic modification, and today's questions about the capability of human creation. |
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Upcoming Classes and Events
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Traveling 2nd Fridays
Friday, April 14, at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
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Claude Guldner presents his experiences with Syrians landing in Greece.
Having been involved with the commission on Exploitation and Abuse of Children thru the World Health Organization, he has had the opportunity to visit 175 countries related to a variety of refugee issues (trafficking, child prostitution, overcrowded schools, exploitation in labor fields, forced marriage, as well as the standard provisions for medical services and clean water supplies).
Call Barbara with questions at
480-994-1452
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Community Night
Thursday, April 20, 6:00 PM in the Johnson Room
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This April, we continue our Community Night tradition. Each week features the talents of the fabulous cooks in our congregation: two main dishes (one vegetarian), as well as sides, salad and bread. A donation of $5 per adult, $2 per child under ten, or $10 per family, covers the cost of the meal. If you'd like to join, but have dietary restrictions or preferences, you are welcome to bring your own meal.
Community Night Menu:
4/20 - Come enjoy a hearty breakfast for dinner: including waffles, pancakes, scrambled eggs, home fries, and cereal. Vegan and gluten free options available! Kids (and those who feel young at heart) wear your Pajamas! Chefs Amanda Rogers + Emrys Staton will be in the kitchen.
Following Community night,
Thursday evenings feature many activities: small groups, adult faith development, Pathway to Membership, and more. Check out the UUCP website to sign up. Chalice Kids childcare is available between
6:30-8:30.
If you have any questions about Community Night, or you'd like to contribute as a Sous Chef (sides, salad, or bread) please contact
Janine below. If you enjoy contributing, but cannot commit in advance, bringing a dessert to share is always welcome.
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Women's Ritual
Thursday, April 20, at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Facilitator: Pat Reed
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Join a group of women for earth-centered rituals that honor the season, the phases of the moon and personal spirituality. Each month, a different participant will plan a ritual for everyone to engage in. Contact Pat Reed below for more information.
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Open Small Group
Thursday, April 20, at 7:00 PM in Annex B
Facilitator: Joan O'Connor
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| Small Group Ministry is an ideal way to connect to others and tend to your heart and spirit at UUCP. Life can feel like a frenzied struggle against a materialistic world, which leaves us feeling disconnected from our deepest selves and without the energy to reach out in love and service to others. They follow the monthly worship themes and offer a way to engage the themes in your daily life and grow and learn with a group while sharing your own story, insights and learnings. For more info visit the link below. |
3rd Friday Movie & Discussion
Friday, April 21, at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary
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| Join us to watch a recording of Rev. Dr. William Barber II's inspiring talk at last year's UUA General Assembly where he elaborates on his book, The Third Reconstruction: How a Moral Movement is Overcoming the Politics of Division and Fear. The book was selected as a UU common read for this year. The viewing will be followed with group discussion. UUCP's Coming of Age youth will be selling popcorn and pizza (cash only). |
Memorial Day Camping Weekend at SAWUURA
Friday, May 26 - Monday, May 29, 2017
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| SAWUURA is our own UU 100-acre woods in the Sierra Ancha Wilderness near Young, AZ (about 4 hrs drive from Phoenix). Join dozens of other UUs Memorial Day weekend for a relaxing weekend under the stars. Disconnect from your phones, computers, TVs and share meals, hikes, music and laughter with other nature-lovers. Meals are provided with the cost of registration, just bring snacks, drinks, and camping gear. Registration Fees: $45 per adult ($35 for SAWUURA members), $25 per child. Registration Due Date: Friday, May 20. Registration forms available online below. For more info please contact Eb Eberlein by email below or by phone at 520-622-6966. |
| UU Literary Journal Now Accepting Submissions |
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Poikilos, the UUCP literary journal, begin about 1978 created by Tish Gauntt and and has been published by her most of the years since then. She is now Editor Emeritus and Diane Mote and Lynne MacVean are the new Co-Editors.
We are now accepting your writing with brief biography through September 1 with a publication date in November.
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