THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2019
Harmony with the Soul
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Service Leader: Anthony Johnson
The “wise silence,” Emerson called it.
Lao Tzu called it the “Tao,” the Zulu call it “Moya.” In Judaism they call it “ein sof,” that which is everything and is nothing. We call it “The Soul.” What may it mean to be in Harmony with the Soul?
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Annual Meeting
Congregation and Foundation
Sunday, June 9 at 11:45 in the UUCP Sanctuary
The annual meetings of the UU Congregation of Phoenix and the UU Foundation of Phoenix will be held at 11:45 am on Sunday, June 9, 2019 to conduct Congregational elections and budget approval, Foundation elections, and to receive reports. Members in good standing are eligible to vote.
There will be a check-in to receive a ballot just prior to the meeting, and votes must be cast in person. Childcare will be provided.
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Report from Your Nominating Committee
Nominees have been selected for the UUCP Board of Trustees, UU Foundation of Phoenix and Nominating Committee. These candidates will be introduced and voted on by members of the congregation at the UUCP Annual Meeting after the service on Sunday, June 9, 2019. See list of nominees and background information on all new nominees at
www.phoenixuu.org/uucp-annual-election-2019/
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Inquirers Newcomer Group
Sundays, 11:45 am, in Annex B
Inquirers is offered on most Sundays, as a place for newcomers to connect, learn about UUCP how this can be a congregational home for you.
Inquirers on June 9
will attend the annual meeting of the Congregation and Foundation--come and observe democracy in action!
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June 9 Social Justice Opportunities
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Civic Engagement
A one-page Legislative Wrap-Up will be available at the back table on Sunday. Learn about the ups and downs of the recently-ended Legislative session and the plans the Civic Engagement team has for the coming months. We are hoping to get even more participation over the summer and next year. The simple actions we took made a real difference!
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Earth Justice Ministry/Green Sanctuary
Earth Justice Ministry will hold our regular meeting Sunday, June 16, at 12:00 noon in Annex G in order not to conflict with the Annual Meeting. We will be planning for the Justice Lunch Talk, Sunday, June 23, at 12:00 noon in the Johnson Room. It will feature Sandy Whitley with “Everything You’d Rather Not Know about our Looming Climate Crisis.” There will be refreshments and a discussion and postcard/letter writing afterward. On our table there is information about water conservation and the Water in art, life and science show, with free workshops on Saturdays, at the Tempe Center for the Arts during June and July.
Blue Tip:
In the shower, close the tap while soaping up. Then open it again to rinse off."
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Becoming a Safer Congregation - Active Shooter Training
We are constantly reminded that the world can be a dangerous and unpredictable place. The Safe Congregation Team will be presenting “Active Shooter Training” on the following Sundays throughout the summer, all from 12:00-1:00p in Annex B: June 16, July 21, August 4. This will be a tabletop slideshow presentation, with a video and conversation afterward.
(Note: we will
not
be conducting any surprise, simulated Active Shooter/Lockdown drills at UUCP).
Adults (18 and over, or under 18 if a COA graduate) are encouraged to attend one of these sessions. Childcare will be provided. Contact Jan Kaplan if questions.
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Poetry Coffeehouse Summer Plans
The Poetry Coffeehouse will not be meeting over the summer. Regular monthly meetings will resume on the second Sunday in October once we return to our two-service schedule. If you would like to meet with working poetry over the summer break, call Tish Gauntt at 602-544-8330.
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Children’s Art Exhibit 2019
“It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.”
(Pablo Picasso)
This year’s Children’s Art Exhibit, currently on display in the Sanctuary, consists of contributions from Desert View Learning Center (Kindergarten through fourth grade) and the Early Education Cooperative Preschool (ages 2 -5). Sonja Saar, who teaches art at DVLC, is dedicated to drawing out the artist within every child. The EEC encourages art expressions which are developmentally appropriate and enhance a child’s creativity.
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NEXT SUNDAY - JUNE 16, 2019
Color Him Father
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Service Leader:
Anthony Johnson
We will explore through songs, words and stories what it means to be a Father. Our exploration will feature a congregational panel of UUCP Fathers.
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Inquirers on June 16
Inquirers are invited to attend the Active Shooter training in Annex B. This will be a tabletop slideshow presentation, with a video and conversation afterward. We will not be conducting any surprise, simulated Active Shooter/ Lockdown drills at UUCP. Contact Jan Kaplan if questions.
Inquirers is offered on most Sundays, as a place for newcomers to connect, learn about UUCP how this can be a congregational home for you.
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June 16th is Share the Plate Sunday
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Mulligan’s Manor is a loving group home for highly at-risk youth in the Department of Child Safety. We are the only non-profit 501(c)(3) group home that specializes in housing gay, bi-sexual, transgender and questioning youth under the age of 18. We accept youth in crisis who need a home to be treated with care. We empower them to reach their full potential with tools for a healthy life. A "Mulligan" is known by golfers as a second chance. Our mission is to give every member of our family a chance to experience the love and respect that they deserve.
Donations from this special plate giving will be used to provide each of our youth with new back-to-school clothing.
Thank you for your much needed and appreciated support!
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The Property Team is Back- And We Need You!
We have a new Property Team starting up. So far we have a small core group but we need YOU! It does not matter if everyone knows the difference between a hammer and a screwdriver, there are lots of other tasks besides fixing stuff that you can help with. We need long term planning, supervision of small projects, maintaining and enhancing our 9 acre property, working with the Safety Team, the EEC and DVLC and other groups. To find out more contact Lora (admin@phoenixuu.org), Dale (dalefisher@mac.com) or Jake Danforth (count.on.Jake@gmail.com).
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Help Wanted – UUCP KidsCamp Volunteers
KidsCamp is looking for volunteers – teens or adults –to share your special talent with kids. The format is for each volunteer to create and teach a workshop that will run during two consecutive weekdays in June.
Workshop ideas include cooking, board games, yoga, knitting, painting – workshops must be radically inclusive with children of various ages and learning styles. Please contact Bob Davis at
kidskampdirector@phoenixuu.org
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Unicare Request
We have an open meal train available for Cyndi Young and Tara Hall. (Judy Mitzner has changed her name to Tara Hall). Cyndi has metastatic breast cancer in her spine and hip, which is both extremely painful and limiting to her mobility. In addition, her white blood cell count is very low leaving her vulnerable to illness and infection. This link will give further information and meal details, as well as allow you to sign up for a specific date.
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Most of the main building, including the sanctuary and rooms along the hallway, now has air conditioning running in test mode, and the duct work is beginning to cool the upstairs. A new primary water line is being installed this weekend. Much of the patio concrete has been poured, and footings will be placed for the patio wall and gates within the next week. The upper parking lot is on track to be paved and ready for use later in June.
The back hallway entrance is closed for construction, so if you park on 40
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Place or in the Christ Church back lot, you can get to our main building via the gently sloped desert from the south of our buildings, or walk down 40
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Place to Lincoln Drive and then use the sidewalk to get to our main parking lot.
While the upper parking lot is CLOSED and the accessible entrance is the ramped south door that you get to via the path on the left (south) side of the building from the main parking lot.
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Thursday evening, June 13
There is no Community Night Dinner | No Chalice Kids
Spiritual Practices
6:45-8:30 pm in Annex B
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Living Our Vision... Everyday
Faith Development offers many ways to learn beyond the traditional classroom. Listen to a podcast, read books and articles, watch a Ted Talk, or check out a packet of printed articles from the welcome desk, or come to office 2 and access the curriculum on the computers. Choose one focus that interests you, or move through all three, whatever works best in your life. Come together for a Reflective Symposium on a Thursday evening or Sunday afternoon to discuss the topic we've studied. Have questions? Visit the website,
phoenixuu.org/LOVE
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Radically Inclusive
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
webinar -- watch at phxuu.org/transform
Justice Centered
Racial Justice Collaborative
with Anthony Johnson, Monday, June 10, 6:30-8:30 pm
Theologically Diverse
Spiritual Practices
Thursday, June 13 6:45 – 8:30 pm in Annex B
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Text To Make a Donation or Payment to UUCP
Text the message “UUCP $__” (you must enter a dollar amount in the text) to 73256 to give to UUCP. You will be directed to a link to a secure site where you can enter your credit card or bank account information to make a general donation, pay for an activity, or to make a payment on your pledge for the current year or next year. A dollar amount must be included in your text.
Standard text message rates do apply.
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Camp DeBenneville Pines UU Family and Youth Camps
Are you in need of a tranquil mountain retreat? Searching for a place where you can commune with nature and find the solitude of a mountain glen? Or do you long for the warmth of a welcoming community of peers? Camp registration is now open with options for all ages.
7/7-7/13: UU Elementary School Summer Youth Camp
7/14-7/20: UU Middle School Summer Youth Camp
7/21-7/27: UU Senior High Summer Youth Camp
7/28-8/3: UU Family Summer Camp
8/10-8/14: Summer Break Camp for Adults
8/10-8/14: Choir Camp: Singing in the Mountains
8/16-8/21: Summer Arts Program for Adults: Art Groove!
8/30-9/2: UU Young Adult Retreat
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UUA General Assembly
June 19-23, 2019
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix will be represented by 8 delegates at General Assembly (GA) 2019 in Spokane, Washington.
All members in good standing are encouraged to apply today. Send your application to Sarah Moore at
sarahdmoore@gmail.com, pick up a flyer with an application at the back table and drop off your application at the office to become a credentialed delegate. Registration is now open for GA, and we still have delegate slots available for anyone who is interested in attending.
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