How We Change The World
Service Leader: Rev. Nathan Hollister
Sunday, April 22, 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
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Trying times such as these are also the ideal environment for the emergence of countervailing power. This morning, Rev. Nathan Hollister will speak to the unique role we are called to, as Unitarian Universalists, in building the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.
Rev. Nathan Hollister is a third generation Unitarian Universalist who leads the ministry of Sacred Fire UU, which plants and grows covenanted communities with mostly unaffiliated young people. He is a social transformation trainer, working with clergy, community organizers, and other leaders to increase our collective impact toward justice, peace, and ecological sustainability. He lives in the mountains of North Carolina.
The Share the Plate today will be the
UUSC
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Share the Plate with UUSC
Sunday, April 22, 10:30 AM, 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
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The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), a 77-year-old human rights organization grounded in UU values, advances human rights in three intersecting areas: Economic Justice, Environmental Justice & Climate Action, and Rights at Risk. UUCP’s Share-the-plate contributions would support UUSC’s three program areas, as well as research and advocacy that supplements direct humanitarian support.
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My Top 10: What I’ll Cherish from UUCP
Service Leader: Emrys Staton
Sunday, April 29, 10:30 AM
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Near the end of our week-long youth camps at DeBenneville Pines, the campers stay up all night and create “Top Ten” lists that capture the highlights from the week, some serious but mostly comical. For his final sermon, Emrys will offer his own Top Ten reflections from his time at UUCP.
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REMEMBER THERE IS JUST ONE SERVICE TODAY AT 10:30 AM
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9 more days until the end of the 2018-2019 Stewardship Campaign! We have reached 50% of our $600,000 goal with 107 pledging households. It takes every single one of us giving what we can to make our community thrive. Please consider making a financial pledge to UUCP today.
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Please take our 2018 Congregational Survey by May 1
Every Spring we ask our community to complete an Annual Congregational Survey. This survey provides valuable feedback and reflection about the ministries at UUCP. The Annual Survey is a tool the Staff and Board of Trustees use to evaluate our Strategic Ends as well as create a baseline to track changes and improvements over time. Please go to
phoenixuu.org/survey
, it should take 10-15 minutes to complete.
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Let's Show our Support for Emrys
It has been so rewarding for all of us to watch Emrys Staton learn and grow during his time as a ministerial intern and then as our Director of Pastoral and Justice Ministries. Now it is time for Emrys to launch to the next stage of his ministerial journey. At the Sunday service on April 29, he will offer his final sermon here, and we will celebrate and thank him. Emrys has invested his love, time, and talent in our UUCP community. Now, the Board of Trustees has created an opportunity to provide a financial gift to him, showing our gratitude and best wishes. You can make a tax-deductible contribution to a gift for Emrys (on or before April 30) by check payable to UUCP ("Emrys gift" in the memo line), through the website phoenixuu.org, click "Give" and enter your information, including the note "Emrys gift" in the optional memo. Please use the “One-Time Gift” option.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, April 24, 6:00 PM in the Johnson Room
Break bread and socialize with us starting at 6:00 PM, and the meeting begins at 6:30 PM. Guests are invited to address the board during the guest comments at the beginning and observe the remainder of the meeting. At this meeting the Board will be discussing changes in governance structures and plan the next congregational meeting. Please contact board President, Vince Waldron, at
president@phoenixuu.org
or 623-6706500 if you have any questions.
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Radically Inclusive Yoga Movement Class
Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary
Join long-time yoga instructor Lora Gustafson for an all-ages, all abilities yoga session. Sessions will cater to who shows up. Goals include building a greater mind/body connection through breathing, increased circulation, stimulation of the nervous system, greater range of motion and sense of peace. Extra mats available.
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Two Spanish Groups
Intermediate class meets Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in Annex C
Beginner class meets Thursdays at 6:45 PM in Annex D
UUCP is adding a new beginners Spanish class along with the existing culture and conversation group. Join José Diaz on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM for Spanish conversation on current events and cultural topics. This drop-in group is best for people with basic or intermediate Spanish skills. Join Jim Breuer for beginners Spanish language instruction, learning new vocabulary and grammar.
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Sangha Buddhist Group
Tuesday, April 24, 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
We will start the meeting with 30 minutes of meditation followed by a dharma reading and discussion. You need not be a Buddhist to attend, just interested in your spiritual growth. If you have questions, contact Donna Featherston at 602-997-7996.
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Summer Sunday Sessions!
Each year, community members from UUCP lead the kids in wild, wonderful, fun-filled journeys into our UU faith. This year, we ask that folks volunteer in pairs to lead a two week session. Together you work to build connection across families and generations. Curriculum and materials are all prepared for you. All you have to do is pick a topic you like and sign up at the Children's Ministry Table on Sunday morning. (Or email Katie at
KatieResendiz@phoenixuu.org
)
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Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, June 3, 11:45 AM after service in the Sanctuary
Mark your calendar for the Annual Congregational Meeting. All members are encouraged to attend to elect leaders and approve the operating budget, get updates on everything going on and the plans for the coming year.
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VIF Ensemble at UUCP
Saturday, May 19, 2:300 PM - 3:30 PM in the Sanctuary
Clarinetist Erin Finkelstein is joined by violinist Karen Sinclair and cellist Melita Hunsinger from the Phoenix Symphony for an afternoon of chamber music featuring works by Haydn, Raphael, Hindemith, Connesson, Kovacs, and Dahl. This eclectic program will delight your senses and expose you to lesser known gems in the chamber music repertoire! Ticket at
http://www.phoenixuu.org/vif-ensemble-at-uucp/
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Phoenix Restoration Project: How you can help
Immigrants are released from detention almost every day, often with children, to travel by bus to relatives in the U.S. as they await resolution of their legal cases. They are given next to nothing for their journeys. We are collecting supplies to take to the volunteers who meet them at the Greyhound station to give them provisions and wish them well.
Most needed items are:
Granola bars, Ritz crackers, Single-serve peanut butter/cheese crackers, Single-serve mixed fruit cups, Single-serve applesauce in squeeze packets, Small bags of nuts, Plastic utensils, and
Reusable shopping bags to hold all! Please place your donations in the plastic bins under the Advancing Justice tables at the back of the Sanctuary.
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Meet Recent Nomination Committee Nominees
The Nominating Committee is pleased to offer this year’s talented, thoughtful and committed slate of nominees for the Board of Trustees, UU Foundation Board and Nominating Committee. Elections will be held as part of our June 3rd Congregational Meeting. Many thanks to the Nominees for their dedication to UUCP and willingness to serve. Additional nominations may be made by petition of any ten Members, provided the Petition is accompanied by a signed statement expressing the nominee’s willingness to serve if elected. Such petition must be filed with the Chair of the Nominating Committee (
Jenny Jones Moats
) by May 1 for inclusion in the list of nominees.
Board of Trustees Candidates:
In addition, the Nominating Committee is pleased to announce that
Phoebe Dubisch
and Jacob Barnum have accepted positions as YRUU Representatives to the UUCP Board of Trustees. These 2 young leaders will lend their valuable perspectives to the Board. Jacob will be serving a 2-year term, and Phoebe will be serving a 1-year term.
The Nominating Committee submits the following individuals, who are currently serving on the Board of Trustees, to be elected as officers of the Board of Trustees:
UU Foundation Candidates:
Nominating Committee Candidates:
Respectfully submitted for your consideration by the Nominating Committee:
Jenny Jones (Chair), Bonnie White, Bill Snowden, Daisy Danforth, Lynn Raabe, and Josh Turres
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