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Service Leader: Rev. Margret A. O'Neall
Sunday, April 8, 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
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Ministerial Search Committee Election
Special Congregational Meeting
Sunday, April 8, 10:45 AM in the Sanctuary
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Check-in begins at 10:35 AM for the vote on the members of the Ministerial Search Committee. All UUCP members in good standing are eligible to vote, and this is an in-person vote. Information on the nominees is also available as you check in.
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Starting Point Tour
Sunday, April 8, 10:40 AM in the Foyer
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Meet Janine Gelsinger, our Membership and Welcoming Ministries Coordinator and a member of our Children's Ministry program, in the front foyer at 10:40 AM for a brief tour of our campus. You will have a chance to learn about our programs and ask questions in this informal introduction to UUCP. No sign up. Just show up!
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Theologically Diverse, Radically Inclusive, Justice Centered
Service Leader: Rev. Margret A. O'Neall
Sunday, April 15, 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
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The powerful vision of this congregation inspires and challenges us, calling us to imagine new ways of thinking, doing, being in the world. We rise to the challenge of moving beyond the familiar to create new possibility, a new reality we can barely imagine, our promise to the world.
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Board Chat
Sunday, April 15, 10:30 AM in the Johnson Room
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Join the Board of Trustees for a monthly conversation keeping you updated on what we're working on. We want to hear your voice to ensure we're being a spiritual community of our time. These chats will be held the 2nd Sunday of each month in the Johnson Room.
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Upcoming Classes & Events
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Pathway to Membership
Thursdays, April 12 and 19, 6:45 PM-8:30 PM
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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. This will be the last opportunity to join before fall 2018.
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TAMING THE EGO: A journey to the middle path
Saturday, April, 7, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary
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Join UUCP Sangha and Arizona friends of Bhante Sujatha, in welcoming him back to Phoenix
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Originally from Sri Lanka, Bhante Sujatha is the Head Monk and Abbot of the Blue Lotus Temple in Woodstock, Illinois. He is a 30-plus year Buddhist Monk and longtime practitioner of meditation, who has dedicated his life to adding more love in the world. His approach to meditation is deep and simple, bringing core Buddhist teachings to everyone in a way that is practical and easy to understand. A joyful, radiant, funny and wildly energetic monk, time with Bhante is a warm and spirited learning experience. Join him for this two-hour workshop as he shares his own spiritual journey and teaches simple and effective ways for you to get beyond Ego to live the fullest and most meaningful life possible. Fee: $35. All proceeds go to Bhante's Annual incubator project which funds the purchase of incubators for Sri Lankan hospitals.
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Sangha Buddhist Group
Tuesday, April 10, 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
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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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Green Sanctuary Group
Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 PM in the Johnson Room
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Come learn about our sale of LED bulbs, CHISPA's clean bus campaign and how we can help indigenous peoples of our community. Light refreshments will be provided, and guests are welcome.
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Community Night
Thursday, April 12, 6:00 PM in the Johnson Room
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Join us at 6:00 PM 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 signup in advance.
Menu for April 12
- Justin Gelsinger is making Beef Bourguignon (dairy, soy and gluten free) and herb de Provence mashed potatoes. (gluten and soy free) Daisy Danforth is making a vegan mushroom Bourguignon (soy free) while Vicki Meyers is making Haricots Verts and French bread. Amanda Rodgers is making Frenchy goat cheese salad.
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Traveling 2nd Fridays
Friday, April 13, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Sanctuary
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Please join us for a one-hour travel presentation on MONGOLIA: WIDE-OPEN SPACES by Harriet Williams. In September 2016 Harriet Williams toured Mongolia for 15 days, from the Gobi Desert in the south, to Khovsgol Lake in the Alpine north, spending several days in the capital Ulaanbaatar. One fifth of Mongolia's population are still nomadic herders, living in easily-transportable "gers" (aka, yurts) very much like ones steppe tribespeople lived in 3000 years ago. These days, however, many gers are flanked by solar panels and satellite dishes. In 1990 the people staged a peaceful revolution that brought democracy to their nation, along with a renewed acceptance of Buddhism and of Genghis Khan.
Please call Barbara Cawthorne with any questions at 480-994-1452 or by email below.
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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
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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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Green Sanctuary would like to help you light up your lives for less (electricity and money)! LED bulbs will be available for purchase near the library starting
Sunday, March 25. Let us know if you need a different type, and we'll do the shopping for you.
Also, remember to go to
https://vwsettlement.az.gov
to send your comments to the governor asking to use the $57 Million from that suit to buy electric school buses for high pollution school districts.
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Outdoor Group Hike
Saturday, April 14, Watson Lake
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We are looking forward to
April 14 for our Watson Lake Hike. Watson Lake is in Prescott, and the temperatures are going to be a little cooler than here in the Valley of the Sun. I think we can safely plan on meeting to carpool at
7:00, driving to the trailhead, hiking for approximately
2:30 to 3:00 hours, and then deciding where to enjoy a lunch together before we drive home.
Hike details including directions to the carpool meet up are attached. I have also attached a map of the hike as well as directions to the trailhead for those who do not wish to carpool. The weather looks ideal for this adventure. Let's strap on our boots and go see some beautiful country and enjoy a good meal!
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Emrys' farewell sermon and celebration
Sunday, April 29, one service at 10:30 AM
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Emrys will preach his final sermon, "My Top 10: What I'll Cherish from UUCP," at 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary. This service will be followed by a farewell celebration in the Johnson Room and Emrys is also inviting everyone to join him afterwards at Piestewa Park at the Mojave Ramada at 3:00 PM for a Grill n Chill afternoon plus a sunset watching hike at 6:30 PM.
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Let's Show our Support for Emrys
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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.
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UUCP Switching to a new Database System
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You might have noticed when trying to login into the UUCP directory that it is no longer around. We have switched to a new system from the same company that will make life much easier. Please visit phoenixuu.org/realm for information and instructions.
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Adult Faith Development Course
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Curiosity and Vulnerability: A path toward better listening
Saturdays, April 14, 21 and 28, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Annex C
Facilitator: Phil Weaver-Stoesz
The Critical Response Process is a step-by-step process to give and receive feedback, embrace vulnerability and dismantle
defensiveness. The process teaches you to lean on the virtues of curiosity and open inquiry to facilitate difficult conversations and can be applied to any "work-in-progress" -
whether it's an artistic goal, a relationship, or a personal area of growth. The 3-part course will teach us to transform discomfort into inquiry.
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Moving to one service soon
April 29, 2018, 10:30 AM
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This is an early reminder that starting on Sunday, April 29, we move to the one service summer schedule with the service starting at 10:30 AM. This is also the date of Emrys' farewell sermon and celebration.
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