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.
ASL Interpreter at 11:15 AM Service
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Board Chat
Sunday, April 15, 10:30 AM in the Johnson Room or Patio
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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 3rd Sunday of each month in the Johnson Room or Patio, weather permitting.
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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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Traveling 2nd Friday
Friday, April 13, 6:00 PM, 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.
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Community Night
Thursday, April 19, 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.
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Menu for April 19
- Robin Stewart is treating us to her yellow chicken curry, and a green vegan curry, accompanied by rice from Cherie Stafford and a cucumber salad from Todd Haughton.
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Women’s Ritual
Thursday, April 19, 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
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 for more information at
LBRPat@yahoo.com
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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
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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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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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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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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Ministerial Search Committee
The Board of Trustees thanks all who participated in the process that culminated in last Sunday’s election. During the canvassing stage of the process, UUCP members nominated more than 100 possible candidates, a truly astounding number! What a wonderful testament to the breadth and depth of leadership talent in our midst.
We are deeply grateful to the 10 outstanding congregation leaders who agreed to be nominated. As so many of you shared with us yesterday, each of the ten candidates is widely-respected and beloved at UUCP. These seven candidates were elected to serve on the Ministerial Search Committee:
Daisy Danforth, Gary Ezzell, Donna Featherston, Jan Kaplan, Carrie Lifshitz, Eric Muehlstedt and Jim Sorgatz.
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