This Sunday, December 2, 2018
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Beyond Categorical Thinking: The Van Gogh Café
Service Leader: Keith Kron, UUA Transitions Director
Sunday, December 2, 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM in the Sanctuary
Living our Unitarian Universalist values isn't always as easy as we would like. Often what we strive for is not what actually happens. How can we lead with our best values inside and outside our congregation? This sermon will explore these issues as they pertain to your next minister.
Come to the workshop tomorrow!
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New Inquirers Series at UUCP
Every Sunday 9:45 AM in Annex B
Inquirers is a series for anyone who would like to meet others and learn more about UUCP. Join other newcomers, members, lay leaders and the membership team for a half hour of building connections and growing relationships. The second half hour explores changing topics each week, that go deeper into an area of ministry within our congregation. Inquirers topics include
Leadership, Children’s Ministry, Unicare, Social Justice, Membership, Congregational Tour and History, Small Group Ministry, Unitarian Universalism 101
and
Inside Worship Services.
Coffee and treats provided, no sign-up necessary!
This week:
Social Justice
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Green Sanctuary
At the Green Sanctuary table near the library and choir office, you will find boxes marked Recycle Art Materials throughout the month of December. We are especially interested in collecting single-use plastic water bottles and colorful plastic bottle and jar lids. We will soon sponsor workshops to make recycled art projects. Please join us for our regular meeting Tuesday, December 11, at 6:30 PM in the Johnson Room or Office 2. Light refreshments are served.
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What is happening at the Advancing Justice table this Sunday?
Please stop by to pick up information on UUJAZ’s educational opportunities related to climate change, supplies for migrants passing through Phoenix, and donations to support California fire victims.
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Simple Gifts
Service Leader: Rev. Margret A. O'Neall
Sunday, December 9, 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM in the Sanctuary
The holiday season always seems to signal More! Bigger! Newer! Faster! in every aspect of our lives. Even as we enjoy the amenities of modern life, there is wisdom in considering Smaller-Simpler-Slower to create meaningful celebrations of light in the darkening season.
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New Inquirers Series at UUCP
Sunday, December 9
This week's Inquirers will be in the Sanctuary for the new member welcome
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Share the Plate with the Art Resource Center
Sunday, December 9, 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM in the Sanctuary
The Art Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Our mission is to collect reusable materials from individuals and industries and offer them, free of charge, to schools and other nonprofit entities for the purpose of making art. THE ARC is run 100% by volunteers and sustained by donations. UUCP’s contribution will help us provide art classes, maintain a permanent gallery space for rotating exhibitions of art made from recycled materials. Sherrie Zeitlin, Founder & Director. (602)828-1987,
www.artresourcecenter.org
. Email:
artresourcenter@gmail.com
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Beyond Categorical Thinking Workshop & Worship
Saturday, December 1 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Rev. Keith Kron, UUA Transitions Director
Beyond Categorical Thinking (BCT)” is a weekend program designed to promote inclusive thinking and help participants come to terms with their own, often involuntary “categorical thinking.” The program is conducted by trained leaders who have examined their own fears and prejudices, and have learned effective methods to address these fears in themselves and in our UU congregations. During morning services on Sunday, Keith Kron, will lead both services to share valuable insights.
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WINTER SOLSTICE SERVICE AUCTION
Tomorrow night, Saturday, December 1
UUCP IS THE PLACE TO BE! Come enjoy the food, the drink, the music, the community! We have lots of really cool stuff. You will not want to miss a great opportunity to get just the right event, buy the perfect physical item, or finally get that service you have been promising yourself. We have it all. It is just waiting for YOU to make it complete! See you there!
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Unicare Update
Gretchen Manker is recovering from illness at the Beatitudes Rehab Center and welcomes visits, cards and calls. Jill Story is recovering from a broken leg after tripping on a rug. Amy Miskell is recovering from knee replacement surgery. Both would appreciate staying in contact with the congregation and your healing thoughts. We wish all a full recovery. There is a date available to contribute to the mealtrain for Guy Hempel & girls- the mealtrain link:
https://mealtrain.com/68n3gd
Katie Ventura is now co-coordinating Uncare along with Vicki Myers, we are grateful for the addition of her service.
Questions or interested in volunteering to provide Unicare support when you are able? Contact Vicki Myers at
Unicare@phoenixuu.org
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Inclusion Team
The Inclusion Team meets at noon on the first and third Saturdays of each month, in the Minister's Office. The meetings are open to anyone who wants to attend, whether just once or ongoing.
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Christmas Gift Certificate/Cash Collection for Eritrean Refugee Family of Nebiat Abreha, supported by UUCP through our Refugee Assistance Program
December 2 and December 9 at the back of Sanctuary
Check out the Christmas tree next Sunday and take a numbered gift tag. Return your gift by Sunday December 9 and make this Christmas special for this family. Ephrem, the oldest child received his GED last May, is working full time and has his drivers license. Nebiat, Mom, is working full time also and the other 5 children all are excelling in school. They were able to move into public housing last Christmas from a small apartment and are managing well. They are such a beautiful family, We are honored to be working with them thru UU and would welcome any members who would like to spend time getting to know them and helping.
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Looking Ahead
We have several special services and events upcoming in December so please mark your calendars now.
Saturday, December 22, Blue Christmas
5:00 PM in the Sanctuary
There is much joy in the holiday season, but it can also be a painful time for those who have experienced loss. This gentle service will offer a space of holding, with music, spoken word and meditative ritual, to provide support in the sadness that can be present among the celebrations of this time. Child care will be provided.
December 23: Light in the Darkness
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rvice Leader: Rev. Margret A. O’Neall
Night falls earlier, the air cools, the dark time of winter solstice affects us even in the desert. Around the world and through the ages, people bring light to lift the gloom, to bring hope, inviting the sun to return. How shall we bring light to a darkened world?
Monday December 24: Christmas Eve Services
5:30 PM Family Service and non-traditional Nativity Play
Service Leaders: Rev. Margret A. O’Neall, Anthony Johnson, Children’s Ministry Team
6:30 PM-7:30 PM Cookies and Cider Fellowship Hour – please bring cookies to share
7:30 PM Lessons and Carols
Service Leaders: Rev. Margret A. O’Neall, Anthony Johnson, Benjie Messer
We celebrate Christmas Eve with music, community and candlelight, singing carols and lighting candles in the darkness. The early service includes a children’s play and the later service will include the congregation choir. Everyone is invited to bring cookies to share in fellowship from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM.
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Becoming a Safer Congregation
We are constantly reminded that the world is a dangerous and unpredictable place, and the new Safe Congregation Team at UUCP is updating our emergency response plans. Here are some ways you can be part of becoming a safer congregation
- Engage newcomers. Make them feel welcome.
- Lock your car on our premises to avoid vandalism. Don’t leave valuable items in full view.
- Get involved in the Safety Team: Contact Lora Gustafson at administrator@phoenixuu.org
- Check out emergency preparedness on https://www.ready.gov/; know basic actions to take in an active shooter situation: https://www.ready.gov/active-shooter
We look forward to creating a safer congregation with you!
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