APRIL 21, 2019
SEEKING THE SOURCE
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Seeking The Source
Service Leader: Rev. Margret A. O'Neall
Our search for truth and meaning opens the doors of faith and science, exploring the depths of miracle and mystery in the world. This regenerative time of Easter draws us into the search for our connection to the ultimate Unknown, the alpha and omega, the unfolding future appearing before us.
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There is no Inquirers on April 21, since many people celebrate Passover, Easter or Earth Day with their families.
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BLUU Worship Service Watch Sunday April 21, 1:00 – 2:30 pm in Annex B
Are you a Black Unitarian Universalist feeling in need of connection with other Black UU’s?? We invite Black Unitarian Universalists and all Black people to join us for online worship. BLUU worship is built specifically for black UU’s as a Sacred Black Space. This is an opportunity for black UU’s to come worship together with one another. It is a smaller more intimate gathering. Please join us for this special time together as black UU’s fostering community. For more information contact Sidney A. Harrison at
sydneyha@usc.edu
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The "concrete progress" on the patio continues; metalwork is in and will be painted in coming days. Sand will soon arrive for the sand yard, and then the playground equipment will be placed. Next week we expect the grading to begin for the upper parking lot, along with removal and replacement of the brick wall around north side of the patio. Once that work is complete, the rest of the patio landscaping will come into place, with additional trees and other plantings.
We are grateful for the cool spring weather as we await the structural work to install the new air conditioning system, which should be running in test mode by April 30. Please dress for the weather until we get the new system up and running.
The upper parking lot is CLOSED and the accessible entrance from the front 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.
Additional parking for members and friends who can easily walk a short distance is available in the parking lot behind Christ Church School, which is our closest neighbor to the west, just on the other side of 40th Place. The entrance to that parking lot is the Christ Church back drive off 40th place. There is a graded path to the west hallway door from 40th Place.
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CANDIDATING WEEK
SUNDAY APRIL 28 THROUGH
SUNDAY MAY 5
Our Ministerial Candidate, Rev. Christine Dance, will lead the Sunday service on April 28 at 10:30 am.
All are welcome to a social hour after service on April 28.
You can read more about Rev. Christine
here.
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Social Justice Opportunities
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Civic Engagement
We (along with other activist organizations) have made a big difference in AZ Legislature outcomes this session by sending emails and making calls. We never know by press time WHAT will happen by Friday evening, but rest assured there will be another action for you to take on Sunday morning! Come by the table to learn about it.
The latest on donations to PRP for traveling asylum-seekers:
- Until air-conditioning storage is found, stop bringing food items on Sunday mornings. Instead,
- Please donate small, child-safe toys and stuffed animals, or coloring/activity books with colored pencils to keep children entertained on their journeys.
- Ordering food from Amazon is still encouraged. (That is mailed to an air-conditioned place.) Toys and coloring/activity books have been added to the wish list.
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Would you like to host an international student?
OCEAN (Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations) is seeking a family in the Paradise Valley School District to host a male high school senior from Kyrgyzstan for the 2019/2020 school year. There is a stipend for the host family. See Rev. Margret for details and to follow up with the sponsoring agency.
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NEXT SUNDAY - APRIL 28, 2019
TELL ME A STORY
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Tell Me A Story
April 28th, 2019
Service Leader: Rev. Christine Dance
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Story-telling has been a powerful tool throughout the ages and in all cultures. Stories help us connect our own unique human experience with those of others, finding commonalities and learning about differences in a non-threatening way. Join us as we set the stage for a week of sharing our stories.
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Babies & Bailouts “End Money Bail” Panel
Sunday, April 28 at 4:00 – 6:00 pm in Annex B
The Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU) Micro30 collective will be hosting a Facebook Live watch party to bring awareness to the cash bail system and how it affects women of color. This is an opportunity to come together to support black mothers and their families by donating baby supplies or monetarily to be donated to the national bailout fund. This event is open to everyone. This event will have a facilitated post-panel discussion. Please join us in supporting Black moms and caregivers by donating what you can, having deep conversation, and bring a friend with you! Snacks and drinks will be provided!
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UU Foundation of Phoenix Annual Chalice Keepers Reception
Sunday, April 28, 2019, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Costello Childs Gallery, 2724 N. 68th St., Suite 1,
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Childcare available nearby upon request (indicate when you RSVP)
If you are a member of UUCP, you are a member of the UU Foundation! As such, you are warmly invited to the annual reception of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix's Chalice Keepers legacy society. Come and meet members of the Unitarian Universalist Foundation Board and current Chalice Keepers and learn more about planned giving opportunities to sustain and strengthen UUCP over the long term. Please let us know if you are coming, so that we can plan for enough refreshments! RSVP to Lora by April 19th at 602-623-7190 or email to administrator@phoenixuu.org . If you would like more information about the Foundation please contact the UUFP Board at
uufp@phoenixuu.org
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Lay Pastoral Associates
UUCP is creating a Lay Pastoral Care Associate (LPCA) Program. Members of the congregation will be trained as skilled listeners and resource guides for people experiencing life transitions. The program will complement the support offered by our minister and the Unicare Committee. LPCAs are the BEING arm caring, Unicare is the DOING arm of Lay Pastoral Care. To learn more, contact Rev. Margret at
minister@phoenixuu.org
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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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UUCP Children's Ministry - Childcare Staff
UUCP is expanding our pool of childcare staff! Pay is $15/hour, and there are opportunities for multiple candidates. At UUCP, childcare staff work in teams of 2 or more, to help create places for children and youth to build community, explore & experience kindness, and have an opportunity to socialize in spaces designed just for them.
The ideal candidate(s) will:
• Be 18 or older
• Have experience, or interest in gaining experience, with children and play spaces
• Have a Fingerprint Clearance card, or the ability to obtain one
• Have availability that includes some of the following days:
◦ Wednesday afternoons, 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
◦ Sunday mornings, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
UUCP is a UUA fair compensation employer.
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Passover Seder
Thursday April 25,
6:00 - 9:00 pm
in the Johnson Room
Join your UUCP community for a Seussical Seder! Join us as we learn about the four questions (and maybe four answers), four cups of wine/juice, 10 plagues, 40 years in the desert, splitting of the Red Sea and the age-old quest for freedom, respect, and justice. Bring some food to help make this Seder a success. You can sign up for what to bring at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A8A82DA6FA7-foods
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Community Potluck with Rev. Christine Dance
Thursday May 2, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.in the Johnson Room
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The search committee invites everyone to join us for a “meet and greet” potluck. Please bring a dish to share, based on the first letter of your last name:
A to I – Bring salads, appetizers and bread
J to S = Bring entrees, sides, or and vegetables
T to Z – Bring desserts and beverages
Please include a small sign on a toothpick or taped to the dish with the recipe name, ingredients, and who made it.
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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, May 13, 6:30-8:30 pm
Theologically Diverse
Spiritual Practices
Thursday, May 9, 6:45 – 8:30 pm in Annex B
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Upcoming Events at a Glance
Thursday, April 25
- Passover Seder 6:00-9:00 pm in the Johnson Room
Sunday, April 28 -
UU Foundation of Phoenix Annual Chalice Keepers Reception 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 28 - Sunday, May
5
- Candidating Week for the next settled minister — two Sunday services, meetings and events during the week!
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Financial Stewardship -
"Realizing Our Mission"
Building Community, Sharing Journeys,
Growing in Spirit, Advancing Justice
Our gratitude for the presence of UUCP in our lives and community is priceless. What does UUCP mean to you, your family, and our greater world? What and/or Who inspires you?
You Matter. We Matter.
This year we are looking for 100% member and friend participation and a 6% financial increase to achieve our budgetary goals.
Please return all stewardship forms
to the congregation by April 21.
You can submit online through the website or Realm
or return your paper forms –
let’s wrap this up by mid-April, please!
All packets that have not been picked up have been mailed
We exist and thrive because we act together.
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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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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 2, 2019. See list of nominees and background information on all new nominees at
www.phoenixuu.org/uucp-annual-election-2019/
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Outdoor Group Summer Hibernation
The Outdoor Group is now going into summer hibernation. Some of us will be around over the summer; so if anyone wishes to lead a hike in the high country, email Bonnie at
bwhite95065@yahoo.com
. I will be happy to put the word out to see if we can stir up any interest.
Otherwise, I hope to see you all at the season opener October 5 at Sunset Crater National Monument outside of Flagstaff. We have reserved a lovely group campsite at O’Leary Campground. More details will be published in September. Ed Cernek and I are planning on camping from Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6. Put it on your calendar now so that date stays available to come out and enjoy the great outdoors.
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SAWUURA Memorial Day Campout
Friday – Monday, May 24-27, 2019
SAWUURA, our UU camp in the Sierra Ancha Mountains hosts a campout every Memorial Day and Labor Day, where UUs and their family & friends are invited to tent camp, share meals & kitchen duties, activities and worship. Relax and deepen your spiritual connection with nature, play, hike, bird/star watch, sing & singe s’mores around the campfire. Fees are $45 for adults and $25 for children under 16 (or $35 & $25 for
members
). Important: SAWUURA is located in wilderness near the town of Young, AZ. 2 miles down a rough dirt road. Also, our latrines are pit toilets/outhouses. Please join us at
www.sawuura.org
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Registration is open for Kids Kamp 2019! A month of fun for kids ages 3-13!
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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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