Update From Rev. Christine

Dear UUCP Family,

It’s hard to imagine that just a week ago, we were considering if we should cancel services. It feels like a lifetime ago.

Your staff and I are spending the week getting our footing in this new normal. We are figuring out how to do worship without having a group congregating at UUCP and we are putting together plans for how we can all stay connected.

UUCP Campus Closed

Just a reminder that the UUCP campus is CLOSED for in-person gatherings until further notice. This includes worship, committee/team meetings, small group gatherings, or facility rentals. We highly encourage you to continue meeting with your teams and small groups via Zoom. You can schedule a zoom meeting (and get instructions) by contacting Stephanie at administrator@phoenixuu.org .

Virtual Gatherings on Zoom

Thursday—6:00-7:00pm

Virtual “Community Night”—grab your own dinner at home and join us on Zoom to eat together, learn how Zoom Virtual Gatherings work and just check in. Rev. Christine will be facilitating conversation and it will be good to see each other.

Thursday—7:00-8:00pm

Do you have any poems or quotes that inspire hope or that you turn to for inspiration? Donna Featherston will be facilitating a discussion where we can share and discuss words of wisdom.

Friday—12:00-2:00pm

Lunch with Rev. Christine. Come and join to catch up on how you’re doing, ask questions, share ideas for how we can stay connected or just to share lunch together.

Zoom-- We will use the Zoom platform to gather. You can join directly by clicking this link:

https://zoom.us/j/452158119 .

If you do not have Zoom on your device, follow the instructions when prompted to download Zoom. You may also join by smartphone or any telephone by dialing (346) 248-7799 and typing in the code 452 158 119.

Worship on Sunday at 10:30am

Join us again for livestream Worship on Sunday morning. Rev. Christine and Music Director Benjie Messer will be creating a memorable connecting service where we can make meaning together.

The Corona Society: What an unprecedented time we are in—an entire society making decisions for the greater welfare on behalf of our most vulnerable. We like to think that we think of others when we make decisions, but this has taken it to a whole new level. Online together, we will explore what our individual reactions and responsibilities are to this societal event.

https://www.phoenixuu.org/services/thecoronasociety/

Minister’s Musings—March 18 th —Are You Feeling Grief Around This?

https://youtu.be/6RTWR9tQgVc

Minister Office Hours

Rev. Christine has cancelled her normal office hour schedule so she can address the emerging needs of the congregation. If you need pastoral care, reach out to her via email. She will get back to you or refer you to a Lay Pastoral Care Associate. Please let Rev. Christine know if you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 so we can support you.

Programs Next Week

We are planning additional programming starting next week to help us all feel connected to our community in these isolated times. Watch for updates in Compass, email and Facebook.

Please Take This Seriously

We urge you to take this situation seriously. Especially if you are over 60 or have health issues, my personal wish is for you to stay at home. Many grocery stores are empty right now, but we have people ready to deliver you groceries or pick up prescriptions. Please reach out to UUCPhelplist@gmail.com if you can either help or need help.

With many blessings for health, connectedness, and peace,

Rev. Christine

602-840-8400 info@phoenixuu.org phoenixuu.org