The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix strives to be a spiritual community for our time, focused on diverse theological perspectives, radical inclusion, and knowing that issues of justice and equity shape everything we do.
With a special awareness for those who have been historically marginalized, we welcome all, of every race, class, ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious background, mental and physical ability and disability. We welcome your whole self, your family into our worship as we build a community of caring, courage, and hope.
We are passionate about anti-racism, anti-oppression, equality, and justice work. Social justice is not just a component of our ministry; it is embedded into every part of us. We strive for a multicultural anti-oppression presence in every aspect of what we do, including worship, outreach, and even committee work.
It’s time to get excited for… Kids Kamp 2022! June 6 – July 1, 2022 Monday – Friday 9am – 1pm *with possible aftercare Ages 3 years – 8th Grade Early Enrollment for this summer opens Wednesday, March 9 at 5 pm! There are 30 spots available and they will fill quickly, so reserve your spot
We will hear reports on partner organizations, events, upcoming projects, things we can do to help, and issues relating mostly to climate change. Newcomers are welcome. New ideas are welcome. Meetings usually last an hour or less.
Sunday, March 13, will be a Share the Plate service supporting Desert Star Family Planning Institute. Desert Star Family Planning Institute’s mission is “to create equitable access to reproductive health care for womb bearing people while centering Black and Indigenous people of color.” Donations support training for future abortion providers, doula services, community education, and
Our next meeting will be held on March 14 at 6:30pm (please note the new time). A sometimes overlooked topic amongst outdoor folks is first aid. This can place hikers and outdoor folks in a very precarious place if unfortunate circumstances were to happen. This month we will be analyzing different aspects of first aid
AZ teachers continue to foster critical thinking even as some legislators work to belittle education professionals. UUCP member Sarah Houghtelin gave us a vivid description of the current school climate in a recent worship service. Now there is a bill at the AZ legislature that could lead to more suppression by banning books in our
UUCP’s service on Sunday, March 6, features funky guitarist Steven Himmelstein. Steve is a fixture of Arizona’s jazz and contemporary scene, playing with and recording for many local artists. He books music for several downtown clubs, and has recently been augmenting his solo guitar shows with an 8-string guitar and electronic drum triggers. Here’s a video