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.
This past weekend at UUCP was our homecoming weekend celebration / Water Communion service, and during the Water Communion service, our musical director Benjie Messer made music with a cactus! Yes, a cactus! Check out the video of his performance on the UUCP Youtube channel. Cactus supplied by Jezz Putnam, sound by Jade Barger and
Do you like to sing? The fall is a perfect time to join the UUCP choir! No experience or training necessary, just a willingness to listen and learn. We rehearse in the sanctuary every Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:00pm and sing in service every two or three weeks. Our first rehearsal is this week, Wed. Aug.
Friday, January 26 - 7:00pm MST
Come join Joe Jencks for an evening of great music at UUCP! Joe will be dropping by on January 26th as part of his current 2024 US tour. Also check out our very own Sam Kirkland and Joe having a conversation about Joe’s upcoming concert at UUCP. Get your tickets for Joe Jencks before they
This fall, our choir has been accompanied by Arsen Nalbandian, a phenomenal young jazz pianist. Arsen just confirmed a weekly jazz gig on Wednesday nights, at the same time as our choir rehearsal, so he’ll be leaving us. (If you want to go sometime, his Wed. night gig is at the Windsor, on Center St.)
Members of the choir surprised our Music Director Benjie Messer with the Pay It Forward Award from Arizona Family TV Stations 3 and 5. UUCP and he were on the news three times this past week. Check out the amazing clip of Benjie Messer on the news!
Our music director, Benjie Messer, will be taking sabbatical this spring and summer. He’ll leave on Jan. 1, and return on Aug. 1. Using this extended time for study, reflection and rest is a tradition for religious professionals, and we’re pleased to offer it to Benjie. During that time, Benjie will take a complete break