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.
Several years ago, a TED talk by novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie went viral, about the danger of a single story. While people have evolved even in their thinking around this, it has stuck with me. The video of it is here. One week after we shared the news about the misconduct, I am finding myself
This week in my column, I just want to tell you how much I care for and appreciate you all. I think in the day-to-day operations of the congregation, the worship services that come and go, and the tough times in our lives, we don’t stop and smell the flowers and have gratitude for everything
Greetings everyone, This week, Reverend Christine is off, tending to her wife Karen, during Karen’s knee surgery. Reverend Christine will return next week to resume her column as usual. Hope you all have fantastic week. Be good humans, ~NickCommunications coordinator
Hello my beloveds, This week, I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the fantastic event that happened recently, the ordination of our very own Brigitta Vieyra. For me, this was an afternoon filled with joy as I got to be a part of this important step in her journey, and I’m excited
I LOVE Phoenix in March. Every year, I am in awe of the desert sprouting the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen. Each January as it rains, I get excited for how much floral beauty that will create. It is so appropriate that our theme for this stewardship campaign is “Growing Your UUCP Garden.”
“Just Click The Damn Button.” This is the line from last Sunday’s service that people recited back to me over and over. It was about clicking the button on our website to submit your pledge so we will know how to budget for the upcoming fiscal year. I think some people found it funny that