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Soul Matters – May Packet
The Soul Matters small group packet is filled with thought-provoking material. Available each month, it is the focus of many of our small groups. This month’s issue is available online and we have a few printed copies in the rack in the lobby area of the Congregation. We hope you find this publication comforting, thought provoking,

Volunteer Opportunities in the Greater Phoenix Area
The Participation Team is collaborating with Share the Plate to offer our Congregation a variety of ways to be involved in the wider community. When Share the Plate is vetting an organization, they are discovering their needs for our donations as well as our volunteer time. Share the Plate has recently updated their list with

UUCP Voices
By way of introduction to the many new members who I haven’t yet met (see below), I’m Sarah Carlson. I have been a member for more than 20 years and joined UUCP after moving to central Phoenix after returning to Arizona from Reno. I began coming to UUCP after a good friend, Katherine Kruse, invited me to
Mexican Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday, April 27 - 11:45am MST Mexican Breakfast fundraiser this Sunday after service for our Youth Group. We will be serving up breakfast burritos, breakfast quesadillas and breakfast plates. We will do our best to accommodate with a few options for everyone.
UUCP Renter Update
The Board of Trustees regrets to announce that one of UUCP’s renters this past year, The Elle Center, has opted not to renew its lease with us. Elle provides language and literacy education for children and has, since August 2023, been sharing classroom space with UUCP in rooms 12 and 15. The Center now seeks

Join UUCP at the May Day March & Rally
Thursday, May 1 - 9:00am MST The May Day march & rally is coming up this Thursday, at 9 am, at the State Capitol. The UUCP presence will be large. Do you want to join? Register online AND sign up at the back table on Sunday to attend with our UUCP group. We meet at the Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W

UUCP Voices
In 1994 Marshal and I retired. I coined it “out the door in 94”, and indeed we were. We sold the house, the sailboat, an old Honda, and with great delight, a snow blower! We headed to Arizona with only one huge regret. We were leaving our Grosse Pointe Unitarian community of 22 years. These
Community Voices Fill the Sanctuary at Town Hall
On Monday, April 21, UUCP proudly hosted a dynamic Town Hall organized by Stand Indivisible AZ, a nonpartisan grassroots group affiliated with the national Indivisible network. Although Rep. David Schweikert did not attend, our Sanctuary was filled with engaged District 1 community members who shared heartfelt concerns and calls for action over the course of the
Spring Cleaning? Donate to the ARC
Sunday, April 27 - May 25, 2025 - 9:00am MST The ARC wants your art-worthy cast-offs from Spring Cleaning. Earth Justice will take them there for you.
Read Bios of Our UUCP 2025-2026 Leadership Candidates
The UUCP Nominating Committee is pleased to provide you with the names, bios and photos of the wonderful members who have agreed to take positions on the Board of Trustees, UU Foundation Board, and Nominating Committee for 2025-2026. You can read more about them in the Slate of Candidates for Leadership Positions at UUCP 2025-2026.

Your Board of Trustees and UUCP Need YOU!
Dear Beloved UUCP Community, We started by needing $135,000 to close the gap. Thanks to those who have already contacted us, we are now down to approx. $85,000. That is still quite a gap. We need more of you to participate in this lift. Remember that this is a pledge. You have through June 30