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colorful compass drawing with leafed branch as pointer; "UUCP Newcomer Starting Point"

“Starting Point”

Saturday, October 7 - 9:00am MST Bring your gifts and interests to our community. “Starting Point” is a four-hour gathering designed for people new to UUCP. You can share your own background and interests and learn about the many ways we engage with each other and the wider community. That can involve doing, (e.g., volunteering) and sharing/listening (e.g., small group discussions).

"get to know UUCP" in cartoon speech bubble

“Get to Know UUCP”

Sunday, September 3 - 12:00pm MST Get To Know UUCP is an opportunity to meet with members and (usually) the minister to learn about our community and its programs. Join us in person in Room 11 at noon after the service.

A picture of Reverend Christine at the pulpit during her installation ceremony

Notes From Your Dance Partner

I’m BAAAACCCCKKKKKKK (said in my best Terminator voice). I’m so grateful for a congregation that understands that ministry is more than just a job and that gives me ample vacation and study time to regroup, recharge, and plan. My summer was filled with some wonderful family time at a lake in Indiana and a great

Help Us Support Maryland School’s Garden

Our participation in the community partnership to support Maryland Elementary School has been growing for many years now. Among the activities that have prospered is the school garden. We have provided supplies and volunteers so that hundreds of students could participate in instruction and hands on experiences to learn about the interdependence of plant and

UUCP Young-ish Adults Gathering

Tuesday, August 29 - 6:30pm MST Are you a young-ish adult at UUCP (broadly interpreted)? Would you be interested in a regular gathering with other young-ish adults? Join us for a brainstorming meeting on Zoom!

Intern minister Brigitta Vieyra standing on rocks near the water

Field Notes From Your Ministerial Intern

ED: Note. For the summer, our Ministerial intern Brigitta Vieyra will be taking over Reverend Christine’s Notes From Your Dance Partner column, and as per her request, the column name has temporarily changed to Field Notes From Your Ministerial Intern. This week, our column goes on a much needed and mindful break. Notes from your

Calling All UUCP Artists

Saturday, September 9 - 9:00am MST Whether you paint, take photographs or make fiber art, this is your opportunity to show your art in the sanctuary. The Sanctuary Art Team will be hanging artist’s work on Saturday, September 9, 2023. To answer questions or receive required forms, call the UUCP office at 602.840.8400 to leave a message, or email art@phoenixuu.org. If

Intern minister Brigitta Vieyra standing on rocks near the water

Field Notes From Your Ministerial Intern

ED: Note. For the summer, our Ministerial intern Brigitta Vieyra will be taking over Reverend Christine’s Notes From Your Dance Partner column, and as per her request, the column name has temporarily changed to Field Notes From Your Ministerial Intern. Earlier this week, Benjie Messer and I were able to attend a Rally for Climate