All our announcements and events are listed below, with the most recently-published first. You can use the list of categories in the sidebar to view items from selected topics.
Pride Parade: Details for Sunday
Sunday, October 20 - 10:00am MST The Pride Parade is this Sunday! We’ll be meeting at 10am with a parade start at 10:30. We look forward to celebrating with you! All the details about where to park, where to meet, and the times can be found on the pride participation sheet.
Memorial Service for Ruth Braunstein
Sunday, October 27 - 1:00pm MST Ruth Braunstein was a member of UUCP who died in 2020, early in the pandemic; we were not able to have a Memorial Service for her at that time. Her daughter and other beloveds will celebrate her with music and poetry–just what Ruth wanted. Join us following the Participation Fair on Sunday, October 27th. Reception
Celebration of Life for Jacob Fallon–Nov 2
Saturday, November 2 - 2:00pm MST The Celebration of Life for Jacob Fallon will be Saturday, November 2 at 2pm. Join us for a joyful remembrance of an amazing human, followed by a reception with his favorite food–Pie!
Election Gatherings–Nov 5 and 6
Tuesday, November 5 - 7:00pm MST Let’s be together as we anticipate, hope and react to election results. On election day–Tuesday, Nov 5th–we’ll gather on Zoom at 7pm when the AZ polls close for some music, readings, and calming energy sharing. Then on the day after the election–Wednesday, Nov 6th–we’ll have an in-person gathering in the Sanctuary from 4-6. We can
Connect & Engage
Wednesday, October 30 - May 28, 2025 - 6:00pm MST Join us for Connect & Engage! This is designed for new (or existing!) members to deepen their connection with the community by facilitating meaningful conversations and building relationships beyond Sunday services. Join us in Annex B!
Notes From Your Dance Partner
As I am writing this, we are anxiously watching Hurricane Milton as it heads to Florida. My Mother-in-law lives in the Tampa Bay/Sarasota area in a mobile home. She is sheltering with Karen’s brother, who has a block house, but we are very worried about that whole bay area, and we have about a dozen
UUCP Leaders are invited to the Program Council Meeting!
Saturday, October 26 - 9:00am MST We will have a Program Council gathering on Saturday, October 26, beginning at 9:00 am. In this in-person workshop meeting, we will discuss the ways in which each group can grow into our shared mission, in purpose and in practice: The themes of our groups/committees vary widely – from self-care and spiritual practice, to the
Discuss “Hope for Cynics – Surprising Science of Human Goodness”
Sunday, October 13 - 9:00am MST The next meeting will be on Sunday, October 13, in Annex B from 9:00am to 10:15am. We will discuss the Introduction, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of “Hope for Cynics – The Surprising Science of Human Goodness” by Jamil Saki.
March With UUCP in the Pride Parade!
Sunday, October 20 - 9:30am MST The Phoenix Pride Parade is Sunday, October 20th! Come march with us. The parade starts at 10; we suggest you plan on arriving around 9am. We’ll publish more details about location, parking, etc the week before the parade. You can walk or ride on the trailer. It’s a fun, affirming and important witness to show
Preparing for a Complicated, Two-Page Ballot
As you know, the ballot for this election will be two pages long, with numerous county and state propositions, as well as judges to vote on. The information given in the Ballot Guide you receive in the mail is often incomplete or misleading. The links below give you information from Civic Engagement Beyond Voting (CEBV)
Come discuss “The Truths We Hold” by Kamala Harris
Sunday, October 6 - 9:00am MST We will meet on Sunday, October 6 from 9:00 to 10:15 in Annex B. Come join with us in discussing the final chapter (Chapter 10: “What I’ve learned”) of Kamala Harris’ book, “The Truths We Hold”. We will be rating this book and also choosing the next book we will discuss.
Notes From Your Dance Partner
We are in the middle of a Sermon Series on Hope In Anxious Times. As we approach this election season, the anxiety many of us feel is palpable. With threats of fascism, authoritarianism, rampant misinformation, and deepening political discord, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, even hopeless. Our challenge with this series is how we can,
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