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Notes From Your Dance Partner – November 24, 2022
You are receiving Compass this week on the day that falls on Thanksgiving. Some people love Thanksgiving–they love the food, the family gatherings, the football and the gratitude that it inspires. Some people have a real challenge with the origin of Thanksgiving and the false story that it perpetuates about the “cooperation” between the indigenous
A Reintroduction from UUCP Navigators
Hello from UUCP Navigators. As we approach the eurocentric holiday known as “Thanksgiving”, we want to encourage folks to learn more about the Indigenous land that is around us. The following website Native-Land.ca provides an interactive map to see the different tribes whose land we are on. We also encourage folks to visit the Why
Maryland School Families & Holidays
Here is your opportunity to bring good tidings! The holiday season is challenging for many families at Maryland School, with rents and food costs rising, parents working several jobs, and children hoping for something special in December. Also, because school will be in recess for two weeks, students will not have breakfast and lunches provided
Giving Thanks for Good Trouble
As we count our blessings for this past year, at the top of my list, is the many ways UU’s at UUCP and across the country gave of our time and energy to make sure that the voices of marginalized voters were heard, and that those who were determined to undermine our Democratic system were
Milkweed for Monarchs Post Sale Update
RESULTS: Our Milkweed sale was a great success! 46 plants were sold, giving the stressed Monarch population more potential breeding places. Additional donated plants are in the ground around the UUCP campus. Look for the rocks painted with Monarch butterflies, and for signs asking the landscapers not to prune the plants. We hope this gives
Good Trouble Status: We’re Almost There!
Some of you have been asking: How did we do at achieving Good Trouble status at UUCP? First, I want to say that the UUCP Community really stepped up to the plate, and I am so proud to be part of a community that not only lives their values, but fights for them. Election results
Work for Georgia Run-Off
Well, the election is not quite over. As you are aware, there will be a Georgia runoff for a Senate seat on December 6. There’s work to be done to encourage Georgia voters to make their voices heard. Writing letters with Vote Forward to get out the Georgia vote is crucial. Watch for additional opportunities
Connect & Engage Small Group Starts November 17
Are you new to UUCP? Have you not been engaged with the community for a while? Connect & Engage is a small group that is for people who want to expand their connections at UUCP. We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00pm. We are starting our new group on November 17,
Notes From Your Dance Partner – November 17, 2022
It was 8am in the West Bank of Palestine, but it was 11pm in Arizona on the night of the elections and I NEEDED to find out what was happening in the United States. It was a very surreal experience because just a few days before, Israel had their 5th election in 4 years (and
Still Making Good Trouble in Georgia
Whew, it’s been a long week… and we aren’t done yet. It’s been a loooong week. As I write this, most of the races have been called in AZ (the “big ones”, anyway). It’s been a mixed bag, as always. But across the country, and for the most part in AZ, voters have made it
Augmented Reality Update
Our UUCP teens have been learning Augmented Reality via the Hoverlay App. Our first teen project we have to share is from Nigel Perez. In his Hoverlay video you can learn about his bond with the basketball court on campus. We have included a QR code which you can scan with a smartphone camera to
Display Your Holiday Decorations in the Sanctuary, Dec 3
The Sanctuary Art Team invites you to bring decorations which represent your holiday celebrations. Bring your decorations to the Sanctuary on December 3 at 9:00am. Decorations from Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Saturnalia; all are welcome and encouraged. If you have any questions please email the Sanctuary Art Team.
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