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.
Book Discussion Group Meeting October 9, 2022
The UUCP Book Discussion Group will meet on Zoom at 11:45am on Sunday, October 9, 2022 to discuss “A Modest Proposal,” a satire by Jonathon Swift. Please join us. The group has selected the next book for discussion, Profiles in Ignorance: How America’s Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber by Andy Borowitz. Discussion of that book
UUCP Could Use YOUR Help!
Want to get more involved at UUCP, beyond just attending services? Most of our programs rely on member involvement, and many of them could use some help. Please take a couple minutes to complete our Getting Involved at UUCP, Fall 2022 form and let us know where you’d be interested in becoming involved. Thank you!
Importance of County Attorney Race / Stop Dark Money Initiative
The Maricopa County Attorney’s race is one of the most important on your ballot! On Wednesday, October 12 at 6:00pm, join the ACLU of Arizona in Central Phoenix to learn why it matters. See details of the Drinks, Jams, Justice event. We are dismayed that, despite the efforts of many, the school voucher referendum will
Phoenix Pride Parade
The Phoenix Pride parade is Sunday, October 16, at 10:00am. Please plan to be in the staging area by 9:45am. Our float number is 181. The approximate location to meet is on Oak St between Virginia and Sheridan. If you would like to carpool meet at UUCP parking lot at 8:45am to carpool to the
In-Person Letter Writing Party on October 23 & Other Ways to Make Good Trouble
Due to popular demand, we are holding another in-person letter writing party on October 23 at UUCP with Vote Forward and others: Join other UUCP Friends and Members in a Letter Writing Party after Service! The Good Trouble Team will supply letters and postcards, but please RSVP to goodtrouble@phoenixuu.org before October 20, so we know
Kids, Community, and Coffee (Hour)!
October is all about Kids in Community! What does it mean to be a kid at UUCP? How do we talk to grown ups? How do they talk to us? How do we include each other in our shared space? What can we do to grow our community heart? We will start with our familiar
This Sunday – Hopes & Dreams
This Sunday is the final week of Imagination Celebration! Join us to explore the theme of “Hopes and Dreams” through games, stories, and creative expression. What futures might we imagine for ourselves, our communities, and our world? All ages welcome! For more information, contact Katie Resendiz, Director of Children’s Ministry, at katieresendiz@phoenixuu.org.
Notes From Your Dance Partner – October 6, 2022
Where are we finding hope these days? In these days of increasing calamities, absurd politics, the disintegration of our democracy in Arizona, the US and the world, it is difficult to find rays of hope. And yet, it turns out, that is my job. What I am wishing for the most is that we can
Milkweed for Monarchs Available
Milkweed will help Monarch butterflies reproduce and rebuild their numbers. Please stop by the table at the back of the Sanctuary to sign up for plants. This just helps us know how many to get from the Desert Botanical Garden. They will be available for sale at $10, only one weekend (tba) in November. So
Down-Ballot Voting / Effectiveness of Letter-Writing
Mail-in ballots will be mailed next week. It’s extremely important to research and vote the entire ballot. Two “down-ballot” positions are especially crucial: Secretary of State: Sign up for AZ Sec of State forum webinar October 12 at 6:00pm: Register Maricopa County Attorney: Watch a candidate forum on YouTube. Midterm elections are all about turnout.
Share the Plate: La Frontera/EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center
La Frontera/EMPACT – Suicide Prevention Center has been providing services in Maricopa County since 1987; offering a full continuum of services to children, adults and families, including counseling, psychiatry, crisis management, prevention, training, substance use, and support groups. Our mission statement is “Providing innovative solutions to complex problems, we work with community partners to build
Poll Watching, Observing, Monitoring, and Working
Election Day is just a little more than a month away, and now is the time to sign up if you are interested in participating in your local elections by helping voters on Election Day, before, or after. There are 3 ways to help voters at the polls or during Early Voting. Poll Watcher: Poll
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