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Notes From Your Dance Partner
This past Sunday was the first week of our Spiritual Nourishment Series. In our first week, we did a UU version of Lectio Divina with Naomi Shihab Nye’s poem Kindness. I had a number of people who said they really enjoyed that and wanted to learn more. I’m really glad because it is also one
Climate Fresk Workshop
Saturday, August 24 - 9:00am MST Climate Fresk Workshop, Our own Jennifer Johnson, a sustainability professional, will lead this engaging workshop which uses picture/text cards to teach about the many causes of climate change. A donation of $10 in cash is requested, for materials, the day of the event. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. Please send a message
Can You Help Tutor at Maryland School This Year?
Many students at Maryland School are performing significantly below expectations for their grade level. You can help with this by volunteering an hour or so once or twice a week.
Prayer Shawl Stitchers
For our Prayer Shawl Stitchers We’re so grateful for our Caring Ministry Prayer Shawl Stitchers! Your creations and intentions are truly healing. We need for more shawls; please contact Victoria Myers or Chris Seashore to drop off, or for instructions. If you’re interested in being a part of this ministry by crocheting or knitting shawls
Discuss Justice with us. Explore doing The Right Thing.
Sunday, August 18 - 9:00am MST Book discussion of “Justice: What’s the Right Thing To do?” Sunday, August 18 in Room 9 of the Main UUCP Building, from 9:00am to 10:15am. This Sunday we discuss Chapter 7, “Arguing Affirmative Action” and Chapter 8, “Who Deserves What? / Aristotle”.
Let’s Welcome Benjie’s Return!
From our music director, Benjie Messer: I had an incredible sabbatical! I spent a month in the Philippines with my girlfriend’s family, a month on a road trip through the western U.S. visiting friends, and many days in Mesa taking care of my infant niece. I also threw myself into non-religious musical projects. I improved
Notes From Your Dance Partner
Benjie is back!!! Our Music Director, Benjie Messer, has returned from his 7-month sabbatical. I got the wonderful opportunity to drive in a car with him for 14 hours total to Albuquerque (7 hours each way) as we traveled to the Association of UU Music Ministries gathering, which was full of music, joy, worship and
Calling all Artists
Saturday, September 21 - 9:00am MST Are you an artist that would like to show your work in the Sanctuary at UUCP? The Sanctuary Art Team will be hanging art of all interested Members and Friends of members on Saturday, September 21, at 9:00am. We would love to see your painting, photos, fiber art, or any medium that has a hanger.
Book Discussion: “Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do?
Sunday, August 11 - 9:00am MST Discussion of the book Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do? Chapter 5, “What matters is the motive” and Chapter 6, “The Case for Equality. Sunday, August 11 in Room 9 of the UUCP main building. From 9:00am to 10:15am.
Urban Nocturnes’ Chamber Music Concert at UUCP
Urban Nocturnes chamber ensemble, with guest pianist Dr. Andrew Campbell, director of ASU’s Collaborative Piano department, will perform a concert featuring works composed by Arizona-based composer and UUCP member Glenn Stallcop. Proceeds benefit UUCP. The program features two works written for Urban Nocturnes: Alt Shift, a sextet for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, and piano
Share the Plate: Live and Learn
Thursday, August 1 - August 31, 2024 - 12:01am MST Live & Learn is a non profit organization for women that was founded in 2012 to empower women in the Phoenix-metro area. It began as an initiative of the Arizona Foundation for Women and became an independent organization in 2014.
Notes From Your Dance Partner
Over the last couple of days, I did one of my favorite things–hiding away in a comfy chair and reading as much as I could. Many have an idea that ministers just sit in their study and read books all day; the truth is that I really have to intentionally make time and space to