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We Have Parking Lot Lights!
Why is this a big deal? In March 2021, one of light poles in our parking lot was damaged. We were already planning to renovate the parking lot itself, and we hoped that all the work could be completed during the summer of 2021. With pandemic-induced delays, that didn’t happen. In January 2022, after 7
Want to Help #UUtheVote by Becoming a Poll Worker?
Election administrators are making decisions about how many polling locations to open based on their current poll worker recruitment—so it’s important to boost their application numbers as early as possible this year. In-person voting is critical for communities without reliable access to mail service, voters with disabilities, those who need language assistance, or for voters
We Have Room for More Artists’ Work
The Sanctuary Art Team plans to hang artwork from UUCP members and friends on August 27, 2022. There is still room for more artwork to be hung on the sanctuary walls this fall. We are interested in all creations that can be hung: paintings, photographs, textiles, or crafts made out wood, paper, plastic, or other
Maryland School Starts Monday, August 8!
School starts on Monday! Teachers have been engaged in meetings and preparing their classrooms all week to be ready. Students will be both nervous and excited as they come on Monday, and teachers will be feeling the same way. “Will I get to sit by my friend?” “I’m new here—will anyone be my friend?” “I
Navigators August 2022: Getting Our Ideas Out
Our next Navigator meetings will take place on Monday, August 8, and Monday, August 22. Each of our meetings will be at 6:30pm to allow more time for families and individuals to prepare for the meetings. Our August theme for Navigators is “Getting Our Ideas Out”. In past months, we have looked at a few
Earth Justice Urges You to Get into Good Trouble!
We need good leaders!! Senator Joe Manchin killed President Biden’s climate plan. There’s a new bill that makes $369 billion in climate investments and is vital to helping the US reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030. Senator Manchin is supporting it, but Senator Kyrsten Sinema is not yet onboard. Please call her office at
All in Adventure! Community Orientation to Children’s Ministry
Community members of all ages are invited to an afternoon of creativity, imagination, and information. Find out what “Our Community Honors Children” really means and how you help make it happen. Learn about kiddo registration, volunteer opportunities, sensory superhero training, and Children’s Ministry Team membership—or just come to play! Join us in the sanctuary immediately
Unicare Meal Train Update August, 2022
We currently have no Meal Train needs, but if you know of someone who could use some help with meals, please contact unicare@phoenixuu.org. Thank you! What’s a Meal Train? Our UUCP community shares journeys by supporting congregants with meals during challenging times and life transitions. Volunteers may choose to make a meal & deliver, or
Share the Plate: Circle the City
Respite Care for Homeless People and their Pets Our Share the Plate Recipient for August is the respite services program at Circle the City. This vital program offers recuperative respite care where people facing homelessness can rest, heal, and recover from a serious illness or injury, including burns from the hot summer streets. All respite
Book Discussion Group Will Meet on Zoom
The UUCP Book Discussion Group has decided to conduct our meetings on Zoom rather than in person, starting Sunday, August 31, 2022. We will be discussing the book, “The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats—and Our Response—Will Change the World”. Contact bookdiscussion@phoenixuu.org for more information, or join us Sundays at 11:45am on Zoom: 876 6084
Petition to Stop Voucher Expansion / Good Trouble
The petition “to protect public education and stop Voucher Expansion” continues. Sign at the Civic Engagement table at the back of the sanctuary. The Good Trouble team is holding a letter writing party to get out the vote. See Jon at the CE table at the back of the Sanctuary, or email goodtrouble@phoenixuu.org.
Earth Justice Says, “Get into Good Trouble!”
UUCP’s Earth Justice Ministry recommends that, for the rest of our election cycle, the best thing we can do for the environment is to get into “Good Trouble”. One of our goals is to advocate for good changes for the environment. Right now, we need leaders who support voting, democracy, peoples’ rights, and cleaning our environment. And the
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